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If you pay attention to both superhero TV shows / movies and comic books, you can get a sense of when someone is going to return in the latter or get a major push. For example, before Avengers: Infinity War premiered in theaters in 2018, Marvel Comics released Thanos (written by Jeff Lemire and with art by Mike Deodato Jr). This was likely preparation for the Mad Titan’s domination in the the conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga. Flash forward seven years to Daredevil: Born Again, and it seemed like the groundwork was laid for another villain's big comic book return.

The creative team for the hit Disney+ Plus show took a different approach when it came to villains. Instead of using popular antagonists like Typhoid Mary to accompany Wilson Fisk, they used a lesser-known character named Muse (who debuted in Daredevil No. 11 in 2015).

In the comics, he’s...

Even though Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four are taking over the MCU this summer, Spider-Man remains Marvel’s most popular hero. The web-head has been consistently receiving new apparel collections, Lego sets, Funko Pops, and action figures ahead of Tom Holland’s return as Spider-Man in Brand New Day next summer. Now Mondo has swung back into action to tear apart New York with their new villainous Spider-Man figure.

Based on Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Mondo’s latest figure in their ⅙ scale collection is Carnage. The psychopathic serial killer comes with a ton of menacing accessories. This includes four additional heads (two scary Cletus Kasady heads), two sets of extra hands, a shield, an axe, and a scythe. There's also extra symbiote tendrils to put on Carnage. The figure stands at 13-inches tall and will be $245 Usd. Mondo will be selling an additional The Amazing Spider-Man #361 red foil poster as well,...

One Marvel character is officially credited as the main Wolverine as the world is threatened by a new supervillain team, and Logan has nothing to do with it. Parallel to Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*, Marvel Comics unveiled the real title of its new Thunderbolts run, replacing the team's name with The New Avengers — the eponymous name of Marvel's new team of anti-heroes, led by Bucky Barnes a.k.a. the Winter Soldier and Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow.

As Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Doom continues his reign, the Winter Soldier and Black Widow reunite to fight a common enemy. Bucky and Natasha pick some of the deadliest heroes currently available, from Namor and Hulk to Carnage himself. However, before they get to recruit their whole team, Bucky and Natasha join forces with their first official teammate, Laura Kinney a.k.a. Wolverine,who Bucky describes as "the best there is at what she does.

Carnage is known for being one of the most sadistic Marvel villains ever created, and with good reason. This frightening creature is usually the combination of two different beings: A serial killer in the form of Cletus Kasady and the twisted offspring of the Venom symbiote. Together, they make for a perfect recipe of disaster and death. However, they were recently forced to part ways, with the symbiote needing to find a new host to stay alive. Unfortunately (depending on how you see it), that's when Eddie Brock came into the picture.

Eddie Brock: Carnage (2025) is Marvel's latest comic book series featuring the unhinged supervillain. However, the biggest difference this time around is that the symbiote's "other half" is actually sane. Eddie does his best to only chase prey who deserve to be hunted, keep collateral damage to a minimum, and even save lives along the way. However, his good...

It comes as no surprise that the WWE Superstars have a knack for wrestling, and sooner or later, the wrestlers make a transition in their career and hope to make it big in Tinsel Town. Over the years, renowned talents like Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, Dave Batista, Big Show, and many more have made their debut in films or TV series.

However, Show’s appearance was significantly different from his locker room colleague, as fans were confused about his role in the fantasy horror series, Van Helsing. Despite the show concluding back in 2021, fans are still confused to this day about the star’s role and what its significance was in the plot.

Interestingly, his role added a layer of depth to his brute personality, which made the show so memorable.

Big Show’s role in Van Helsing made him more than an antagonist

Paul Wight, popularly known as Big Show,...

The following contains major spoilers for The New Avengers#1, on sale June 11 from Marvel Comics.

Two of Marvel Comics' hottest heroes are leading the charge against Doctor Doom with a whole new kind of New Avengers.

The New Avengers #1 opens to find Bucky Barnes, better known as the Winter Soldier, catching up with one of his old friends at their gas station in the middle of the New Mexico desert. Unfortunately for said friend, Bucky knows they have been selling out their neighbors to Doctor Doom's regime. As such, the Winter Soldier has to make an example of the man by setting the gas station ablaze. Of course, that is nothing compared to what Natasha Romanova, better known as the Black Widow, has in store for the two of them, and her plans go far beyond a long-overdue romantic rendezvous.

New Avengers#1 Written by Sam Humphries Art by Ton Lima...

