Venom - Black Suit with White Spider, Teeth and Tongue Visible
sh113 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man · 2014 - First appeared in set 76013: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase.
Figure ID
sh113
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2014 - First appeared in set 76013: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While it appeared in multiple sets between 2014 and 2018, it is highly sought after as the definitive 'Classic' comic book Venom design before more modern variations took over.
Head
Black head with large white angular eyes and a printed mouth featuring jagged white teeth and a subtle pink/flesh-toned tongue visible behind the teeth. Features single-sided printing.
Torso
Black torso featuring a large, stylized white venomous spider logo. The legs of the spider wrap around the sides of the chest. It includes white abdominal muscle definition printing. Plain black arms and black hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with a black hip piece. No printing is present on the front or sides of the legs.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally, this figure often came with a 'Super Jumper' piece and black web/tendril elements (part 6050850) that could be attached to the back using a neck bracket.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic black and white. The high-contrast white printing on the jet-black plastic is designed to mimic the 1980s-90s comic book aesthetic.
Printing Details
Pad-printed. The white ink density is generally high to prevent the black plastic from bleeding through (ghosting). Detail includes the 'Spider' emblem and muscular definition on the torso.
Variants
There are over 10 variants of Venom. This specific version (sh113) differs from the 2013 version (sh055) which did not have the visible tongue, and the newer 2019+ versions which feature more aggressive, detailed muscular printing and different eye shapes.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'torso cracking' on the sides under the armpits and hairline cracks at the heel of the legs. The white torso print can occasionally suffer from minor scuffing or thinning if played with heavily.
Estimated Value
New/Mint: $12 - $18 USD; Used/Complete: $8 - $12 USD; Incomplete (as shown): $5 - $7 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 76013 for $19.99 USD retail. The figure itself accounts for roughly 50% of the set's current secondary market value.
Compatible Sets
76013 (Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase, 2014), 76042 (SHIELD Helicarrier - as a micro-figure or display mini), and various Juniors sets like 10665 (Spider-Man: Spider-Car Pursuit).
Character Background
Associated with Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote is an alien lifeform that originally bonded with Peter Parker. It is one of Spider-Man's most iconic adversaries and occasional anti-hero.
Design Notes
Matches the classic look from 'The Amazing Spider-Man' comics. This version is prized for its balance between simplicity and detail, avoiding the 'over-designed' look of later movie-accurate variants.
Similar Minifigures
sh055 (Venom 2013), sh542 (Venom with tentacles 2019), and sh056 (Classic Suit Spider-Man).
Collectibility
High. Venom is a tier-one Marvel character. Collectors often aim to own every symbiote variant, making this 'Standard' version a foundational piece of any Marvel collection.
History
First introduced in 2013 without a tongue (sh055). This 2014 update added the mouth/tongue detail which became the standard for several years during the 'LEGO Marvel' golden era.
Interesting Facts
Despite Venom being known for his giant tongue, this was the first iteration to include the pinkish hue within the mouth printing to represent it, rather than just white teeth.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a dedicated Marvel wall case or in a 'Daily Bugle' MOC. Looks excellent when paired with the 2014 era 'Symbiote' suit Spider-Man or Carnage.
Modification Potential
Excellent. Many collectors add black 'tentacle' pieces (part 15064) or the 'Power Blast' elements in black to simulate the symbiote's shifting form.
Overall Assessment
Score: 8/10. A classic, recognizable, and sturdy minifigure. It is the 'Gold Standard' LEGO Venom that fits into almost any era of Spider-Man display.