Mar 1, 1992 CE
First Appearance of Carnage
Cletus Kasady first appears as Carnage in The Amazing Spider-Man #361, becoming a new host for the Venom symbiote's offspring. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (45 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1992 CE
Carnage's Origin Story
Amazing Spider-Man #362 reveals that Cletus Kasady is a serial killer who shared a cell with Eddie Brock, and the symbiote offspring bonds with him during a prison escape. #marvel #origin )
Jun 1, 1992 CE
First Battle with Spider-Man
Spider-Man battles Carnage for the first time in The Amazing Spider-Man #363, with help from Venom. Carnage proves to be a formidable foe. #marvel #spiderman )
Jul 1, 1992 CE
Carnage Forms Alliance with Shriek
In Amazing Spider-Man #364, Carnage begins a relationship with Shriek (Frances Barrison), a fellow Ravencroft inmate with sonic powers. #marvel #villains )
May 1, 1993 CE
Maximum Carnage Begins
The 14-part storyline Maximum Carnage starts in Spider-Man Unlimited #1, as Carnage and Shriek lead a gang of supervillains on a rampage across New York City. #marvel #event
Jun 1, 1993 CE
Carnage Kills Several Civilians
During Maximum Carnage, Carnage kills dozens of innocents, intensifying Spider-Man's resolve to stop him. The story explores themes of violence and vigilantism. #marvel #comics
Jul 1, 1993 CE
Maximum Carnage Conclusion
The storyline ends with Spider-Man and allies (including Venom and Captain America) defeating Carnage, who is taken into custody. #marvel #conclusion
Sep 1, 1993 CE
First Solo Series: Carnage
Marvel launches a three-issue Carnage miniseries (#1-3) focusing on Cletus Kasady's attempts to re-bond with the symbiote after it is removed. #marvel #series )
Jan 1, 1994 CE
Carnage Returns in Venom: Lethal Protector
Carnage appears in Venom: Lethal Protector #4-5, clashing with Venom in an underground city. #marvel #venom
Apr 1, 1995 CE
Carnage in the 'Clone Saga'
During the Clone Saga, a second Carnage symbiote bonds with John Jameson briefly, while the original Carnage reappears in The Amazing Spider-Man #403. #marvel #clone
Jan 1, 1996 CE
Carnage Killed by the Scrier
In The Sensational Spider-Man #1, Carnage is apparently killed by the mysterious Scrier, but the symbiote survives. #marvel #death )
Jun 1, 1998 CE
Carnage Reborn: The Redeeming
The mini-series Venom: Carnage Unleashed (#1-4) sees Kasady escape prison and bond with a new symbiote, becoming even more powerful. #marvel #rebirth
Mar 1, 2000 CE
New Ways to Die: Carnage Returns
In The Amazing Spider-Man #581, Carnage returns after years, revealing he survived and has been lying low. #marvel #return )
Jan 1, 2002 CE
Carnage in 'Maximum Carnage' Video Game
A video game adaptation of Maximum Carnage is released for multiple platforms, allowing players to fight as Spider-Man and Venom. #marvel #video game
Oct 1, 2004 CE
Carnage in 'Marvel Knights Spider-Man'
Carnage appears in Marvel Knights Spider-Man #1-12, as part of a storyline where he bonds with other hosts. #marvel #knights
Mar 1, 2006 CE
Carnage in 'Civil War' Tie-In
During Civil War, Carnage appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #533, fighting Spider-Man and other heroes. #marvel #civilwar )
Nov 1, 2007 CE
Carnage Killed by the Sentry
In The New Avengers #1, Carnage is killed by the Sentry, who tears him in half. This death lasts for several years. #marvel #death )
Apr 1, 2009 CE
Carnage Returns: The Torch is Passed
In The Amazing Spider-Man #590, Carnage returns, revealing that the symbiote survived and has bonded with a new host, but Kasady is still alive. #marvel #return )
Jan 1, 2010 CE
Carnage in 'The Gauntlet'
Carnage appears in The Gauntlet storyline, attacking J. Jonah Jameson and battling Spider-Man. #marvel #gauntlet
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Carnage USA Miniseries
Marvel publishes Carnage USA #1-5, where Carnage takes over a small town in Colorado, turning its residents into symbiote-infected monsters. #marvel #miniseries
May 1, 2013 CE
Carnage in 'Minimum Carnage'
The crossover event Minimum Carnage involves Venom and Scarlet Spider working together to stop Carnage. #marvel #crossover
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Carnage Becomes a Black Symbiote
