description Venom (Donny Cates) Overview
Venom is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics, written by Donny Cates with art primarily by Ryan Stegman. Launching in 2018, the run fundamentally reshaped the character's mythology by introducing Knull, the God of the Symbiotes and creator of the Venom alien. The storyline expands the lore into cosmic horror territory, exploring Eddie Brock's connection to this ancient deity. The series is notable among Marvel readers for its dark, action-oriented narrative.
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What did Donny Cates change about Venom's origin?
Cates and artist Ryan Stegman introduced Knull, an ancient god who created the symbiotes and forged the weapon All-Black. This expanded Venom's history from an alien Spider-Man adversary into a cosmic mythology.
Where should I start reading Donny Cates's Venom run?
Start with Venom (2018) issue #1 and the opening arc commonly collected as Rex. The run later crosses into Absolute Carnage and culminates in King in Black, so reading those events in publication order preserves the larger story.
What role does Dylan Brock play in the series?
Dylan is introduced as Eddie Brock's son and has an unusual connection to symbiotes. His identity and powers become central to both Absolute Carnage and King in Black.
How does Absolute Carnage connect to this Venom run?
Carnage hunts people who have previously bonded with symbiotes so he can collect their codices and awaken Knull. The 2019 event grows directly from plot threads in Cates and Stegman's Venom issues.
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