Science minister opens National Quantum Computing Centre

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The NQCC is a new national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing for the UK.
It will ensure that the UK remains internationally competitive in a critical and transformative technology set to underpin future economic prosperity and national resilience.
There are 12 quantum computers in development at the NQCC’s premises at Harwell, Oxfordshire including the new 4,000 square metre purpose-built site.
Eight are led by private companies and four by NQCC scientists.
Delivering strategic ambition
These will play a pivotal role in delivering the UK’s strategic ambition for quantum technologies.
Lord Vallance said:
The National Quantum Computing Centre marks a vital step forward in the UK’s efforts to advance quantum technologies. By making its facilities available to users from across industry and academia, and with its focus on making quantum computers practically useable at scale, this Centre will help them solve some of the biggest challenges we face, whether it’s delivering advances in healthcare, enhancing energy efficiency, tackling climate change, or inventing new materials.
The innovations that will emerge from the work the NQCC will do will ultimately improve lives across the country and ensure the UK seizes the economic benefits of its leadership in quantum technologies.
Harnessing quantum effects
Quantum computers operate in a fundamentally different way to conventional digital computers.
Quantum computing is based on harnessing effects that exist at the level of atoms, electrons and photons.
Its calculations involve encoding and processing information by controlling quantum states, relying on the uniquely quantum phenomena of superposition and entanglement.
Exponentially increased power
Quantum computers have the potential to meet challenges with an exponentially increased computational power beyond the reach of even the most advanced current supercomputers.
Potential applications include:

optimising energy distribution in power grids by improving efficiency and reliability
accelerating drug discovery
predicting climate patterns more accurately through advanced data analysis
improving use of artificial intelligence in fields such as medical diagnostics and fraud detection

Transformative new technology
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Chief Executive, Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, said:
With our rich national heritage in quantum computing research the UK is well-placed to lead the development of this transformative new technology, which has such huge potential across society and the economy.
The UK National Quantum Computing Centre is central to this critical work, bringing together internationally-leading researchers and technologists from across academia and industry to ensure that the UK’s quantum computing ecosystem thrives, delivering benefits to people across the UK and beyond.
The NQCC is supported through an initial £93 million UKRI investment, delivered through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and Science and Technology Facilities Council.
UKRI has also invested a further £50 million to enhance the delivery of its mission, including investment through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund.
Leading vital research and development
Playing an integral role within the UK National Quantum Technology Strategy, the new facility will ensure that the UK continues to lead vital research and development on hardware, software and applications. These will be delivered through partnerships across government, industry and the research community.
The NQCC is designed to provide the necessary infrastructure and environment in which to design, build, operate and host a wide range of quantum computers.
The NQCC is aiming to showcase, demonstrate and evaluate the capabilities of the prototype quantum computers (‘testbeds’) currently being deployed at the new facility.
A key focus will be to identify and overcome critical challenges that stand in the way of developing scalable quantum processors that can run complex computational tasks.

Video credit: UK Research and InnovationVideo transcript and on-screen captions are available by watching on YouTube.
Important milestone
NQCC Director, Dr Michael Cuthbert, said:
The inauguration of the National Quantum Computing Centre is an important milestone for the UK that reinforces our commitment to advancing quantum technology and fostering collaboration.
This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together researchers, businesses, and stakeholders to unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing for the future.
I am incredibly proud of our team and our construction partners who have worked tirelessly to create such an outstanding facility enabling this amazing technology.
Innovation hub
The NQCC will also act as a hub for innovation, training and technical support that can be made accessible to businesses across the UK.
It aims to foster a vibrant environment to promote collaboration between researchers and technologists, attracting visitors and industry interest from across the UK and internationally.
The NQCC’s user engagement programme, SparQ, is working across the UK economy to create a user community that can unlock the potential of quantum computing for practical applications in key priority sectors such as energy, climate, healthcare and financial services. It is also seeking new sectors.

