#carnage reigns alpha

[comicwaren]

From Carnage Reigns Alpha #001

Art by Julius Ohta and Erick Arciniega

Written by Alex Paknadel and Cody Ziglar

[kingdomcomicscenter-blog]

[chucksnerdthoughts]

Carnage Reigns Alpha

That was A LOT!! I don’t think this comic needed to be THAT big. That was so much. I enjoyed it, but that could have been so much shorter. I am kind of excited for this event. We’ll see how it goes! -Chuck

[madaramail]

miles creating a web and curling up in it for comfort

[tea-with-cinnamontoast]

AAAA CARNAGE REIGN ALPHA IS HERE !!!!

look at neely and my boy kasady in a suit <3

rip miles tbh but im different

idk i just love this panel. like the way they show kasady's insanity is just .... insane ,.....

I FUCKING LOVE NEELY AND HIS MONOLOGUE

YEAHHHHHH GOD I LOVE THIS CARNAGE ARC SM okay now give me back jon shayde where is my baby jon shayde

[dispatchdcu]

Carnage Reigns: Alpha #1 Preview

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  Carnage Reigns: Alpha #1 Preview: CARNAGE VS. MILES MORALES! CLETUS KASADY IS BACK and badder than ever. 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 and, well, carnage on New York City and the entire Marvel Universe. But like any good Tony Stark invention, the Extremis coursing through…

[superheroes-or-whatever]

Carnage Reigns - Alpha (2023) cover by Ryan Stegman

[why-i-love-comics]

Carnage Reigns: Alpha #1 (2023)

written by Alex Paknadel & Cody Ziglar art by Julius Ohta & Erick Arciniega

[kitausuret]

Flash Thompson post-KiB Guide

So, since April 2021, Flash Thompson has been back in action! Sort of. Intermittently. It was a long 1,043 days, but he finally came back to us in Venom (2018) #34. So, what's he been up to since busting his way out of the ground? Well... why don't you take a look for yourself?

(Venom (2018) #34 (Cates, Coello) ...okay, he was actually buried in NYC in Amazing Spider-Man #800, but I suppose we can't nitpick)

After his resurrection, he appeared briefly as Agent Anti-Venom in Venom #200, musing over the details of his resurrection...

...and that led directly into Extreme Carnage. The order for that event is as follows: Alpha, Scream, Phage, Lasher, Riot, Toxin, Agony, Omega. Extreme Carnage reunited Flash with Andi (as Scream, and then Silence) and essentially has Flash in full Symbiote Rights™ mode, unless you're Carnage. Because fuck that guy.

It's not my most favorite event in the world, but it's probably the best Flash content you'll get for him post-resurrection. It's pretty fun though, and worth a read.

After that, his next big appearance is in Savage Avengers (2022) #1-10. He's part of the main cast and team, so technically it's the most content we see for Flash since his resurrection, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. Pepose's Flash isn't awful, but he's nothing to write home about. The most interesting bits are the Anti-Venom Symbiote seemingly gaining some sapience, and Flash's short-lived romance with Tandy (Dagger).

Interestingly, the first issue of Savage implies that Flash has been in contact with Liz Allan again, presumably since the events of Extreme Carnage. Beyond that, we get to see the dragon form of Anti-Venom again, and he takes on a more classic appearance better resembling John Romita Jr.'s origin design for Anti-Venom back in New Ways to Die. It's not known if the Anti-Venom will maintain its seeming sense of self, but we can hope!

Beyond that has just been bits and pieces of content for him. He had a decent supporting part in Amazing Spider-Man #900, but he also didn't have any chemistry with anyone, so it probably ranks at the bottom of my list for post-resurrection appearances. It also doesn't determine whether or not Flash remembers about the identity reveal exactly 100 issues earlier so... (tosses hands up)

He also cameoed in Dark Web #1 at a memorial for Harry Osborn, lingering near Liz. Curiously, in Dark Web, Norman Osborn was just outside, but for whatever reason Flash didn't react whatsoever to his murderer being about thirty feet away, so, it is what it is.

