Donny Cates
Donny Cates is an American comic book writer known for his groundbreaking work on Marvel Comics' Thanos, Venom, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Thor as well as the Marvel Comics events Absolute Carnage and King in Black. He is also known for his various original series, including Redneck, Babyteeth, and Crossover.
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Thor #3
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Battle of Thor vs Beta Ray Bill
Venom #23
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Non-Key
Solicitation: the seeds of next year's Venom event are already beginning to grow
Solicitation: the seeds of next year's Venom event are already beginning to grow
Variant cover art by Skottie Young featuring Donnie Cates and Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Skottie Young featuring Donnie Cates and Ryan Stegman
Thor #4
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
1st cameo appearance of the Black Winter
Introduction of Fortnite into the Marvel Universe
1st cameo appearance of the Black Winter
Introduction of Fortnite into the Marvel Universe
Venom #24
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Reveal of Dylan's powers
Venom #25
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
1st cameo appearance of Codex
1st cameo appearance of Virus
The first cameo of Virus was intended to be Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom issue but due to the 2020 Coronavirus temporary shutdown of comic book distribution, the FCBD 2020 issue went on-sale between the release of Venom #26 and Venom #27
1st cameo appearance of Codex
1st cameo appearance of Virus
The first cameo of Virus was intended to be Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom issue but due to the 2020 Coronavirus temporary shutdown of comic book distribution, the FCBD 2020 issue went on-sale between the release of Venom #26 and Venom #27
Redneck #27
Image
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #5
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
1st full appearance of The Black Winter, a cosmic entity that devours universes including the previous iteration of the Marvel Universe that led to the creation of Galactus
The Black Winter relates to a developing plot that was introduced by Jack Kirby in Thor #169
1st full appearance of The Black Winter, a cosmic entity that devours universes including the previous iteration of the Marvel Universe that led to the creation of Galactus
The Black Winter relates to a developing plot that was introduced by Jack Kirby in Thor #169
Venom #26
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
1st full appearance of Virus
Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man / Venom #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Virus
This issue was intended to be the first cameo appearance of Virus but due to the 2020 Coronavirus shutdown of comic book distribution, it did not become available until after Virus's first cameo appearance in Venom #25 and full appearance in Venom #26
2nd appearance of Virus
This issue was intended to be the first cameo appearance of Virus but due to the 2020 Coronavirus shutdown of comic book distribution, it did not become available until after Virus's first cameo appearance in Venom #25 and full appearance in Venom #26
Thor #6
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Teaser appearance of Thanos wearing a black gauntlet with the Black Infinity Stone on one hand and holding Mjolnir encrusted with Infinity Gems in the other
One-page tribute to Joe Sinnott (1926 - 2020)
Teaser appearance of Thanos wearing a black gauntlet with the Black Infinity Stone on one hand and holding Mjolnir encrusted with Infinity Gems in the other
One-page tribute to Joe Sinnott (1926 - 2020)
Venom #27
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
1st full appearance of Codex, Dylan Brock in an alternate reality
1st appearance of an alternate reality Agent Venom
1st full appearance of Codex, Dylan Brock in an alternate reality
1st appearance of an alternate reality Agent Venom
Variant Funko Pop cover
Retailers must purchase 6 of the Carnage Funko Pop figures to receive one variant
Variant Funko Pop cover
Retailers must purchase 6 of the Carnage Funko Pop figures to receive one variant
Fortnite x Marvel: Nexus War #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #7
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
1st appearance of Adam Thor, an older man who briefly wields Mjolnir
As Beta Ray Bill and Thor walk through Asgard, they pass a number of weapons. - one is Valofax, the sword from God Country and another is Atomahawk, both weapons from Image titles, written by Donny Cates
1st appearance of Adam Thor, an older man who briefly wields Mjolnir
As Beta Ray Bill and Thor walk through Asgard, they pass a number of weapons. - one is Valofax, the sword from God Country and another is Atomahawk, both weapons from Image titles, written by Donny Cates
880-page hardcover omnibus that collects the Absolute Carnage mains story arc and tie-ins:
Absolute Carnage #1 - #5
Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Captain Marvel #1
Absolute Carnage: Immortal Hulk #1
Absolute Carnage: Symbiote of Vengeance #1
Absolute Carnage: Symbiote Spider-Man #1
Absolute Carnage: Lethal Protectors #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Avengers #1
Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Weapon Plus #1