Further information
The 12 quantum computers currently in development at the NQCC are:

seven testbeds (funded through NQCC)
one IDRA project with Nu Quantum
one Orca PT1 for Ministry of Defence and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
three NQCC-owned ion-trap, superconducting and cold atom quantum computing

Top image:  Credit: National Quantum Computing Centre

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The European city about to charge tourists to go inside one of its most famous buildings

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A popular European destination is planning to charge an entrance fee to the tourists desperate to have a look around inside.The French government may soon levy an entrance fee for Notre Dame Cathedral when it reopens, five years after being ravaged by a fire.Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in France. However, on April 15, 2019, a devastating fire severely damaged Notre-Dame.The roof and the iconic spire collapsed, but many of its important features, such as the two front towers and much of the interior, were saved. Since then, a massive restoration project has been underway to repair and restore the cathedral to its former glory.Now, the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati has proposed an entrance fee in order to fund maintenance costs for other religious buildings, reports Euro News.In an interview with Le Figaro, published online on Wednesday, Rachida Dati claims that “charging admission to Notre-Dame would save all the churches in France”.Mr Dati has reportedly suggested to the Archbishop of Paris that tourists should be charged five euros to enter the cathedral.All of the money would be devoted to “a major plan to safeguard France’s religious heritage”, according to Dati. The minister hopes to raise €75 million a year.The proposal has also been backed by the French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.Rachida Dati also wants to modulate the pricing of national monuments and museums from 2026, saying that “visitors from outside the EU” could pay “more” than French visitors to “finance the renovation of our national heritage”.Notre-Dame de Paris is due to reopen on December 7, after nearly five years of reconstruction following the fire that ravaged it in 2019.France is confronting an escalating crisis with its aging religious buildings, many of which have been neglected due to inadequate funding.Hundreds of churches across the country are in urgent need of restoration and face the risk of partial collapse or demolition.Notable examples include Saint-Sulpice in Paris, Notre-Dame de l’Épine in Marne, and the Saint-Denis Basilica in Saint-Denis.

The European city about to charge tourists to go inside one of its most famous buildings

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A popular European destination is planning to charge an entrance fee to the tourists desperate to have a look around inside.The French government may soon levy an entrance fee for Notre Dame Cathedral when it reopens, five years after being ravaged by a fire.Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in France. However, on April 15, 2019, a devastating fire severely damaged Notre-Dame.The roof and the iconic spire collapsed, but many of its important features, such as the two front towers and much of the interior, were saved. Since then, a massive restoration project has been underway to repair and restore the cathedral to its former glory.Now, the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati has proposed an entrance fee in order to fund maintenance costs for other religious buildings, reports Euro News.In an interview with Le Figaro, published online on Wednesday, Rachida Dati claims that “charging admission to Notre-Dame would save all the churches in France”.Mr Dati has reportedly suggested to the Archbishop of Paris that tourists should be charged five euros to enter the cathedral.All of the money would be devoted to “a major plan to safeguard France’s religious heritage”, according to Dati. The minister hopes to raise €75 million a year.The proposal has also been backed by the French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.Rachida Dati also wants to modulate the pricing of national monuments and museums from 2026, saying that “visitors from outside the EU” could pay “more” than French visitors to “finance the renovation of our national heritage”.Notre-Dame de Paris is due to reopen on December 7, after nearly five years of reconstruction following the fire that ravaged it in 2019.France is confronting an escalating crisis with its aging religious buildings, many of which have been neglected due to inadequate funding.Hundreds of churches across the country are in urgent need of restoration and face the risk of partial collapse or demolition.Notable examples include Saint-Sulpice in Paris, Notre-Dame de l’Épine in Marne, and the Saint-Denis Basilica in Saint-Denis.

