pickAs the threat of Knull grows, Cletus Kasady's corpse is reanimated by the Carnage symbiote. Lots of in-universe history that I don't have knowledge of, but it didn't really effect my ability to follow and enjoy the story. The tie-ins with the Venom comic were a little more integral, so I switched back and forth between this and Venom Vol. 3.
pick#Choose20 comics that stayed with you or influenced you. Post one a day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews. Just covers. Day 15: Uncanny X-Men 303
pickVenom was an early childhood favorite character of mine. My older brother was a Spider-Man fan, and he told me I looked like Venom with my braces (?), so I flipped it and became a fan 😅 This collection of Donny Cates' run introduces Knull and creates a lot of backstory for the symbiotes, while exploring the relationship between Eddie and Venom. Seems like a major source for the recent movies.
pickA beautifully tragic retelling of the first few days of the Hulk from a seasoned, but still traumatized, Banner to his psychiatrist friend. Not only does it tell a strong story of his past, but the psychiatric evaluation of events are subtle but very powerful. Hulk is drawn with exaggerated proportions, but of course Sale would know how to portray him as both innocent and terrifying. A brilliant entry to the Loeb/Sale Marvel colors series.
pick#Choose20 comics that stayed with you, or influenced you. Post one comic a day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews. Just covers. Day 5.
pickI took my time reading this one. A few pages here & there because it is massive. And, truthfully after the first book, The Wizard of Oz, things get weird. I mean really, really, “what the heck is going on in this story” weird. But…BUT Skottie Young‘s art is perfect for this kind of weirdness & Jean-Francois Beaulieu‘s colors are, as always phenomenal. It‘s a visually stunning comic even when the story leaves you scratching your head. A fun read.
Who Is Stan Lee? by Geoff Edgers celebrates the life of the Marvel Comics legend who created iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and the Avengers. With fun illustrations and engaging storytelling, it explores Stan‘s journey from dreamer to cultural icon. This inspiring book highlights creativity, perseverance, and imagination, perfect for comic fans and aspiring creators of all ages!
