Eddie Brock

Edward Charles Allan "Eddie" Brock Jr. was a former freelance photographer at The Daily Bugle, who also previously dated Gwen Stacy. He eventually got the staff job for the Bugle, having found a picture of Spider-Man robbing a bank. However, this was exposed by Peter Parker, and this led to J. Jonah Jameson firing him. Few days later, while praying in church, Eddie noticed Peter Parker wearing the Spider-Man suit, deducing Spider-Man's secret identity. While there, he bonded with the Venom symbiote attached to the Spider-Man suit. He allied with Sandman to get revenge on Spider-Man

Early Life
At some point during his life, he met and dated Gwen Stacy. He was also an avid photographer, having worked freelance at The Daily Bugle.

Spider-Man's Early Years
During Spider-Man's origins and first year as a vigilante, J. Jonah Jameson declared his opinion on Spider-Man as a menace to the public, however, he only did this knowing how much papers it would sell. However, he hadn't gotten a decent picture of Spider-Man yet. Eddie was tasked with finding a picture of the vigilante, but couldn't get a clear view of him. Joseph Robertson relayed this information onto Jameson.

Spider-Man No More
A few years later, Eddie Brock took a picture of Spider-Man's abandoned suit, and was credited on the respective newspaper.

Crane Accident
Eddie Brock was present during the crane accident that occured. As the police showed up, Eddie took a widened shot of the event, and noticed Gwen Stacy holding on to the side of the building. Even though he knew Gwen had a modelligSuprised at what he saw, Brock pointed it out, and confused Captain George Stacy, who was Gwen's father. George took the camera and noticed Gwen. Still not knowing who he was, Brock introduced himself, telling him he was dating Gwen. He witnessed Spider-Man coming in, and saving Gwen. He then met Spider-Man, whom he took photos of, and introduced himself. When Spider-Man enquired about Peter Parker, Brock responded that he was an amateur and he was the new guy, and revealed he thought the pictures were quite chunky and bloated. Spider-Man then left the scene, with Brock telling him he didn't have to worry about that stuff anymore.

Meeting J. Jonah Jameson
After securing the photos of Spider-Man, Eddie Brock then decided to turn these in to J. Jonah Jameson. While there, he noticed the receptionist Betty Brant, and made an attempt to flirt with her, despite her clearly not interested. Following this, he noticed Jameson yelling at Ted Hoffman for his pitch, and quickly seized the opportunity to walk into his office, with Brant telling him not to. Despite having met him last week he was still confused to who he was, so Brock introduced himself. He then submitted his photos, before Peter walked in with his photos. After further inspection, Jameson and Robbie Robertson agreed that Brock's was better, and Jameson promised him 50 bucks. Brock then revealed his intention of getting married and having a staff job, with Peter getting agitated as it should be him to have the staff job, being there longer. Jmeson then revealed that whoever could prove Spider-Man doing something evil, they would get the job. While leaving, Peter told Brock he would never get that picture, with Brock telling him they'll see.

Spider-Man Festival
Some point later during the Spider-Man festival, Eddie talked to Gwen, and took pictures of her, before Gwen told him she had to leave to practise for her speech she was going to give. Eddie asked if he could see her that same night, which Gwen said she couldn't. Eddie askey why, reminding her of a date that they had, before Gwen reminded him they had coffee.

Bank Robbery
A few days later, Brock caught Spider-Man, now sporting a black suit, lifting the entrance to the subway tunnels infront of a robbed bank. Brock, believing Spider-Man was responsible for the robbery, took pictures of Spider-Man, asking for him to give a pose. However, Spider-Man instead swung the camera Brock was using, breaking the camera, and saying goodbye to him. Brock then decided to take pictures of the robbed bank with his spare camera, and frame Spider-Man responsible just as soon as the police showed up.

Framing Spider-Man
After taking the pictures of the bank, Eddie edited a picture of Spider-Man onto it, holding a bag of money, and editing the suit to be black. He then turned this fake picture into The Bugle, and led them to believe the fake was real. They used the picture in their newspaper, with Brock getting the staff job as their photographer.

Confrontation With Peter Parker
After getting the job, Brock and fellow employees celebrated with a drink. Brock hung up the picture, joking with an employee that they needed more wall space. As he hung up the picture of the newspaper, he saw Peter Parker's reflection. He then greeted Parker, telling Parker he proved him wrong. Parker then sarcastically congratulated him, with Brock replying he had to see things as it is. Parker then told him he had seen the picture before, and showed him the proof. Eddie then called Parker a boy scout and asked if he would give him a break, before Peter pushed him against the wall, breaking the frame the fake picture was being held in. Parker then told him that if he wanted forgiveness, he should get religion. When Robbie asked about what was going on, before Brock lied about them horsing around. He then begged Parker to not show them as he would lose everything, but Parker then told him he should have thought of that earlier.

