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angelfoodcakes's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
lilmatt050's review
4.0
If I am being honest then I will admit that when it comes to the Spider-Man universe I am completely oblivious. I know who is Spiderman thanks to the films and cartoon shows I grew up watching as a child but now that they are making a Venom film with Tom Hardy (epic Man-Candy) I want to broaden my knowledge of Peter Parker's world especially in reference to Venom and the other symbiotes. Even a newbie like me was thoroughly entertained by this graphic novel and definitely check out Sam Quixote's review who is the sole reason why I checked out this graphic novel from my local library!
The symbiote known as "Carnage" is the epitome of evil and it is not shocking that the man who possesses the symbiote is a serial killer named Cletus Kasady. Spiderman thought that he had destroyed Carnage (which is partly correct) except due to some engineering and maneuvering Carnage survived and now wants revenge. So why not take matters into your own hands and go on a killing spree in Doverton, Colorado. Carnage has attached himself to the local civilians making them now as its minions and what he considers now one big happy family.
Spiderman, Captain America, Wolverine, The Thing, and Hawkeye come flying in to save the day and Carnage is quick to think two steps ahead and wraps his symbiote unto all of them with only Spiderman as the only escapee. Now Spiderman and a crew of other symbiote need to work together before sunrise in order to save the small town from being burned down to the ground. What I really loved and I wished other comics could follow suit is every time the reader is introduced to a certain super hero, you get their name printed in bold letters so you know who they are. Sometimes whenever I read a Marvel comic, some character will make a special appearance and for the life of me I am lost s to who they are and why they are important. I know all these superheroes by heart but still it was refreshing to see their name written in the background.
I still do not know exactly what it is whether it be the ending or during the key elements of this graphic novel where I felt like Zeb Wells could have gone the extra mile to blow this graphic novel out of the water and instead went a different route that sizzled and became anti-climatic. The illustration and the artwork for this graphic novel is incredible and Clayton Crain deserves a round of applause. Overall I think this story is completely different from the typical Marvel comics I have discovered and having that dark aspect was intriguing and look forward to discovering more about these symbiotes.
The symbiote known as "Carnage" is the epitome of evil and it is not shocking that the man who possesses the symbiote is a serial killer named Cletus Kasady. Spiderman thought that he had destroyed Carnage (which is partly correct) except due to some engineering and maneuvering Carnage survived and now wants revenge. So why not take matters into your own hands and go on a killing spree in Doverton, Colorado. Carnage has attached himself to the local civilians making them now as its minions and what he considers now one big happy family.
Spiderman, Captain America, Wolverine, The Thing, and Hawkeye come flying in to save the day and Carnage is quick to think two steps ahead and wraps his symbiote unto all of them with only Spiderman as the only escapee. Now Spiderman and a crew of other symbiote need to work together before sunrise in order to save the small town from being burned down to the ground. What I really loved and I wished other comics could follow suit is every time the reader is introduced to a certain super hero, you get their name printed in bold letters so you know who they are. Sometimes whenever I read a Marvel comic, some character will make a special appearance and for the life of me I am lost s to who they are and why they are important. I know all these superheroes by heart but still it was refreshing to see their name written in the background.
I still do not know exactly what it is whether it be the ending or during the key elements of this graphic novel where I felt like Zeb Wells could have gone the extra mile to blow this graphic novel out of the water and instead went a different route that sizzled and became anti-climatic. The illustration and the artwork for this graphic novel is incredible and Clayton Crain deserves a round of applause. Overall I think this story is completely different from the typical Marvel comics I have discovered and having that dark aspect was intriguing and look forward to discovering more about these symbiotes.
angelwolf45's review
4.0
I had an enjoyable time with this graphic novel. I am not a huge fan of Carnage but it was interesting to see him cause chaos wherever he decides to go.
In this book it is about Carnage with his host Cletus Kasady decides to cause chaos and possibly to destroy a little town in Doverton, Colorado. It is up to the good guys to get there in time and try to stop Carnage before he wipes out a the small town.
It was interesting to learn about this character and see the damage that he could possibly do to one town. There is a reason that he seems to have to want to take down this town...but it might be just because he wants to cause havoc.
Carnage is an interesting villian and it was fun to see him have so many other heroes after him.
Overall I really enjoyed this book.
In this book it is about Carnage with his host Cletus Kasady decides to cause chaos and possibly to destroy a little town in Doverton, Colorado. It is up to the good guys to get there in time and try to stop Carnage before he wipes out a the small town.
It was interesting to learn about this character and see the damage that he could possibly do to one town. There is a reason that he seems to have to want to take down this town...but it might be just because he wants to cause havoc.
Carnage is an interesting villian and it was fun to see him have so many other heroes after him.
Overall I really enjoyed this book.
vfreyja's review
3.0
Çizimler güzeldi. Hikaye iyi gidiyordu. Son kısımda her zamanki gibi yine sıçış. Yok yani. O kadar otur oku, bu nedir? Şimdi tamam, sonda o kadar da bir problem yok ama bu kahramanlığın “gereksiz kahramanlığa” götürülmesi beni cidden bayıyor ve o dünyadaki gerçekçiliğini de benim için yitiriyor.
Sırf son kısımdaki Spider-Man’in o gereksiz konuşma sahnesinden dolayı bütün keyfim kaçtı, daha fazla düşürmeden puanı burada bırakıyorum.
Sırf son kısımdaki Spider-Man’in o gereksiz konuşma sahnesinden dolayı bütün keyfim kaçtı, daha fazla düşürmeden puanı burada bırakıyorum.
booknooknoggin's review
5.0
First carnage story I have ever read, and I'm hooked. Awesome artwork, and it was fun seeing the many symbiots from Venom, and plus the Flash Thompson Venom was a big surprise.
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