Carnage – World Tour Vol. 2 (2016)
🧬 Genre
Supernatural Horror • Action • Psychological Thriller • Supervillain Saga
🧠 Writer
Gerry Conway — A legendary Marvel scribe, Conway delves into the twisted mind of Cletus Kasady, bringing psychological nuance and dark tension to every panel.
🎨 Artist
Mike Perkins — Known for his detailed and gritty art style, Perkins captures the raw, violent energy of Carnage and the claustrophobic horror of open sea warfare.
✍️ Editor Details
Editor: Devin Lewis
Under Lewis’ editorial direction, the comic maintains a tight narrative focus with escalating tension and striking visuals, giving the arc a cinematic tone.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Brand: Marvel NOW!
📅 Release Year
2016
🧵 Brief Plot Summary
Cletus Kasady, the murderous host of the Carnage symbiote, takes his twisted crusade global — this time, aboard a vessel cutting through international waters. Sixteen-year-old South African sailor Jabulile van Scotter unexpectedly becomes entangled in this nightmare as Carnage stows away on her boat, spreading terror with every wave. Meanwhile, the Anti-Carnage Task Force, led by Man-Wolf (John Jameson) and Eddie Brock, desperately tries to track Kasady's murderous path across the sea.
As the Task Force closes in, they uncover whispers of a hidden island — a place steeped in secrets that even Carnage himself may find unnerving. Betrayals loom, alliances are tested, and the ocean becomes a crimson stage for chaos. Can anyone stop Carnage before he ascends to an even deadlier form? Or is the world truly unprepared for the storm he’s about to unleash? 🚢🩸
🔑 Main Characters
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Carnage / Cletus Kasady – A sadistic killer enhanced by the alien symbiote, now on a dark, evolving journey.
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Jabulile van Scotter – A brave teenage sailor caught in Carnage’s path, symbolizing innocence in a sea of corruption.
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Man-Wolf (John Jameson) – Task Force leader with a beast within, facing off against a monster even he dreads.
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Eddie Brock – The former Venom host, now working to prevent symbiote disasters like Carnage.
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Claire Dixon – An FBI agent with a no-nonsense approach and deep involvement in the hunt for Kasady.
🧩 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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“Sea of Carnage” Arc – Carnage terrorizes the oceans, pushing the limits of his symbiote and the sanity of his enemies.
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The Island Mystery – A chilling subplot where the villain's pursuit of power leads to an island filled with Lovecraftian horror elements.
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The Task Force Fracture – Internal tensions mount as doubts grow about loyalty within the Anti-Carnage unit, with a possible traitor in their midst.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Carnage as a Dark Messiah – Some fans interpret Kasady’s evolution as symbolic of religious or apocalyptic transformation, turning him into a prophet of destruction.
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The Island as a Living Entity – Readers have speculated that the island may be a sentient or symbiote-linked being, foreshadowing future threats in the Marvel symbiote lore.
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Jabulile's Hidden Potential – A fan theory suggests that Jabulile may have a dormant connection to symbiotes or a future role in Marvel’s cosmic horror narratives.
🖌️ Review Summary
Carnage – World Tour Vol. 2 is a gripping, high-seas horror tale that blends slasher energy with psychological depth. Gerry Conway’s storytelling is tight, delivering both brutal action and eerie quiet moments that heighten the dread. Mike Perkins’ art is atmospherically detailed, especially in depicting stormy seas and gory carnage. The characters—particularly Kasady and the conflicted Eddie Brock—are given emotional weight and moral complexity. This isn’t just a story of survival; it’s a disturbing look at madness unmoored. ⚓🧟♂️💥
💀 Carnage doesn’t just kill—he evolves. And with every evolution, the world grows darker.
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