Extreme Carnage Alpha #1 introduces familiar characters but adds an unexpected and complex theme to the story. Read Full Review

Extreme Carnage Alpha kicks off a story I wasn't expecting, but am thankful for, as it blends the viciousness of political agendas with that of a predator like Carnage in a way that suits both. It's a good blend of violence, horror, and cleverly constructed political intrigue. It's the Manchurian Candidate meets The Thing with superheroes and supervillains thrown in too. Read Full Review

A healthy dose of symbiote gore awaits the horde of fans that will undoubtedly consume this series. The bar has been set high for the rest of the books in the series as well as any tie-ins we may get. Do not miss out on Extreme Carnage. Read Full Review

This issue does a great job of introducing the summers symbiote event, along with the new symbiote status quo, and most importantly making Carnage feel like a truly terrifying monster again. The concept of different creative teams taking the story through the event and telling stories focusing on different symbiotes is intriguing, but only time will tell how effective it is at telling a coherent story. Carnage really shines in this issue, but sometimes to the detriment of the other characters. Read Full Review

Extreme Carnage #1 has the potential to be a brilliant horror comic. The plot has a promising trajectory that could have multiple possibilities. It is unclear how much of a role Iron Man will have in this series, but his inclusion and the actions he takes dont bode well for Flash and his allies. What really let this comic down is the art. Clever ideas and attempts to horrify work well, but the unpleasant presentation of characters may turn readers away from continuing with the book. Read Full Review

Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, who recently reignited DC's Superman after taking the reigns from Brian Michael Bendis, now has a similar job with Marvel's symbiotes after Donny Cates' work with Venom came to a conclusion, sadly his work for the Distinguished Competition started stronger. Read Full Review

Honestly, this was fun. I don't expect much from this, though.

I can't help getting annoyed that covers keep making false advertisements because I do not see Scream anywhere. That said, I like how Carnage goes into demagogue politics. Unlike most real politicians on either side, he's under no delusions of helping others, Carnage is just riling everybody up while laughing at them from behind everyone's back in safety. Even if it does make me wonder how he managed to avoid Eddie Brock's range after some encounters.

As a senator gears up to use anti-alien hysteria for political gain, Iron Man grabs Flash Thompson and puts him on the hunt for Carnage. It's a good start to a good thriller. While it doesn't go over-the-top memorable, it's extremely well-crafted, particularly on the script side. I appreciate the social commentary and think the creators could have pushed it much further. What makes it onto the page will probably be more than enough to piss off the right people, though.

It was better than I thought it might be but, nothing super special. Does have me interested in where this goes.

This was decent but I guess the overall question of it is why would a serial killer like Carnage want to unnecessarily draw attention to himself and antagonize humans and symbiotes? If the main idea is Carnage running for president, it's a joke of a book. The issue felt kinda confusing at times even for someone who likes his symbiotes. Also, if Marvel tries to make an analogy between mutants and symbiotes... yeah, that doesn't fly, mutants were people BORN with abilites they didn't necessarily want and are feared for it, symbiotes usually work in collaboration with their hosts WILLINGLY, so humans have a pretty big reason to fear and act against them.

Come on man don't drop this incredible series

It has potential, only that the writer needs to make a little more effort.

" I think the world's in for a big suprise. "
- SENATOR PETER KRANE'S

bland art work, bland dialogue and bland action. I didnt have any emotional connection with Carnage, and the only thing interesting was Tony stark having hte extremis symbiote.