VENOM
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Game: Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Character: Venom
Version 1.4, 8/6/00
Created by Daniel "PhatDan81" Finch
Updates: 1.1, 1.2 Touched up a few things, added more combos
1.3 Added more combos
1.4 Revised the combos section, added more combos, thanks to
[email protected] and shoryuken.com
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CONTENTS
I. Background
II. Legend
III. Regular Moves
IV. Special Moves
V. Supers
VI. Combos
VII. General Strategy
VIII. Misc. Stuff
IX. Legal Stuff
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I. BACKGROUND
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Who is Venom? Eddie Brock is Venom. In the comics, he is known for
having many abilities that are much like Spider-Man's--shooting out web
lines, clinging onto walls, etc. However Eddie tends to be much more
aggressive than Spider-Man, in terms of both behavior and actions.
Ever since he was embarrassed by Spider-Man, he has been on a quest to
get revenge on him.
It all started when Eddie was doing news reports at the Daily Bugle
about a series of murders. He was asked to reveal who the murderer
was, but the person who confessed was lying in order to protect the
real murderer. Peter (Spider-Man) found out who the real murderer was
and published it in the newspaper company he works for, the Daily
Globe, rival to the Daily Bugle. Eddie got fired for this and was very
embarrassed because of what had happened. He also became very
depressed.
During this time, the Secret Wars were taking place. After Spider-
Man's original costume was destroyed a new costume called a symbiote
had bonded to him. Spider-Man soon found out that it was an alien and
it eventually had shed itself off of Spider-Man. It had found Eddie,
who was at a church. Eddie had thoughts of suicide at the time, but
after meeting the symbiote, he thought of a much better alternative to
suicide, revenge. They united and together had become Venom.
Recently, Venom has given up his attempt to kill Spider-Man and for a
while, him and Spider-Man fought together. Venom now serves as a
protector of the innocent.
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II. LEGEND
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ABBREVIATIONS
U Up
D Down
B Backward
F Forward
C Crouching
S Standing
J Jump/Jumping
SJ Super Jump/Jumping
P Punch
K Kick
AC Air Combo
A Assist
OTG On The Ground; an attack being performed while the opponent is
lying down
THC Team Hyper Combo
LP Light Punch Jab
MP Medium Punch Strong
HP Heavy/Hard Punch Fierce
LK Light Kick Short
MK Medium Kick Forward
HK Heavy/Hard Kick Roundhouse
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UNIVERSAL COMMANDS
LP + LK Calls in second partner
HP + HK Calls in third partner
A1 Calls in second partner, who steps in and does an attack
A2 Calls in third partner, who steps in and does an attack
Snapback D, DF, F + A, forces the opponent out if they get hit (one
HC level)
Variable Counter B, DB, D + A (while blocking); tags in partner, who
jumps in and performs a designated attack
Crossover Combination Assist 1 + Assist 2
All three characters do one specific super (Hyper Combo) then the two
secondary characters step out and do their supers (one to three
levels; two levels causes only two players to come out while one level
has just the primary character do his super).
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III. REGULAR ATTACKS
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PUNCHES
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JAB
1. Standing
A basic jab, it's used to start combos.
2. Crouching
Same as the standing version, this is also used for starting combos.
It's one of a few low LP's that hits low.
3. Jumping
Same as the standing version, this is used only for starting air
combos.
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STRONG
1. Standing
This is Venom's launcher. He does an open-handed uppercut. It has
decent range and it can now be comboed into off of any light attack on
the ground.
2. Crouching
Venom uses his tongue to hit his opponent. It has decent range and
combos into most special attacks or a Death Bite.
3. Jumping
Same as the crouching version, this is used as an AC filler and
sometimes to combo into an AC finisher.
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FIERCE
1. Standing
The symbiote forms a giant fanged mouth, which thrusts forward and does
a lunging bite. It has very good range, but a slight startup and
recovery delay. Use it to punish mistakes from mid-range and to
counter dash-ins.
2. Crouching
Same as the standing version, except it has a little less range. It
basically has the same uses as the standing version
3. Jumping
Venom extends his arm downward at a 45-degree angle and the symbiote
forms fanged mouths on his arm, which are used to hit the opponent.
