Tom Hardymay have only just enjoyed his last dance asVenom, but the celebration of the character is only just beginning. Collider is excited to exclusively unveil a new collaboration between Marvel and the lifestyle brandHeroes & Villainsthat’s inspired by the anti-hero reporter powering the trilogy of films forward at Sony - Eddie Brock. This new line includes a new hoodie, field jacket, patches, socks, and a tote bag based on the character, the symbiote that bonded with him, andthe adventures the duo have been onsince their first solo film in 2018. All the new items are now available to purchase exclusively through the Heroes & Villains website.
Though the items on offer are merely meant torepresent Brock as a whole, they take a lot of inspiration from his latest theatrical outing inVenom: The Last Dance. The beige hoodie, for example, is adorned with the title of the film and an epic image of Venom horse leaping with his tongue hanging way out and his mane flowing behind him. The wicked new form of the symbiotewas introduced inThe Last Danceand has immediately become a standout design from the film for how wild and weird it is, making it the perfect fit for the front of apparel. On the military field jacket, meanwhile, is a general rule that applies to Venom that Eddie has driven home throughout the trilogy - “No eating people.” These two items will be the most expensive of the set,coming in at $90 USD and $140 USD respectively.
As for the accessories, the socks look as if they’ve been taken over by the titular symbiote with his eyes, tongue, and black veins adding some pop to the black footwear. Both these and the themed story patches, packed with imagery from the trilogy,will be available for $14 USD. Capping off the collection is the tote bag, which comes from Mrs. Chen’s Market, where Eddie is a frequent customer and has been acting as protection for its owner, played byPeggy Lu. Unfortunately for Venom and Eddie, the bag makes it clear that the chocolate still hasn’t arrived, meaning it’s going to be chickens instead for any symbiote that’s still hungry. Fans canpick up the bag to complete their collection for $24 USD.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Closed Out a Fan-Favorite Superhero Trilogy
Though the Sony Marvel universe will continue on,The Last Danceofficiallymarked the end of Hardy’s tenure as Brock, saying goodbye to a character thathas consistently found an audiencefor its weird, fun, and sometimes cringy take on the antihero despitepoor critical reviews. Altogether, the trilogy has been worth over $500 million domestically and over $1.5 billion at the global box office, easily making the films Sony’s top superhero performers in recent years. The third film hasn’t performed as strongly, but it’s still performing well enough after justcrossing the $400 million mark totalwhile garnering an 81% audience score onRotten Tomatoes. The final installment sees the dynamic duo on the run from forces from both of their respective worlds, as the threat posed bythe symbiotes' creator Knull (Andy Serkis)forces them to weigh a devastating decision. Yet, where one door closes, another opens as the introduction of a new big badpaves the way for the future of Sony’s superhero flicks.
TheVenommerch line at Heroes & Villains is on sale now exclusively atthe brand’s official website. Get an exclusive look at all the Eddie Brock-inspired items in the gallery above.
Venom: The Last Dance
Eddie Brock, balancing life with the alien symbiote Venom, faces a complex struggle with a powerful new adversary threatening their existence and the world. As a turbulent alliance forms between man and symbiote, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey of survival, challenging their limits and ethical boundaries.
