TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of Suicide
The iconic Captain America is known for his indomitable spirit and exceptional strength. Yet, a unique portrayal in a recent Venom comic pushes this toughness to a remarkable extreme. This iteration introduces an immortal version of Steve Rogers, who is resistant to conventional weaponry. However, this should not be mistaken for the Captain America we are familiar with; his formidable capabilities stem from being a vessel of a monstrous entity rather than his own innate powers.
When Eddie and Dylan Brock are thrust into a bleak alternate reality, they encounter Captain America and the Avengers. However, Eddie quickly discerns that these heroes are not what they seem. Instead of their well-known valiant selves, they reveal their true nature as corrupted versions of the Avengers, molded into monstrous figures by the symbiote influence.
Venomized Captain America’s Remarkable Healing Ability
Captain America and Others Transformed Into Venomized Copies Under Codex’s Command
In this twisted version of the universe, Eddie Brock’s tragic suicide leads to Dylan’s mother, Annie, embodying the Venom symbiote. Annie’s transformation marks her journey toward heroism akin to the original Venom. Meanwhile, Dylan becomes the embodiment of the symbiote god Knull, adopting the identity of Codex—the ruler of this dystopia. This connection allows Dylan to create Venomized duplicates of nearly every superhero, leveraging the symbiote’s genetic memory known as the Codex, which not only imitates their powers but also provides new symbiotic traits including enhanced healing capabilities.
Captain America’s borrowed healing factor underscores that these replicas aren’t mere imitations of the heroes. The creature masquerading as Cap isn’t actually Steve Rogers; instead, it is a symbiote that possesses a fraction of his abilities, inspired by the Codex. Notably, the comic implies these Venomized counterparts retain some essence of their original hosts, reflecting fragments of their personalities. This specific version of Captain America delivers lines reminiscent of the classic hero, affectionately addressing Venom as “son”and exclaiming “Avengers, assemble!”Nevertheless, this rendition lacks free will or any depth of character, merely functioning with superficial traits.
Captain America’s Underappreciated Healing Factor
Enhancing Cap’s Healing Factor with the Venom Symbiote
It’s often overlooked that Captain America possesses a natural healing factor within the Marvel Comics universe—though it may not be the first attribute that springs to mind. This regenerative ability is what enabled Cap to endure decades frozen in ice. Various alternate realities have depicted versions of Cap maintaining a youthful state compared to his contemporaries, a boon granted by his healing factor.
However, in situations where regeneration is extreme, such as losing limbs, Captain America requires an enhancement—such as the power of the Venom symbiote—to achieve extraordinary recovery. For readers interested in these compelling narratives, Venom (2018) #27 is currently accessible through Marvel Comics!