This is used to finish AC's and is also his best jump-in attack.
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KICKS
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SHORT
1. Standing
A basic kick to the shin, uses it to start combos.
2. Crouching
Same as the standing version, use it to start combos.
3. Jumping
Same as the standing version, use it as an AC filler and mostly for
just that.
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FORWARD
1. Standing
Fanged mouths appear from the lower part of his body, which hit the
opponent. It hits multiple times and combos into any special move or a
Death Bite.
2. Crouching
Venom crouches down very low and the symbiote forms a spike above his
back and does a forward thrust. It basically has the same uses as his
C.Strong.
3. Jumping
The symbiote forms spikes on both sides of Venom's body, which thrust
outward. This is an AC filler and is also used to combo into an AC
finisher.
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ROUNDHOUSE
1. Standing
The symbiote forms fanged mouths all over Venom's body, which are used
to hit the opponent. Use this in combos and as an anti-air attack. It
combos into any special move or a Death Bite.
2. Crouching
The symbiote forms tentacles around the lower part of his body while
crouching. This is his knockdown attack--the range is pretty good and
it combos into most special moves or a Death Bite.
3. Jumping
Same as the standing version, this is used as an AC finisher. It's
also his best attack for aerial confrontations. It's a decent jump-in,
but I find J.Fierce to be a better choice.
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IV. SPECIAL MOVES
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A (*) means that the move can be done in the air.
A (H) means that the move can be cancelled into a super.
A (h) means that the move can be cancelled into a super only if it's
blocked.
VENOM FANG (*) D, DF, F + P
Venom forms a mouth then leaps forward. It does very good damage and
is easy to combo into. It has a quick recovery and it's a good anti-
air attack, anti-dash-in attack, AC finisher and is also good for
aerial confrontations. Just make sure that you don't land behind the
opponent. The fierce version is good for countering projectiles. Also
make sure that if the opponent is in the corner that the fierce version
doesn't get blocked. The stronger the punch button used, the farther
Venom travels and the more damage it does.
VENOM RUSH (H) D, DF, F + K
The symbiote travels along the ground and when it reaches a certain
point, it forms a bunch of fanged mouths that thrust upward and bite
the opponent. The stronger the kick, the farther away the mouths
appear. Don't throw this out at random. If it's blocked or it misses,
you will get punished severely. Use it only in combos.
WEB THROW (h) F, DF, D, DB, B + P
Venom shoots out a web line and if it connects, Venom slams the
opponent around. It does good damage and it combos off of a
S.Roundhouse. Use it only to surprise your opponent and to punish
mistakes. The punch button used determines which direction he shoots
the web line. The jab version makes him shoot the line straight ahead.
The fierce version makes him shoot the line upward at about a 45-degree
angle. If the opponent is more than three-quarters of the screen away,
the move won't connect. Always make sure you throw out the right one.
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V. SUPERS
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VENOM WEB D, DF, F + 2P
Venom jumps to the center of the screen, doing a J.Forward motion. He
then secretes a giant web that covers the entire bottom half of the
screen. If it connects, the opponent will be stunned, webbed up in a
cocoon. Venom then performs an automated beat-down on the helpless
opponent. It does very good damage and in the corner, you can OTG
afterwards. The only way I know that you can combo into this (thanks
to
[email protected] and shoryuken.com) is to quickly cancel into
it after the first hit from a Venom Rush connects. Use this mostly for
punishing mistakes and as a THC filler. If it's blocked, you will get
punished.
DEATH BITE D, DF, F + 2K
Venom does a super version of his Venom Rush, except the mouths travel
along the ground all the way across the screen. It's very easy to
combo into and does good damage. It combos off any medium attack or a
S/C.Roundhouse. It does decent block damage. Always use this in
combos, unless of course your opponent has almost nothing left on their
life bar. If it's blocked or it misses, you could get punished.