Fired
Eventually, with some confirmation that the picture was a fake, Jameson then told him to leave the building and pack his things. When Brock tried to defend himself, Jameson then yelled that he was fired. While leaving, he overheard Jameson and Robbie talking about printing a retraction, which Jameson hadn't done in 20 years

Gwen and Peter's Date
A few days later, Brock noticed Gwen and Peter walking towards a nightclub. Already enraged at Peter for making him lose his job, Brock's feelings for him only got worse.

Praying in Church
The same night, Brock decided to pray in church. After putting religious water on his forehead, he sat down on one of the pews. He then prayed to God, begging for him to kill Peter Parker. While praying, Brock then noticed the church bells ringing continuosly, as well as someone screaming.

Meeting Venom
Brock then headed to the bell tower, and noticed someone higher up. Brock then realized it was Peter Parker, and looked on, shocked. As he saw a symbiote taken off from his suit, Brock then deduced Peter was infact Spider-Man. Eventually, all of the black stuff was carried onto him. Brock was intially confused, screaming as it bonded with him. However, he soon smiled, realizing he could use this to kill Peter.

Allying with Sandman
Brock, using the new symbiote's capabilities, then decided to swing around the city, trying to find Flint Marko, otherwise known as the Sandman. Flint, initially believing he was Spider-Man, attacked him, before Brock revealed he was also an enemy of Spider-Man. Brock revealed that through the symbiote's knowledge he knew a lot about Flint and how Spider-Man wouldn't let him save his daughter. He asked Flint if he was interested in working together, which he agreed to.

Kidnapping Mary Jane Watson
Knowing about Peter's relationship with Mary Jane Watson, Eddie decided to kidnap her to lure Peter in. He disguised himself as a taxi driver, which MJ decided to hitch. As she got in, Brock asked where she wanted to go, before revealing his symbiote form and kidnapping her. He then decided to make giant web at a construction site, making a lettering reading: "SPIDER-MAN STOP US IF YOU CAN."

Battle at the Construction Site
Eventually, Spider-Man joined the battle, swooping in. However, as soon as he saw MJ, Eddie attacked him. He then mocked Peter, grabbing MJ and kicked him away. Eventually, he webbed Peter up and jumped on him. When Peter suggested another way instead of fighting, Eddie then decided on humiliating him. He eventually explained that he took his girlfriend, so he would make him lose his. As soon as he was about to attack Parker, MJ threw a brick on his head, distracting Eddie. This gave Peter time to break free and attack him. After, they both fell down the construction site, attacking each other.

Eventually, as Peter fought Sandman, Eddie webbed him up, allowing Sandman to hit Peter, until Harry Osborn showed up. Harry then fought Eddie, kicking him back, allowing him to help Peter get back on his feet. Eddie then jumped on to Peter, but Harry then swung Peter and he was able to hit Eddie. After Peter and Harry took care of Sandman, Eddie webbed Peter up and landed some attacks on him. He then told Peter to not wound what he couldn't kill. Despite Peter's warnings about Venom, Eddie decided to keep it. However, Harry showed up, but Venom attacked him, taking his glider. He then decided to use the glider's blades to kill Peter, but Harry jumped in the way, rescuing Peter but dying in the process. As soome metal bars fell. Peter used two metal bars to keep Venom still, before assembling a lot more metal bars around Venom. After seeing Eddie being de-attached from the suit, he webbed Eddie out.

Death
As Eddie got out, the symbiote grew more, causing Peter to make more noise. Peter then grabbed a pumpkin bomb from Harry's glider to destroy the symbiote. However, Eddie wanted the symbiote as it made him powerful, so he jumped towards Venom. However, as soon as he did this the bomb exploded, killing him.

Allies

 * Venom - Symbiote
 * The Daily Bugle - Former Employees
 * Betty Brant
 * Robbie Robertson
 * Flint Marko/Sandman

Enemies

 * J. Jonah Jameson
 * Peter Parker/Spider-Man
 * Harry Osborn/New Goblin

Trivia

 * Eddie is the only villain of the Raimi trilogy to appear in just one film. However, he's mentioned in the rest of the films.
 * Eddie is the first Spider-Man villain to kill a main character in a film. He kills Harry Osborn in Spider-Man 3.
 * Despite being credited as Venom, Eddie Brock never uses the alias in the film.