Was Flash Thompson pushed a little hard thru 616 when he became Venom?

[Huntsman Spider]

I really enjoyed Agent Venom as well and I too think that the space stuff was what just sank everything. Ironically, I actually had wanted to see Venom in stuff doing some Cthulhu/Event Horizon-type stories in deep space where other characters hadn't gone yet, but then all we got was some the standard Marvel cosmic leotard stuff that was just boring.

I can agree with that. Venom in all forms is just about perfect for sci-fi horror.

[a moment closer]

Flash is still the GOAT Venom. Eddie was honestly best as Anti-Venom.

Exactly my thoughts!

[Tony Stark]

The majority won't agree, but I enjoyed reading the T-Bolts (2012) when they had Agent Venom as a member...

I liked reading him in Thunderbolts as well. It fit.

Flash is still the GOAT Venom. Eddie was honestly best as Anti-Venom.

Exactly my thoughts!

Agreed on Flash becoming the best Venom and I say that with no disrespect towards Eddie Brock.

[JTHM]

While I am more of an Eddie Brock fan, I will not be caught dead badmouthing Flash's tenure as Agent Venom. His original run by Remender is probably fighting toe-to-toe with Cates' current run to see which one is the best Venom story ever (and for some, there is nothing Cates could ever do to top Remender) and I agree with why it is so good. He reinvented the character and identity of Venom entirely, had great stories, was an amazing character. It was great, really.

As for him being pushed too hard? Eh, he was Venom. Real talk: Venom has always been pushed too hard. No matter if the host was Eddie, Flash or even bloody Mac Gargan. Venom has always been up there because he is a surprisingly recognizable face, and I don't think he was as bad as 90s era Eddie Brock, for example. Sure, he was in a good deal of books, but it never bothered me. He always felt natural -- Except in Guardians of the Galaxy, that is.

So overall. I don't think there was anything particularly bad about Flash and his push. He rapidly became a beloved character, and I think most of the fanbase was happy to see him around in other books, since he rarely stole spotlight.