4. Venom Vs. Carnage

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Carnage is Venom’s offspring, but when he produces his own symbiote, Toxin is born! Terrified that it would be more powerful than him, Carnage makes it his goal to destroy it, leading the insane Cletus Cassidy to battle its protective “grandfather” Venom. Spider-Man plays a role in this story, but could easily be reduced to a cameo or cut out altogether. The main crux of the story is the fact that the symbiote is bonded with NYPD cop Patrick Mulligan and his subsequent battle to keep it under control. When Carnage attacks, Pat realises that the symbiote is a danger to both himself and his family, leading him to resign himself to a life of battling his base symbiote urges while trying to harness the power for good. He left his wife and child, and the police force, to try to come to terms with his new life. Perfect material for a sequel if not this movie.