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Creation & Design

Knull was created by writer Rick Remender and artist Tony Moore, first appearing in 'Venom' #3 in 2015. He was designed as a primordial entity representing darkness and the void.

Early Years

Knull's early years are shrouded in mystery, but he is known to have existed long before the universe was formed, creating symbiotes to serve him and spreading chaos.

Character Development

Knull has evolved from a background character to a central figure in the Marvel Universe, representing a significant threat to both heroes and villains alike, with his lore expanding through various story arcs.

Cultural Reception

Knull has received a positive reception from fans and critics, praised for his unique design and the depth of his character as a villain.

Character Details

Real Name:
Knull
First Appearance:
Thor: God of Thunder #2
Aliases:
God of the Symbiotes, The Living Abyss
Species:
Celestial
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Symbiotes, Carnage
Abilities:
Darkness Manipulation, Symbiote Creation, Immortality
Equipment:
Necrosword
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
White
Hair Color:
Black

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Thor: God of Thunder #2
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #2
 
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1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher

1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull

Thor: God of Thunder #6
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Origin of Gorr the God Butcher

1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God

Guardians of the Galaxy #23
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Guardians of the Galaxy #23
 
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Origin of Symbiotes

Introduction of the planet Klyntar, named after the Symbiote word for "cage”, comprised of Symbiote mass with Knull's physical body at the center - brief, unnamed appearance of Klyntar in Spider-Man Family #1 (2007)

First mention of the team Agents of the Cosmos

Venom #3
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #3
 
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1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race

Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6

The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology

Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe

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[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]

Venom #4
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #4
 
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Origin of Knull

Origin of Knowhere, the severed head of a Celestial

Venom #5
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #5
 
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3rd full appearance of Knull

Venom #5
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art by Skan, store exclusive limited to 3,000 copies

1st cover appearance of Knull

Venom #5
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #5
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Skan, store exclusive limited to 1,000 copies

1st cover appearance of Knull

Venom #4
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #4
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman

Venom #6
Convention Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art by Kevin Nowlan

Memphis Comic Expo 2018 exclusive

Venom #4
3rd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, interior art

Copies ordered by retailers: 5,617

Venom #3
3rd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #3
 
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Variant third printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, cover reproduced from interior art

1st full appearance of Knull

Considered by some collectors to be Knull’s first cover appearance although Venom #5 had a store exclusive with Knull on the cover and a second printing of Venom #4 featured the character's likeness as well

Both covers preceded the one shown

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Copies ordered by retailers: 9,765

Silver Surfer: Black #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Silver Surfer: Black #1
 
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1st team appearance of the corrupted gods that serve as Knull's sentries

Silver Surfer: Black #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant second printing cover art by Mike Deodato

Illustration of an interior page from issue #1

Silver Surfer: Black #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Silver Surfer: Black #2
 
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Silver Surfer briefly becomes the Void Knight, a herald of Knull

Silver Surfer: Black #2
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant second printing cover art by Tradd Moore

Interior splash page

Silver Surfer: Black #4
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko

Silver Surfer: Black #5
1:200 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Cian Tormey

'Foreshadow' variant

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #21
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #21
 
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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee

'Knullified' variant

Absolute Carnage #5
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Absolute Carnage #5
 
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Death of Carnage

Knull escapes from Klyntar

Silver Surfer: Black #5
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Second printing cover art by Tradd Moore

Web of Venom: The Good Son #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Web of Venom: The Good Son #1
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Dio Neves

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Venom #27
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Venom #27
 
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Variant sketch cover art by Peach Momoko

Venom #27
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by Skan

Venom #27
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Variant cover art by Skan

Venom #30
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

Cover art inspired by the painting Saturn Devouring His Son by Francisco Goya

King In Black #1
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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King In Black #1
 
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Battle of Knull, god of the symbiotes versus the Marvel Universe

Cameo appearance of Elektra as Daredevil

Marvel Tales: Knull #1
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Variant virgin cover art by Marco Mastrazzo

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Shannon Maer

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King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by JeeHyung Lee

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Philip Tan

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Donny Cates

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

'Premiere Variant'

King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Nic Klein

Comic Tom Mystery Mail Call exclusive for December 2020

Venom #32
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Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz

King In Black #3
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko

King In Black #3
Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko

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