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Kid Venom gets his own solo series starting April 2024

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Kid Venom’s future in the Marvel Universe is here! Following his debut in Death of the Venomverse, acclaimed manga creator Taigami continues his vision in an a four-issue solo comic book series this April, Kid Venom.

Earlier this year, readers saw the birth of a new symbiote legend in the pages of the Death of the Venomverse series. Set in 10th century Japan, the story told of a young hero named Kintaro who protected his village from mysterious symbiote attacks by embracing a symbiote of his very own! As he bonded himself to a new symbiote entity dubbed Clinter, Kintaro embraced his wild new abilities as Kid Venom! Now, witness Kid Venom’s journey take a dramatic turn deeper into the Marvel mythos when he crosses over into present day 616 this April!

JAPAN, 977. Kid Venom has made his presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people and creatures hostage…but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? Witness the world of Kid Venom expand as new characters and dangers are revealed!

Like other major Marvel launches, Kid Venom #1 will have a special FOIL VARIANT COVER. Check out the piece below by artist Gerardo Sandoval and see Kid Venom unleash his full symbiote strength this April!  If fans missed the start of this new symbiote saga, all four Kid Venom chapters from Death of the Venomverse will be collected in Kid Venom: Origins #1, on sale January 3! 

Kid Venom #1

Kid Venom’s future in the Marvel Universe revealed in Kid Venom: Origins #1!

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Readers have witnessed the epic finale of Cullen Bunn and Gerardo Sandoval’s Death of the Venomverse limited series as well as the final chapter of acclaimed manga creator Taigami’s Kid Venom story. Told across backup stories throughout the series, Kid Venom’s introductory saga was a hit with fans and it’s far from over! The new symbiote superstar will headline his very comic book this January–Kid Venom: Origins #1. The one-shot will collect all four chapters of Kid Venom’s story from Death of the Venomverse along with behind-the-scenes content including the original work that led to Taigami’s exciting journey with Marvel Comics. In addition, Kid Venom: Origins #1 will reveal Taigami’s future plans for the character as both Kintaro and his symbiote Clinter prepare to make the leap to bigger things later next year!

Hailing from 10th century Japan, Kintaro will do anything to protect his village from mysterious symbiote attacks, even if it means bonding to a symbiote of his own! As he attaches himself to a new symbiote entity dubbed Clinter, Kintaro embraces his wild new abilities as Kid Venom! But is he in way over his head when Carnage’s fury swings his way?

Check out Taigami’s cover below colored by the incomparable Richard Isanove and pick up Kid Venom: Origins #1 this January. 

Kid Venom: Origins #1

Preview: Death of the Venomverse #4 (of 5)

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Death of the Venomverse #4 (of 5)

(W) Cullen Bunn, David Michelinie (A) Gerardo Sandoval, Various (CA) Bjorn Barends
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 20, 2023
SRP: $4.99

CARNAGE UNLEASHED! CARNAGE continues his savage rampage throughout the Multiverse, obliterating as many VENOMS as he can! Do AGENT VENOM and what’s left of her team even stand a chance? Or is Carnage destined to win?

Death of the Venomverse #4 (of 5)

Preview: Death of the Venomverse #2 (of 5)

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Death of the Venomverse #2 (of 5)

(W) Cullen Bunn, Various (A) Gerardo Sandoval, Various (CA) Bjorn Barends
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
SRP: $4.99

ENTER: THE SYMBIOTE SIX! Plus: DAVID MICHELINIE brings you a classic tale in the vein of LETHAL PROTECTOR-or is there more than meets the eye? AND THAT’S NOT ALL! Prepare yourself as Taigami introduces the world to…VENOM BOY!

Death of Venomverse #2 (of 5)

Death of the Venomverse #1 is an entertaining introduction

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Death of the Venomverse #1

Carnage has been building his powers up, extracting unique abilities from many villains throughout the Marvel Universe to the point of traversing the Multiverse with ONE GOAL: KILL ANY AND ALL VENOMS! Death of the Venomverse #1 makes that all very clear as the body count increases with each page and the chances of stopping Carnage looking slim.

Written by Cullen Bunn, Death of the Venomverse #1 quickly catches up new readers who might have not been keeping up with what’s been going on. While it starts off what what feels like a typical Carnage story, death, blood, etc., the comic switches to a superhero feel as a multiverse worth of Venom’s attempt to track and stop Carnage before he kills again.

Let’s be honest, the multiverse concept is being overused at this point but there’s something rather fun about this issue. It takes what is often a blood filled, groan worthy, kill fest with Carnage and adds a little sci-fi camp to it all. The doom and gloom is replaced by a group of Venom heroes looking to stop the killing and seeing Carnage for the threat he is. Now, why this isn’t on the radar of anyone else is a question that needs answering, but… Bunn makes the story rather fun as we’re introduced to the team of Venoms who have a clear mission.

