Even though I loved the ending I can totally get behind what you're saying ..I miss street Eddie for sure
King In Black #5
| Event\Storyline | King in Black |
| Writer | Donny Cates |
| Artist | Ryan Stegman |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
Comics: The Gathering - Nick Devonald
Apr 07, 2021This issue demonstrates two masters at the top of the game, crafting an ending to not only the King in Black event but also their years long run on Venom. A satisfying ending which ties up most, if not all, of the loose plot threads from their run. An ending to an event that felt truly universe threatening. This issue, along with the entire event, is not to be missed. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Apr 07, 2021King in Black #5 serves as the perfect conclusion to one of the best Marvel events ever and sets up a new status quo for Venom. Though Cates and Stegmans time on Venom is coming to an end, the work they have done with the Lethal Protector is groundbreaking in every sense of the word. Read Full Review
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9.4
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Apr 07, 2021Stegman takes the epic scope of the story and brings it to life brilliantly with the art in this issue. There are beautifully done action and fight moments that are contrasted by amazing character moments. A great looking issue from start to finish. Read Full Review
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9.0
On Comics Ground - Timothy Quail
Jun 02, 2021The climactic ending to Marvel's latest event is here! How will Eddie defeat the King in Black, Knull? And what awaits him in the future? Let's find out! Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 07, 2021Many may think it was too easy to come to this conclusion. Certainly, Venom didn't have to try all that hard to defeat Knull, but given the event's simple and certain focus it makes a lot of sense. This is not the most complex or interesting event ever, but it never tried to be anything it wasn't. For that, you have to respect its hyper-focus on a Knull vs. Venom showdown to end things, even if the advantages from either side weren't earned. King in Black #5 ends by asking, "What if Venom could be the strongest there is?" and for that, it succeeds in showing off a hero's very best day. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Apr 08, 2021Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman made sure that the final battle between Venom and Knull was as epic as possible. And that is exactly what we got as King In Black #5 delivered an action packed conclusion that had some good heart at the end. This will definitely go down as one of Marvel's best big event. If you missed out on getting King In Black in single issues I highly recommend reading it when it comes out in hardcover or trade paperback form. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely
Apr 07, 2021King in Black is bananas. It's big, explosive, and bordering upon absurd, when you really think about it. It's also excellent, an exercise in how much fun a comic can be when everyone involved fully buys into its vision. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Josh Rathbun
Apr 08, 2021King in Black #5 was a total package of fun and excitement, coupled with some really cool art. Im not huge on Marvel or DC events but my overall feeling is that this one ended up being fun while also bringing a lot of stuff that Cates has worked on at Marvel to a head. As far as Venom goes, King in Black serves as a good exclamation point on a really great run for the character. Not sure if its worth the cost of admission but I think youd like what you would read. Read Full Review
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8.0
Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Apr 18, 2021As it stands, this is a satisfying albeit abrupt conclusion to King in Black. There are a few open questions about what this means for the symbiotes, Eddie, and his son Dylan, however we've got Venom #200 coming soon to presumably wrap all those up. This is some absolutely epic action-horror, showcasing a perfect blend of the genres, playing out in the heart of a super hero universe. It's a dynamite combination. Read Full Review
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7.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Apr 07, 2021King in Black #5 is a fine finale. It wraps up the event well and there's some cathartic aspects to it. But, for an event that was so good, it's a bit of a letdown. The comic lacks that memorable moment and the one it delivers feels like we've seen before. It's the end sequence for a summer popcorn film that attempts to be full of ideas and visuals but lacks depth. Read Full Review
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6.5
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Apr 07, 2021I would be lying if I said the story wasnt interesting. It certainly had my attention. However, as comics go, it was missing logical sequences as well as a chain of events that fit. Cates practically made Eddie Brock a Messiah. And might I add, there are many characters I can think of that fit those credentials more than him. Heck, this VENOM is so dang powerful he can literally stand in the sun! Really?!?! It can burn away the God of the Symbiotes but not a guy wearing something that very God created… I'm sorry, but the story just felt like it was skipping key essential components. Read Full Review
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6.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - wolfcypher
Apr 08, 2021I've enjoyed enough of Donny Cates run on Venom, especially his Absolute Carnage event, but for the long three year Knull saga that the Venom book quite honestly was, it wasn't worth this. A swift and easy win from a hero who has had almost no presence in this event book, hosting the ultimate MacGuffin power, our big bad, fearsome, God-intimidating Knull is rendered void in the most undeserved conclusion. All things considered, Knull has left me knumb. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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OMG it was amazing, there were parts that made my skin crawl. Amazing ending, only one thing left me somewhat sad. Eddie remember your promise to Dylan I will not say more it is worth going to the store and reading it.