Foreign Office issues travel warnings for 18 countries including Dubai, Morocco and Egypt

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Travel advice has been updated for Brits heading to 18 countries, including winter sun hotspots Egypt, Tunisia, Dubai and Morocco, in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran.Britain’s Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for 18 countries after Israel struck Iran in the early hours of Saturday (October 26).The current advice says: “Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.”On October 1, Iran launched around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. On October 26, Israel carried out military action against Iran.”Countries subject to the advice are Cyprus, Turkey, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Morocco, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israel and Libya.Some of the countries listed are popular destinations for Brits looking for winter sun, such as Dubai, Tunisia and Egypt.Anyone planning to visit the countries listed should check the full details of the Foreign Office’s travel advice.The Foreign Office advises against travel to Iran and has also warned against visiting certain parts of Egypt, including North Sinai and the country’s border with Libya.Brits have already been advised against all but essential travel near Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen as well as Algeria’s borders with Libya, Niger, Mali and Mauritania.The Foreign Office also advises against travel to Tunisia’s border with Algeria and Libya.Iran closed its airspace early on Saturday. The Associated Press analysed flight-tracking data showing that commercial airlines had broadly left the skies over Iran and across Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.Israel’s attack ended just before sunrise in Tehran, with Tel Aviv saying it targeted manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles that Iran fired at the state of Israel over the last year. It also said it hit surface-to-air missile sites and “additional Iranian aerial capabilities”.The attack came after Iran fired a wave of missiles and drones at Israel in April after two Iranian generals were killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike in Syria on an Iranian diplomatic post.Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on October 1, sending Israelis scrambling for bomb shelters but causing only minimal damage and a few injuries.Tehran said the barrage was in retaliation for attacks in recent months which killed leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Iranian military. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately said Iran had “made a big mistake”.

Foreign Office issues travel warnings for 18 countries including Dubai, Morocco and Egypt

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Travel advice has been updated for Brits heading to 18 countries, including winter sun hotspots Egypt, Tunisia, Dubai and Morocco, in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran.Britain’s Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for 18 countries after Israel struck Iran in the early hours of Saturday (October 26).The current advice says: “Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.”On October 1, Iran launched around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. On October 26, Israel carried out military action against Iran.”Countries subject to the advice are Cyprus, Turkey, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Morocco, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israel and Libya.Some of the countries listed are popular destinations for Brits looking for winter sun, such as Dubai, Tunisia and Egypt.Anyone planning to visit the countries listed should check the full details of the Foreign Office’s travel advice.The Foreign Office advises against travel to Iran and has also warned against visiting certain parts of Egypt, including North Sinai and the country’s border with Libya.Brits have already been advised against all but essential travel near Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen as well as Algeria’s borders with Libya, Niger, Mali and Mauritania.The Foreign Office also advises against travel to Tunisia’s border with Algeria and Libya.Iran closed its airspace early on Saturday. The Associated Press analysed flight-tracking data showing that commercial airlines had broadly left the skies over Iran and across Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.Israel’s attack ended just before sunrise in Tehran, with Tel Aviv saying it targeted manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles that Iran fired at the state of Israel over the last year. It also said it hit surface-to-air missile sites and “additional Iranian aerial capabilities”.The attack came after Iran fired a wave of missiles and drones at Israel in April after two Iranian generals were killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike in Syria on an Iranian diplomatic post.Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on October 1, sending Israelis scrambling for bomb shelters but causing only minimal damage and a few injuries.Tehran said the barrage was in retaliation for attacks in recent months which killed leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Iranian military. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately said Iran had “made a big mistake”.

