Klyntar

The Klyntar, often referred to as the Symbiotes, are a fictional alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are a parasitic species that bonds with a host, granting them enhanced abilities. The Klyntar are known for their amorphous, liquid-like appearance and their ability to shapeshift, mimicking any form their host desires or their own capabilities allow. Their origins trace back to the planet Klyntar, a world where they lived in a hive mind, seeking worthy hosts to create a noble and powerful race.

Over time, the Klyntar's ideals shifted. A faction, known as the Lethal Protector, became disillusioned with their collective mission and sought to bond with hosts for their own nefarious purposes. This led to their widespread notoriety, particularly through their association with the character Venom. When bonded, the Klyntar can grant their host superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, a healing factor, and the ability to create weapons from their own bodies, such as tendrils and blades. The symbiote also enhances the host's senses and can provide a form of extrasensory perception.

However, the bond is not always benign. If the Klyntar is particularly malevolent or if the host has a weak will, the symbiote can corrupt its host, amplifying negative emotions like rage and aggression. The Klyntar also share a psychic link with other members of their species, allowing for communication and shared experiences across vast distances. Their existence has been a recurring theme in Spider-Man and Venom-related comic book storylines, as well as in various adaptations across other media.