Free Comic Book Day is a holiday every comic book fan should pay attention to. It’s when comic book companies take the opportunity to give hints and previews about things to come in their upcoming stories. For Marvel, a clue was dropped that Miles Morales (Spider-Man) goes to Earth-6160 (the Ultimate Universe) to save his baby sister. There’s also something coming that’s connected to Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Venom (Mary Jane), and Eddie Brock (Carnage). For DC comics, there are a couple of major stories in their Fcbd 2025 - Free Comic Book Day 2025: DC All In Special Edition No. 1 Special Edition.

First, Superman flies to space to stop a giant asteroid from hitting Earth. He destroys the first layer only to uncover that the rest of it is solid Kryptonite. As reported in January, a “massive extinction-level Kryptonite asteroid comes to Earth, leaving shards available to the wrong people.

New York, NY— May 7, 2025 — In March, Marvel Comics announced that a new era of Thunderbolts was coming this June by writer Sam Humphries (Uncanny X-Force) and artist Ton Lima (West Coast Avengers). Today, a startling truth is revealed—in classic Thunderbolts fashion, this latest iteration isn’t at all what it seems! They’re the New Avengers!

Since their debut as a team of disguised supervillains, the Thunderbolts have become synonymous with unpredictable twists and unconventional rosters. This legacy continues with a surprise—and first-of-its-kind—comic book title change that echoes the jaw-dropping twist in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*, now in theaters, while introducing an entirely new—and shocking—team of heroes!

The Winter Soldier. Black Widow. Eddie Brock, Carnage. The Hulk. Namor. Clea. Wolverine. It’s a group of the most dangerous loners and antiheroes in the Marvel Universe, yet they’ll come together as the New Avengers! In classic Avengers fashion,...

Earlier this week, Marvel Comics announced that its upcoming New Thunderbolts* series is really titled New Avengers, a fun bit of corporate synergy following the release of the Thunderbolts*/*The New Avengers movie.

Now, new details on the villain this team will assemble to face have been revealed. Some threats that arise in the Marvel Universe are so great, they ignite all-new eras of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This June, the Killuminati, mysterious doubles of the Illuminati, threaten the world, assembling not just the mightiest, but the world’s deadliest heroes in New Avengers by writer Sam Humphries and artist Ton Lima.

Today, we have a closer look at the Killuminati in all their twisted glory in the new Killuminati variant covers that will be featured on the first five issues of this highly anticipated ongoing series.

New Avengers stars Bucky Barnes, Black Widow, Hulk, Namor, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Clea, and...

The New Avengers are back, as Marvel gives the beloved team their own series after years out of the spotlight. A new roster including Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Carnage, Wolverine, Clea Strange, Namor and the Hulk will assemble, but wait until you find out who they're up against.

Fresh off recent events in the MCU, Marvel is releasing a new volume of New Avengers. Marvel promises "a revolutionary new era of Earth's Mightiest Heroes" in the spirit of the original team, created by Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch. The publisher is calling this team "Earth's Deadliest Heroes," as they go up against a threat that can't be allowed to survive.

Marvel had previously announced that Humphries' series would be a Thunderbolts title, however it's now been revealed that the roster will constitute a fresh version of the New Avengers. Shockingly, the team are going up against evil versions of...

Back in March, Marvel Comics announced that a new era for the Thunderbolts would begin this June with Sam Humphries and Ton Lima's New Thunderbolts* comic book series.

The inclusion of an asterisk raised eyebrows at the time, and like Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*, the comic has revealed its real title: New Avengers!

Since their debut as a team of disguised supervillains, the Thunderbolts have become synonymous with unpredictable twists and unconventional rosters. This legacy continues with a surprise, first-of-its-kind, comic book title change that echoes the jaw-dropping twist in the movie, all while adding a fresh team of heroes to the Marvel Universe.

Here's what you can expect from the first issue of New Avengers:

The Winter Soldier. Black Widow. Eddie Brock, Carnage. The Hulk. Namor. Clea. Wolverine. It’s a group of the most dangerous loners and antiheroes in the Marvel Universe, and yet they’ll come together as the New Avengers!

The Sentry and The Void (whose real name is Robert “Bob” Reynolds) are among the most powerful beings in the world of Marvel Comics. He’s knocked out Wolverine (Wolverine No. 47), taken Thor to his limit (Marvel Comics Siege), and ripped Ares in half. However, for all of his accomplishments, he has some shameful moments that he's not proud of, and this article will point out the top five.

As the character makes his live-action debut in Thunderbolts*, let's take some time to look at the not-so-greatest hits from The Sentry.

5. Flying away

Comic book: Secret Invasion No. 2, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus No. 1

As intimidating as Sentry is, you can count on him to get scared and fly away. It happened when a Skrull got into his head during Secret Invasion and with Emma Frost in Dark Avengers /Uncanny X-Men: Exodus. It isn’t Bob’s fault. He has...

The wait is nearly over.

