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Knull

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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
Marvel Mar 2015 Vol 3

Guardians of the Galaxy #23

Guardians of the Galaxy #23
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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
Marvel Jun 2018 Vol 4

Venom #3

Venom #3
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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]
Marvel Aug 2018 Vol 4

Venom #5

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Venom #5
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Variant cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Marvel Aug 2018 Vol 4

Venom #5

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Venom #5
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Variant virgin cover art by Skan, store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Knull
Marvel Sep 2018 Vol 4

Venom #6

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Venom #6
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Variant cover art by Kevin Nowlan
Memphis Comic Expo 2018 exclusive
Marvel Oct 2018 Vol 4

Venom #4

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Venom #4
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Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, interior art
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Marvel Nov 2018 Vol 4

Venom #3

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Venom #3
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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

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