The Robbery of Mrs. Chen's Store was an attempted robbery by the Shakedown Thug to acquire money from Mrs. Chen at her store.
Background[]
Mrs. Chen was a target of the Shakedown Thug. He used protection rackets as a means to acquire money from her and would threaten to kill her, despite her pleas that she couldn't keep up with the payments.
One night, the thug entered the store and asked for a bottle of whiskey and his "change", meaning his payment. After Mrs. Chen gave in to his demands, he warned her about his payment due next week before leaving the store. After he left, Chen somberly told Eddie Brock that life was unfair.[1]
Robbery[]
- "We...are Venom."
- āVenom and Eddie Brock[src]
After the death of Carlton Drake/Riot and thwarting a potential Symbiote invasion of Earth, Eddie Brock returned to Mrs. Chen's store, as he needed to get something to eat. While deciding, Venom announced his preference for tater tots and chocolate.
At the same time, the thug had returned to the store, threatening Mrs. Chen for money again, this time armed with a pistol. Venom and Eddie noticed this, and approached him menacingly. Venom threatened to eat his arms, legs, and face if he ever robbed Mrs. Chen or anyone else again. Visibly terrified and confused, he asked what Venom was, to which both he and Eddie answered simultaneously. In great dislike of the man and in hunger, Venom decided to eat him whole, despite his pleas.[1]
Aftermath[]
Although Mrs. Chen was saved, she was visibly shocked by the scene and asked Eddie what had just happened. Eddie replied that he had a "parasite" in him before telling her goodnight and walking out of the store.[1]