Afalula, the French agency developing Saudi tourism, is subtly evolving

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Jean-Yves Le Drian, then-French foreign affairs minister, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Riyadh, October 3, 2021. AGENCE DE PRESSE SAOUDIENNE/REUTERS Appointed in July 2023 to head Afalula, the French agency co-managing the development of Saudi Arabia’s al-Ula site, 77-year-old former French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian sometimes stumbles over the names of the villages that make up the site, a vast Nabataean necropolis. Yet this heavyweight of French politics, who spent 10 years shaping France’s influence in the world, first as defense minister under former president François Hollande, then as foreign minister under President Emmanuel Macron, is well aware of the issues at stake in this picture-perfect setting. (Le Drian, who was also appointed by Macron as a “special emissary” to Lebanon in 2023, did not want to discuss the war and the political situation there during our meeting.) The former foreign minister had a front-row seat for the 2018 signing of the bilateral agreement between Saudi Arabia and France regarding the development of al-Ula. The project was part of the Vision 2030 reform program spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aka “MBS,” who, by reclaiming the kingdom’s pre-Islamic history, hitherto erased from textbooks, aims to promote another national narrative. By transforming the al-Ula archaeological complex into a beacon of culture and tourism – complete with museums, festivals, artists’ residences, hotels, a tram network, etc. – the Saudi crown has, above all, hoped to redeem its image, as it has been damaged by the country’s disastrous human rights record and widespread repression, which culminated in the atrocious 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Six months before the agreement was signed, the Wahhabi kingdom had set up the Royal Commission for al-Ula (RCU), to steer the development project. When Afalula, a 100% Saudi-funded French agency, was created – at the time led by the former CEO of French power company Engie, Gérard Mestralle – the two organizations were instructed to work together, hand in hand. On paper, the union appeared to go off without a hitch. In February 2023, Afalula, whose luxurious Paris headquarters stands just a few meters from the Saudi Arabian embassy in France, even saw its annual endowment double to €60 million. Political and diplomatic shift Behind the scenes, however, relations with the large number of anglophone consultants who operate within the RCU had become strained. Things had also become tense with the RCU’s former president, Amr al-Madani, who was arrested for embezzlement in January. Many voices in both France and Saudi Arabia have questioned the organization’s usefulness, or worse, its credibility, and it now fears for its survival. “Afalula ended up humming. It has become a travel agency for French players looking for contracts, without having any impact on French-Saudi relations,” said a source who is familiar with Saudi affairs. You have 71.82% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.

Opinion: Proposition A is good for small business Joseph Chevalier 

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My favorite coffee mug is a gift from my wife, Kelsey. It has an image of a typewriter and the words “write your own story.”We wrote our own story when we opened Yellow Dog Bookshop in 2013. From the beginning, we wanted our shop to be a welcoming place that could brighten people’s lives and encourage them to write their own story.We all have a great opportunity now to help Missourians write their own stories by voting Yes on Proposition A.By raising the minimum wage, it will help people make a living and have a life that is not a daily struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof overhead. By assuring paid sick time, it will make our workplaces and our communities safer and healthier.Yellow Dog is a Mom and Pop bookshop. Mom and Pops thrive when they are connected to community.We can’t compete with big box stores and big online retailers by shortchanging our employees. We compete by providing a better customer experience – from our wide range of books to author readings and Children’s Story Time to participating in community holiday events like Living Windows. We’re a place where people can wander in and find something they didn’t know they were looking for – and bring a piece of magic home with them.Better customer experience is built on employees who care. And that starts with employers who show they care by how they pay and treat their staff.People like working at our bookshop. We have very little employee turnover.Low employee turnover is a huge benefit. It saves time and money that would otherwise have to be spent on hiring and training new people.Better employee retention brings better customer retention. Employees are better at serving first-time customers. And they are better at serving long-time customers who count on us for recommendations tailored to them and their kids.Proposition A will raise the minimum wage to $13.75 on Jan. 1, 2025 and then $15 on Jan. 1, 2026. After that there will be annual cost of living adjustments so the minimum wage does not lose buying power.If you hear someone saying that $15 by 2026 isn’t reasonable for Missouri, think about this. Nebraskans voted in 2022 to pass a ballot initiative to raise their state minimum wage to $15 by 2026.Minimum wage increases are important for small businesses like ours that depend on local customers with money to spend. When the minimum wage goes up, consumer spending goes up. The ripple effects benefit our businesses, communities and economy.Proposition A will also assure that workers can earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours they work. Businesses with fewer than 15 employees can limit paid sick time to 40 hours while businesses with 15 or more employees can cap it at 56 hours per year.Today, most of the lowest-paid workers in Missouri don’t have access to paid sick leave. If they don’t work sick, they don’t get paid – jeopardizing their ability to pay rent and everything else.That’s wrong. And its counterproductive. Sick workers are less productive, take longer to recover, and can spread illnesses to other staff, customers and our kids.If a small bookstore like ours can plan ahead for the minimum wage increases and paid sick time provisions in Proposition A, so can other businesses.Proposition A has strong business support across our state. Yellow Dog Bookshop has joined with more than 500 businesses in the Missouri Business for a Healthy Economy Coalition. That includes other Columbia businesses like Pasta La Fata, Main Squeeze, Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co., and Makes Scents, to name a few.We know that Proposition A will strengthen Missouri’s workforce, businesses and communities, and lead to a healthier Missouri economy. Let’s write this story together!Joseph Chevalier is the owner of Yellow Dog Bookshop in Columbia and a member of Missouri Business for a Healthy Economy.

