Carnage #13
(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Francesco Manna (CA) Kendrick Lim
Rated T+
In Shops: May 31, 2023
SRP: $3.99
“CARNAGE REIGNS” – PART 3!
Returning to and fortifying his underground stronghold from the days of ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, Cletus Kasady sets his sights on even greater and gorier heights as Extremis demands blood!
Marvel fans won’t want to miss the Carnage Deluxe 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys. When Eddie Brock tries to boost his career, he inadvertently leads serial killer Cletus Kasady to become the host of an alien symbiote, Carnage. Joining forces, Cletus and Carnage succeed in a violent prison break. Brock and his symbiote Venom must set aside their personal issues and work together to stop the dangerous duo.
Based on the film Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the Carnage 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure features a new, specially developed body with over 15 points of articulation.
The intricately detailed figure has textured skin and is painted in crimson red with black webbing. Carnage comes with two newly developed headsculpts featuring a grinning head and a head with a fang-filled mouth, plus three interchangeable protruding tongues. His monstrous weapons and accessories include attacking claws, a sickle, and a sword. He also comes with a variety of symbiote tentacles with interchangeable parts.
Furthermore, the Deluxe Version includes a Venomized Eddie Brock headsculpt and a bust stand for display.
Get ready to rampage with the Carnage 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure and the Carnage Deluxe 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys.
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Just in time for the character’s 35th anniversary, the Summer of Symbiotes will spotlight Venom and his extended family of symbiotes with new series, character-redefining story-arcs, and more! Unveiled last week at the Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way Panel at MegaCon Orlando, superstar artist Ryan Stegman will join the celebration starting in May with his collection of Venom The Other Variant Covers!
One of the definitive VENOM artists of the last decade, Stegman has captured 16 iconic designs, alternate versions, and hosts from throughout Venom history in these jaw-dropping pieces. Running on select symbiote titles all summer long, these covers are both a love-letter to Mike Wieringo’s 2000s Spider-Man The Other Variant Covers and a fun callback to the way Eddie Brock referred to his symbiote during his early days.
Here are the various incarnations that will be showcased:
Check out the first four now and stay tuned for more to be revealed in the weeks ahead!
Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #3
(W) Danny Lore (A/CA) Karen Darboe
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
TWO BLADES ARE BETTER THAN ONE!
BRIELLE BROOKS has wanted to meet her father forever-but it’s safe to say her first encounter with BLADE didn’t go as anticipated! As the supernatural world learns about the new vampire hunter on the scene and threats mount, this daddy-daughter Daywalker duo will have to figure out who they want to be to one another – before it’s too late!
Carnage #12
(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Francesco Manna (CA) Kendrick Lim
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99
CLETUS KASADY IS BACK IN A BLOODY NEW VISION OF CARNAGE!
Spurned by its longtime host, the Carnage symbiote has undertaken a quest to push the boundaries of itself and its understanding further than ever before. But as seen in the visceral pages of CARNAGE #10, CLETUS KASADY himself hasn’t been sitting idly by either. Bound to an all-new type of symbiote, the EXTREMBIOTE, Cletus has a whole new array of deadly abilities – that he’s eager to put to a bloody and brutal test!
This May, Miles Morales swings into his darkest battle yet in Carnage Reigns! Original Carnage host Cletus Kasady is back and more powerful and bloodthirsty than ever before! And he has a score to settle with Miles—and with all of New York City! Part of the overarching Summer of Symbiotes, an entire season of symbiote insanity, the two iconic characters will go head-to-head this thrilling crossover between their respective ongoing titles as well as the new symbiote series starring Normie Osborn, Red Goblin. Crafted by Carnage writer Alex Paknadel and Miles Morales: Spider-Man writer Cody Ziglar and featuring art by Julius Ohta, Jan Bazaldua, Federico Vicentini, and Francesco Manna, the seven-part epic kicks off with a giant-sized one-shot, Carnage Reigns Alpha #1.
Fans can get their first look at what promises to be one of Mile Morales’ most intense stories in the new Carnage Reigns Trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork. The trailer shows some of the brutality Miles will have to confront in this visceral showdown with the most terrifying villain in the Marvel Universe.
Check out a complete crossover checklist and all the Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 covers, including Taurin Clarke’s connecting variant that will on the first three parts. See how far Carnage is willing to go to satisfy his hunger, and if Miles can step up to stop him when Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 arrives on May 3!
Starting in May, the symbiote characters you know and love as well as exciting new symbiote stars will have their day in the sun! Dubbed the “Summer of Symbiotes,” this celebration of Venom’s 35th anniversary will include a host of ongoing series, limited series, and crossovers spotlighting Venom, Carnage, Red Goblin, and many more! Today, fans can vibe to the chaotic energy of this symbiote showcase in a new promotional image by Phillip Tan and Scott Williams! A venomous postcard of what’s in store, this outrageous image pays homage to the Marvel swimsuit pinups of the ‘90s, specifically Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Joe Rosas’ iconic poolside pinup from 1991’s X-Men #1.
Here’s a rundown of the titles that will be hosting this upcoming era, including news about titles yet to be fully announced:
VENOM
Crafted by a mastermind team of Al Ewing and Cafu and others, Venom’s current ongoing series will continue to explore the transformative journeys of both Eddie Brock and Dylan Brock. A saga spanning time and space, Eddie has come face to face with the worst parts of himself in the form of new villain Bedlam while Dylan has followed in his father’s footsteps, embracing his own symbiote and becoming a new Marvel hero. And this summer, their symbiote family is about to grow even larger…
CARNAGE
The most terrifying villain in the Marvel Universe has returned! Cletus Kasady is back in Alex Paknadel and Francesco Manna’s Carnage ongoing series. With a renewed purpose, Venom’s psychotic offspring is ready to unleash his vengeance on an unsuspecting Marvel Universe and ascend to a glorious new role. After he takes care of Miles Morales, of course.