A formidable group of iconic heroes is bound to assemble on the big screen in what's set to be the biggest project to date in 17 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe history. Expectations are at an all-time high for these different characters to come together, face off in jaw-dropping action sequences, and eventually unite to stop one common threat. All eyes are set on this movie to raise the bar for superhero adaptations, and in 2026, we'll finally see if it delivers or not. But before Avengers: Doomsday premieres, audiences have a date with the world's worst group of "heroes".

Yes, now we're truly talking about the Thunderbolts.

When the Avengers fail to answer the call, a group of misfits is all we'll have to protect us. Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, Ghost, and Taskmaster (who'll definitely bite the dust) will be...

Laura Kinney, whom some will know as X-23, is a very interesting character whose popularity among Marvel fans has been growing ever since her cinematic debut in Logan and her recent return in Deadpool & Wolverine. But, she is also fairly popular in the world of comic books right now.

The Laura Kinney: Wolverine solo series is going to release its fourth issue on March 26, 2025, and we have the official preview images that reveal more about the story of the upcoming issue.

Related: Carnage, Hulk, Wolverine, Namor, Clea, Black Widow and The Winter Soldier Are Joining the Team in ‘New Thunderbolts*’

Written by Erica Schultz, with art by Giada Belviso, the series follows Laura’s solo adventures now that she is an adult and Laura Kinney: Wolverine #4 promises a very interesting team-up that Marvel fans will certainly welcome:

Who’S Ready For A Revolution? Metal arm — check. Metal claws — check.

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The Thunderbolts*movie is poised to reintroduce a litany of fan-favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. Sebastian Stan returns as Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost. Even Olga Kurylenko will reprise her role as the heavily criticized Taskmaster in an attempt to revitalize the character. The team should be brought together by Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who is serving as the next Nick Fury for this new era of the MCU. Yet, while many old faces will be reappearing, there is one brand-new character who will be debuting in this movie.

Sentry, played by Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), will be making his MCU debut in Thunderbolts*. He will be joining this group of outcasts,...

Warning! Spoilers for Eddie Brock: Carnage #2Carnage may be one of the deadliest symbiotes in the Marvel Universe - even putting Venom to shame with his gruesome kills - but a shocking retcon has weakened him significantly. Despite achieving cosmic levels of power in the past, Carnage now only has two abilities remaining, forcing him to be more dependent on his host than ever before. However, Carnage's newfound powerlessness doesn't mean he's no longer a threat at all.

In Eddie Brock: Carnage #2 by Charles Soule, Jesús Saíz, Matt Hollingsworth, and Joe Sabino, Eddie meets with serial killer Bushwacker and reveals that he's become Carnage's new host, but only because the symbiote has been left powerless in the wake of the groundbreaking Venom War event.

According to Eddie, Carnage can no longer act independently. The Carnage symbiote only has two powers left: he can speak, and he can kill Eddie if...

A new line-up of Thunderbolts* is getting ready to team up ahead of their highly anticipated MCU debut, revamping the roster in a big way with shocking additions. The Winter Soldier and Black Widow are forming a new team of anti-heroes and former villains to take on a dangerous threat, and this cast is sure to pack a serious punch as the series kicks off later this year.

Marvel Comics has just announced New Thunderbolts*, an exciting new comic that re-invents the chaotic crew with an unexpected cast of characters. Written by Sam Humphries with art by Ton Lima, this series will see the Thunderbolts joining forces to face off against seemingly unbeatable copies of the Illuminati.

The updated roster features the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Wolverine, Carnage, Clea, Namor, and the Hulk. While this line-up is definitely an unlikely one, these powerhouses will need to work together if they...

Ahead of the release of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* movie this May, Marvel Comics has announced a new ongoing series from writer Sam Humphries and artist Ton Lima, and they've really called in some big guns to pad out this roster.

Though the comic title has kept the movie's mysterious (though maybe not quite some much after the last trailer) asterisk, Bucky Barnes is the only character who will appear on the MCU team. The rest of the squad consists of Black Widow, Carnage, The Hulk, Clea, Wolverine, and Namor.

Yeah... If we're a supervillain, we are not rushing to tangle with this team.

According to Marvel.com's synopsis, the new series "kicks off when Bucky Barnes and Black Widow discover a monumental threat to the Marvel Universe and recruit a group of individuals who will Hold Nothing Back! It’s a radical lineup—even by Thunderbolts standards—that ushers in...

This June, Marvel is launching a brand-new Thunderbolts comic series. Written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Ton Lima, New Thunderbolts will feature some of the most powerful and unpredictable characters in the Marvel Universe.

The Thunderbolts have always been a team of unlikely allies—reformed villains, antiheroes, and mercenaries who take on dangerous missions that others won’t. Now, Bucky Barnes (The Winter Soldier) and Black Widow are putting together a new squad to face a massive threat.

