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Spawn (Single Issues)
Series · 40
books · 1992-2023

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Spawn #1

1992

2017 marks the 25th anniversary of SPAWN, created by TODD McFARLANE. Spawn debuted to the public, selling 1.7 million copies in 1992 and is on track to be the longest running independent comic ever.
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#2

Spawn #2

1992

Spawn decides to find Wanda, but fears her reaction to what he's become. With his new powers, he attempts to change his ravaged features, with disappointing results. Exhausted, he collapses, only to be taunted by a foul-mouthed dwarf in clown makeup.
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#4

Spawn #4

1992

Violator and Spawn fight brutally until Malebolgia intervenes, explaining to them that they are both his minions in his battle against Heaven. Malebolgia also punishes Violator for his unscheduled killing spree, locking him in his clown form.
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#5

Spawn #5

1992

Sometimes in our judicial system, bad men like Billy Kincaid slip through the cracks. Posing as an ice cream man, Kincaid lured children into his van and killed them. When Spawn learns that Kincaid has been set free, he remembers he once turned down a chance to kill the child molester. He does what the courts couldn't, passing his own death sentence on the pervert.
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#6

Spawn #6

1992

The Mob is fed up with losing their men to an unknown assailant. Finally deciding that Spawn is the killer, they send hit men to kill him. When Spawn defeats these attackers, the mob calls in Overtkill, a cyborg assassin. This foe is unlike any Spawn has ever faced, so he flees their battle to prepare. Luckily, he knows a secret armory stacked with the latest firepower.
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#7

Spawn #7

1993

Spawn is suddenly felled by painful flashbacks of his own death. But he shakes off the memories and visits Mob consigliere Antonio Twistelli, telling him that he welcomes a rematch with Overtkill. They meet at midnight, fighting to a standstill before Spawn pulls out his heavy weaponry. Even cybernetics offer no protection from such powerful ordnance, and Overtkill is defeated.
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#9

Spawn #9

1993

In the Dark Ages, Angela disguises herself as a damsel in distress to lure a Spawn into a cave. Too late, the Spawn realizes he's been tricked by the Spawn-killing angel, who promptly dispatches the unfortunate creature. In the present, Angela continues her mission by attacking the modern Spawn, only to be defeated for the first time ever!
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#10

Spawn #10

1993

When Spawn tries to examine Angela's abandoned lance, it transports him into a realm beyond his wildest imaginings. While in this strange world, Spawn encounters imprisoned heroes, faces a mockery of Blind Justice in the form of the Violator, and glimpses a dreamlike scenario of happiness for him, Wanda and Cyan.
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#12

Spawn #12

1993

CIA chief Jason Wynn suspects Terry Fitzgerald of compiling damaging information against his bosses. He considers disposing of Terry the same way he disposed of Al Simmons. Elsewhere, the bums celebrate the safety Spawn has given them. The celebration takes an ugly turn when a bum tries on Spawn's mask, only to be nearly strangled by it.
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#13

Spawn #13

1993

When Spawn suddenly remembers the identity of his killer, he sets out to confront him. His murder, a government assassin like himself, shows no fear, boasting "I killed you once - I can do it again!" The odds however, have shifted in favor of Spawn, a point he drives home by disfiguring the destroyer's face with a horrific brand.
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#65

Spawn #65

1997

When Cog promises to answer Sam and Twitch's questions, they follow him into the deepest parts of Rat City. Twitch takes notes as Cog tells the tale of Spawn's confused existence as it relates to them. They view Spawn's throne and hear of his life as it was on earth before he returned as a Hellspawn. At the tour's end, Cog tells the detectives that Spawn has chosen them to help recapture his lost humanity.
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#67

Spawn #67

1997

The bums gather to commiserate on their lives and share stories and philosophies about their religious beliefs. Spawn diplomatically joins into the conversation and avoids heating the age old debate of God versus the Devil. Later, in another part of the alley, a gang of bums plot to rob and kill one of their own. When Spawn steps in to question their motives, they open fire on him. He collapses, wondering why his costume isn't defending him against this assault.
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#113

Spawn #113

2001

After apparently losing his son, Twitch Williams is on the verge of suicide, but Spawn will intervene before Twitch pulls the trigger. Out in Central Park, the Children of the Kingdom are gathering but have not taken into account Spawn¹s allies. Nor have they considered the versatile Ab and Zab who, with the help of a magic marker, turn the Citadel into a pillar of death and a gateway to Hell for all the vampires. In the end, Max is saved, but is no longer a part of this world. And though it appears that Spawn has vanquished the Kingdom¹s cult, he fails to realize, as a familiar face reminds us, that a gateway to Hell can also let things out.
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#126

