Do you know what is the most anticipated movie of October? Well, if you don’t know, the answer is Venom 3 . Venom 3, which is directed by Kelly Marcel and starring Tom Hardy, is scheduled to release on 25 October 2024 and is already creating a huge buzz among movie lovers and superhero fans. However, do you know what is the main reason why Venom 3 is creating a huge buzz? Well, if you don’t know, the answer is for its villain, which is Knull.
Now, you must be wondering who is this character? Don’t worry; in this article 10 things about this character will be shared with you before you go to watch Venom 3.
The powers of Knull
As depicted in the comics the power of him directly comes by the successful manipulation of the Living Abyss. Using the darkness, not only has he successfully created symbiotes like Venom, but it has also given him the ability to mind control them. The manipulation of the Living Abyss also provided him with the power to manipulate dark energies, which also helped him in the comics to defeat several strong Marvel characters like Thor, Silver Surfer, Odin, Celestials, etc. Besides this, he is one of the few Marvel characters who have a healing power.
Now, speaking about Celestials, do you know Knull’s origin is tied to this character?
The origins
Knull was actually created by celestial gods, with one aim to make him watch over the new creations. However, he rebelled and murdered one of the celestials. Seeing his betrayal, the other celestials banished him to a deep void. The severed head of the celestial that he had killed also went with him.
The celestial powers of this severed head actually helped him to create its first symbiote that would eventually be going to serve as the ancestor of Venom. It is interesting to see how the origins of this character will be depicted in Venom 3 since, due to various reasons like not having the rights of celestials, the makers had to show a different origin of our fav character. However, rest abiding all do you know the celestials also had a strong role when it comes to the creation of his weapon?
About his weapon
All-Black, the necrosword weapon, was created by him when he cultivated his first symbiote by the dead celestial head. The weapon actually helped him to gain an immense power that even other super cosmic beings of Marvel can’t even achieve. The weapon also helped him to defeat a massive army of celestials or other cosmic beings of Marvel. The weapon beside him is also being wielded by other marvel characters such as Gorr, Old Galactus and Ego. It will be interesting to see if this weapon is being introduced in Venom 3 or not.
We bet that you are thinking that the character is all-out powerful or he has some weakness also? Well, Just like every comic book character, he also has some weaknesses, but it is something you will never expect to be
Weakness of Knull
The main weakness of this character is that he can’t tolerate light; one of the main reasons is due to he is the God of darkness. It is seen in the comics that nothing can give him more pain than light and the powers which are associated with it. The light here not only refers to the ray of sunshine but also concepts such as honour, benevolence, compassion and nobility that can also cause him to fall into the lap of defeat.
It will be interesting to see how Venom 3 depicts this weakness of Knull besides his relationship with Venom.
In the comics, meanwhile, his relationship is not only with Venom but also with two prominent Marvel characters.
The connection of Knull with a prominent Marvel hero
In the comics, Venom was not the first hero which the God of symbiotes fought long before the arrival of Venom, the character actually fought with Thor Odinson. Thousand of years ago, with a gigantic symbiote, he was set to consume Earth; however that time, he was faced setback by a young Thor. In the battle, Thor’s hammer, which is Mjolnir, shattered the connection between him with his symbiote that, also made the symbiotes rebel against their master and imprisoned him in a world made of billions of symbiotes, which in their language they called Klytnar.
However, in the trailer of Venom 3, it was seemingly hinted that Klytnar might have been created by Knull himself and the symbiotes, except Venom has never rebelled against their master.
Now, speaking about heroes, do you know this character is also connected with another Marvel hero?
The Connection of Knull and Captain America
In the comics, after Captain America went onto ice, the US government made multiple attempts to create a super soldier program to ensure a new Captain America was being created. In the process, one program is called the Sym Soldier program, which has been created from the pieces of symbiotes of him that were unearthed by Shield during the Vietnam War. However, not only heroes but he also has a connection with a Marvel villain.
How Knull led the creation of a Marvel villain
As depicted in the comics Thor God of Thunder #6, he and a golden armoured god fell to a planet after seriously injuring each other in this process; the symbiote necrosword of him, which is called all black, was adjourned with Gorr, whose faith on gods was recently shattered by a tragedy. The weapon helped Gorr, making him the titular Gorr, the God Butcher who later became one of the prime foes of Thor and even made him unworthy for a temporary amount of time.
Since we talked about these characters, they link up to some Marvel heroes and villains, but do you know this character has also caused both heroes and villains to unite under one roof in 2020
The big bad of 2020
Marvel’s biggest crossover comic book event was in 2020 when they announced King in black event that went through multiple tie ins and storylines. In this story, he destroyed Klyntar and proceeded to attack Earth with a dozen symbiotes dragons to conquer the universe. It took Venom, The Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men, along with some villains, to defeat him.
Venom 3, based on the reports of insiders, is loosely based on these events however, some insiders also state that this storyline can be adapted in Venom 4, with Venom 3 is not the end of the trilogy.
The shapeshifting ability of Knull
He also has the ability to shapeshift, which helps him to transform his mouth into a set of enormous fanged jaws with an elongated tongue, a trait that also being seen on symbiotes.
It will be interesting to see if this power is depicted in Venom 3 or not.
The present status of Knull
As of the present day in comics, he has been killed off and based on the interviews of writers, it is once and for all. He was killed on the King In Black events by Eddie Brock/Venom after he tried to kill his son Dylan Brock.
FAQ
What is Knull’s main power source?
His main power comes from his manipulation of the Living Abyss, which has allowed him to create symbiotes and manipulate dark energies.
What his its origin story?
He was created by celestial gods to watch over their creations but rebelled and killed one of them. This act led to his banishment to a deep void. Venom 3 might have to skip this due to right issue
What is his weapon?
His weapon is the All-Black necrosword, which he created from the severed head of the celestial he killed. This weapon grants him immense power and has been wielded by other characters like Gorr, Old Galactus, and Ego. However it is not confirmed that if it will appear in Venom 3 or not.
What is his weakness?
His main weakness is light, as he is the God of Darkness. Light, in all its forms, including physical light and concepts like honor and compassion, can cause him great pain and defeat.
How is he connected to Thor?
Thousands of years ago, he fought Thor Odinson and was defeated when Thor’s hammer shattered his connection to his symbiote. This event led to the symbiotes rebelling against Knull and imprisoning him.
How is him connected to Captain America?
The US government’s Sym Soldier program, created to produce a new Captain America, used pieces of his symbiotes unearthed during the Vietnam War.
What is his current status in the comics?
As of now, he has been killed off in the comics. He was defeated by Eddie Brock/Venom during the King in Black event.This can be also repeat on Venom 3.
