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Quotes by Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Yeah... I'm good. And not Venom. So not Venom. In fact... it looks like I'm... What'd we used to call you, Brock? I'm Anti-Venom!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Unbelievable. All that for some wannabe the cops could've handled.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Coaching the life and death struggle in terms straight out of the glory day playbook... It's all a bunch of smoke and mirrors... A cover up for the fear. Because when it comes to being a hero... When it comes to helping people... I'm terrified by what happens when I fail.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

The doctors tell me he has cirrhosis of the liver. He's known for a year... just didn't tell anyone. He figures he's going to be dead soon, why not be drunk. Sick thing is I get it. Might even have done the same in his shoes. But any identification, any sympathy, drains when I have to be the one to tell her.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Well well! So teacher's pet is gonna help the nice little doctor with some experiments this week-end, eh? While us other dumbheads waste time having dates and livin' it up!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Well well! So teacher's pet is gonna help the nice little doctor with some experiments this week-end, eh? While us other dumbheads waste time having dates and livin' it up!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

What? Oh, sure, Pete. Guess it's been a long night -- for us all.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Well well! So teacher's pet is gonna help the nice little doctor with some experiments this week-end, eh? While us other dumbheads waste time having dates and livin' it up!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Y'know, Parker, you really ought to watch where you're going. Imagine if that was an iron lamppost, instead of soft, cuddly me!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

And how are you enjoying our fine alma mater today, Parker? Pulse quickening in anticipation of that chem quiz in fourth period?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Listen, if Spidey wants to keep his identity a secret, I'm sure he has a good reason, and that's all I need to know! I'd never do that to Spidey -- never!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

See, Liz? I told you Parker's a loser! He's probably going home to keep his test tubes company!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

But I started out trying to be like Spidey-- --and ended up following my old man's advice!

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Where the hell is Parker anyway? Biggest night of his life and he's probably asleep in the library.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

I don't need a medal, sir. Not to remind me to do the right thing, at least. Truth is, I've been lucky to know people whose example reminds me every day.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

I... understand, General Dodge. Country first. I'm on my way.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

The doctors tell me he has cirrhosis of the liver. He's known for a year... just didn't tell anyone. He figures he's going to be dead soon, why not be drunk. Sick thing is I get it. Might even have done the same in his shoes. But any identification, any sympathy, drains when I have to be the one to tell her.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Aaron wants this thing alive -- awful easy word to say.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

You did the very best you could. The bad was... bad -- it casts a shadow on the rest -- but -- I love you, Dad. I love you and I'll try my damnest to only remember the good times, okay? I'll remember listening to records. You and me. I love you so much... and you did a lot good. You hear me? I wouldn't trade you for any other father.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

I've taken beatings in my life. Had body and mind put to the test. Football. Dad. Boot camp. Mosul. Both legs amputated above the knee. An entire lifetime of getting my ass kicked to the ground can't begin to measure up to these past twelve hours.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Been trying to tell you -- if the choice is between dishonor and protecting my family... it's no choice at all... Sir.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

What in the name of God have I gotten myself into? Working for the bad guys. And the bad guys are insane.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Trapped with no way out. The rage feeds my symbiote. The rage makes it strong. It chose me -- knows I need it -- knows my thoughts. Distorts perceptions. There is no controlling it. Gives me what I need to plow these bastards over. Pay them back for the way they've treated me. They have no idea the beast they've awoken... they will.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

... I've been looking forward to this.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Giving Hulk my symbiote was a bad idea.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

I... understand, General Dodge. Country first. I'm on my way.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

You can come out, Betty. I'm not going to hurt you. No more than I already have.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

I'm poisoned. You're right. There's no getting it out. The wound is sealed shut. Their hatred will always run through our veins, Jack. But if we make different choices...who knows?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

You did the very best you could. The bad was... bad -- it casts a shadow on the rest -- but -- I love you, Dad. I love you and I'll try my damnest to only remember the good times, okay? I'll remember listening to records. You and me. I love you so much... and you did a lot good. You hear me? I wouldn't trade you for any other father.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Think happy things. Mom? Ugh... no. Betty? Swing and miss. Uh... High school? God, no... Do I have any happy thoughts?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Cletus Kasady has broken out. Carnage has escaped. So we're gonna go get him.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

They're bad people. They deserve this beating. When they wake up in a cold sweat in the dead of night. I want it to be my face that haunts them.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Keepin' us in the dark... what're you hiding?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

You guys remember me? Wow, I must be in the big leagues now.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

... Damn nerds.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Patrolling... that's what honest-to-goodness super heroes do. And in any city, I hate it.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Maybe we're not Avengers... But we're still brothers in caffeinated arms.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

In the unanswered questions department. I'm neck deep. How did my symbiote spawn another like that? And how did Andi get up to speed so quickly? I think I know who to ask. But he's not talking. Yet.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Admit it. That was kinda awesome.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Agent Venom, reporting for duty.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Wait. Do you know what an Agent of the Cosmos is? 'cause I've been wondering --

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Mercurio is never going to let you out of this arrangement. Thugs never do. We survive this, though... we go take Mercurio out together. And save your kid. Deal?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

You want him? You're gonna have to go through me.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Thank you all. For saving me. And for not killing Venom.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

So much for doing this the easy way.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Long live Venom. And long live Mania.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Why is Spider-Man on the news all the way across the galaxy?

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Agent Flash "Venom" Thompson reporting for duty, Sir. Good to see you again, Brock.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Stop it. Enough of this. You... you're always questioning yourself... always doubting if you're a good guy or a bad guy... You think you aren't good enough to be a hero? Look around, Ed. Look how far you've come! You've faced the darkest evil in the galaxy and beaten it back. You've defied every challenge that's ever been put in front of you. So you have a dark past? Well, join the club... Everyone makes mistakes. I damn sure know I have... You may not think you have what it takes to stand next to Cap and Spidey and the rest, but... Eddie... You're storming the gates of Hell to save the world and rescue your son. You're a hero, Eddie. Make no mistake. You're Venom. Now, let me be a soldier.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

"Won"? Have you not been paying attention? We didn't win, Bren. A lot of people died. We could've died. Carnage put Iron Man in a the hospital, and took his "Extrembiote" tech. We don't even know what that thing is capable of yet. The world saw this today, and people are more scared of us that they've ever been. People are sleeping with guns under their pillows tonight. They're gonna be glaring at each other on the street, on the bus or in the classroom, looking for any reason to yell "alien". The Friends of Humanity's numbers are about to skyrocket, if they haven't already. And the governor of New York just appointed Arthur Krane to his dad's senate seat. Peter Krane's a martyr now, and Arthur's the new poster child for the anti-alien movement. We didn't win this one at all, kid. Between Carnage being on the loose and Arthur Krane's star on the rise... I think we're all in a lot of trouble.

--Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Conversations with Eugene Thompson (Earth-616)

Liz Allen

I wonder where Peter went? He isn't here!

Flash Thompson

Who, that coward? He's probably hidin' with his head under a desk somewhere!

— Amazing Spider-Man #4

Flash Thompson

Why don'tcha pick on the Human Torch for a while?? Or those nutty X-Men??

J. Jonah Jameson

Why don't you go play in traffic?!

— Amazing Spider-Man #24

Agent Venom

Venom and the Valkyrie. Nice "80s P.I. Show" ring to it. He was a jarhead from Queens, she was a stunning Asgardian goddess who could predict death's arrival, and together they were--

Valkyrie

Losing the points won by saving me.

— Secret Avengers #25

Venom

Y-your brother?

Betty Brant

He's dead, Flash. He died a long time ago.

— Venom Vol 2 #21

Scarlet Spider

I know another idiot who talks about responsibility a lot.

Venom

Yeah? I know a great man who does the same.

— Scarlet Spider Vol 2 #10

Flash Thompson

It's agreed, then?

Eddie Brock

Yeah. We kill each other later.

Venom

Show these dumbasses--whoever they are--that they picked the wrong day to start trouble at West Philly!

— Venom Vol 2 #35

Agent Venom

Wait! Yeah. It's me... Flash but it's not what you think. I'm in control of the symbiote. Maybe I shoulda told you before, but what's important is, I'm on the side of the Angels. And you can trust me on this, cause... well... it's me. And you know me. Uh... right?