The new team includes The Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Carnage, The Hulk, Namor, Clea, and Wolverine. Each of them is a dangerous loner, but they must work together to stop evil duplicates of the Illuminati. These copies are just as powerful as the originals, and if they succeed, the world is in serious trouble.

Related: Sebastian Stan Reveals How the Thunderbolts Are “Quite Similar, in a Way” to Bucky

Humphries is excited about the series,...

It's been well over a year now since Marvel's Spider-Man 2 swung onto the PlayStation 5 and, oddly enough, it's been nearly as long since developer Insomniac Games has provided any sort of update regarding a follow-up game or even some Dlc that would continue the story of Peter Parker and Miles Morales. 

With the game recently debuting on PC, the series' leading man Yuri Lowenthal provided a small, but promising update for his character Peter Parker, who, after the events of his most recent adventure, decided to take a break from being Spider-Man, leaving the duties of being New York City's primary webslinger to Miles Morales. However, while his protégé is expected to take on more of a leading role in the next entry, Lowenthal teases that Peter Parker will still be part of the next main game and it sounds like he'll have a significant role to play.

Speaking with The Direct,...

Back in September 2000, Marvel made history by re-imagining one of their most popular heroes ever. The original Ultimate Spider-Man comic book series took over the world by introducing unexpected changes to the character's mythos. The Green Goblin was pictured as a huge rampaging monster, Gwen Stacy would eventually perish at the hands of Carnage, and Norman Osborn was involved in the creation of the wall-crawler. However, while fans fell in love with these original stories, the most important contribution of the series would come after the death of its main character: Peter Parker.

Spider-Man died in his last fight against Norman Osborn, leaving New York City without one of its greatest protectors. At the time, it was a very shocking moment for superhero fans, but little did we know that Marvel had bigger plans in store. After Peter left the scene, Miles Morales swung into the picture and became...

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 had so much ambition and an opportunity to be bigger than the first game ever could be. In many ways, the sequel succeeded, but over time, it was clear that what was given in the sequel seems to be all players got. There's a lingering feeling of missed opportunities, especially regarding Cletus Kasady, the twisted cult leader obsessed with fire. This felt like it was supposed to be so much more than what was given, and an obvious Dlc would be focused on him.

His chilling introduction in the side missions hinted at his future transformation into Carnage and suggested much more could have been explored. The story cleverly sets up links with Yuri Watanabe’s shift into the Wraith, and it seems like chaotic Carnage could have created a great conflict between the main heroes. The situation raises questions not just about what has been...

The legendary Spider-Man: The Animated Series left on a bittersweet note with its climactic season five, but there were several captivating narratives in store for season 6. Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series was abruptly canceled after five seasons, despite the creative team, led by John Semper Jr., having plans through to season 6. Over the years, Semper Jr. has shared tantalizing details about what could have been, including which characters would have appeared in Spider-Man: Tas season 6. The sixth season was poised to deliver thrilling new adventures, from long-awaited character reunions to bold new team-ups.

Season 5 of Spider-Man: Tas ended on a dramatic note with Madame Web whisking Spider-Man away to search for the real Mary Jane Watson, who had been missing since the end of season 3. This cliffhanger left burning questions about Peter Parker’s future and the fate of his beloved Mary Jane. Budget constraints and behind-the-scenes conflicts contributed to its untimely cancelation.

Marvel was a wild place for comics in the ‘90s, with Spider-Man getting his fair share of events that were amped up to eleven thanks to the decade’s inherently over-the-top and extreme nature, mainly stemming from his infamous Clone Saga and the unexpected debut of Peter Parker’s double, Ben Reilly, as Spider-Man. Thanks to the talent of the cosplay community, Ben Reilly’s brush with the Carnage symbiote has been given the live-action treatment in a way that begs to be explored on the silver screen.

Recently resurrecting this Spider-Man x Carnage character on Instagram, Christian (@christianperera_) is a creative talent who has run the gamut dressing as some of the most popular characters across nerdom, dabbling in the worlds of comics, video games, television, and anime to great effect.

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Designing and wearing costumes that see Christian slip...

Let’s face it – Spider-Man has one of the most fascinating rogues galleries in comic book history, and Sony has been dead set on bringing these complex villains to the big screen in their own features. It’s a pretty bold strategy when you think about it – taking characters who traditionally serve as antagonists and trying to turn them into leading anti-heroes. Some might call it a desperate attempt to milk Sony’s Spider-Man rights for all they’re worth, while others see it as an interesting experiment in superhero storytelling.

