King in Black is Marvel’s bold plunge into cosmic horror, unleashing a story where shadows fall and light barely survives. At the center of this cataclysm is Knull, the god of the symbiotes, an ancient being older than the stars, awakened from his slumber and hungry for silence across the universe.
Earth becomes the battleground as Knull arrives, cloaking the skies in endless night. Entire planets fall before him. Heroes once thought invincible crumble beneath his tide of darkness. Even gods tremble. His army of twisted symbiotes consumes everything in its path, leaving cities silent and hope buried deep.
This is not a war for territory. It is a war for the soul of the universe.
Venom, long feared and misunderstood, becomes the key to resistance. Eddie Brock must confront not only Knull, but his own purpose, his connection to the symbiote hive, and what it means to be a protector in a time of complete annihilation. His journey is brutal, emotional, and transformative.
The event pulls in the full might of the Marvel Universe—from the Avengers to the X-Men, from cosmic guardians to street level fighters. And yet, even united, their power may not be enough.
Visually, King in Black is stunning. Every page is drenched in atmosphere, with sprawling battles, monstrous designs, and moments of chilling silence that speak louder than screams. The writing balances dread with heart, showing the strength of humanity when everything is stripped away.
At its core, King in Black is about legacy, fear, and the cost of standing against an unstoppable force. It is Marvel at its most mythic and most terrifying.
When the darkness speaks, the universe listens.