Spawn #126

2003

Al has made his way past the guardians of the alleys to save Major Forsburg. As Al attempts to set him free from his physical cage, he gets dragged into Forsburg’s mental prison, where Al defends his former superior officer from the lost soldiers of countless wars. Forsburg, knowing that his pursuers will finally catch up to him, gives Al one final order. Al reluctantly obeys and sets Forsburg free.
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#129

Spawn #129

2003

Homicide Detective Sam Burke investigates a grisly murder scene where the phrase "Where's Wanda?" is scrawled in blood on the wall above the victim. At the same time, Jason Wynn plays out a scene from Macbeth, as he tries desperately to wash away the blood from his hands and his conscience. Al Simmons finds himself trapped in a game of Russian Roulette with Twitch Williams. Twitch blames Al for destroying his life. As the game comes closer to an end, Spawn teaches Twitch a lesson about life and death.
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#187

Spawn #187

2008

The Endgame continues. The world of Spawn is still recoilling from the stunning revelations of issue 185. As word of the game changing events echo from the rafters of Heaven to the depths of Hell, players begin to study the board, plot their strategies and make their move.
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#199

Spawn #199

1992

A troubled agent is forced to continue a career he walked out on, but finds a very convincing reason to do so. Clown returns to warn Jim that Heaven and Hell are on the move, and says he's found a clue to Jim's past.
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#200

Spawn #200

1992

In June of 1992 the first issue of Todd McFarlane's Spawn hit bookshelves in record numbers. Now, 17 years later, the new Spawn, Jim Downing, comes head-to-head with the biggest enemy of the Spawn universe, with his new sidekick Clown. Can this dynamite duo team up long enough to survive the return of a ruthless Spawn villain? This double-sized issue is jam packed with over a dozen of comic's greatest creative talents. Spawn 200 features the long awaited return of Todd McFarlane to interior artwork!
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#212

Spawn #212

1992

SPAWN vs. VIOLATOR. The truth's revealed here will either set Jim and the Clown as enemies for all-time, or cement their bond. Either way, this is the end of the beginning.
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#226

Spawn #226

2013

Twenty-three years ago, Jason Wynn is an eager, young CIA operative when he is introduced to the clandestine, Earth-bound war between Heaven and Hell. As Wynn and his superiors meet with a pair of Heavenly representatives to further a thriving relationship between the forces of light and the United States government, Wynn has little understanding of the full scope of the world he has just entered. But over the years, Wynn’s influence grew, along with his ambitions. When he was offered the chance to control a new kind of weapon, he jumped at the opportunity, leading to his eventual partnership with a man named Kramer, and the birth of the mysterious military program known as “ Ragnorok”
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#231

Spawn #231

2013

As the worldwide fervor around Jim Downing's miraculous gifts continues to grow, the darkness that lives within him begins to threaten his newfound fame. Meanwhile a small group of online friends gain insight into their understanding of the Hellspawn, slowly piecing together a dangerous new theory about the world's newest "messiah". And, somewhere in the shadows, an old enemy lurks.
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#236

Spawn #236

2013

Having survived the first round of his showdown with the K7-Leetha, Jim seeks to make amends for past sins. But his struggle for control is only just beginning. While Jim is distracted, his enemies continue to further their own efforts as Clown and Bludd have a showdown. And another familiar face returns in a most unexpected role... But whose side is THE REDEEMER on?
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#242

Spawn #242

2014

After the annihilation at the construction site Bludd tries to figure out his next move. Clown is the last place he'd seek help, but may have no alternative. Sara begins having excruciatingly demonic nightmares, but, unfortunately for Sara, her visions my not be a dream.
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#264

Spawn #264

2016

Spawn has to come to grips with his new powers... or lack thereof.
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#296

Spawn #296

2019

“THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF AL SIMMONS,” Part One The road to SPAWN’s record-setting 300th issue BEGINS HERE!!! Witness the secrets of Al Simmons’ past, present and future!!! Every hero! Every villain! Revisit Spawn’s legend in an epic, wide-screen story from critically acclaimed illustrator, JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, and legendary creator, TODD McFARLANE!
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#297

Spawn #297

2019

“THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF AL SIMMONS,” Part Two The history of Spawn continues as Al Simmons’ war with Heaven and Hell is brought to light. TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER continue their exploration of the epic SPAWN saga, leading to the recording-setting 300th issue!
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#298