Toby Maguire as Spider-Man in Spider-Man (2002) | Credits: Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Whatever your take, these villain-centric films have definitely given us some unique interpretations of classic characters, ranging from the truly bizarre to the surprisingly entertaining. As Sony continues to expand its Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), let’s take a deep dive into these anti-hero tales and see how they stack up against each other.

The Avengers have been a staple in the Marvel Universe for decades, and the roster is constantly evolving - which is why it might be surprising to hear that I think the team was at its strongest under Magneto's unexpected leadership. It's hard to top a line-up like Loki, Doctor Doom, Enchantress, Carnage, and even more heavy-hitters, and I believe that the Master of Magnetism recruited the most powerful Avengers ever.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #2 by Rick Remender and Andy Kubert is one of the tensest events I've read, as Magneto's rage-fueled murder of Red Skull allowed him to become Red Onslaught and begin using Charles Xavier's telepathic strength to spread worldwide hatred. As readers, we all witnessed many of the most talented Avengers and X-Men reduced to failed plans and inadequate powers.

Red Onslaught may have emerged victorious had Magneto not chosen that moment to rewrite the game.

It's no surprise that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a recursive effect on the stories published in Marvel Comics. The latest result of that synergy is the new Marvel comic mini-series "Tva."

The Tva is an extra-dimensional organization designed to keep the multitude of timelines in check. Now, the Time Variance Authority does have its earliest roots in Marvel Comics.

However, the Tva shot to new prominence due to its role in the MCU. It was the primary setting of the two season Disney+ series "Loki," where the God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston) was drafted as a Tva agent. The Authority also played a major part in Marvel's multiverse buddy comedy, "Deadpool & Wolverine."

"Tva" is bringing the comic Time Variance Authority in line with the onscreen one. The comic is written by "Loki" writer Katharyn Blair (and drawn by Pere Pérez) and introduces several of the McU-exclusive Tva characters.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Venom War #5

The Venom War is over and with the symbiotic apocalypse finally coming to an end, so too does the original story of Carnage. The bloodthirsty spawn of Venom came into this world with murderous intent. Emboldened by Cletus Kasady’s psychopathic personality, Carnage had one goal that he set from the very beginning of his life’s journey, a goal that has finally been reached. Venom is dead.

Venom War #5 - by Al Ewing and Iban Coello - finally sees the end of a years-long conflict that officially began when Eddie Brock became the King in Black. While Eddie, Dylan, and Meridius were at war for control over Venom, Carnage has been lurking in the background, pushing his own motives.

Throughout the conflict, Carnage has been pursuing a path of power, a path of godhood. But with Venom dead and Eddie dying, Carnage, barely clinging to life himself,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Venom War #5

Since the name “Knull” was introduced in 2018, Venom’s legacy has been on a slow path leading into the multiversal time-spanning conflict that has been the Venom War. But, the war is over and, with no obvious winners, readers are left to wonder about an eventuality. At the end of the multiverse, waiting to be reborn in the dawn of the next, the King in Crimson awaits.

Venom War #5 - by Al Ewing and Iban Coello - marks the end of a six-year-long journey that has seen the multiverse sway and succumb to the might of the symbiotes. What began as a fight for survival against the wrath of a singular god, transformed into an infinitely spanning war that threatened to engulf the multiverse in black.

However, persisting through the chaos and past the countless bodies that lay in the wake of the symbiotic conflict,...

A highly talented cosplayer has just delivered one of the most epic Carnage cosplays to date, proving that Sony's decision to spotlight the villain in Venom: Let There Be Carnage was a stellar choice. What makes this cosplay even more noteworthy is its genderbending of Carnage’s typically male form into a female version, resulting in a portrayal that is nothing short of brutally epic.

McClung has truly stunned with both her Venom dress and Carnage cosplay.

Cosplayer and artist Grace McClung took to Instagram to showcase her jaw-dropping transformation into the Venom villain Carnage. With over 33 years of comic history, Carnage has been a key figure in Spider-Man and Venom lore for decades.

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His prominence grew even more with his live-action debut in the 2021 film Venom: Let There Be Carnage, where CGI helped bring his chaotic symbiote...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Venom War #5The Venom War is finally over and with it comes some major changes for the Lethal Protector. Faced against an army of Carnage-infused zombiotes, a surprise hero arrives just in time to give Venom and Eddie Brock the final power they need to stop the threat. Clad in shimmering gold, Venom’s latest evolution makes him the perfect opposite to Carnage, but with a lethal cost.

Venom War #5 - by Al Ewing and Iban Coello - is the final chapter of the symbiote spectacular that has been brewing since Eddie Brock became the King in Black. Alongside Eddie and Dylan Brock, Venom has been pushed against a wall.

Just when they felt they had won, Meridius claimed the Necrospear, transforming his zombiote army into one of maddened Carnages. As their impending loss closes in, Old Man Venom arrives with the final upgrade Venom needs...

