THE WAR WITHIN! VENOM ISLAND CONTINUES!
• Cletus Kasady may be gone, but CARNAGE is another story - and its evil has infected Venom and the entire ISLAND OF BONES.
• As every living thing on the island hunts him, Eddie Brock may have no choice but to burn it - and everything he holds dear - to the ground...
Rated T+
Cates and Bagley create an amalgamation of popular horror and action tropes situated on an island full of symbiotes. This is the stuff of Marvel dreams! Read Full Review
Bagley's art continues to be good. I always loved the way he draws Symbiotes and I always will. And I am in love with this depiction of Carnage with the orange glow to the eyes and mouth kind of like in Ultimate Spider-Man. The way the place Dylan goes looks is very cool, like a black inky void. Even Dylan is a silhouette in there. And of course, the thing at the very end of the issue is awesome and I can't wait for more in the next issue (hoping it does more than Immortal Hulk Venom in Absolute Carnage though). Anyway, this issue was very enjoyable. Highly recommended. Read Full Review
Donny Cates continues to show us how if you cast your heroes in utter darkness with the only hope to draw on in its hero -- and in this case, the hero's son -- good things will come. Your interest is always up and you'll be thirsty for more unnerving imagery as the horrors of the Symbiote story continue to flesh out. Read Full Review
Venom Island is turning into one of the best arcs of Cates’ run on Venom, which has taken me pleasantly by surprise. The art has been incredible, thanks to the talented team of Bagley, Owens and Martin. Cheap plot twist aside this issue’s been great, like all the subsequent ones. It’s building up to a hell of a finale and the next issue promises to be a good one. Read Full Review
Ive been reading Venom comics since the early 90s. He has been a constant favorite of mine regardless of the host. Venom #24 has taken me back to my teenage years when I would read a Venom book and my mouth was ajar the whole time I was turning pages. Anticipation, fear, and excitement all in one book. Read Full Review
Everything I liked in this issue is being hyped up now to really take off in the next installment. Again, its not a bad book by any means, but I'm just ready for the next arc to begin already. Read Full Review
Venom #24 is far from the strongest individual issue of Cates' run. It's oddly paced and seriously missing Ryan Stegman. Read Full Review
Wow! wonder what else he can do? This issue was great.
that was awesome! i need the next issue now! lol
Now thats how you make fucking Dinosaurs cool in a comic book! Again Cates...Killer Character development, Eddies mental attack was so gripping I couldnt wait to see what was going to happen next and then to find he was still on the island! Shutter Island kinda shit it worked really well. Bagley is a classic and I love what hes done with this arc this issue being my favorite. This was great, Venom cant get any better.
Can't wait for the conclusion !
Prelude:
Venom Island has been great so far, so let's see how Cates is going to tackle this issue.
The Good:
Referential cover!!!
I really enjoyed the dream sequence, really brings Eddie's fears to light.
Bagley's art as expected was great.
Dylan is proving to be really interesting.
Didn't expect Carnage to take over Eddie.
The Bad:
Nothing.
Conclusion:
A great, simple issue that moves the plot forward in an interesting direction while exploring our main characters.
Dream sequences can be hit or miss, but if done well, they're great for characterization. This is a good one!
" It's okay. We're stronger when-- We aren't alone. "
- DYLAN BROCK
loved it, especially the character development at the beginning of the issue, which shows Eddie's insecurities about raising a son. Never thought I'd see that in this series, but it was great to see. The other developments that happen are also so awesome to see, and of course Bagley is drawing, so I love that. Continues to be Cates's strongest series at Marvel
Venom Rex? Dylan turns intio VRex!!!! Finally we see the power set! Bout time!!!
A big twist plunges Eddie back into the Venom Island mess, but never fear, Venom (with psychic help from Dylan) will save him from Carnage! The twists are a little telegraphed -- you can see the creators winding up for the big punches -- but no less satisfying when they're unleashed. A fun action comic, elevated by that edge of sharp character work typical of the volume.
Aww Dylan teaming up with his step-symbiote is honestly the most precious thing.
It is not the best one, but very good still.
Eddie's concern about his son and V-Rex!
A solid entry to venom. Bagley does his job and they add a nice little twist. Good to see more being revealed with Dylan