As tie-in issues go most issues usually fall into one of two categories, essential reading or unnecessary money making issues. In terms of importance this one appears to fall into the latter, and in terms of enjoyment factor it’s a pretty good, fun read. If you only plan on picking up one or two of the tie-in issues you can’t go wrong with this one, it’s fun, it expands the event and doesn’t feel unnecessary. It does a great job of fleshing out the event and has everything you want in a tie-in issue. Read Full Review

In both stories, there's a clear vibe of monsters that look weird, gross, and downright frightening. You can't go wrong with this two-part story if you dig horror comics, and while each story is short, they pack a punch. Read King In Black: Planet of the Symbiotes #1 for a creepy and visually unnerving two-parter. Read Full Review

This is a tie-in worth reading and I highly recommend giving it a shot. Does it largely impact the KING IN BLACK event? No" or at least not yet. However, if executed correctly, this certainly can impact the main event giving this mini-series importance, which in the end is what we all want we buy and invest time and money into a comic and event. Read Full Review

Tie-ins can get a bit boring and at times have a feeling that makes them stick out like a sore thumb with the current story. Planet of the Symbiotes does not have the feel at all. This was such a great addition to the King in Black story and is executed beautifully. Dont miss this book. Read Full Review

Overall, Planet of the Symbiotes #1 is a great read for any Venomaniac. These are the kind of tie-in stories that add extra depth to a major event like The King in Black, as he wreaks havoc across the Marvel comic universe. I just can't get enough of these symbiote stories. The issue is more than worth its weight in value with two different stories to pour over, and as promised by the editors, more to come in the future! Oh, what a time to be a Venom fan at the moment. Read Full Review

The first story is very much a standalone tale while the second story teases a future threat, courtesy of Knull. Despite the very different writers and artists on each story, I enjoyed both stories pretty much equally. King in Black could definitely use more content like this. Read Full Review

King in Black: Planet of the Symbiotes #1 is best for readers familiar with related material. Both segments are major developments, but it requires background information to appreciate fully. Since the Ravencroft story seems to be leading into the main Venom run, readers will probably be confused by Plague's appearance. Some fans might even require knowledge of the original Planet of the Symbiotes to see how this series stands out. Otherwise, this issue is just okay. Read Full Review

The stories adds a good glimpse into the world but does not add much plot to the event itself. Read Full Review

Completionists may include this issue in their "King in Black" collections, but it's the sort of publication that nobody can pretend will go remarked upon after the day it hits shelves. Read Full Review

I wasn't too sure what this book is even going to be about, but decided to give it a try. Turns out this is a sort-of anthology books focusing on various characters during the King in Black event. The first issue focuses on the characters from recently concluded Scream and Ravencroft books. While I did find the stories themselves to be quite generic, it's still a very fun read and a nice way to flesh out the world during this event.

It was enjoyable but not a must read in anyway. Just some ok stories. The scream one was pretty decent.

" What do we have here ? À family réunion... "
- SCREAM

A symbiote event throws a lifeline to some symbiote-adjacent titles that couldn't make it on their own. I'm more interested in seeing Chapman's Scream continue than Tieri's Ravencroft, but unfortunately, neither of these strips do a good job of justifying the time it takes to read them. The Scream strip features better storytelling while the Ravencroft strip has better development -- if you're in the market for yet another new gimmick-symbiote, which I am not.

Neither story here was particularly interesting.

Bleh.