Warning: Spoilers for Venom War #5!In the aftermath of Venom's big Marvel event, the scariest symbiote is creeping up again to totally ruin a hero’s life as Eddie Brock strikes a diabolical deal to become the new host of Carnage. Though it had previously been announced that Eddie would take up the murderous symbiote’s mantle, details on how or why were still scarce. As the Venomverse gets majorly shaken up, Carnage reaches new horrific heights.

After the brutal brawl wrapping up Venom War, both Carnage symbiote and Earth-616’s Eddie Brock are left beaten and near death. Carnage makes a sinister proposal to the former Venom host in the cliffhanger finale of Venom War #5 by Al Ewing, Iban Coello, Frank D’Armata, and Ariana Maher: "Can the two of us make a deal...?"

Back in a church setting reminiscent of Brock’s origin with the symbiote species, Carnage...

Spider-Man 4 was confirmed to be in development last year, but details remain scarce. What we do know is that Tom Holland and Zendaya will reprise their roles, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing the film.

Beyond that, not much has been revealed. However, even before the premiere of Venom: The Last Dance, strong rumors have been circulating about a potential Venom crossover into the MCU.

After the premiere of Venom 3, fans who know the ending will understand just how likely a Spider-Man and Venom crossover might be. While Tom Hardy has confirmed he’s finished with the Venom trilogy, he has expressed interest in reprising his role in the MCU, particularly to face off against Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.

Now, according to Cosmic Circus, it seems Venom might indeed appear in the next Spider-Man movie. Sony Pictures Japan recently hinted at this potential meeting in a press release on November...

‘Spider-Man 4’ was confirmed to be in development last year, but details are still limited. What we do know is that Tom Holland and Zendaya will return to their roles, and Destin Daniel Cretton will direct the movie.

Besides that little is known about the movie. However, even before ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ premiere some strong rumors have been circulating that Venom will eventually crossover to the MCU.

Following ‘Venom 3’ premiere, and if you know the ending of the movie, you know how likely that truly is. Tom Hardy confirmed that he is done with the Venom trilogy, but the actor also claimed that he would be willing to reprise his role in the MCU, and would especially like to fight Spider-Man, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.

Now as reported by Cosmic Circus, it appears that Venom will indeed be featured in the upcoming Spider-Man flick.

Sony Pictures Japan has hinted...

In every Venom movie, there is a new symbiote who shows up to fight the odd anti-hero duo of Venom and Eddie Brock. However, as the final part of Sonys Venom trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance boasts several symbiote characters who appear throughout the film.

Many of these symbiotes have acted as background cameos in 2018s Venom as part of the Life Foundation, yet it appears they may now be the central threat. But who are these symbiotes, and where have they shown up before? While there isn't an official in-movie answer for the former, Marvel Comics has depicted most of these symbiotes in comics, giving fans the knowledge needed to identify the new symbiotes.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on November 13, 2024: With Venom: The Last Dance now in theaters, fans officially know all of the symbiotes in the movie. Although many die immediately, it is interesting to note precisely...

Warning: contains spoilers for Avengers Academy: Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic #19The Marvel Universe has some iconic power absorbers, like the X-Men Rogue and Synch, but one of the newest Avengers students, the mutant known as Escapade, just became a truly god-tier superhuman by absorbing the powers of an entire team of her Avengers Academy peers. To save her crush, Bloodline, from the clutches of the villainous Emplate, Escapade swaps powers with Kid Juggernaut, Red Goblin, Moon Girl, Bloodline, and Captain America of the Railways, evolving past her original abilities with a power-up from the M'Kraan Crystal.

Shela Sexton, who first debuted as Escapade in 2022's Marvel's Voices: Pride anthology, is a fan-favorite trans X-Men hero introduced with the power to "swap" locations, abilities, or possessions with anyone in a 7-foot radius, but her recent feat has proven that this is just the beginning of her ability.

Avengers Academy: Marvel's...

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #4!A new man-made Venom symbiote has been introduced into Marvel canon, and it has the powerful potential to change the future of the franchise's universe. Venom's popularity since his introduction in the 1980s has made a strong impact on Marvel history as he saw the beginning of a major new branch of alien villains such as Carnage and Knull. This expansive lore proved to be so beloved by fans that it spawned the creation of the Venom-verse. However, a new artificial symbiote is paving the way for a huge change for future Marvel comics.

In Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #4, the story "The Achilles Shield" introduces readers to a new villain bearing the titular name. Originally one of Peter's professors, Professor Hensley is shown to have crafted a suit made of a unique polymer he dubs "liquid steel." He decides to test its...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Venom War #4In recent years, the cosmic significance of Carnage and his symbiotic species has evolved beyond the constraints of a single universe. Readers learned that Knull was only one of many Kings in Black throughout Marvels omniversal history. Originally created to keep the cosmic balance of creation and destruction, the King in Black has transformed from a simple title to a state of being. Meanwhile, a new King has been forged.

As the Venom War nears its climax, the threads of Eddie Brock, Meridius, and Carnages independent machinations are reaching the endgame. While Eddie, Dylan, and Meridius feud for the right to rule as the King in Black, Carnage has been building toward something bigger.

Venom War #4 - by Al Ewing, Iban Coello, & Frank DArmata - brings the greatest powers in the Venom War one step closer to its final chapter while silently drip-feeding Carnages ultimate path toward power.

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Venom War #4!

Character deaths are always a major part of a story, and it seems that Marvel has finally killed off Eddie Brock's Venom. At the near climax of the Venom War story, Eddie has to be stopped, and surprisingly, the person to make the choice to finally end Eddie's time as Venom is none other than his son, Dylan Brock.

Venom War #4 by Al Ewing and Iban Coello features the death of the most famous host of the Venom symbiote. In this shocking issue, Eddie Brock takes on the mantle of Anti-Venom once again to destroy the Zombiote threat plaguing New York City.

While Eddie is ultimately successful, the tactic is turned back on him as Carnage manages to infect Anti-Venom. Starting to go mad with homicidal rage, Dylan Brock has no choice but to put his father down, ending the reign of the King in Black.

Venom: The Last Dance has arrived and there has been a lot of theories and opinions about the future of the Venom character and the Sony Pictures universe he belongs to as well. While there have been suggestions from Tom Hardy himself that, despite The Last Dance being billed as the final Venom film, he's not done with the character of Venom (and that there's still so much to do with the Venom character that hasn't yet been explored on film).

However, for the purposes of this review, I'm going to do a review on the last film, plain and simple, and leave the theorizing to a future article or two So, let's tango through the chaotic and confused world of Venom: The Last Dance. Beware of massive spoilers!

To give a brief overview of where things stand with the Venom franchise, after the defeat of Carnage at the end...

Every Marvel fan knows that Carnage is ten times worse than Venom, especially when he's paired with his classic host, Cletus Kasady. He's a bloodthirsty, rage-filled maniac bent on the destruction of all life. That's only in American comics though - in a manga style, Carnage's personality can only be heightened into something so terrifying that it will disturb Marvel fans for years to come.

Out of all the symbiotes in Marvel's history, Carnage is still the deadliest, if not the most villainous too. Now, in a new preview, he's getting a manga-like redesign for Kid Venom #3 by Taigami, Hatano, Mattia Iacono, Joe Sabino, and Aki Yanagi. Gracing the cover of this new issue, a very different Carnage is coming to Marvel, looking just as bone-chilling as the original.

Never before has Carnage's host been so lacking in red, as he instead dons a white outfit with a white hairstyle,...

Sony Pictures has never released "Art of the Film" books for the Venom movies, a shame when we're sure there are heaps of awesome designs we've yet to see for both the title character and the likes of Carnage and She-Venom.

On the plus side, a couple of the artists who worked on Venom: The Last Dance have shared their work on ArtStation. Valentin Petrov posted a badass shot of the Lethal Protector riding a motorcycle through Area 51 as the Xenophage chased him down.

This was undoubtedly one of the Venom franchise's best action sequences and a fun callback to Eddie Brock's love of his bike in both the first movie and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Karl Lindberg, meanwhile, has shared a bunch of his designs, including Venom Horse, Venom Frog, and the monstrous Xenophage. There's plenty more to be found on his profile, so we'd suggest checking that out here.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance.

After Venom: The Last Dance, Sony could resurrect one dead character from its Marvel franchise who could prove capable of releasing Knull, allowing the multiversal villain to pose a threat to the Ssu and MCU alike. Tom Hardy's final movie as Eddie Brock premiered on October 25 and marked the last adventure for both Brock and Venom, with the latter sacrificing himself to save the universe from Knull. Knull was an exciting inclusion in Venom: The Last Dance, and the movie may have set him up for a bigger role in the Ssu's future.

Knull made his first full appearance in Marvel Comics in 2018's Venom (Vol. 4) #3, but despite being such a recent addition to the Marvel Universe, he has already made his mark. As the King in Black and the dark creator of the Symbiotes, Knull is an incredibly powerful villain in Marvel Comics,...

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After Venom's live-action debut in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3, Sony had been trying to get a solo film for the Lethal Protector for years. The Venom film eventually became a reality with Tom Hardy starring as Eddie Brock. In 2018, Venom went on to become a surprise success for Sony and eventually led to a solo trilogy. Venom has no shortage of solo comics and now an entire universe to himself, but the character has always had ties to Spider-Man. Sony's Venom trilogy features minimal references to the wall-crawler and instead puts him up against villains like Carnage.

