King In Black #4
| Event\Storyline | King in Black |
| Writer | Donny Cates |
| Artist | Ryan Stegman |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
WHAT'S A GOD TO A KING?
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Feb 17, 2021King in Black #4 features a jaw-dropping twist in Marvel history and begins to turn the tide for our heroes, setting the stage for a world-shaking finale. Cates and Stegman are aiming to end their Venom saga on a high note, and as someone who's been there from day one, I can't wait to see how it all pays off. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely
Feb 17, 2021I can't remember enjoying an event this much in a very long time. Read Full Review
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9.6
On Comics Ground - Brian Daley
Mar 24, 2021It's time to fight back! Our heroes got their second wind, and are finally on the offensive! See how the heroes of Earth(and some beyond) fight back against the god of absolute darkness! Read Full Review
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9.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 17, 2021Ryan Stegman delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout this issue. There are some great action scenes to be found and the characters look amazing. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Nick Devonald
Feb 17, 2021As Marvel events go this has been one of the best in years, the tie-ins have been well thought out and contribute to the overall storyline. The main King in Black comic has, of course, been the true highlight, and watching Cates’ and Stegman bring their venom Swansong together is a real delight. Fantastic story, unbelievable art, truly epic event storytelling, this will appeal to all Marvel fans. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 17, 2021King in Black #4 is a great turning point issue setting up the finale by introducing a new layer to the Venom epic. This event has maintained a clear focus, allowing the tie-ins to handle more complicated matters, which has allowed this issue to serve up exciting twists and unexpected moments. For that, King in Black is good jaw-droppingly loud comics. Read Full Review
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8.5
Graphic Policy - Brett
Feb 17, 2021King in Black #4 is a hell of a comic that'll get you pumped and excited. There's just one more issue left and this could leave us with a hell of a change to the Marvel landscape. Marvel has stumbled with events in recent years but King in Black #4 has delivered with every issue and is their best in a long time. It brings popcorn excitement and this issue helps lights our darkest hour. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Feb 18, 2021Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman once again knock it out of the park in providing another chapter in King In Black that captures the grand scale expected from a big event. Every page in King In Black #4 builds on each other as the heroes finally start turning things around against Knull. By then end you can help but have your sense of hype for the ending of this event to be at its max level. The stage is now set to make the final issue of King In Black one of the most epic conclusions to a big event that Marvel has had. Read Full Review
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8.4
Comic Watch - Mike Eakins
Feb 18, 2021Questions upon questions upon questions. Im still not too sure what to think about the ending of this issue. I get why the character was brought in and I think there is brilliance for the deep pick and it makes all the sense in the world. If anything, this is further proof that Donny Cates is an evil genius at not showing his hand, and if there is anything that we have learned about Cates is that you never call his bluff. Personally, I think Im more concerned with Eddies new way of life than I am about Knull and whether or not he succeeds in his plans. Read Full Review
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7.4
Weird Science Marvel Comics - wolfcypher
Feb 18, 2021Its so weird to say an event book shouldn't try to get by on only action, but I do wish there was more actual story taking place. Still, if you're looking for a montage of epic moments one after the other, this issue is king. Read Full Review
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7.0
Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Feb 27, 2021King in Black has grown to colossal proportions. It's a bombastic action horror story that has been intense since its very first page. After three issues of Knull beating the crap of of Earth's heroes, they're finally fighting back and that's a nice change. The fact that it's tied to an underutilized and intriguing element in the Marvel Universe is gravy. Now how the Hell is this thing going to wrap up in its next and final chapter? Read Full Review
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6.5
Bleeding Cool - Hannibal Tabu
Feb 19, 2021In a story so large, the possible key to victory might have been easier to find if one were thinking small (historically speaking) as Knull finally gets slightly less uninteresting. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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10
He has not lost his rhythm this series, although it is diluted a bit by the entry of new players. Our heroes will not leave without fighting the entrance of the phoenix for a moment is encouraging even if Jane is lost, but the ending leaves you wanting to read the next issue.
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Another great stuff. That ending had a little feeling of GREEN LANTERN "Edward Brock...you have been chosen"
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Preeetty crazy, tbh.
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Wow, that's so good
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9.5
Probably the best recon I've read in Marvel in the past couple years. Everything about this issue was awesome: the action, the stakes, the twist. That twist at the end is so damn cool, Cates is ending his Venom run with a massive bang, and I'm all here for it
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9.5
Strong issue! Finally see what's making this a good story and not just a slug fest.. Dylan finds himself to be more of a character worth investing in...that last page was a good hook I gotta say.
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9.0
This event has everything you could possibly want in a marvel event comic. I was not expecting to like this story as much as I have.... it is just awesome. Knull is a palpable threat and we are seeing some of of our favorite heroes do everything they can to stop it. The twist at the end is genius and epic in scope. Cannot wait to see where this goes.
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9.0
This is what big event series can only dream of. This issue could have easily been read through autopilot until those 90's feels when Jean Grey took center stage. It's almost as if she was talking to me through telepathy while I was reading, which I guess she was. This is the magic of comics. And then the classic useless Cyclops crying out for his paramour after her brain hemorrages. That's some XTAS type shit right there. The flashback tnrough Knull's head was better than reading any compilated compemendium trying to recap the Knull story prior to King In Black. And how can I forget Dylan? I really felt for him in this issue, and watching the light god struggle to get through the symbiotes , that shit gave me real anxiety. So yes I w more
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9.0
" You killed my dad." - DYLAN BROCK
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9.0
This is going full-on Dragon Ball Z and tbh I'm so in for this, loving every page. This book is completely bonkers, but in a good, fun way, just like comic books are supposed to be.
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Sick.
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8.5
It's still good. Having so many characters in it does hurt the writing a bit, but not too much. I'm still enjoying this event very much and the artwork especially is wonderful.
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8.5
This just got a lot more interesting real quick. Excited for the final issue.
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8.5
A succession of expected and surprising heroes join forces to support Dylan and turn the tide against Knull. I enjoyed the developments here, particularly the big payoff twist. But the "this is very important, dammit" tone doesn't have the intended effect on me.
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8.0
Enjoyable series so far and this issue does not disappoint. Very rapid action and the surprise twist at the end-- did not see it coming and it's a pretty awesome callback. Looking forward to issue 5.
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King in Black Issue: 4 "Lightning" Publisher: Marvel @marvel Writer: Donny Cates @dcates Artist: Ryan Stegman @ryanstegman & JP Mayer @jpmayer_ Colors: Frank Martin @frankmartinbox Letters: Clayton Cowles Cover: Paolo Rivera @paolomrivera ; Ian Bederman @wonkytiger The heroes of Earth have fallen to the power of Knull. Resisting his influence, Dylan is able to free a group of heroes from Knull's grasp. With their combined might, the heroes are able to push back Knull's symbiotic horde. Meanwhile, while Knull is the king of darkness, his opposite, the king of the light, the Silver Surfer is able to break through into the Earth. But acting merely as it's courier, the light, or better known as the Enigma Force, calls upon Eddie B more
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6.0
Meh, whatever.
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