King In Black #3
| Event\Storyline | King in Black |
| Writer | Donny Cates |
| Artist | Ryan Stegman |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
After last issue's shocking finale, the heroes of the Marvel Universe are reeling. Outgunned and outmanned, but never outdone, they unite and face KNULL, God of the Abyss, as he ensnares the planet in the darkness of his reign! Superstars DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN continue to raise the game - and the stakes for the Marvel Universe in this Earth-shattering epic!
Rated T+
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But Why Tho? - CJ
Jan 20, 2021King in Black #3 beautifully brings several seeds from Donny Cates, and Ryan Stegman's Venom run to fruit and features a battle three years in the making. With only two issues left, I can't wait to see how our heroes finally defeat the King in Black...as well as what lies ahead for Dylan Brock. Read Full Review
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9.1
On Comics Ground - Brian Daley
Mar 24, 2021King in Black vs God of Thunder! Thor finally arrives to aid in the war against Knull, but will he be enough to turn the tide? Find out!! Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Jan 20, 2021King in Black #3 is very good at registering the weight of the moment and leaning into high-octane entertainment. That's why the big twists always feel important to the story, even if they're totally bonkers. The event itself is intriguing--thanks in part to well-written tie-in stories--whereas the event itself is like a good series of jabs with a strong roundhouse kick to the head every eight pages. Whether or not it can land on its feet matters not, as long as you tie the bandana tighter and go in without a care in the world. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Nick Devonald
Jan 20, 2021With only two issues left the stakes have never been higher, there are some incredible battles here and real fan pleasing moments in this issue. It’s clear how long this event has been in the planning, and fans of Cates’ work in general will be rewarded for having read all his Marvel work. Answers to the mysteries surrounding Dylan feel close by, and however this event ends it’s guaranteed to change Venom forever. If you're a fan of Marvel, Cates and/or Stegman, you owe it to yourself to pick this comic up. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Watch - Mike Eakins
Jan 20, 2021What can we say about this issue without spoilers? Well, we do know that King in Black is masterfully crafted and continues to carve out a spot at the table of Marvel masterpieces, that much we do know for sure. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jan 21, 2021The war that the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes have found themselves in against Knull and the Symbiotes continued to escalate with each passing page of King In Black #3. The appearance of Thor and another major cosmic character further elevate what is going on with Marvel's latest big event. By the end of King In Black #3 you are left even more hyped for what comes next. And as a fan that is all I can ask for from an ongoing story. Read Full Review
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8.6
Graphic Policy - Brett
Jan 20, 2021King in Black #3 continues an epic story. While it foreshadows things a bit too much the end of the comic made me forgive that with a new player on the field. Things really feel epic but at the same time the issue and story stays focused on a small cast. There's been a string of misses as far as major events in recent years but King in Black continues to impress and exceed expectations. Read Full Review
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8.5
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Jan 20, 2021Ryan Stegman is a master at eliciting mood and tone with the art in this issue. There are great detailed elements throughout, but Stegman has done a great job of bringing the darkness of the story to life in the expressions of the characters. An impressive and beautifully detailed issue. Read Full Review
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8.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Matthew Sardo
Jan 20, 2021KING IN BLACK #3 delivers several impressive moments, with a glorious last page. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely
Jan 20, 2021You may lose some of the book's magic if you spend too much time thinking about every little detail, but this is a damn fun ride, just how event books should be. Read Full Review
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6.0
Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Feb 08, 2021King in Black keeps getting bigger, not just in this main series, but with its many tie-ins. It's still in a growth phase with no hope for any of the heroes here. We've seen that over the first two chapters already and this is more of the same. Judging by the way this issue ended, we could be in for another month of this bloodshed. The action is off the charts, but the story itself hasn't quite come together just yet. Read Full Review
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5.8
Multiversity Comics - Elias Rosner
Jan 25, 2021"King in Black" #3 looks cool and has enough cool to satisfy die hard "Venom" or Cates fans but it's overwritten and lacks the emotional connections needed to sell the event as a whole. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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Woow was exciting, when you think that all is lost the heroes start the counterattack.
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Another stellar issue from the Knull Saga's end can't wait to see what comes after. Few nooks and crannies here and there but nothing that would make it any less enjoyable.
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The best from MARVEL in many many many years!!! This issue was phenomenal: Thor breaking Knull's jaw!!!; IronMan bonding with a symbiote; IronMan riding a dragon!!!; Thor's entrance; Dylan using his powers; and SILVER SURFER. Can't wait what comes next.
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Super cool issue.
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This was a great issue. Dylan snapping and showing what he can do was an amazing moment. And that ending?! Perfect. This series is getting better and better!
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There's not much that needs to be said this is absolutely fantastic!
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9.5
Some times it's just fun to have a big bad with a big army and only handful of heroes fighting against them. No complex and deep backstory of that said villain. Just pure fun. And with great art from Stegman and very well written moments, this event is becoming one of my favourites in a long time.
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9.5
FUCKING AWESOME
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9.0
The God of Thunder 2.0 Vs Knull. Violent, Emotional, this series is pure comic book fun
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Cool, cool.
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8.5
This is so much more metal and DC's Metal wished it could be.
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King in Black Issue: 3 "Thunder" Publisher: Marvel @marvel Writer: Donny Cates @dcates Artist: Ryan Stegman @ryanstegman & JP Mayer @jpmayer_ Colors: Frank Martin @frankmartinbox Letters: Clayton Cowles Cover: Ian Bederman @wonkytiger ; Valerio Giangiordano @valeriogiangiordanoart Together with the mighty power of Thor, Dylan uses his control over the Symbiotes to free their claimed hosts. Feeling each blow to his hive, Knull confronts the heroes in battle. Thor and Knull engage in a most brutal combat with Thor cracking Knull's jaw from his face with Mjölnir. But hope crumbles as Knull activates his Celestials and drives his sword through Thor's back. Ironman is able to calm the Celestial attack by overwriting one with his E more
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8.0
It was pretty solid but lacked some weight behind the moments. I am expecting big things from Dylan coming out of this and it looks like his story is truly about to explode
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8.0
Reed Richards looks like a fool, I smell another slap coming towards Sue's face. Iron Man all over this series is badass, and Venom's son grabbing Cap's shield was better than watching Spidey do the same thing in Civil War on the big screen. I wonder if this kid was modeled after Tom Holland ? Pointless pontifications aside, King In Black is action packed and not reliant on the tie-in's , at least so far , so this is a book that I would introduce to someone who has never read a comic before. Any book that can make a bore like Thor look badass in the slightest is a win for the comic book industry everywhere. - cvrthebard.tumblr.com
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8.0
Knull takes Dylan as the apocalyptic sound-and-fury crossover conflict continues. Celestials in action! Thor brought low! Surprise final-page guest star! It's all well-paced and nicely-drawn and strongly-written, but it still doesn't get me tense over the outcome. I know all the most drastic effects are gonna be undone by the end. (Also my dislike for Frank Martin's muddy colors is intensifying.)
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5.0
Donny Cates is one of my favorite writers. But these big main events from marvel are same thing year in and year out. Boring and predictable. How much do you want to bet Knull loses in the end? And why is it $5 when we only get 20 pages of actual comic?
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