WARNING: Potential Spoilers for Carnage #4!Carnage stands on the brink of eliminating his final weakness, which would render him virtually invincible and elevate him to surpass both Venom and Anti-Venom in power. Should Cletus Kasady succeed in eradicating this vulnerability, it could profoundly alter the outcome of the impending Marvel symbiote crossover event, Symbiosis Necrosis.
Carnage #4 by Torunn Grønbekk, Pere Pérez, and Erick Arciniega, follows Cletus Kasady and Carnage in their relentless pursuit of “godhood,” as they systematically eradicate their various weaknesses. Their final obstacle is the healing symbiote Anti-Venom, who is already impervious to typical Klyntar vulnerabilities and possesses the ability to repel symbiotes, including Carnage.
However, Carnage and Cletus are on the verge of becoming immune to Anti-Venom as well, officially eradicating their last vulnerability and potentially surpassing Venom and even Anti-Venom as the strongest symbiote alive.
Symbiote Power Hierarchy Shakeup: Carnage Is Developing Immunity Against Anti-Venom
Issue #4 portrays the confrontation between Carnage and Anti-Venom, as the two symbiotes and their hosts engage in a brutal showdown orchestrated by Cletus. Amidst the fierce battle, Flash Thompson realizes that Carnage isn’t retaliating but instead embracing the symbiote-repelling effects of Anti-Venom. Cletus then reveals he’s “evolving,” explaining that with each encounter, Flash’s Anti-Venom becomes less effective. This revelation underscores Carnage’s deliberate efforts to build a tolerance to Anti-Venom, with the ultimate goal of “absorbing” him. This calculated move aims to render Anti-Venom incapable of harming Carnage, effectively eliminating Carnage’s last weakness.
Due to his unique abilities, Anti-Venom has always maintained a significant advantage over Carnage. However, it appears that Cletus is rapidly narrowing the power gap between the two symbiotes. Not only is Carnage on the verge of developing complete immunity to Anti-Venom, but he also wields the potent “Darkforce,” which he utilizes to incapacitate Flash and Anti-Venom, ensnaring them in a void of darkness. The comic concludes on this cliffhanger, leaving Flash’s escape from the Darkforce-created void shrouded in uncertainty.
Venom vs. Carnage Unleashes A God-Tier New Symbiote Design
Marvel has just revealed a major confrontation between Venom and Carnage, and it’s going to show off a brand new God-Like form for Carnage.
Carnage’s Immunity to Anti-Venom Could Change the Outcome of the Symbiosis Necrosis Event
Symbiosis Necrosis, a four-part crossover masterminded by writers Torunn Grønbekk and Al Ewing alongside artists Ken Lashley and Pere Pérez, will bring together Marvel’s ongoing symbiote sagas, Venom and Carnage. This event is hyped as a “symbiote sibling” bloodbath, promising the clash of Venom, Anti-Venom, Carnage, and other symbiotes. Prior to the release of Carnage #4, the odds appeared to favor Venom and Anti-Venom, who seemed likely to team up. However, should Carnage achieve full immunity against Anti-Venom, it could significantly alter the outcome of Symbiosis Necrosis.
Carnage #4 is available now from Marvel!
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