International travelers visit Shusha as part of their visit to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and East Zangazur-

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A group of international travelers representing 33 countries, led by the Head of Piki Reels club, Belgian citizen Yves Bouvier, visited Saturday Aghdam as part of their tour of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur regions, APA’s Karabakh bureau reports.

During the trip, the foreign travelers familiarized themselves with the traces of Armenian vandalism, as well as the restoration and reconstruction works carried out by Azerbaijan in the city after its liberation from occupation.

During their visit to the Alley of Martyrs in the city of Aghdam, the travelers were informed about the heroic Azerbaijani children who lost their lives in the First Karabakh War, as well as civilians who were victims of the Khojaly genocide. They were also told about the destruction of Aghdam by Armenian vandals and the desecration of graves in the Alley of Martyrs.

The visitors observed the remains of structures demolished by Armenians on Aghdam’s central street and learned that, before the occupation, Aghdam was one of the largest and most developed cities in Azerbaijan. Once known for its vibrancy, the city now lies in ruins.

The delegation’s first stop was the Imarat Complex, which houses the palace of Panakhali Khan, the founder of the Karabakh Khanate. They also visited the nearby Imarat cemetery, the final resting place of many members of the Karabakh khan dynasty, including Ibrahimkhalil Khan, Mehdigulu Khan, and Khurshidbanu Natavan, an esteemed Azerbaijani poetess and Mehdigulu Khan’s daughter. Unfortunately, like other historical and cultural sites in the liberated territories, the Imarat Complex and cemetery suffered vandalism at the hands of Armenian occupants.

They were informed that following the liberation of Aghdam, restoration and archaeological works were launched at the Imarat Complex with the involvement of local and international experts.

The travelers also received information about the ongoing restoration and reconstruction efforts in Aghdam.

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A group of international travelers consisting of 33 members from the British club Piki Reels visited Saturday the city of Shusha as part of their trip to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur regions, APA’s Garabagh bureau reports.

During the trip, the foreign travelers led by the Head of the Piki Reels club, Belgian citizen Yves Bouvier familiarized themselves with the traces of Armenian vandalism, as well as the restoration and reconstruction works carried out by Azerbaijan in the city after its liberation from occupation. They also visited several historical sites of Shusha, including the bullet-riddled monuments of the prominent Azerbaijani personalities, such as Uzeyir Hajibayli, Bulbul, and Khurshidbanu Natavan, located in the central square of the city.

The travelers then viewed the House-Museum of Khurshidbanu Natavan, the “Khan gizi” spring, and the walls of the Shusha Fortress. They also enjoyed the spectacular view from the Jidir Duzu Plain.

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A group of international travelers consisting of 33 members from the British club Piki Reels visited Saturday the city of Shusha as part of their trip to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur regions, APA’s Karabakh bureau reports.

During the trip, the foreign travelers led by Head of Piki Reels club, Belgian citizen Yves Bouvier are familiarizing themselves with the traces of Armenian vandalism, as well as the restoration and reconstruction works carried out by Azerbaijan in the city after its liberation from occupation. The will also visit several historical sites of Shusha.

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A group of international travelers consisting of 33 members from the British club Piki Reels kicked off on Saturday their visit to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur regions, APA reports.

