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The War Devil has just replacedVenomas Marvel ’s scariest symbiote – and it is not even close . For over 35 years , Venom has reigned as the top symbiote in the Marvel Universe , even after the arrival of others such as Carnage and Knull . Now , inThe Incredible Hulk#8,a raw symbiote - like character has arrived , one that can take the Jade Giant down to the wire .

The Incredible Hulk#8 is spell by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Nic Klein . The Hulk has been admit over by a puppet telephone the Jinni Dagaal , or “ the War Devil , ” who resembles a black goo , just like the symbiotes . call in himself “ the first hunter of military personnel , ” Dagaal severalise Banner that he is not welcome in its “ sacred garden . ”

Live-action Venom and comic Venom sticking out slimy tongues

Dagaal tries to take control of the Hulk ’s trunk , but he is able to campaign Jinni off , and after team up with a Ghost Rider , sell the demon a vast licking .

Venom and the Symbiotes Have Become Marvel Legends

Venom Has Developed a Rich, Dense Backstory

Symbiotes such as Venom havebeen a part of the Marvel Universe since the initiation of Spider - Man ’s black costume in the firstSecret Warsminiseries . Since then , an elaborated mythology has sprung up around the symbiotes . Numerous symbiotes , such as Carnage and Toxin , have been loose on the Marvel Universe , as has the Knull , the King in Black . After Eddie Brock defeated Knull , and ascend to the role of King in Black , fans have learned the symbiotes have a bass cosmic connecter , able to live non - linearly and congregating in a occult garden outside of time and space .

Many of these character are also present in Jinni Dagaal , which implies a connection between the creature and the symbiotes . Dagaal acquire the manikin of a gooey , resin - alike substance , similar to symbiotes . He can overwrite his host ’s personality , and while the Hulk was well able to confirm himself , others may not be as secure or golden . Finally , Dagaal alludes to a “ hallowed garden . ” The issue leaves the garden a mystery for now , but if there is indeed a connexion between Digaal and the symbiotes , it is potential the gardens are one and the same .

One of the most iconic parts of Spider - Man ’s account was wearing the symbiote suit , but he was n’t chronologically the first Marvel hero to do it .

Imagery of Jason the Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

The War Devil is Marvel’s Scariest New Villain

The War Devil Has Vast Potential Beyond Venom

disregardless of the connexion between Dagaal and Venom , the demon has asserted itself as the scariest symbiote . Venom has , over prison term , become more heroic in his natural process , but there is no deliver economic value to Dagaal . His corrupted nature , combined with his capital , symbiote - derive powers , make Dagaal a serious terror not only to the Hulk , but the Marvel Universe as a whole . A baddie who exists outside linear time is a terrifying one , as the War Devil is poise to takeVenom’splace as Marvel ’s scariest symbiote .

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The Incredible Hulk#8 ( 2024 )

Collage of Captain Sisko, Captain Picard, Captain Kirk, and Captain Janeway from the Star Trek franchise.

Venom lunging at the camera, backed by red lightning bolts

Image of the War Devil telling Banner he is not welcome in his garden.

The Hulk confronts the War Devil

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