King in Black

In this 2021 event series from Marvel, the cosmic symbiote god Knull launches a full-scale invasion of Earth, plunging the Marvel Universe into darkness. Published by Panini Deutschland, the four-issue arc brings together a vast array of heroes against an existential threat, with writer Donny Cates and artist Ryan Stegman driving the saga that reshapes the legacy of Venom and the symbiote mythos. A pivotal chapter in Marvel's cosmic horror-infused storytelling, it matters for its high-stakes, world-altering conclusion.