Beyond the above it's all been little spot cameos and mentions of him. There was a little teeny tiny mention in Venom (2021) #11, as well as in the 2022 Venom/Spider-Man Free Comic Book Day issue (he's on Dylan's team, with those swords apparently ready to stab the shit out of Lee Price. at least I'm hoping).

He also got the world's tiniest but MOST IMPORTANT mention in Red Goblin #5 as long as you can overlook Stanley Osborn being white (head in hands) but the important thing here is UNCLE FLASH. I'm crying. He is Uncle Flash. Was it Uncle Flash calling? No. It was Cletus Kasady. But that's not the point!!!! He's Uncle Flash!!!!!!!!

The best we can honestly hope for at this point is that Flash appears in either the current Carnage event (Carnage Reigns) or in whatever they've got going on in Venom. I personally would like to see him rejoin the cast of Amazing Spider-Man, but maybe given the current writing staff he's better off away from that.

We do know for sure he's in Extreme Venomverse #3 (out 6/14) but it's not really Flash, it's a Flash from some other universe. Still, we will take our crumbs with gratitude because that's all we're getting right now.

I'll update this as more becomes available! Which will hopefully be a lot! Stay tuned, true believers!

(for @thrakaboom , as requested)

[macgargan]

Hi!! I recently caught up with Miles Morales #1-6 and Carnage Reigns: Alpha, and in the latest couple issues I was really really impressed with how Ziglar writes Mac! It was actually super satisfying to see and he's the first writer in forever who actually seems invested in driving Mac's story forward in tandem with Miles.

Out of curiosity, have you read it yourself? Do you have any thoughts?

I have been keeping up with Mac & Miles' journey, and I'm tentatively invested! Ever since Absolute Carnage, I've thought it would be nice to see Mac & Miles in exactly the sort of relationship they're building up currently with Carnage Reigns and Miles Morales, so it's been a treat to read.

This whole exchange, for example, just feels so right for how I want to see Mac as a character act.

That being said, comics giveth and they taketh away, especially Spider-Man comics. I'm not expecting this to have any sort of satisfying conclusion or to stay consistent, but I'm enjoying the ride while it lasts.

[reborn-kaijuverse]

Baragon

Portrayed by Israel Juarbe

Of all the places on Earth, Skull Island seems to be the worst possible place for humanity to end up. This land of chaos and utter carnage is ruled by the most terrifying creatures Earth has ever wrought and would therefore wipe out any trace of humanity's existence on its surface within days of settlement. But the Skull Islands have been colonized by humanity at least twice, first with the ancient Paleolithic civilization known as Tagu and a second millennium later with the ancestors of the Atu, whose descendants are the Iwi and Kawa; all these tribes continue to this day. While the Tagu are fairly advanced societies that could probably defend their empire well enough from the horrors that lurked on the island, the Atu live a simple hunter-gatherer life, with hardly any weapons in their possession capable of warding off even predators. low level. The only reason why the Atus did not have to be wiped out from the island's surface is due to the intervention of some Kaiju who were worshiped as gods. The most prominent of these is Kong, whose mountain looms over Atu's village like the central outpost of a guardian deity, watching the Island for any sign of a threat to his home and his reign. But the titanic primate is not the only defender of the Atu, and in fact is considered one of the four monsters the Atu consider benevolent. Kong himself is considered "The Overseer", watching the lands and skies for threats to his home. The other three overlords are in charge of some other environmental region of the Skull Isles. There is "The Flooder", a beast of the waterways that protects the island against all aquatic threats. However, more relevant to this part of the story are the other two Titans, known as "The Guardians". It is their duty to rule over the underworld of the Island where they drive back the hordes of terrifying subterranean fauna, especially the voracious Skull Crawlers. His handiwork could be seen all over the Island in the form of winding tunnels below the surface and the great chasms and craters left in various geological features as if an extremely hot and powerful force cut through solid stone like paper. These two armored borrowers, along with the beast of the waterways and Kong, are considered the guardians of Atu (although Kong seems to have a larger presence in Atu culture) and have established territories over which they rule, just like everyone else. Alpha Titans that dwell in the depths of the Skull Islands. But while most of these forces of nature are content to live out their lives on this unique landmass, it seems one of the Guardians isn't comfortable doing the same. He has made forays far beyond the island limits before and has been seen on rare occasions on other human-inhabited landmasses. Outsiders know him by many epithets, but the Atu knows his true name. The youngest of the Guardians, the Prince of the Underworld: Baragon...

