Knull
Creation & Design
Knull was created by writer Rick Remender and artist Tony Moore, first appearing in 'Venom' #3 in 2015. He was designed as a primordial entity representing darkness and the void.Early Years
Knull's early years are shrouded in mystery, but he is known to have existed long before the universe was formed, creating symbiotes to serve him and spreading chaos.Character Development
Knull has evolved from a background character to a central figure in the Marvel Universe, representing a significant threat to both heroes and villains alike, with his lore expanding through various story arcs.Cultural Reception
Knull has received a positive reception from fans and critics, praised for his unique design and the depth of his character as a villain.Character Details
Real Name:
Knull
Aliases:
God of the Symbiotes, The Living Abyss
Species:
Celestial
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Symbiotes, Carnage
Abilities:
Darkness Manipulation, Symbiote Creation, Immortality
Equipment:
Necrosword
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
White
Hair Color:
Black
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Thor: God of Thunder #2
Marvel
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2013
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher
1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull
1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher
1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull
Thor: God of Thunder #6
Marvel
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2013
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Vol. 1
Origin of Gorr the God Butcher
1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God
Introduction of the All-Light, a spear that is the antithesis of Knull's All-Black Necrosword
Origin of Gorr the God Butcher
1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God
Introduction of the All-Light, a spear that is the antithesis of Knull's All-Black Necrosword
Guardians of the Galaxy #23
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 3
Origin of Symbiotes
Introduction of the planet Klyntar, named after the Symbiote word for "cage”, comprised of Symbiote mass with Knull's physical body at the center - brief, unnamed appearance of Klyntar in Spider-Man Family #1 (2007)
First mention of the team Agents of the Cosmos
Origin of Symbiotes
Introduction of the planet Klyntar, named after the Symbiote word for "cage”, comprised of Symbiote mass with Knull's physical body at the center - brief, unnamed appearance of Klyntar in Spider-Man Family #1 (2007)
First mention of the team Agents of the Cosmos
Venom #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race
Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6
The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology
Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe
[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]
1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race
Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6
The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology
Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe
[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]
Venom #4
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
Origin of Knull
Origin of Knowhere, the severed head of a Celestial
Venom #5
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 4
3rd full appearance of Knull
Variant cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant virgin cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Limited to 1,000 copies
Variant virgin cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Limited to 1,000 copies
Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Kevin Nowlan
Memphis Comic Expo 2018 exclusive
Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, interior art
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,617
Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, interior art
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,617
Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, cover reproduced from interior art
1st full appearance of Knull
Considered by some collectors to be Knull’s first cover appearance although Venom #5 had a store exclusive with Knull on the cover and a second printing of Venom #4 featured the character's likeness as well
Both covers preceded the one shown
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,765
Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, cover reproduced from interior art
1st full appearance of Knull
Considered by some collectors to be Knull’s first cover appearance although Venom #5 had a store exclusive with Knull on the cover and a second printing of Venom #4 featured the character's likeness as well
Both covers preceded the one shown
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,765
Silver Surfer: Black #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the corrupted gods that serve as Knull's sentries
1st team appearance of the corrupted gods that serve as Knull's sentries
Variant second printing cover art by Mike Deodato
Illustration of an interior page from issue #1
Variant second printing cover art by Mike Deodato
Illustration of an interior page from issue #1
Silver Surfer: Black #2
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Silver Surfer briefly becomes the Void Knight, a herald of Knull
Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
'Knullified' variant
Absolute Carnage #5
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Death of Carnage
Knull escapes from Klyntar
Variant second printing cover art by Dio Neves
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,542
Variant second printing cover art by Dio Neves
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,542
King In Black #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Battle of Knull, god of the symbiotes versus the Marvel Universe
Cameo appearance of Elektra as Daredevil
Battle of Knull, god of the symbiotes versus the Marvel Universe
Cameo appearance of Elektra as Daredevil
Variant cover art by Nic Klein
Comic Tom Mystery Mail Call exclusive for December 2020
Variant cover art by Nic Klein
Comic Tom Mystery Mail Call exclusive for December 2020
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
'Premiere Variant'
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Donny Cates
Variant cover art by Philip Tan
Variant cover art by JeeHyung Lee
Variant cover art by Shannon Maer
Store exclusive
Variant virgin cover art by Marco Mastrazzo
Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko
Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
Knull #1
Marvel
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2026
•
Vol. 1
First Knull headlining series
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