Carnage
Creation & Design
Carnage was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Mark Bagley, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #361. The character was designed to be a more chaotic and violent counterpart to Venom.Early Years
Cletus Kasady was a sociopathic killer who bonded with the offspring of the Venom symbiote, becoming Carnage. His early years were marked by a troubled childhood and a series of violent crimes.Character Development
Over the years, Carnage has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with a rich backstory, often exploring themes of insanity, violence, and the nature of evil.Cultural Reception
Carnage has been received positively by fans and critics alike, often praised for his chaotic nature and the psychological depth of his character.Character Details
Real Name:
Cletus Kasady
Aliases:
Carnage, Cletus Kasady
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Thunderbolts, Carnage Family
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Shape-shifting, Telepathy
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red
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Amazing Spider-Man #344
Marvel
•
1991
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cletus Kasady, later becomes Carnage
1st full appearance of Cardiac, a doctor who vowed to find a cure for the ailment that caused the death of his brother
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cletus Kasady, later becomes Carnage
1st full appearance of Cardiac, a doctor who vowed to find a cure for the ailment that caused the death of his brother
Amazing Spider-Man #345
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cletus Kasady becomes infected by the Venom symbiote, later becomes Carnage
[March 2026 - a glimpse of Spider-Man battling Boomerang in the Brand New Day trailer was inspired by this cover - tap cover and swipe to view screenshot]
Key Facts
Cletus Kasady becomes infected by the Venom symbiote, later becomes Carnage
[March 2026 - a glimpse of Spider-Man battling Boomerang in the Brand New Day trailer was inspired by this cover - tap cover and swipe to view screenshot]
Amazing Spider-Man #359
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Carnage, in one panel - a glob of red symbiote material can be seen
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Carnage, in one panel - a glob of red symbiote material can be seen
Amazing Spider-Man #360
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd cameo appearance of Carnage including mention by name, a hand, an arm and partial face
Key Facts
2nd cameo appearance of Carnage including mention by name, a hand, an arm and partial face
Amazing Spider-Man #361
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Carnage, spawned from the extraterrestrial parasite known as the Venom symbiote
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Carnage, spawned from the extraterrestrial parasite known as the Venom symbiote
Amazing Spider-Man #362
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd full appearance of Carnage
Amazing Spider-Man #363
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Carnage
Marvel Age #114
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Spider-Man 2099, an image of the character accompanying an article about the upcoming series
Early cover appearance of Carnage
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Preview of Spider-Man 2099, an image of the character accompanying an article about the upcoming series
Early cover appearance of Carnage
Venom: Lethal Protector #4
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Scream
1st cameo appearance of Agony
1st cameo appearance of Lasher
1st cameo appearance of Phage
1st cameo appearance Riot
Key Facts
1st appearance of Scream
1st cameo appearance of Agony
1st cameo appearance of Lasher
1st cameo appearance of Phage
1st cameo appearance Riot
Web of Spider-Man #101
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 2
Spider-Man #35
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 4
1st cover appearance of Shriek
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #201
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 5
Web of Spider-Man #102
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 6
First meeting of Morbius and Venom
Spider-Man #36
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 8
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #202
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 9
Web of Spider-Man #103
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 10
Spider-Man #37
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 12
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #203
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Maximum Carnage" part 13
Spider-Man Unlimited #2
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
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"Maximum Carnage" concludes with part 14
The Dark Book
Wizard
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Mark A Nelson featuring Carnage
A compilation of villain profiles from various comic companies published by Wizard Magazine
Key Facts
Cover art by Mark A Nelson featuring Carnage
A compilation of villain profiles from various comic companies published by Wizard Magazine
Maximum Carnage #1
Marvel
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1994
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Included with the purchase of the Acclaim video game
Partial reprint of Spider-Man Unlimited #1
According to artist Bill Sienkiewicz: I painted the Carnage figure for the original ad and game box. Painted Venom & Spider-Man separately for use in potential related future ads, just the figures, no backgrounds as per the job requisite
Key Facts
Included with the purchase of the Acclaim video game
Partial reprint of Spider-Man Unlimited #1
According to artist Bill Sienkiewicz: I painted the Carnage figure for the original ad and game box. Painted Venom & Spider-Man separately for use in potential related future ads, just the figures, no backgrounds as per the job requisite
Amazing Spider-Man Super Special #1
Marvel
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1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Planet of the Symbiotes" part 1 in a 5 part series
Origin of the Alien Symbiote
Flip book cover paying homage to McFarlane's Spider-Man #1 featuring the Scarlet Spider
Title colored with silver ink
Key Facts
"Planet of the Symbiotes" part 1 in a 5 part series
Origin of the Alien Symbiote
Flip book cover paying homage to McFarlane's Spider-Man #1 featuring the Scarlet Spider
Title colored with silver ink
Web of Spider-Man Super Special #1
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Planet of the Symbiotes" part 5 in a 5 part series
Flip book cover featuring the Scarlet Spider on the other side
Title colored with gold ink
Key Facts
"Planet of the Symbiotes" part 5 in a 5 part series
Flip book cover featuring the Scarlet Spider on the other side
Title colored with gold ink
Carnage: Mind Bomb #1
Marvel
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Partial origin of Carnage
First Carnage solo-titled issue
Red holo-foil cover
Story continues in Carnage: It's A Wonderful Life
Key Facts
Partial origin of Carnage
First Carnage solo-titled issue
Red holo-foil cover
Story continues in Carnage: It's A Wonderful Life
Amazing Spider-Man #410
Marvel
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Spider-Carnage, Ben Reilly possessed by Carnage
Key Facts
1st appearance of Spider-Carnage, Ben Reilly possessed by Carnage
Carnage: It's A Wonderful Life #1
Marvel
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Partial origin of Carnage
Hard-to-find one-shot
Sequel to 'Carnage: Mind Bomb #1'
Key Facts
Partial origin of Carnage
Hard-to-find one-shot
Sequel to 'Carnage: Mind Bomb #1'
Amazing Spider-Man #430
Marvel
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Carnage Cosmic, the Carnage symbiote bonds with Silver Surfer
Key Facts
1st appearance of Carnage Cosmic, the Carnage symbiote bonds with Silver Surfer
Amazing Spider-Man #431
Marvel
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Carnage Cosmic
What If...? #108
Marvel
•
1998
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Cosmic Carnage
Venom vs Carnage #1
Marvel
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Pat Mulligan, later becomes Toxin
Venom vs Carnage #2
Marvel
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2004
•
Vol. 1
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Patrick Mulligan becomes Toxin, the spawn of Carnage
New Avengers #2
Marvel
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Death of Carnage, ripped in half by the Sentry
Carnage #1
Marvel
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Tanis Nieves, later becomes Scorn
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
Detroit Fanfare 2010 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
Detroit Fanfare 2010 exclusive
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Variant second printing cover art by Clayton Crain
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Variant second printing cover art by Clayton Crain
Carnage USA #1
Marvel
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
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Premiere issue of a five-part limited series where Carnage sets his sights on a small American town to terrorize
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Premiere issue of a five-part limited series where Carnage sets his sights on a small American town to terrorize
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos
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Second printing
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Variant second printing cover art by Clayton Crain
Carnage USA #4
Marvel
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2012
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,707
Carnage USA #5
Marvel
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,652
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Variant cover art by Paco Medina
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Variant cover art by Marco Checchetto
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Variant cover art by Rafa Garres
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
Marvel
•
2015
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Mike Perkins
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