Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
They finally did it… Marvel killed the most hated character in comics—and fans are celebrating.
After years of frustration, backlash, and nonstop complaints, Venom #256 delivers the moment readers have been waiting for. Paul is dead. But does it actually fix anything—or is it way too little, way too late? Wes and Dok break down the biggest moment in Marvel Comics this year and what it really means for Spider-Man, Mary Jane, and the future of the brand.
This isn’t just about one character. It’s about the damage that’s already been done. From questionable editorial decisions to years of alienating fans, Marvel may have removed the problem—but the fallout is still very real. Does this change anything moving forward, or is it just another short-term shock moment?
We also dive into the Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral event, Al Ewing’s writing, Carlos Gomez’s artwork, and whether this issue actually stands out in what’s been a weak week for comics overall. Plus, the bigger question—why did it take Marvel this long to pull the trigger?
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Covered in this Video:
* Paul’s death in Venom #256 explained
* Why fans have wanted this character gone for years
* Did Marvel wait too long to kill Paul
* Impact on Spider-Man and Mary Jane moving forward
* Al Ewing’s writing and how the death was handled
* Carlos Gomez artwork breakdown
* Spider-Man/Venom Death Spiral event discussion
* Major plot issues and inconsistencies
* Why Marvel struggles to fix its own mistakes
* Will Paul actually stay dead
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They finally did it… Marvel killed the most hated character in comics—and fans are celebrating.
After years of frustration, backlash, and nonstop complaints, Venom #256 delivers the moment readers have been waiting for. Paul is dead. But does it actually fix anything—or is it way too little, way too late? Wes and Dok break down the biggest moment in Marvel Comics this year and what it really means for Spider-Man, Mary Jane, and the future of the brand.
This isn’t just about one character. It’s about the damage that’s already been done. From questionable editorial decisions to years of alienating fans, Marvel may have removed the problem—but the fallout is still very real. Does this change anything moving forward, or is it just another short-term shock moment?
We also dive into the Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral event, Al Ewing’s writing, Carlos Gomez’s artwork, and whether this issue actually stands out in what’s been a weak week for comics overall. Plus, the bigger question—why did it take Marvel this long to pull the trigger?
🎧 Want the FULL, unedited conversation?
Listen to the entire Dok Unfiltered Podcast Podcast right now on Thinking Critical Patreon and Channel Memberships.
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Covered in this Video:
* Paul’s death in Venom #256 explained
* Why fans have wanted this character gone for years
* Did Marvel wait too long to kill Paul
* Impact on Spider-Man and Mary Jane moving forward
* Al Ewing’s writing and how the death was handled
* Carlos Gomez artwork breakdown
* Spider-Man/Venom Death Spiral event discussion
* Major plot issues and inconsistencies
* Why Marvel struggles to fix its own mistakes
* Will Paul actually stay dead
Follow the Channel
📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thinking_critical
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thinkingcrit
📘 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1368359010382132
💬 Discord: discord.gg/uHM3Z68
🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/thinking_critical_yt
Contact Wes
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/Wes_from_TC
📧 Email: wesdigscomic@gmail.com
🔊 Automatic Dubbing Disclaimer
This video includes YouTube’s automatic dubbing feature for non-English speakers. Translations may contain minor errors and do not always reflect tone or expression. You can switch back to the original English track in the settings if needed.