Venom: The Last Dance was the final film in the trilogy and based on comments from Hardy, it seems that is true unless he's...

Spoiler Alert: Spoilers follow for Venom: The Last DanceOne week into its release, its clear that Venom: The Last Dance isnt quite the massive hit that Sony was hoping for. While the first Venom was a surprise blockbuster despite middling reviews (it hit nearly $1 billion worldwide), and the second was almost as successful, the final chapter has had the lowest opening weekend gross of the entire trilogy. It couldnt have come at a worse time for Sony, coupled with the dire reception to Morbius and Madame Web. Not to mention that 2024 has already proven one of the most dire years for the comic book genre in recent memory.

Yet Venom: The Last Dance at long last seems to suggest that an endgame is in sight for Sonys shared universe. The film prominently features a brand-new antagonist whos clearly being built up as a Thanos-level threat, playing a significant background role...

I'm worried about how similar Knull's story in Venom: The Last Dance is to Kang's in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Venom 3 is the final film in the Venom trilogy, but it still leaves room for the Sony Spider-Man Universe to expand. The film introduces Knull, the creator of the symbiotes, who has the power to destroy any world he encounters. He is a massive threat to humanity and could be an overarching villain for the Sony universe and the MCU. While Knull doesn't do much in Venom 3, he could return to wreak havoc later.

Knull is an awesome villain with an excellent design and powerful abilities that make him an Avengers-level threat. I hope we see more of him, whether he returns in a Sony or MCU project. However, Sony hasn't shared its plans for him yet, and he shares many concerning similarities with the McU's Kang the Conqueror.

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Sony’s Venom: The Last Dance will soon flash on the big screen as the last chapter will take our breath away by introducing the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe villain, Knull. Tom Hardy’s movie has introduced several symbiotes, including the creation of Knull. Beyond Venom, MCU has introduced several other symbiotes seeking human hosts to survive and bond with.

While the symbiote, bonded with Eddie Brock, is well-known, other symbiotes are darker and more dangerous. Originating from Klyntar, these symbiotes seek to devour worlds and bond with hosts. Let’s explore all the symbiotes that have appeared in the Venom franchise.

Venom Bonded With Eddie Brock

In Sony’s trilogy, the titular black and white symbiote crash-lands on Earth alongside three others captured by the Life Foundation. The two bond when journalist Eddie Brock discovers Venom as he...

Venom: The Last Dance hasn't received much in the way of critical acclaim, but for the most part, fans do appear to be enjoying Sony Pictures' latest Marvel movie. 

Despite taking some major liberties with the comic books - something that's been a sticking point for many since Venom's release in 2018 - the threequel features plenty of fun Easter Eggs, references, and cameos. Some pay homage to the source material and others tie this movie to the wider Marve (Cinematic?) Universe. 

In this feature, we're taking a deep dive into those, including nods to Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, and the King in Black's comic book history. 

Check out Venom: The Last Dance's Easter Eggs by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

8. Ray's Occult Books

Ghostbusters is another famous Sony franchise and when Venom: The Last Dance takes us to Area 51, there's a very interesting mailbox you'll want to keep an eye out for.

Venom: The Last Dance didn't receive the warmest of responses from many critics heading into the weekend but, for the most part, fans do appear to have had a good time with the Sony Pictures threequel. 

During the final act, the Lethal Protector finds himself teaming up with several Symbiotes in a bid to fend off the invading Xenophage. It's an edge-of-your-seat, action-packed sequence but are those aliens based on characters from the comic books? Yes and no.

In this feature, we're revealing the most likely identity of each Symbiote and ranking them from worst to best. That's based on what they bring to the table in Venom: The Last Dance and their sheer level of badassery. 

You can read through this breakdown and ranking by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

5. "Toxin"

During the closing moments of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Detective Patrick Mulligan survived his...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance.

Knull may have arrived in live-action, but there are still moments from Marvel's King in Black story that probably can't be adapted to the big screen. As the main antagonist of Venom: The Last Dance, the powerful villain Knull has formally arrived in live-action. Though his role in the movie is relatively indirect, Knulls awareness of Earth and Eddie Brock leads towards a potential adaption of Marvel Comics King in Black storyline.

The problem is, the Venom movies place in the Marvel movie universe creates issues for an adaptation of the King in Black story. As it sees Knull invade the Earth with an army of symbiotes and fighting a wealth of Marvel heroes, questions over which universe a King in Black story would take place in naturally arise. Regardless of whether its adapted into Sonys Spider-Man Universe or the MCU,...