In Superior Carnage (a 2013 miniseries), Carnage is merged with a black symbiote, gaining enhanced abilities. This version appears in 2014. #marvel #symbiote
Feb 1, 2015 CE
Carnage in 'Secret Wars'
During the Secret Wars event, Carnage appears in the domain of New Quack City, a part of Battleworld. #marvel #secretwars )
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Carnage in 'Spider-Man/Deadpool'
Carnage appears in Spider-Man/Deadpool #5-6, teaming up with Deadpool against Spider-Man. #marvel #deadpool
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Carnage Returns to Ravencroft
In the Runaways series, Carnage briefly appears, but the character is mostly used in the Carnage ongoing series starting in 2016. #marvel #ongoing )
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Carnage: Road Trip
Marvel launches a new Carnage series (written by Gerry Conway and Mike Perkins) featuring Carnage on a killing spree across America. #marvel #ongoing )
Nov 1, 2017 CE
Carnage Killed by Doctor Strange
In Damnation: Johnny Blaze #1, Carnage is killed by Doctor Strange, but the symbiote escapes. #marvel #death )
May 1, 2018 CE
Carnage in 'Venom' Solo Series
Carnage appears in the new Venom series (by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman) as a major antagonist, setting up Absolute Carnage. #marvel #venom )
Sep 1, 2018 CE
Absolute Carnage #1 Released
The five-issue event Absolute Carnage begins, where Carnage seeks to consume all symbiotes and create a hive mind. #marvel #event
Nov 1, 2018 CE
Carnage Targets Eddie Brock
In Absolute Carnage #2, Carnage attacks Eddie Brock and his family, forcing Venom to seek allies. #marvel #carnage
Jan 1, 2019 CE
Absolute Carnage: Lethal Protectors
A series of tie-ins (Absolute Carnage: Lethal Protectors, Absolute Carnage: Scream, etc.) expand the event, featuring other symbiote hosts. #marvel #tie-in
Mar 1, 2019 CE
Absolute Carnage Conclusion
The event ends with Carnage being defeated by Venom and Eddie Brock, but the symbiote is not destroyed. #marvel #conclusion
Sep 1, 2019 CE
Carnage in 'Spider-Man: Maximum Venom'
Carnage appears in the animated series Spider-Man: Maximum Venom, voiced by a new actor. #marvel #animation
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Carnage: The Last Stand
A one-shot comic Carnage: The Last Stand (set in an alternate future) depicts an older Carnage ruling the world. #marvel #alternate )
Oct 1, 2020 CE
Carnage in 'King in Black'
During the King in Black event, Carnage is resurrected by Knull and becomes one of his lieutenants. #marvel #event
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Carnage Absorbed by Knull
In King in Black #3, Knull absorbs Carnage to become more powerful. Carnage seems to be dead. #marvel #death
Apr 1, 2021 CE
Carnage Returns in Extreme Carnage
The Extreme Carnage event shows Carnage's symbiote reforming, leading to a new host. #marvel #event
Oct 1, 2021 CE
Carnage in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'
The film Venom: Let There Be Carnage is released, featuring Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) as Carnage. The movie is a major adaptation. #marvel #film
May 1, 2022 CE
New Carnage Series: Carnage (2022)
Marvel launches a new ongoing Carnage series written by Ram V, featuring a resurrected Cletus Kasady. #marvel #ongoing )
Nov 1, 2022 CE
Carnage in 'Devil's Reign'
Carnage appears in the crossover event Devil's Reign, fighting against the Thunderbolts. #marvel #event
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Carnage Kills a Celestial
In an issue of Carnage (2022), the character kills a weakened Celestial, showcasing immense power. #marvel #power )
Aug 1, 2023 CE
Carnage in 'Spider-Man: Beyond'
Carnage appears in the Spider-Man: Beyond storyline, attacking New York once again. #marvel #spiderman
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Carnage: The God Eater
A new arc titled 'God Eater' begins in Carnage ongoing, where Carnage seeks to consume divine beings. #marvel #arc )
Jul 1, 2024 CE
Carnage vs. The Avengers
In The Avengers (2023) #17, Carnage battles the Avengers and is seemingly destroyed by Thor. #marvel #avengers )
Feb 1, 2025 CE
Carnage Returns Once More
After his apparent death, Carnage's symbiote reforms again, hinting at future stories. #marvel #return )