King In Black books in order

The King in Black series features five Marvel Comics collected editions from the 2021 crossover event involving symbiotes, with contributions from Seanan McGuire.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Planet of the Symbiotes 2021 Seanan McGuire Buy
2 King in Black: Namor 2021 Seanan McGuire Buy
3 Thunderbolts 2021 Seanan McGuire Buy
4 Gwenom vs. Carnage 2021 Seanan McGuire Buy
5 Avengers 2021 Seanan McGuire Buy

King in Black was a major 2021 Marvel crossover event centered on the symbiote god Knull’s invasion of Earth. Five collected editions cover the event from different angles, including Seanan McGuire’s Gwenom vs. Carnage, which brought her Ghost-Spider character into the symbiote conflict.

The event demonstrates McGuire’s ongoing involvement with Marvel’s interconnected storytelling, contributing character-specific tie-ins that connect her established superhero work to larger crossover narratives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the King In Black series?

There are five books in the King In Black series, published in 2021.

What is the first book in the King In Black series?

The first book in the King In Black series is Planet of the Symbiotes, published in 2021.

What is King in Black?

King in Black was a 2021 Marvel Comics crossover event where the symbiote god Knull invaded Earth. Seanan McGuire contributed to tie-in comics including Gwenom vs. Carnage, which featured her Ghost-Spider character. The five collected editions cover different corners of the event.

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