A prehistoric dinocephalian species, BARAGON belonged to a diverse group of clad, capable of many things, like one can form a protective frill around its neck to shield its head, and another can gather electricity and can turn invisible to the naked eye, but they are all known for what's best, digging. Like Rodan, the Baragon have a bio-volcanic physiology. They live underground, where they feed off of geothermal energy. They uses their large paws and red hot horn to burrow through the earth. Due to their high internal body temperature, they can breathe fire. Baragon are mostly docile, only attacking if provoked. Along with their gentle nature, many people find Baragon appealing due to their cute features. The species that he belongs are ambush predators, lurking below under the Earth, waiting to pounce at any unsuspecting prey, but they are also good parents and will defend their turf with any means necessary. Baragon is one of the earliest monsters that burst from the grounds of the earth.

In old legends, there were the Yamato Guardians, three benevolent Kaiju who protected Japan in ancient times. With special affinity for the terrestrial crust we walk upon, Baragon is physically one of the smallest Kaiju on record, but his connection to the rocks and magma beneath us empower him to achieve greatness on a par with his larger allies.  His small size makes him a tremendous leaper, with graceful aerial combat maneuvers and techniques. When not in the air, Baragon constantly replenishes his energy so long as contact is maintained with the earth. Baragon emits streams of fire from his mouth, and can cause eruptions and earthquakes beneath his feet.  When firmly planted with all four legs upon the ground, Baragon is almost impossible to push, despite his small stature.

1971: After being questioned by Monarch agents, American soldier Frank Wilson was being escorted to a different room when suddenly, rumble vibrations started to occur. Turns out to be caused by yet another monster, Baragon, wrecking havoc around the facility. Fortunetly, Monarch managed to subdue him and contained him along with Kamacuras, but for how long?

Baragon is a biolithic kaiju superbly adapted for a fossorial existence. His hide incorporates various strands of metamorphic and volcanic elements, making him extremely durable and heat-resistant. He is coated in a series of interlocking scales which may be derived from hair-like structures, similar to a pangolin, which allow for a greater degree of flexibility. They are also easily shed and replaced by new growths.

Baragon makes his way through solid stone and bedrock with the aid of his immensely powerful foreclaws and horn-like protrusion on his head. These are also wielded as effective weapons during fights with other kaiju, especially while charging. One of his only softer parts, his ears, seem to play a role in thermoregulation, and are normally folded tightly upon his face beneath his horn for protection. This does not impair his senses, as his eyesight is poor. Instead, he relies on heat-sensing pits along his snout as well as a form of echolocation generated from the horn, which may be akin to a cetacean’s melon. By sending infrasonic pulses through the ground, as well as passively detecting vibrations, Baragon is able to pinpoint targets and locations from many kilometers away.

Baragon is also able to generate large amounts of heat when agitated, and can transfer this heat across his body. This can manifest as a full-body aura of intense heat, which can be used to shake off and immolate smaller opponents and can be maintained for several minutes. A more precise variant of this ability channels the heat specifically into his claws and horn to inflict more damage to larger enemies. He also generates lava-like bile within his body, which burns with napalm-like intensity when vomited forth.

