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Do I need to do any prior reading before reading any of these?

I wanna read Venom lethal protector Venom vs carnage (2004) Venom planet of the Symbiotes And maximum carnage Would I have to do any background reading or anything to understand any of these

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2024/05/11
06:00 UTC

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Wolverine/Spider-Man stories

I love it when Wolverine and Spidey team up. The dynamic between the two of them, and the respect they clearly have for one another, is so so good. What are some good stories to read that prominently feature the two of them, or what are some good moments with the two of them in larger ensembles?

Personally, I love it when Wolverine acknowledges Spider-Man's heroism, but the heavily unsung flip side of that is when Spider-Man acknowledges all that Wolverine does for his friends and the other heroes of their world. They both recognize that the other needs to exist for them to be able to do what they do.

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2024/05/10
19:11 UTC

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I have decided

I'mma just get the venomnibus it's cheaper than buying them all seperate also do I have to buy venom volume 6: king in black it don't say it's included with venomnibus just asking for clarifications and is it all in order in the omnibus like even the web of venom minis as well?

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2024/05/08
01:57 UTC

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Help I'm kinda new to reading comics and wanna read Donny Cates venom run

I wanna read venom by Donny Cates I have the read order set up as Volume 1 Rex Volume 2: The abyss Absolute carnage (idk if this one is optional or not plz help) Volume 3: absolute carnage Volume 4: venom island Volume 5: venom beyond King in black (has volumes 1-5) Volume 6: king in black

Is that good for being able to understand the story without much confusion Also I see Venom war of the realms is a tie in is it essential to understand anything or no Also should I get venom unleashed 1 for the one shots or is it not needed

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2024/05/07
08:00 UTC

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Mad Hatter/Jervis Tetch is spirited away to the Marvelverse. Who does he kidnap to fill out his Alice in Wonderland cast?

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2024/05/02
22:06 UTC

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Top 5 Marvel and Top 5 DC martial artists?

I've searched everywhere, and so far for Marvel, Shang Chi, Iron Fist and Daredevil is #1 depending on who's making the list and when the list was made; and for DC it's Lady Shiva, Richard Dragon and Karate KId.

But is there a definitive/ current list of the top 5 martial artists for both comicbook universes?

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2024/04/23
23:32 UTC

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Classic Iron Man Warmachine

Hello everyone.Quick question does anyone know what Comic issues of Ironman have the classic Mark 1 Warmachine Armour Break down Schematic.

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2024/04/16
02:13 UTC

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Why does Mirror Master look like he does? why isn't his costume just reflective grey metallic like a mirror?

Like is it ever explained why his costume looks like that with no direct mirror theming? does anyone ever mistake him for like carrot man or something?

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2024/04/14
10:36 UTC

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how well will dante be if he was part of dc universe?

dante(dmc).what kinda people will he be friends with, who would he hook up with( i think zatanna fits him best) where well he stay, will he be part of justise league, and where does he rank.etc.

what do you think.

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2024/04/12
14:45 UTC

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If Dante was in Marvel who would he hook up with?

i think it will be with eather elsa bloodstone or captin marvel

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2024/04/12
14:39 UTC

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writer's block

Guys help, i'm stuck on only chapter five of my comic. Any advice on where to go next.

If you need context just ask

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2024/03/30
13:32 UTC

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This is a General and genuine question

Do girls that are deer hybrids also have antlers too or not; are the antlers only for tle males?

I'm asking because i'm in the mist of writing a comic right now and this thought just crossed my mind.

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2024/03/26
23:36 UTC

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Can Magneto wield Thor’s hammer?

He was able to control Mjollnir in one or more of the Ultimates comics, but would that be him controlling the hammer through his powers, or actually wielding it? This is now a debate with almost everyone I know. I’m sure this question has come up, but I almost am too excited and want to hear current thoughts!!

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2024/03/19
17:40 UTC

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Looking to identify an "old" Superman(?) comic book

This is unlikely to score a hit, but I'll give it a try. This is a childhood memory from around 1980-1982 (I think) based on when I learned to read and when I stopped reading comic books: It involved Superman and a female superhero investigating what I remember as a junkyard(?). Perhaps Supergirl, but I seem to recall a whitish outfit (Powergirl?). The female superhero got stock in something like quicksand and sank below the surface before Superman could rescue her. It must have been something special because clearly Superman could have dug her out. I remember her white-clad arm being the last thing poking out of the "quicksand" reaching for help before she was gone. It left a big impression on me as a young kid: such a scary way to "die" and then the sorrow that Superman felt because he couldn't save her. I don't remember anything else about the comic book. Thanks for taking the time to read this even if you can't help.

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2024/03/17
00:28 UTC

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Looking for an obsure character/ issue

What issue and or character? Read a fantastic four comic years ago that ended up being skrulls. And there was a guy who used a claw hammer to kill them and it would return when he whistled. Who was he? And his comanions?

