Spider-Man: Carnage

A single, oversized 1993 Marvel one-shot from the creative team of David Michelinie and Mark Bagley, Spider-Man: Carnage launched the symbiotic serial killer into his own spotlight. This self-contained story pits Spider-Man against the newly established, far more dangerous threat of Cletus Kasady's red-clad alter ego, setting the brutal tone for the character's future appearances. It remains a foundational moment for Carnage, defining his chaotic menace and cementing his place as one of Spider-Man's most vicious foes.