Cult of Carnage: Misery #2is another solid, character focused entry into this mini-series that is way better than it has any right being. Marvel's Symbiotic stories have never been stronger, and Misery is right up there alongside Red Goblin as yet another sleeper hit for the company. Read Full Review

Detached even from the current "Carnage Reigns" crossover event, Carnage: Cult of Misery is a development that's just as likely to be forgotten within the next year and that's likely for the best. Read Full Review

Not bad. Art is fun, Misery looks great.

Also while this almost has no tie-in to the universe at general, it sort of explain stuff that I figured would have happened a lot already. Companies should be in constant arms race to get ahold of these symbiotes to make weapons of war. This plot line at least feels like something that would actually happen in the background, even if the heroes are not exactly dealing with it. Nice to see more Liz development, even if she is like an E tier character.

This is an entirely plot-driven story. And the plot is decent, in a simple "conflict-oriented thriller" way.

The author hasn't convinced me that there's anything more to Liz Allan here than being the heroic Player 1 in a symbiote fighting game, though. Similarly, on the art side, despite polished designs and carefully-chosen details, the artist lets me down at crucial points in the action. The most dramatic moments aren't nearly as clear as they could be.

I contend that this isn't quite worth the time it takes to read it if the premise hasn't hooked you. Which is why I'm hanging out here in the ratings basement, I guess.