Minimum Carnage: Alpha #1 - Part 1

I did not recognize Cletus at all either.

I think i'll pick up this issue

Dude pardon my opinion but how can you give this issue a 3/5, This was as epic as venom 22, Lan Medina is a Beast, dear God this issue is just epic. Symbiote fans this is a must read, in my opinion: 5/5 X)

@WWAJfan: I don't understand why you're asking me to justify my rating and opinion when I made it clear in the review. It didn't work for me. The potential is there. Carnage looked weird but Venom looked cool. A bunch of nameless generic looking characters didn't get me excited. We'll see what the next issue has to offer. First issues sometimes suffer the problem of having to set it all up.

Cletus was designed a little different but I was ok with that. Gave it 4.5/5 I really loved the set up with pit and dialogue between the reporter and scientist.

http://www.comicvine.com/minimum-carnage-alpha-/37-360042/user-reviews/?review_id=32188 Here's my review. I hope you pick up scarlet spider/venom and review them g-man!

I enjoyed it, I've been reading Scarlet Spider and really enjoying that so when I saw this I figured why not so I'll be reading Venom for the full effect as well.

I like the venom suit, the spiky shoulder pads don't do it for me though I think the Black Ops agent look would be better without them, give him a more streamlined look. But its such a small issue and they really don't bother me when there on panel.

Cletus didn't look great but I liked Flash and Cain, even the doctor from Scarlet Spider has a slimmer look to him which was nice (though his face didn't look entirely human) There was a scene with Flash's face exposed with the venom suit still around his head, I really liked the art here.

Interesting design on the "antagonists" using the term loosely until more is revealed about them, based on what was stated about the Prometheus pits alleged purpose they might turn out to have a benevolent purpose (though of course they did murder plenty so far and recruit cletus)

I thought it was only going to be a month long crossover but I'm hopeful over all I'll enjoy the ride.

Was surprised (pleasantly) by Marvel not including Spider Man, He would have an obvious place here but this way The Venom and Scarlet Spider titles have a chance to develop.

I'm glad there's no spider man either , I would make no sense , since he's dealing with his own problems right now. I do want to see all 3 of them meet at the same time at some point.

@G-Man: ah dont worry man i respect your Opinion, next time i'll be more specifics in my commment ; )

I have never been a fan Crain's art. Somethings look amazing with his style and others are just horrible. I can't wait to read this issue.

I really like how Lan Medina drew Kassidy, he looks so real, so sinister, really awesome art by him, this issue was just awesome X)

These types of issues are tough to rate. It's a set up into a larger story, so my grade on this one might change if those mystery characters don't pan out into something great. I'm giving it a 4.5/5 based on the potential of this series. I loved the dialogue, loved seeing Flash & Kaine together, and I'm excited to see more.

Good issue,

the part where Kaine snapped Carnages neck was awsome.

I am still very disappointed that this series is not about the Carnage Symbiote joining with Warwick Davis...very disappointed...

I actually really liked this issue, it set up plenty of things to get me interested in the series, unfortinatley i havent read Scarlett Spider in months! so i wouldn't know how this will affect his series. but i like the little revelation for venom how he realizes now that the symbiotes can bond with the host...which has been happening for a while now in flash including with the demon he has in him. I can't wait to see how this is all going to play out and end. also next issues we get Venom vs Scarlett spider. that outta be good!

Also i have to agree with G-man, I wasn't too excited about the tiny new villains helping Cletus out. I hope that we don't get too much focus on them, Id much rather have all the focus on Venom & Scarlett Spider vs Carnage :p

I gave this issue a 4/5

Meh, I dunno what i was expecting. I dig the look of Scarlett spider and his attitude is cool, but i dunno this book didnt do it for me, ill buy the next issue...Hope issue 2 is really good.

If you havent been reading Scarlet you need too.

I really liked Carnage USA, but this issue left me feeling indifferent. I think I'll pass.

@SavageDragon said:

Meh, I dunno what i was expecting. I dig the look of Scarlett spider and his attitude is cool, but i dunno this book didnt do it for me, ill buy the next issue...Hope issue 2 is really good.

next issue is scarlet issue POV then venoms the last issue of this series will be in November.

I want to like this series, but this was not a stellar start, in my opinion. I was intrigued with the search for Carnage, but the reveal of the group that is teamed up with him does not excite me. I prefer Carnage as a serial loner, not beholden to some odd group of…bugs?

It was an average issue for me. Hopefully Scarlet Spider #10 picks it up.