Spawn #298

2019

“WAR TO 300,” Part One TWO ISSUES ‘TIL SPAWN #300! Spawn vs. the full might of Heaven’s newest Godsend—ROUND 1! TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER up the ante in this lead-up to SPAWN’s record-setting 300th issue, featuring TODD McFARLANE’s special parody recreation of one of his own classic comic book covers!
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#300

Spawn #300

2019

SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301!
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#322

Spawn #322

2021

From the pages of Spawn’s Universe, the DISRUPTOR returns… But Spawn is already fighting another battle. How can he be in two places at the same time? And if he can’t be…then someone dies!
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#327

Spawn #327

2022

The war for control of the Dead Zone enters a new phase as a surprising faction emerges, one that threatens to destabilize Spawn’s plans to rid the world of the forces of Heaven and Hell.
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#329

Spawn #329

2022

Spawn is dealing with the surprising effects of tearing open a hole in time itself as a Hellspawn from the past arrives with an alarming warning.
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#331

Spawn #331

2022

Elements of Spawn’s dark past continue to arise. Some in the form of friends—others in the form of long-forgotten foes…
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#336

Spawn #336

2022

The DEADZONES are proving to be a problem for, Al. Too many people are trying to take control. Now Jim Downing’s team is moving in for a confrontation that Al will never expect.
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#339

Spawn #339

2023

A new contender steps forward to claim the throne of Hell! Now Spawn may have to seek the help of one of his worst enemies in hopes of stopping this new threat.
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#1-50

Spawn, Compendium 1

1996

With Spawn, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful independent comic book in history. A government agent, Al Simmons was killed by his own men. Resurrected from the depths of hell, he returns to Earth as the warrior Spawn, guarding the forgotten alleys of New York City. As he seeks answers about his past, Spawn grapples with the dark forces that returned him to Earth, battling enemies and discovering unlikely allies. As he learns to harness his extraordinary new powers, he begins to grasp the full extent of what brought him back - and what he left behind. Spawn: Compendium 1 presents the stories and artwork that helped create the Spawn legacy - for the first time in glorious black and white. Features Todd McFarlane's legendary hyper-detailed art and stories, as well as colloborations with industry giants Greg Capullo (Batman), Alan Moore (Watchmen), Dave Sim, (Cerebus), Marc Silvestri (Uncanny X-Men, Cyberforce), Frank Miller (Sin City), and Grant Morrison (Batman). Collects Spawn issues #1-50.
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#1-6

Spawn Origins Collection, Volume 1

2009

Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd McFarlane himself!) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 1 includes the introduction of not only Spawn, but also a number of other memorable and menacing characters, including Malebolgia and the Violator. Collects Spawn#1-6.
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#1-8, 11-12

Spawn Collection, Vol. 1

2005

Witness the power of pure McFarlane with this essential collection of comics that have been out of print for 10 years The first issues of McFarlane's smash hit Spawn are here in a brand new collection - bigger and badder than ever This collection includes issues #1-8, 11, & 12, featuring the pulse-pounding art of the master himself, Todd McFarlane
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#7-8, 11-14

Spawn Origins, Volume 2

2009

Featuring the stories and artwork by Spawn creator, Todd McFarlane, that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 2 includes classic Spawn stories written by Alan Moore and Frank Miller, as well as the introduction of memorable characters into the Spawn universe. Collects Spawn #7, 8, 11-14.
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#15-20

Spawn Origins, Volume 3

2009

With Spawn, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful independent comic book in history. Reprinting Spawn #15-20, Spawn: Origins Volume 3 includes stories penned by Grant Morrison, and introduces unforgettable, all-new characters.
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#27-32

Spawn Origins, Volume 5

2010

Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd Mcfarlane himself) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 5 includes early artwork by fan-favorite Spawn artist, Greg Capullo. Collects Spawn #27-32.

Authors

Rory McConville
Author · 9 books
Rory McConville has been working in the comic book industry since he was sixteen. In that time he has written for DC Comics, Newbold Enterprises, Shadowline Comics and Fan-Atic Press. He currently studies English and History at University College Cork.
Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman
Author · 455 books

Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher. Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take. In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.

Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane
Author · 42 books

Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book artist, writer, toy manufacturer/designer, and media entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of the epic occult fantasy series Spawn. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was one of America's most popular heroes in the 1990's and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties. In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio. In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by Curt Schilling. McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs.

Brian Holguin
Author · 10 books
American writer who writes comics, novels and animation. Some of his works include "Aria", "Savior," "Spawn" "The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths," "Godslayer" and "Kiss: Psycho Circus".
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