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VI. COMBOS
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MAGIC SERIES
Ground Light to Medium/Light to Heavy
Jumping Light to Medium/Light to Heavy
Super Jumping Zigzag
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Launcher S.Strong/DF.Fierce
Knockdown C.Roundhouse
Strikes S.Fierce, C.Fierce
Snapback S.Fierce
AC Finishers SJ.Fierce, SJ.Roundhouse, Fierce Venom Fang
Assists/Crossover Counter _ Crossover Combination
A Jab Venom Fang \
B Short Venom Rush |-Death Bite
C S.Strong _/
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Venom may start combos with a dash or a jump-in. J.Fierce may be
replaced with J.Short, J.Roundhouse. S.Jab may be replaced with
S.Short and vice versa--they both may be replaced with C.Short or
C.Jab. C.Forward may be replaced with C.Strong. C.Fierce may be
replaced with S.Fierce. When doing an air combo against a small
character, skip the SJ.Strong—it will miss and screw up the entire air
combo.
1. S.Jab, jab Venom Fang
2. C.Fierce, roundhouse Venom Rush
3. J.Fierce, S.Short, S.Forward, jab Venom Fang
4. S.Short, S.Forward, short Venom Rush
5. J.Fierce, C.Short, C.Forward, jab Venom Fang
6. C.Short, C.Forward, short Venom Rush
7. J.Fierce, S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, fierce Venom Fang
8. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush
9. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, jab Web Throw
10. Opponent Jumps In: S.Roundhouse, fierce Venom Fang
11. Opponent Jumps In: S.Roundhouse, roundhouse Venom Rush
12. J.Fierce, C.Short, C.Roundhouse, jab Venom Fang(OTG)
13. C.Short, C.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush(OTG)
14. J.Fierce, S.Jab, S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, [AC
Finisher])
15. S.Short, S.Forward, Death Bite
16. C.Short, C.Forward, Death Bite
17. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, Death Bite
18. C.Short, C.Roundhouse, Death Bite(OTG)
19. S.Short, S.Forward, short Venom Rush, Death Bite
20. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush, Death Bite
21. C.Short, C.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush(OTG), Death Bite
22. S.Short, S.Forward, short Venom Rush(1-Hit), Venom Web
23. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush(1-Hit), Venom Web
24. C.Short, C.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush(1-Hit, OTG), Venom Web
CORNER COMBOS
25. C.Fierce, jab Venom Fang
26. J.Short, J.Roundhouse, S.Jab, S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong,
Forward, Roundhouse), C.Fierce(OTG), roundhouse Venom Rush
27. S.Jab, S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Roundhouse),
S.Short(OTG), S.Roundhouse, JF.(Jab, Roundhouse, fierce Venom Fang)
28. Back to Corner: Web Throw, S.Short(OTG), S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short,
Strong, Forward, Roundhouse), C.Fierce(OTG), roundhouse Venom Rush
29. Back to Corner: S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, jab Web Throw, S.Short(OTG),
S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Roundhouse),
C.Fierce(OTG), roundhouse Venom Rush
30. Back to Corner: S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, jab Web Throw, S.Short(OTG),
S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Roundhouse),
S.Short(OTG), S.Roundhouse, JF.(Jab, Roundhouse, fierce Venom Fang)
31. Venom Web, C.Short(OTG), C.Forward, jab Venom Fang
32. Venom Web, C.Short(OTG), C.Roundhouse, jab Venom Fang
33. Venom Web, S.Short(OTG), S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward,
Roundhouse), C.Fierce(OTG), roundhouse Venom Rush
34. Venom Web, S.Short(OTG), S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward,
Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG), S.Roundhouse, JF.(Jab, Roundhouse,
fierce Venom Fang)
35. J.Short, J.Roundhouse, S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, short Venom
Rush(1-Hit), Venom Web, S.Short(OTG), S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short,
Strong, Forward, Roundhouse), C.Fierce(OTG), roundhouse Venom Rush
36. S.Jab, S.Roundhouse, short Venom Rush(1-Hit), Venom Web,
S.Short(OTG), S.Strong, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward,
Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG), S.Roundhouse, JF.(Jab, Roundhouse,
fierce Venom Fang)
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COMBO TREE
Thanks to 3pwood (
[email protected]) for this concept. This is
basically a chart of what attacks you can do after a certain attack.
It does not list every possibility, but it's mainly to give you an idea
of how to combo with Venom.