The art by Gerardo Sandoval is good with a nice mix of superhero visuals with a bit of horror. With color by Jim Campbell and lettering by Clayton Cowles, Carnage feels terrifying as he grows in power. There’s something about his movements and depiction that makes him feel more powerful and lethal than he’s been before. It’s small subtle aspects like how he goes about the kills and what he leaves behind that really help build up the character.

There’s something weirdly B-movie about Death of the Venomverse #1 and it makes it all fun. There’s a campiness about it all where it does and doesn’t take itself too seriously. The concept too creates an almost video game level aspect to it where Carnage is on a mission to defeat the next boss. That bit makes it a bit more enjoyable to see different takes on Venom than just dumping them into the story, creating variety for the hell of it. Overall, it’s a comic I went in not expecting to enjoy and came out looking forward to the next issue.

Story: Cullen Bunn Art: Gerardo Sandoval
Color: Jim Campbell Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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The Little Red Fish

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Ancient Enemies #5 (Frank Miller Presents) – The series has been solid so far with an intriguing world and story. With just a few issues remaining we’re excited to see where this all goes.

Astonishing Iceman #1 (Marvel) – After the Hellfire Gala, Iceman’s alive!? And he’s part of the resistance!?

Conan the Barbarian #1 (Titan Comics) – A new publisher for Conan means a new beginning and if the Free Comic Book Day release was any indication, we’re in for a treat.

Death of the Venomverse #1 (Marvel) – Carnage wants to be the top dog and is traversing the Multiverse to kill any and all Venoms.

Hellboy & the BPRD 1957 From Below (Dark Horse) – Hellboy, Professor Bruttenholm, and B.P.R.D. agent Archie Muraro investigate an abandoned sawmill that is rumored to be haunted. The Hellboy one-shots tend to be a lot of fun.

Knight Terrors: The Joker #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was full of laughs as we get to see what type of nightmares the Joker experiences.

Little Red Fish (Rosarium Publishing) – An exquisite reimagining of the Iranian Revolution. An aquatic reef held down by an oppressive regime of blood-thirsty heron struggles to rise up in this harrowing tale of self-discovery, heritage, and revolution. Originally released in 2015, we’re excited to explore this story again.

Magneto #1 (Marvel) – Learn how the once die-hard villain emerged as a conflicted figure in the saga of the X-Men!

Parker Girls #9 (Abstract Studios) – The series has been a lot of fun with a great mix of action and humor.

Quest #1 (Image Comics) – Princess Anya’s new husband Prince Devyan is violently abducted by three giant demons at their wedding. Anya sets out on an epic journey with a growing band of loyal warriors, crossing deadly landscapes and battling horrifying demons.

Ranger Stranger Summer Special #1 (Scout Comics) – The previous Ranger Stranger releases have had us laughing out loud.

Robotech: Rick Hunter #1 (Titan Comics) – Rick must face a new threat and the ghosts of his past in this series that takes place after the events of the Macross saga!

The Sacrificers #1 (Image Comics) – Tomorrow is a harmonious paradise thanks to five families who make everything perfect…for the price of one child per household. Now, as that bill comes due, a son expected to give everything for a family that never loved him and an affluent daughter determined to destroy utopia must unite to end one generation’s unnaturally protracted reign.

Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 (Marvel) – Who or what is The Scourge and why is no droid safe?

Preview: Death of the Venomverse #1 (of 5)

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Death of the Venomverse #1 (of 5)

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Gerardo Sandoval (CA) Bjorn Barends
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $4.99

THE END OF THE VENOMVERSE IS HERE! CULLEN BUNN and GERARDO SANDOVAL reunite to bring the symbiotic ax down on the VENOMVERSE! CARNAGE has been building his powers up, extracting unique abilities from many villains throughout the MARVEL UNIVERSE to the point of traversing the Multiverse with ONE GOAL: KILL ANY AND ALL VENOMS!

Death of the Venomverse #1 (of 5)

Gabriele Dell’Otto summons symbiotes in Death of the Venomverse connecting covers

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The Summer of Symbiotes is raging across Marvel Comics with brand-new symbiote sagas and series launches, all leading up to Death of the Venomverse, a new series from visionary Venom writer Cullen Bunn and symbiote master artist Gerardo Sandoval! Death of the Venomverse will see Carnage rise as the new King in Black, but first he’ll have to traverse the Multiverse and savagely slaughter all his competition! Witness exactly what he’s up against in acclaimed artist Gabriele Dell’Otto’s specturly sinister Connecting Variant Coverse. In this monumental piece that will adorn all five issues of the series, Dell’Otto has depicted symbiote icons as well as breakout stars that have already recently made their debut in the pages of Extreme Venomverse. Plus, amongst the chaos, fans can spot the all-new Symbiote Six who will wreak havoc for the first time in Death of the Venomverse #2!

Check out the full piece below and stay tuned for more news about Death of the Venomverse! 

Death of the Venomverse connecting covers
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