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King in Black is a Marvel Comics event that ran between December 2020 and April 2021. In the follow-up to 2019’s Absolute Carnage, Knull and his symbiote army invade Earth which forces Venom to team with the Avengers and X-Men to protect the planet. The series was written by Donny Cates, with Ryan Stegman providing the artwork.

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Comic book art: Knull sat with All-Black in Marvel Comics.
Knull Concept Art Proves Marvel's 'King in Black' is Its Most Terrifying Possible MCU Villain

Knull was the original King in Black in Marvel Comics, with new hyper-realistic concept art proving he could be the most horrifying MCU villain ever.

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"Now THAT Is An Avengers-Level Threat" - 10 Reasons Venom 3's New Villain Is Perfect For The MCU

While Knull is coming to live-action in Venom 3, there are many reasons why he's far more suited for the MCU (hopefully in the future).

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Venom Lore Changes Forever as The PRINCE IN BLACK Finally Arrives

As Peter Parker and Eddie Brock battle over who will be the next King in Black, one surprising character announces themselves as the Prince in Black.

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Venom from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Knull, the King in Black, behind him.
"The Arachniote": Venom Reveals New Symbiote So Powerful, Even the King in Black Feared It

Knull was the god of the symbiotes and one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel universe, but there's one symbiote that even he feared.

Comic book art: The King in Black (left, background) with black suit Spider-Man (right, foreground.)
Spider-Man Becomes Marvel's New King in Black (& Kills Tony Stark) in Twisted Cosplay

In a genius new cosplay, Spider-Man becomes the fearsome King in Black, leaning into the role with gusto by killing his friend Tony Stark.

Venom from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Knull, the King in Black, behind him.
Marvel Confirms the King in Black's Link to Spider-Man Videogame Continuity

The King in Black officially connects the continuities of Marvel Comics and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by recruiting the videogame version of Venom.

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Marvel Answers King in Black's Biggest Question, Meaning Knull CAN Appear in the MCU

Knull's defeat during the King in Black event left some lingering questions about him, but one has finally been answered, meaning he can be in the MCU

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Carnage vs. Knull Tests the King in Black's Power Like Never Before

The final issue of Death of the Venomverse sees Carnage taking on Knull the King in Black in his quest to murder all Venoms in the multiverse.

King In Black vs Galactus.
10 Reasons The King in Black Is a Better Cosmic Villain Than Galactus

The King in Black & Galactus are 2 of the most powerful cosmic entities in Marvel, but Knull is decidedly more evil. Here are the Top 10 reasons why!

Knull snarling, looking downward, against a reddish backdrop.
Return of Knull: When the King in Black Is Coming Back to Marvel

Summer of Symbiotes will see Knull return, taking on Carnage to decide the next King in Black - with the winner coming for Venom.

Knull sits on his throne with a sword in a Marvel Comic
Original King In Black Knull Is Back To Kill Carnage & the Venomverse

The original King in Black Knull returns this summer as part of the Summer of Symbiotes event—and he has his sights set on Carnage.

Venom as the King in Black (foreground); various Marvel heroes in background
The King in Black's True Opposite Has Been Revealed By Marvel

Venom #18 permanently redefines the role of the Kings in Black--by introducing the true opposites of the gods of the symbiotes.

Knull God of Symbiotes in Marvel Comics
King in Black Changes Forever with Knull's Cosmic Origin Story

Marvel Comics’ Venom gives a new origin story to King in Black’s Knull, redefining him as a much more tragic villain who rebelled against his fate.

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Marvel Confirms the One Weapon More Powerful Than the King in Black

Venom #17 shows a truly vicious encounter between Eddie Brock's Bedlam and the demon Darkoth, who uses the Soulsword to destroy a King in Black.

X-Men has its own King in Black.
X-Men Had Their Own ‘King In Black’ LONG Before Venom

The King in Black is the god of the symbiotes in Marvel Comics who was introduced in Venom, but X-Men already had a 'King in Black' long before Knull.

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All-Father Thor vs King in Black Venom Settles the Most Powerful God

All-Father Thor clashes with Meridius, a future version of King in Black Venom, to determine who is the mightiest god-king in the Marvel Universe.

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The X-Men Risk Unleashing Another King In Black

The X-Men have terraformed Mars, but the planet's secret ancient history in the Marvel Universe means they could unleash a new King in Black!

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Venom's New Prince in Black Creates His Twisted Version of Mjolnir

The Prince in Black has just formed a brand new weapon that rivals Thor's hammer Mjolnir, as Bedlam's child creates his own twisted version of it.

Batman and Barbatos with Knull the Symbiote God
Batman's Newest Villain Is His Very Own King In Black

The latest issue of DC Comics' Batman: Detective Comics confirms that the Dark Knight is being tormented by his very own King in Black.

Venom has god-tier power linked to the King in Black.
Venom's King in Black Origin Explains His Surprising God-Tier Superpower

Venom has always been considered a strong character in the Marvel Universe, but he's more powerful than fans thought thanks to the King in Black.

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