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2024/03/15
14:17 UTC

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Can't Find

When I was younger at least pre 2004 maybe much earlier, I read a comic book. It was like in a booklet maybe. I don't remember much except there was a male and female characters, siblings and they went through different rooms fighting enemies that were based on zodiac signs. Like they had to fight the archer a centar Sagittarius, and then a giant crab and other enemies based on zodiac signs. It ended as part I of series.

Just wondering if anyone knows the title.

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2024/03/15
06:25 UTC

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What is a foreshadow variant ?

Hi,

About to pre-order Fall of house of X #5 but saw there was "FORESHADOW VAR" (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR240727).

Did a bit of research and from what I've gathered, it's a cover that spoils the plot. Did I get that right ?

Cheers

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2024/03/04
15:19 UTC

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Is there any comic hero/villain/side character that would've been a good character for Chris Farley to play?

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2024/03/04
09:52 UTC

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Looking for 2 comic book series I forget the names of

I’m attempting to find 2 separate comic book series from the late 90s early 2000s don’t remember their names.

The first one most likely was from image comics. It was sci fi and was about two humanoid races fighting each other. One was able to bond with robotics the other was insectoid. The twist was that the son of the insectoid queen was our main character and he was stolen by the tech humans because the insectoids are born without their carapace and so it makes them better at bonding with the tech using humans tech.

The next one was not marvel or dc and was a graphic novel super hero book and the art and characters were heavily influenced by Aztec culture and anime don’t remember much more.

Thanks for your help!

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2024/03/04
02:21 UTC

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[Adventure Time/Marvel] What if Finn the Human was transported to the Marvel Universe?

Finn the Human by the end of season 10 was transported to the 616 Marvel Universe, how would he interact with the Marvel heroes, anti-heroes and villains?

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2024/03/04
00:07 UTC

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Press for comics

Need advice on a good press for comics any help is appreciated thanks

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2024/02/27
21:56 UTC

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why did the lanters want to stop hal jordan from reaching oa during emerald twilight

hal tried to re create coast city so the gaurdians call him to oa for discipline but yet lanterns start trying to fight him?

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2024/02/27
14:53 UTC

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What happened with the Dark Horse Predator Omnibuses (2018)?

As the tittle states, there was supposed to be four volumes (as the first one states), but only two came out and I've been unable to know what happend.
Were they cancelled due to low sales or something?

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2024/02/21
18:02 UTC

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Who was the very very first green lantern ?

I don't follow the green lantern history much, but as far as i know, they are an intergalatic army of sorts, and they guard their own sectors.

When i googled 'who was the first green lantern' it keeps telling me its a human called 'alan scott', but that can't be it can it ?

'The lantern corp' sounds like, feels like something thats ancient, formed in ancient parts of the universe to protect life.

To me a human from earth's already modern history ( 1930's ? 1950's ? ) surely can't be the first Intergalatic soldier, the base of which this great and powerful army was built ? Its really underwhelming if it is...

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2024/02/21
01:11 UTC

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Looking for a comic book about a woman who kills criminals and even her husband.

I think the husband finds out about her secret and to protect herself she kills him. I think her children eventually go on to live with her uncle, and I think she contemplated killing her brother. When she killed her husband, he kinda comes back as a ghost and talks to some detective. I dont remember much :/ Main character has black short hair, I think.

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2024/02/18
20:19 UTC

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What does it mean when a collected edition contains "material" from a certain issue?

I was looking at the back of my Hickman Avengers omnibus and it says it collects "material from Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu (2009) #1". Why would they not include the whole issue? That "material" is a complete story, so I don't understand.

I also have a Cosmic Ghost Rider hardcover that collects Cosmic Ghost Rider and Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History, but it also says that it includes "material from Thanos Legacy #1".

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2024/02/16
05:33 UTC

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Looking for a specific comic series I can't remember the name of. Where a human is basically the Predator.

So a couple years ago I learned about this comic series that caught my eye but I can't remember the name. From what I remember aliens discovered a ruined Earth that was wiped out in some event. With them uncovering a gene vault and started cloning various animals not understanding our various ecosystems. Including a human that'll basically become the equivalent of the predator to them.

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2024/02/13
18:48 UTC

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Is there a TV show that shows John Constantine Origin story?

I have seen some of the John Constantine Tv Show from 2014-15. But it starts out much later than his origin. So was wandering if there is a cartoon, film or something, that shows the story from it's beginning.

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2024/02/05
11:18 UTC

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What is the most realistic way someone could obtain superpowers without bending the laws of nature too much?

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2024/02/05
10:02 UTC

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Are there any Ultimate comics that lead into Maker and Miles Morales appearing in Hickman's Avengers?

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2024/01/31
07:27 UTC

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