Carnage

Ferocious Symbiote Monster

A villain born from Venom's symbiote, controlled by a vicious serial killer. Possesses an extremely violent and destructive personality.

Quotes

  • Carnage is chaos itself.
  • Fear is my tool.
  • The pleasure of destruction never ends.
  • Domination or death, only two choices.
  • I won't stop.

Trivia

  • Carnage is an offshoot born from Venom's symbiote.
  • Its host, Cletus Kasady, is inspired by a famous real-world serial killer.
  • Carnage's red symbiote is known for its contrasting design to Venom's black.
  • Appears as a major antagonist in the Marvel 'Venom' film series.
  • Carnage is often the target of joint efforts by Spider-Man and Venom.

Alternate names

Carnage Cletus Kasady Serial Killer Carnage

Tags

Profile

Species
Symbiote Parasite
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A monstrous being covered in red and black symbiote. Possesses sharp claws and fangs, numerous tentacles, and extensible body capabilities.
Height
Approximately 195cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Red-black Monstrous Symbiote Body
  • Sharp Fangs and Claws
  • Tentacles and Blade-like Extensible Limbs
Iconic items
  • Symbiote Tentacles
  • Sharp Claws
  • Red-black Skin

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Savage
Detailed personality
Possesses the extremely cruel and self-centered mindset of a serial killer, loves destruction and chaos. Ruthlessly merciless, derives pleasure from slaughter, and resolves most problems through violence.
Keywords
  • Cruel
  • Cold-blooded
  • Violent
  • Self-centered
  • Destructive
  • Insane
  • Atrocious
Motto
Chaos is Power
Talents
  • Symbiote Powers
  • Superhuman Physical Abilities
  • Free Manipulation of Tentacles
  • Powerful Regeneration Ability
  • Shapeshifting Ability
Skills
  • Hand-to-hand Combat
  • Tracking Ability
  • Techniques to Psychologically Terrify Opponents
Motivation
Domination and Destruction through Violence and Chaos
Habits
High self-esteem and hedonism, enjoys acts of killing
Favorite colors
Red, Black

History

Backstory
Cletus Kasady is a violent serial killer, and Carnage was born when a red parasite separated from Venom's symbiote. Wields unparalleled destruction and violence through his own murderous impulses and the symbiote's power.
Debut date
May 1, 1992
Work title
The Amazing Spider-Man #360
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Issue 360

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
First appeared as Carnage in The Amazing Spider-Man #360.

Explanation of Symbiote Origin

Significant event
Explanation of Symbiote Origin
Description
Explained as a being separated from Venom's symbiote, establishing its infamous reputation.

Numerous Battles with Spider-Man

Significant event
Numerous Battles with Spider-Man
Description
Engaged in fierce battles multiple times with Spider-Man and Venom, serving as a key antagonist in the story.

Relationships

Venom

Sibling

Offspring separated from the original symbiote. Hostile relationship, and their hosts are also in conflict.

unknown

Child

Symbiotes

Symbiotes: unknown

Media appearances

The Amazing Spider-Man

Manga / Protagonist

1992年開始

Spider-Man: The Animated Series

Anime / Supporting

1990s TV Series

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Movie / Antagonist

Released in 2021

Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)

Game / Antagonist

2018年発売

Voice cast and creators

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Voice actor
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Edition 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

Woody Harrelson

Voice actor
Woody Harrelson
Language
English
Version or series
Movie 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

David Michelinie

Creator name
David Michelinie
Role
Original author

David Michelinie

Creator name
David Michelinie
Role
Writer

Todd McFarlane

Creator name
Todd McFarlane
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Carnage Action Figure

Item name
Carnage Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Carnage Plush

Item name
Carnage Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited