2007 saw the release of ''Spider-Man 3''. This film retconned the story of Peter Parker's Uncle Ben's (Cliff Robertson) murder. In the film, it's discovered that Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), who becomes the Sandman murdered Ben. Harry Osborn (James Franco), now knowing that Peter is Spider-Man decides to seek revenge for his father's death in the first film by becoming the New Goblin. However, Spider-Man 3 is best known for the introduction of Venom (Topher Grace). The story of Eddie Brock/Venom was met with heavy criticism. Sam Raimi had stated that he did not want Venom in his movies, but was forced to by Sony Pictures. | 2007 saw the release of ''Spider-Man 3''. This film retconned the story of Peter Parker's Uncle Ben's (Cliff Robertson) murder. In the film, it's discovered that Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), who becomes the Sandman murdered Ben. Harry Osborn (James Franco), now knowing that Peter is Spider-Man decides to seek revenge for his father's death in the first film by becoming the New Goblin. However, Spider-Man 3 is best known for the introduction of Venom (Topher Grace). The story of Eddie Brock/Venom was met with heavy criticism. Sam Raimi had stated that he did not want Venom in his movies, but was forced to by Sony Pictures. |