What an exciting issue. Action fans can ask for no more once they pick up this issue. It's page one to the very end and keeps our adrenalin pumping throughout. They keep us guessing with the way the new suit doesn't quite work as well as the Symbiote suit and Eddie has to figure out new ways to make it work. A little sub plot that keeps us on our toes and makes this title more interesting. A great addition to the war of the realm's saga. Read Full Review

Given the character's sci-fi roots, it's hard to imagine Venom working so well in this sword-and-sorcery epic, but thanks to Bunn and Coello building upon an already strong foundation, this symbiote feels right at home in the War of the Realms. Read Full Review

Final ThoughtsThis arc puts the breaks on the big Knull (Absolute Carnage) storyline prior to issue 13 and places Eddie on his own in a corner of the War of the Realms event to play out his own personal God of War fantasies. Treat this loose event tie-in purely as a filler, but take away the fantastic art and treat yourself to some long overdue action. Yes, this arc may be spinning it's wheels until Cates returns, but I had fun with this issue. Read Full Review

A good arc if you're a fan of classic Venom, but you might want to skip it if you're following the current Venom series for more than surface level fun. Read Full Review

This angle from Brocks perspective is interesting but it feels more like Bunn is just here to play with the toys in the toy box for a bit without messing anything up. If thats the case, and Bunns hands are tied as to what he can write, you cant blame him for the pacing as well as what hes allowed to do. However, that stinks for fans that really wanted to see what Bunn was capable of doing with Venom if he was allowed to really let loose. Maybe hell get his chance next issue? Readers can only hope. Read Full Review

The story is fun at times, but it's the artistry of these two that keeps it engaging throughout. Read Full Review

I have a nasty habit of writing Cullen Bunn's scripts off as flat/shallow, but it'd be a mortal mistake to lump this one into that pile. The depth and subtlety with which Eddie is characterized are truly impressive.

It's OK. Fun but a whole unrelated story. I guess I'll drop it and pick it back up when Cates and Stegman come back.

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Psycamorean - May 29, 2019

They come back with issue 16.

Kalaoui - May 29, 2019

Thanks! One more huh. So maybe I'll stick with it.

Psycamorean - May 29, 2019

Ooo, I'm actually wrong. Cates is coming back with issue 16. But Stegman is off the book, as he's busy with Absolute Carnage. I think the artist will be Juan Gedson.

Kalaoui - May 30, 2019

That's fine. I just wanted the story continued and not some side quest tie-in into war of the realms which i don't care about.

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New Suit works a bit like The Hulk. Rage is the theme here in this non stop action ride. While ill never get tired of seeing Venom split things in half I hated that tank scene it felt so basic both in thought and execution. I like how Venom looks all Asgardian but I think Jack O Lantern could have came out a lot cooler than he did. Gotta say Giant Venom biting into a Frost Giant and everything in the last half of this issue was damn good.

I could not stop laughing at the way this issue ended tho. Eddies son whos been sitting his ass in a bunker this whole time is starting to get a little warm and thats the big cliff hanger this issue ends on? So weird.

Got a little repetitive at times but okay.

Eh, it's ok. Mainly just a prolonged action scene, though it gets a bit better towards the end. Artwork is just stunning, which bumps the score a little bit. I cannot wait for the main storyline to continue though.