Venom Web J.Fierce, J.Roundhouse
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(in corner) -------------------------
C.Short | | |
| | | |
| S.Jab/S.Short C.Fierce C.Short
C.Forward, | | |
C.Roundhouse | | |
| | (in corner) |
| | jab |
jab | Venom Fang |
Venom Fang ---------------------- |
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| | | |
S.Strong S.Forward S.Roundhouse |
| | _______| |
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SJ.Jab short V |Venom Fang, |
SJ.Short --Venom Rush,| jab |
| | jab |Web Throw |
| | Venom Fang,| |
| | | _____|
| -------->Death Bite |
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SJ.Strong (small character) C.Strong/ |
SJ.Forward SJ.Forward C.Forward C.Roundhouse
[AC Finisher] [AC Finisher] | |
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jab ->Death Bite
Venom Fang, |
short |
Venom Rush,--
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TEAM HYPER COMBOS
1: 1st partner's super, 2: 2nd partner's super, 3: 3rd patner's super
Venom Web is Venom's best super for THC's. It can be used as a starter
filler or ender for THC's. Death Bite is used as a THC ender. IF you
find any possibilities as far as THC's go and it's not listed here, e-
mail me and I'll put it up—I'll give you credit for it as well. Keep
in that these do not list every possibility, but they're just to give
you an idea of what types of supers to use, according to how the THC is
set up.
A. 1. (Venom) Venom Web (opponent on ground) 2. ANY SUPER except Time
Flip 3. Third partner's super
B. 1. (Venom) Venom Web (opponent in air) 2. Any vertical super,
Captain Sword, Royal Flush, Cajun Explosion, Super Optic Blast,
Shinkuu-Hadouken (Sakura's version) or Omega Destroyer 3. Third
partner's super
C. 1. Any beam super, any rushing super, any dragon punch super, Gamma
Quake, Gamma Crush, Blodia Punch, Blodia Vulcan, Captain Sword,
Weapon X, Fatal Claw, Shippu-Jinrai Kyaku, Shinkuu-Tatsumaki Senpuu
Kyaku, Kikou-Shou, Omega Destroyer, etc. 2. (Venom) Venom Web 3.
ANY SUPER except Time Flip
D. 1. First partner's super 2. Any beam super, any rushing super, any
dragon punch super, Gamma Quake, Gamma Crush, Blodia Punch, Blodia
Vulcan, Captain Sword, Weapon X, Fatal Claw, Shippu-Jinrai Kyaku,
Shinkuu-Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku, Kikou-Shou, Omega Destroyer, etc.
3. (Venom) Venom Web
E. 1. First partner's super 2. Any rushing super, any dragon punch
super, Weapon X, Fatal Claw, Midare Zakura, Blodia Vulcan, Gamma
Quake, Gamma Crush, Crossfire Blitz (Charlie's version), Final
Justice, Final Atomic Buster, Kikou-Shou or Shinkuu-Tatsumaki
Senpuu Kyaku; if close or in corner: any beam super, Captain Sword,
Blodia Punch or Omega Destroyer
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VII. GENERAL STRATEGY
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Venom is a defensive/counter-attacker character. He plays best near
his opponent. Getting to your opponent is very easy for Venom. Simply
use his dash, air dash or Venom Fang.
When playing close, mix up your jump-in attacks, high and low attacks,
launcher attack, jab Venom Fangs and ocassionally throw out a Web Throw
to surprise your opponent. If a launcher attack or heavy attack gets
blocked, cancel into a jab Venom Fang to be safe.
At a distance, use Web Throw to surprise your opponent. Make sure you
use the right one. If they throw out a projectile, punish with fierce
Venom Fang or Venom Web.
For some reason I can't imagine, Capcom has made it a little more
difficult to air combo with Venom. You can no longer pull off 12-hit,
high-damaging air combo anymore. You'll be lucky enough to pull of a
strong punch then do a forward kick. But I guess his improved ability
to do ground combos sort of makes up for it. The best way to get all
the hits in is to dial through the buttons at a slow pace--if you dial
too fast, the strong punch probably won't hit. Against small
characters, you should skip the strong punch after the short kick, and
just do a forward kick, followed by an air combo finisher.
