Resisting his influence, Dylan is able to free a group of heroes from Knull’s grasp. King in Black Issue: 4 “Lightning” Publisher: Marvel Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Ryan Stegman & JP Mayer Colors: Frank Martin Letters: Clayton Cowles Cover: Paolo Rivera Ian Bederman The heroes of Earth have fallen to the power of Knull. Damn near unheard of in this oversaturated cultural trope, but here is the anamoly : King In Black #4. This is the magic of comic books on full display in a big event book. Making me glad I got that Knull logo tatted on my chest, years before Sony ever considered a Venom flick and inadvertantely giving me hope in my own personal life. As much as a career-loser he believes himself to be, he deserves that moment. So yes I was shocked Silver Surfer isn't the lightbearer, but I am more than happy to see Eddie be that guy. And how can I forget Dylan? I really felt for him in this issue, and watching the light god struggle to get through the symbiotes, that shit gave me real anxiety. The flashback tnrough Knull's head was better than reading any compilated compemendium trying to recap the Knull story prior to King In Black. And then the classic useless Cyclops crying out for his paramour after her brain hemorrages. It's almost as if she was talking to me through telepathy while I was reading, which I guess she was. This issue could have easily been read through autopilot until those 90's feels when Jean Grey took center stage. This is what big event series can only dream of.
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