Since the alien symbiote to which he was bonded was destroyed during his capture,[1] Cletus Kasady is presumed powerless and jailed at Ravencroft Asylum.

In addition, Shriek uses her psychic powers to turn the populace of New York City into a bloodthirsty rabble, allowing the killers to continue their rampage with impunity.

Carnage finally turns on the rest of his gang, and, in the ensuing battle, Shriek is distracted from using her psychic power.

Taking advantage of the lull, the heroes acquire a device from Rand Corporation which projects feelings of love and hopes into the villains, overwhelming them.

The device has left Carnage frantic and confused, and Venom pounds him relentlessly before tackling him into an electrical generator.