[comicwaren]

This week on Marvel Comics (3rd May 2023):

Carnage Reigns Alpha #001 (One-shot)

Cult of Carnage: Misery #001 (NEW!)

Demon Wars: Scarlet Sin #001 (One-shot)

Edge of Spider-Verse Vol. 3 #001 (NEW!)

Free Comic Book Day 2023: Avengers/X-Men #001 (One-shot)

Free Comic Book Day 2023: Marvel’s Voices #001 (One-shot)

Free Comic Book Day 2023: Spider-Man/Venom #001 (One-shot)

Groot Vol. 2 #001 (NEW!)

Immortal X-Men #011

Moon Knight Vol. 9 #023

Scarlet Witch Vol. 3 #005

Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #001 (NEW!)

Spider-Man Vol. 4 #008

Star Wars Vol. 3 #034

Star Wars: Darth Vader #033

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 2 #031

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Lando #001 (One-shot)

Star Wars: Yoda #007

X-Men: Before the Fall - Sons of X #001 (One-shot)

[symbioteburnout]

Okay, so I sorta page flipped through the two new symbiote books today (Carnage Reigns: Alpha, and Cult of Carnage: Misery). Didn’t really retain much from Reigns, so I might have to give it a more thorough read later. I did read a bit more into Misery, but again, didn’t retain much and will likely need to re-read it to get more of an understanding.

That being said;

Andi doesn't appear in either book (so far), there is no explanation for how or why Liz has Toxin (supposed to be bonded to Bren), Agony (supposed to be bonded to Gemma), and Scream (supposed to be dead). If there is an explanation, I might have missed it or not picked up on it. Unless the implication is that Liz and Dr. Steve are making copies of the symbiotes???

Also they get the idea of trying to see what happens when they combine Carnage with Anti-Venom and... WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE LIKE THIS!?

[cybercitycomix]

Top New Marvel Comic Releases for the Week of May 3rd, 2023.

Carnage Reigns Alpha #1,

Cult of Carnage: Misery #1,

Demon Wars Scarlet Sin #1,

Edge of Spider-Verse #1,

Groot #1,

Moon Knight #23,

Scarlet Witch #5,

Spider-Man 2099 Dark Genesis #1,

X-Men Before the Fall: Sons of X #1 +

Star Wars ROTJ: Lando #1.

[heckcareoxytwit]

A preview of Carnage Reigns: Alpha #1

CARNAGE REIGNS: ALPHA #1

CARNAGE VS. MILES MORALES! CLETUS KASADY IS BACK and badder than ever. 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 and, well, carnage on New York City and the entire Marvel Universe. 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! If he survives their first encounter, that is.

Written by: Alex Paknadel, Cody Ziglar Art by: Julius Ohta, Erick Arciniega Cover by: Ryan Stegman, Edgar Delgado, J. P. Mayer Page Count: 60 Pages Release Date: May 3, 2023

[geekcavepodcast]

“Carnage” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man” Will Crossover in “Carnage Reigns”

“Carnage Reigns” is an upcoming 7-part crossover taking place during Marvel Comics “Summer of Symbiotes.” “Carnage Reigns” kicks off with the giant-sized one-shot Carnage Reigns Alpha from writers Alex Paknadel (Carnage) and Cody Ziglar (Miles Morales: Spider-Man). The story will continue in the pages of Carnage and Miles Morales: Spider-Man and tie into an issue of Red Goblin. “Carnage Reigns” will then wrap up in June 2023 with Carnage Reigns Omega.

“Cletus Kasady is back and badder than ever. 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 and, well, carnage on New York City and the entire Marvel Universe. 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! If he survives their first encounter, that is.” (Marvel Comics)

Carnage Reigns Alpha #1, featuring a cover by Ryan Stegman, goes on sale on May 5, 2023.

Bloody Disgusting broke the news.

(Image via Marvel Comics - Ryan Stegman’s Cover of Carnage Reigns Alpha #1)