Use S.Roundhouse or fierce Venom Fang to counter jump-ins. If an
opponent jumps in and Venom connects a S.Roundhouse, cancel into a
fierce Venom Fang or a roundhouse Venom Rush. You can also use a
fierce Web Throw to tag a jumping opponent, but you must be able to
anticipate the jump and you also must throw it out at the right time.
Make sure you don't throw out a fierce Web Throw too early--your
opponent could anticipate it and punish you severely.
Use S.Fierce, S.Roundhouse or jab Venom Fang to counter dash-ins. Also
use S.Fierce to punish opponents from mid-range. If you throw out a
S.Fierce and it gets jumped over, cancel into a fierce Venom Fang to
avoid punishment. Use J/SJ.Roundhouse or air fierce Venom Fang for
aerial confrontations.
Venom's dash is very effective. He travels quickly along the ground on
all fours. He can go under most projectiles and it's good for getting
close to your opponent and starting combos.
Both of Venom's supers are very effective. Neither one of them are
meant to be thrown out at random. Venom Web is used strictly for
punishing mistakes and to counter projectiles—It does most damage of
both of his supers. If you detect a projectile about to thrown out or
your opponent just screwed up, do a Venom Web immediately. If it
connects in the corner, you can OTG afterwards. It will cancel off of
a Venom Rush, but you must be very quick about it. As soon as you se
the first hit from the Venom Rush connect, cancel immediately into a
Venom Web.
Death Bite is used only in combos or for an opponent that is nearly
dead. It combos nicely off of any medium attack or a S.Roundhouse. It
can also be cancelled into off of a short Venom Rush. Always make sure
that it connects--you'll be left open if it's blocked or super jumped
over.
Although many beginners like to use him, he is anything but a
beginner's character. It is going to take a while to learn how to use
him. You won't win with Venom by simply mashing buttons. It takes
skill, patience and planning to win with him.
Any of Venom's assist are good assist attacks. Assist A is a more all-
purpose assist. It's good for countering dash-ins, jump-ins or for
punishing mistakes. It's also good for offensive pressure and for
helping your primary character out of corner pressure. If it gets
blocked and your opponent tries to attack Venom, dash up to your
opponent and punish them.
Assist B is more of a surprise attack. It's also good for confusing
your opponent. While they're blocking it, dash up to your opponent and
start mixing up your attacks or throw them. It's also good for setting
your primary character up for attack. Venom is usually safe while he's
doing this attack.
Assist C is mostly for offensive pressure, anti-air and for helping
your partner out of corner pressure. If it connects, your primary
character can either do a super or super jump afterwards, then do an
air combo.
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VIII. MISC. STUFF
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
1. Good range
2. High priority dash
3. Decent speed
4. High-damaging special moves
5. High-damaging supers
6. Good-damaging air combos
7. Improved combinability
8. Plays very well defensively
9. Good anti-keep-away character
10. Good stamina
11. Air dash
DISADVANTAGES
1. Recovery delays on some of his regular attacks
2. Recovery delays on some of his special attacks
3. Recovery delays on both of his supers
4. Does not play very well from a distance
5. Not for beginners
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Venom's dash allows him to travel under some projectiles and some
attacks. Venom has an air dash as well. He shoots out a Web upward to
a point off-screen, then swings across the screen. It's useful for
getting out of a tough situation and to avoid beam supers. It can be
cancelled by doing any attack.
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Any comments, questions or suggestions? E-mail me at
[email protected].
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3pwood (
[email protected]) for the combo tree concept
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IX. LEGAL STUFF
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This FAQ is copyright (C) 2000 by Daniel Finch. No part of this FAQ
may be reproduced or redistributed in any way, shape or form. It
cannot be displayed publicly or on the Internet in its original,
unedited, unaltered format. It may not be used in any publications
whatsoever. Any commercial, Internet or any other public use of this
document is prohibited without written permission from the author,
Daniel Finch. Any type of profit from this FAQ is also prohibited as
well as any promotional use of this FAQ. Venom and Spider-Man are
registered trademarks of Marvel Comics. Sakura and Marvel vs. Capcom
2: New Age of Heroes are registered trademarks of Capcom.