EXTREME VENOMVERSE
In the same spirit of Edge of Spider-Verse, this landmark new series will take readers to uncharted corners of the symbiote hive with brand-new stories by all-star creators! Witness jaw-dropping turning points for symbiote icons and see never-before-seen Venoms bear their fangs for the very first time including the debuts of a symbiote-hosting Felicia Hardy, a Venom samurai, a Venom spaceknight, and more!
RED GOBLIN
Spinning out the pages of Venom, a deadly new Goblin takes to the night sky in this ongoing series by writer Alex Pakandel and Jan Bazaldua. On stands now, the thrilling saga stars Normie Osborn who’s received his own symbiote and embraces his grandfather Norman’s legacy by becoming the Red Goblin! But will Normie fulfill his dark destiny as an Osborn – or will he and his symbiote strive to make a difference for the better?
CARNAGE REIGNS
A brutal crossover between Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Carnage, and Red Goblin pits Miles Morales against Carnage in what promises to be Miles’ darkest battle yet. With his soul trapped within the Extrembiote Armor created by Tony Stark during King in Black, Cletus has the means to level an untold amount of chaos on New York City. But like any good Tony Stark invention, the Extremis coursing through Cletus’ symbiotic veins needs POWER, and that means Cletus is HUNGRY. Good thing Brooklyn’s very own Spider-Man is there to stand in his way!
CULT OF CARNAGE: MISERY
The mother of all symbiote stories from writer Sabir Pirzada and artist Francesco Mortarino, starring Liz Allen as the new Misery! The limited series kicks off when the Life Foundation symbiotes, Toxin and the others, are mysteriously stolen! But by whom? And WHY?! Regardless, it’s up to Liz to save the symbiotes before they can fall into the wrong hands – and unleash untold havoc across the Marvel Universe!
EDGE OF VENOMVERSE INFINITY COMIC
Even Marvel Unlimited isn’t safe from the “Summer of Symbiotes”! Learn about an exciting upcoming symbiote series coming to Marvel Unlimited at the Marvel Comics: Spider-Man & the Venomverse Panel at C2E2 2023!
DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE
It’s all leading to this! The epic adventures above are spiraling towards an explosive destination, and not all your favorite symbiotes will survive the journey. The Carnage symbiote is more bloodthirsty than ever and heads to the multiverse for its greatest killing spree yet. But what is it after? Find out more when this upcoming limited series is announced at the Marvel Comics: Spider-Man & the Venomverse Panel at C2E2 2023!
Carnage #11
(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Roge Antonio (CA) Kendrick Lim
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 22, 2023
SRP: $3.99
CLETUS KASADY IS BACK! Years ago, Peter Parker spurned the Venom symbiote and it created a monster. Last summer, Cletus Kasady spurned the Carnage symbiote similarly, willingly rejecting it in favor of forcing his consciousness into the deadly “Extrembiote” armor. You’ve seen what happened to the Carnage symbiote in the months that followed… Now watch on in horror and discover what happened to Cletus!
Miles Morales is about to swing into his darkest battle yet as he finds himself prey to the most terrifying villain in the Marvel Universe: Carnage! Original Carnage host Cletus Kasady is back and more powerful and bloodthirsty than ever before! And he has a score to settle with Miles—and with all of New York City! Part of the overarching “Summer of Symbiotes,” an entire season of symbiote insanity, the two iconic characters will go head-to-head this May in Carnage Reigns, a brutal crossover between their respective ongoing titles as well as the new symbiote series starring Normie Osborn, Red Goblin.
Crafted by Carnage writer Alex Paknadel and Miles Morales: Spider-Man writer Cody Ziglar and featuring art by Julius Ohta, Jan Bazaldua, Federico Vicentini, and Francesco Manna, the seven-part epic kicks off in May with a giant-sized one-shot, Carnage Reigns Alpha #1. This visceral saga promises to be one of Miles’ most intense stories as Carnage forces the young hero to confront brutality he’s never experienced in his time as Spider-Man. Right now, fans can see what awaits in June including the finale one-shot, Carnage Reigns Omega #1.
In Red Goblin #5, Normie Osborn is the new Red Goblin, and he’s trying to escape his family legacy by proving himself as a hero. But when that eagerness puts him on a collision course with Carnage, Normie and his symbiote will emerge from this issue forever changed!
In Carnage #14, Cletus Kasady’s hunger has grown beyond limitation, and so has his ambition. With his soul trapped within the Extrembiote Armor created by Tony Stark during King in Black, Cletus has the means to level an untold amount of chaos on the entire Marvel Universe, and he may just leave a certain wall-crawling hero dead in his wake.
In Miles Morales: Spider-Man #7, Cletus Kasady has unleashed maximum carnage upon New York City with the awesome power of his new Extrembiote, and the only one left standing in his way is Miles Morales, who may have stumbled upon Cletus’ one weakness – which means Cletus will stop at nothing to put Miles down for good. To have a chance at stopping him, Miles will need help from the most unexpected allies…Cletus got an upgrade – why can’t Miles?!
And in Carnage Reigns Omega #1, Cletus Kasady finally gets what he’s been after and unlocks new and terrifying possibilities with his Extrembiote armor, setting the stage for the next VENOM epic! Miles Morales can call in all the backup he wants – but he and his allies will learn the hard way that CARNAGE RULES!
Check out the June covers now along with a complete event checklist and witness this epic showdown when Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 arrives in May!
It’s new comic book day! What are you all getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below! While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web to start the day.
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