Absolute Carnage: Scream #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
The Amazing Spider-Man #29 - #31
Venom #16 - #20
Original retail price: $100
880-page hardcover omnibus that collects the Absolute Carnage mains story arc and tie-ins:
Absolute Carnage #1 - #5
Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Captain Marvel #1
Absolute Carnage: Immortal Hulk #1
Absolute Carnage: Symbiote of Vengeance #1
Absolute Carnage: Symbiote Spider-Man #1
Absolute Carnage: Lethal Protectors #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Avengers #1
Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Weapon Plus #1
Absolute Carnage: Scream #1 - #3
Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
The Amazing Spider-Man #29 - #31
Venom #16 - #20
Original retail price: $100
Web of Venom: Wraith #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
One-shot that pits Wraith against Knull
Venom #28
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Identity of Virus revealed
Identity of Codex revealed
Venom #29
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Origin of Codex
Thor #8
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Diner cover
Redneck #28
Image
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Second printing
The One You Feed #1
Panel Syndicate
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #9
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
1st appearance of Dr. Donald Blake as the shadow of thunder, previously Thor's human host
1st appearance of Dr. Donald Blake as the shadow of thunder, previously Thor's human host
Venom #30
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Codex becomes Dylan, in the future
Crossover #1
Image
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
In a world still reeling from 'the Event'—a catastrophic comic book crossover that destroyed Denver and unleashed fictional characters into reality—a comic shop employee, a burned-down store, a fugitive child character and a government conspiracy intertwine in a metafictional action-thriller where the line between fiction and reality violently blurs
In a world still reeling from 'the Event'—a catastrophic comic book crossover that destroyed Denver and unleashed fictional characters into reality—a comic shop employee, a burned-down store, a fugitive child character and a government conspiracy intertwine in a metafictional action-thriller where the line between fiction and reality violently blurs
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
Thor #10
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Cover appearance of Dr. Donald Blake, the former human avatar of Thor
Crossover #2
Image
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Part Two-The event continues to unravel as Ellie, Otto, and Ava rise from the ashes of their comic shop (phoenix motif) to begin their four-color odyssey to find the truth beyond the dome
Cameos of multiple characters that appear to be from DC and Marvel
Part Two-The event continues to unravel as Ellie, Otto, and Ava rise from the ashes of their comic shop (phoenix motif) to begin their four-color odyssey to find the truth beyond the dome
Cameos of multiple characters that appear to be from DC and Marvel
Venom #31
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 4
Non-Key
Continuation of the King In Black event
Marvel Spotlight: King In Black #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Redneck #29
Image
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
King In Black #2
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Debut of Iron Man's Extremis symbiote armor aka Extrembiote armor
Thor #11
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Thor vs Donald Blake
Venom #32
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 4
Non-Key
Cover art featuring Rex Strickland, the Tyrannosaurus symbiote and Eddie Brock
Cover art featuring Rex Strickland, the Tyrannosaurus symbiote and Eddie Brock
Crossover #3
Image
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2021
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Crossover appearance of The Paybacks
King In Black #3
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
Tony Stark commandeers a Celestial using the Extremis Armor created in King In Black #2
Tony Stark commandeers a Celestial using the Extremis Armor created in King In Black #2
King In Black #4
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sai, an alternate reality version of Psylocke as seen in the pages of Peach Momoko's 'Demon Days'
Prelude to Demon Days
1st appearance of Sai, an alternate reality version of Psylocke as seen in the pages of Peach Momoko's 'Demon Days'
Prelude to Demon Days
Thor #12
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Crossover #4
Image
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2021
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Crossover event features Image characters and other publishers' properties
There are 4 secret variants
Crossover event features Image characters and other publishers' properties
There are 4 secret variants
Thor #13
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Return of Odin
Redneck #30
Image
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2021
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Crossover #5
Image
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2021
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Part five of the 'Kids Love Chains' story arc
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