Carnage is a fictional comic book character that appears in publications from Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #360 in 1992. Carnage is a villain and the alter-ego of Cletus Kasady, a psychotic serial killer who becomes bonded with an alien symbiote similar to the one that Spider-Man wore to become Venom. Carnage is often portrayed as a violent and sadistic killer, with powers and abilities that are similar to those of Venom. He can shape his symbiote into a variety of weapons, including axes, blades, and tendrils. He also has superhuman strength, agility, and durability, as well as the ability to stick to surfaces and regenerate from injuries. Carnage has been a recurring antagonist in the Spider-Man comics and has also appeared in various Marvel comic book series, video games, and animated television shows.