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I really liked this event. It's one of my favourites in a long time. It's not masterpiece. Nor complex. Nor deep. But it doesn't need to be. It's fun and exciting ride with amazing artwork and I don't need anything more out of it.
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Wow I loved that! That was a tremendous story that has lifted the venom character to get he next level! The artwork in this book was unbelievably great! This is one of my favorite books ever visually already and my favorite venom tale. I've always read venom books but what cates and stegman have done to the character is awesome they have brought him to the next level
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Yeah I loved it...good ending, great series, if youre a venom head this is one of his finest stories EVER. Eddies journey and that finale was incredible I love Venom becoming the King In Black so badass.
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The artwork was insanely good and I love how Venom just becomes his on powerhouse of a character.
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I mean, this is basically Death Metal done right? We can agree with that, I think. So much awesome action, so much cool art. It was basically the climactic fight at the end of any superhero movie. And that's it! I really enjoyed it.
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" You are the hive mind now Eddie. You are the god of symbiotes. You are the King in Black." - SYMBIOTE
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Im gonna keep this short and sweet. This was awesome.
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I did enjoy it. Yea it was over the top in more ways than one but, it was pretty bad ass. I like the idea of where they are going and liked seeing Venom kick some major ass.
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A bit rushed, but still as epic. Looks like we'll have to wait for the Venom #200 for a proper ending, but this was a fantastic event.
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This was the best issue of this run. It was big, epic and ridiculous, but it was fun.
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Truly we are all the king in black on this blessed day.
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If that's how the Enigma Force is supposed to work, wow am I glad it doesn't show up much anymore.
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What a bummer. You were building up to this? A temporary power up? COP OUT. Cates really can't finish a series strong to save his life.
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I don't know what it is: but this and absolute carnage fell flat for me. They both started off amazing and then disappointed in the end. They basically gave it the end of the green lantern movie. And i enjoyed Eddie when he was just a street level hero, not a cosmic entity. It's gotten a little out of hand for me.
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King in Black Issue: 5 "Dawn" Publisher: Marvel @marvel Writer: Donny Cates @dcates Artist: Ryan Stegman @ryanstegman & JP Mayer @jpmayer_ Colors: Frank Martin @frankmartinbox & Jason Keith @jasonraykeith Letters: Clayton Cowles Cover: Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer & Jason Keith; Ian Bederman @wonkytiger The time has come for the final confrontation between the God of Light and the God of Darkness. Empowered by the Enigma Force as Captain Universe, Eddie Brock shockingly merges Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, and the Silver Surfer's board into an epic battle axe. The heroes of Earth stand in awe as Eddie, in an amazing display of power and determination, brutalizes Knull and shreds through everything in his path, including decapitating a Cel more
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6.0
Quick with lots of ass kicking, this is the antithesis of the 1st issue : which was the fall of Eddie & rise of Knull. Here, readers get the fall of Knull & the rise of Eddie. I enjoyed myself and am so glad that stupid Namor tie-in didn't factor in because I never got to finish that or a few other King In Black tie-in titles. Knull was just so weak. But I guess he has the spirit of a true king - always sending others out to fight his battles for him. Hopefully Eddie stays true to the streets with his new role. And I hate Thor, but fusing Mjolnir with the Surfer's board to make an axe - well, Cates knows how to make a "Crossover" ! Though he could have given all of Spidey's lines to the X-Men featured in this book (just saying) , and more
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All I have is "meh".
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Possibly the most anti-climactic ending I have ever read for an event. Left me VERY disappointed.
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Worst finale ever. I think Cates was on drugs while writing this crap.
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