The delegation led by the Head of the Piki Reels club, Belgian citizen Yves Bouvier first arrived at the Fuzuli International Airport, known as the air gateway to Karabakh.

During the three-day trip, the delegation will visit Fuzuli, Khojavand, Shusha, Khojali, Aghdam, Kalbajar, Lachin, Gubadli, Zangilan and Jabrayil districts of Azerbaijan.

Over the past four years, the large delegations of the major international travel networks have visited Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur eleven times. In total, over 400 international travelers from more than 50 countries participated in these trips.

The trip is of great importance in terms of promoting Azerbaijani liberated territories within the framework of “black tourism.”

Business First workers to get EU funding training as part of deal with SEM

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Business First employees are to be trained in how to tap EU funding, under the terms of a cooperation agreement signed between the entity and fellow public agency Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM).  
The agreement will see Business First workers receive training from SEM experts, while Business First will work with SEM to better inform it about business needs and the types of funding they require.
The deal was signed by SEM CEO Rodrick Zerafa and Business First CEO Marika Tonna. Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana, Economy Ministry Permanent Secretary Nancy Caruana and EU Funds Permanent Secretary Jonathan Vassallo were all present for the signing. So too was Malta Enterprise CEO George Gregory and Darren Grasso, who leads the SEM project support department. SEM is a state agency tasked with promoting the uptake of EU funding and helping individuals, organisations and companies develop projects that can benefit from EU co-financing.
Business First is a state-run entity that serves as the government’s main contact point for businesses. Among other things, it offers businesses support when applying for state-run schemes.

The Comic Book Creators Thanked In Venom: The Last Dance Credits

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Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Marvel Comics, Movies, Sony, Venom, Venom | Tagged: Donny Cates, todd mcfarlaneThese comic book creators get special thanks in the credits of Venom 3: The Last Dance, beginning with Todd McFarlane & David MichelinieArticle Summary
Explore comic creators honored in Venom 3’s credits, including McFarlane and Michelinie, Venom’s original creators.
Discover how Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman expanded Venom’s universe with Knull and the King In Black storylines.
Uncover Larry Hama’s significant contributions with Xenophage and Sinner Takes All’s storyline and character development.
Dive into notable series like Venom Vs Carnage and Lethal Protector, featuring iconic work from Milligan and Lim.
These are the comic book creators who get special thanks in the credits of Venom 3: The Last Dance… Venom Created by Todd McFarlane & David Michelinie. Donny Cates, Clayton Crain, Ron Garney, Larry Hama, Len Kaminski, Brian Level, Ron Lim, Greg Luzniak, Clay McLeod Chapman, Peter Milligan, Duncan Rouleau, Evan Skolnick, Ryan Stegman, Guiu Vilanova, Patch Zircher.Photo provided to Bleeding Cool
David Michelenie and Todd McFarlane created Venom in Amazing Spider-Man #300, and Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman created the Knull, The King In Black, Klyntar and the Codex. The Xenophage appeared in the Along Came A Spider series by Larry Hama, Len Kaminski and Evan Skolnicks and first appeared in Venom The Hunted, written by Hama and drawn by Duncan Rouleau. David Michelinie also creates the other symbiote characters with Ron Lim in the Lethal Protector series, redesigned by Brian Level. Larry Hama also wrote Venom Sinner Takes All with other symbiotes drawn by Greg Luzniak. More recently, Clay McLeod Chapman wrote Web Of Venom: Empyre’s End, which was drawn by Guiu Villanova. Peter Milligan wrote Venom Vs Carnage, which was drawn by Clayton Crain.  Ron Garney drew the classic Back In Black image. Patch Zircher redesigned the character as Agent Venom. Also, yes, there’s a mid-credit and a post-credit scene. In case you needed another reason to stay to the very end. Ron Garney posted “Venom: The Last Dance in theaters now— end credit scene and thank you back for the shout out”
Venom: The Last Dance was written and directed by Kelly Marcel, stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and Venom, alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach and Andy Serkis. It premiered at the Regal Times Square cinema in New York City on the 21st of October 21, 2024, and went on general release yesterday.

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