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Off My Mind: What Will The Return of Carnage Bring?

Who will be Carnage's new host? Will there be a host?

Next month we're going to see the return of Carnage. I have to admit, I wasn't the biggest Carnage fan when he first debuted. This was when Venom was at his popularity and it seemed the decision was to make Venom...not so evil. Carnage, along with his host, Cletus Kasady was pure evil. He was simply a serial killer and given the power of a symbiote, there was no restrictions on what he would do. 
 
We know that during the break out at the Raft in the first New Avengers series, Sentry took Carnage into space and ripped him in half. There is some question as to whether or not Cletus was inside Carnage at the time. 
 
From Marvel's solicits, Cletus will not be the host for Carnage as the symbiote targets Spider-Man and Iron Man. We knew it was a matter of time until Carnage returned from the dead. As much as I didn't like Carnage, I can't say I'm exactly thrilled with the idea of 'it' having a new host. 
  
The same could be said for Venom. I've always preferred Eddie Brock as Venom, even if he went a little soft. It goes back to perhaps trying to make him a more marketable character. Someone that threatens to "eat your brains" can't really be considered a hero.   
 
What will a new host mean for Carnage? There was apparently a rumor that the host would be female this time. We've already seen a female symbiote and the images for the covers of the first two issues don't suggest a female host.  
 
What kind of host could we expect once the suit finally finds one? Even though I wasn't a fan of Cletus, I do feel he should remain as Carnage. The idea of Carnage was a deadly symbiote. I'd hate to see some other random "killer" get bonded with Carnage and start things up again.  
 
The fact that Zeb Wells is writing the series gives me some hope. I would like to think that there is a nice game plan being set in motion and there's a reason that now is the time for the return of Carnage. It should be interesting to see what happens in this five issue mini series. Will we see Mac Gargan as Venom and Eddie Brock as Anti-Venom show up? Will we see a new host for Carnage? I'm really hoping this mini series changes how I feel about Carnage. I'm actually looking forward to it.
J1ml33on Sept. 28, 2010 at 6 a.m.
well if it does not bring back the old 90s thing and do something interesting  with the character  , but then again we can only wait and see.
fesak moderator on Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:09 a.m.
Never was a big fan of Carnage, but Carnage: Mindbomb was awesome.
KasadyCarnageon Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:10 a.m.

If it's a female I'll be sad ='(... because... Carnage isn' t exactly a feminane name... also CLETUS IS CARNAGE! People need to learn that. He will ALWAYS be the true Carnage and should STAY Carnage
Aspeniteon Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:19 a.m.
I won´t pick up this series because I think it´s stupid to bring back Carnage. I´m not a fan at all.
spider-man 2996on Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:29 a.m.

I'm on the side lines about this don't know but I just don't have the money:(
ImperiousRixon Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:32 a.m.
Maximum Carnage 2: The Re-Carnage-ing. 
In all seriousness, Carnage was one of my favorite villains as a kid.  He never had much substance, but he's just so crazy and cool-looking that's it's impossible to hate him.  I'll definitely be reading his return.
NeoMantison Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:40 a.m.
@fesak said:
" Never was a big fan of Carnage, but Carnage: Mindbomb was awesome. "
What made Mindbomb so interesting was the insight into the psyche of Cletus Kasady. I'd rather see that explored further than having a new host for the symbiote but I'm keeping an open mind. I personally never had a problem with Gargan as Venom so maybe this will turn out for the better.
KasadyCarnageon Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:43 a.m.
@Aspenite said:
"I won´t pick up this series because I think it´s stupid to bring back Carnage. I´m not a fan at all. "

And that is why you fail, sir.
DH69on Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:56 a.m.

its funny a week before they announced carnage returning with a female host. i was thinking, it would be nice to have a female venom for awhile, since gargan is gonna be runnin around as the scorpian again

Nerxon Sept. 28, 2010 at 6:59 a.m.
I hope they ramp up the bodycount because carnage needs his massacre
JoseDRiveraTCR7on Sept. 28, 2010 at 7 a.m.

Carnage sucks. The only people I know that like Carnage are people who have never read comic books.
darkrideron Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:08 a.m.

the new carnage is  Ana Kravinoff

johnnie619on Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:20 a.m.

cant wait
REDPride88on Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:21 a.m.
Well, I hope that through this series, we will see Venom jump in and kick some Carnage butt. Also some anti-venom butt. It brings a possible opportunity to the feet of Eddie Brock, I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that, True Venom fans prefer Brock as Venom. So maybe there is a chance that Mac Gargan will get kicked and Brock will become Venom again and lose the Anti-Venom suite. So it's a possibility that Hard Core Venom fans can dwell on for now. I loved Maximum Carnage growing up, it was amazing, so I will be picking this up. VENOM RULES!!!!
fesak moderator on Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:25 a.m.
 I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that, True Venom fans prefer Gargan as Venom.
Dr. Detfinkon Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.
You'd think in Brand New Day, Marvel would just END the symbiote silliness. Venom became a joke once they went with the tongue and teeth. I thought he was waaaay creepier when he barely had any facial features.  Now you have Venom II, Anti-Venom, Carnage, and some other guy...
 
Way to beat someone over the head.
tigerex78on Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:35 a.m.
This could be interesting or this could really bomb.  Carnage is a one dimensional character maybe they can add some depth to the character.  Perhaps that is why they are giving the symbiote a new host. 
ckalon Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:41 a.m.
 

Will we see Mac Gargan as Venom and Eddie Brock as Anti-Venom show up?  

 
Oh I bet you we will!
 
Meh. That's kind of how I feel about this. To bring him back with a completely random host wouldn't make much sense unless it somehow ended back with Cletus or had some effect on Marvel IMO.
 
I'll probably still check it out though.
Emerald Dragonflyon Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:52 a.m.
STOP GETTING CHARACTERS BACK, STOP REBORNING/RESPAWNING/RECONSTRUCTING/CLONING THEM ETC. BECAUSE THIS IS STUPID
Serpenton Sept. 28, 2010 at 7:57 a.m.
I disliked Carnage too, he was just so.. 90's.

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