Spawn direct editions the series that started it all. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. Since 1962, he has starred in several ongoing series, as well as a large number of limited series and specials. The sequential trades stopped after book 12, but several new volumes appeared in 20062008, collecting various story arcs. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman.
The spawnworld books library attempts to list every spawn related publication worldwide. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. I did, because my father ran a comic book shop till i was 9. May 01, 2009 featuring the stories and artwork by todd mcfarlane himself. I was a teenager in the 1990s, but for some reason i never read any spawn comics. Spawn was a very much needed kick in the butt to the whole superheroes comic book genre which might be the only genre in the states. This issue marks the cataclysmic climax in the story of the current spawn.
Featuring allnew cover art from creator todd mcfarlane, spawn. An open letter to comic book publishers from eric stephenson. Mcfarlane created the character of spawn and this series was one of the first titles to come out of the newly formed company. Well, the image comics character has quite a convoluted history, but well do our best to break it down for you. A highly trained assassin, murdered by his employer and former friend chapel. After todd mcfarlane left marvel over creative differences, he, jim lee, rob liefeld and a few others started up image comics. Al simmons was a highly trained assassin, murdered by his employer and former friend. Lets check out the first issue of the classic 90s character thats still going strong. 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.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. This is your unofficial guide to spawn comic books, toys, action figures and more, with a huge catalogue of photos, descriptions, synopsis and more relating to todd mcfarlanes spawn. Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Bring the artistic legacy of todd mcfarlanes recordbreaking independent comic home with this hardcover collection of the classic cover artwork for the first 100 issues of spawn. In 1992, he helped form image comics, pulling the occult antihero character spawn. Spawn origins, volume 1 by todd mcfarlane goodreads. Comic book characters comic character comic books art comic art spawn comics anime comics dark comics image comics cosmic comics what others are saying i grew up reading spawn comics, i fell in love with the art and the storytelling. Endgame collection january 2011 combines endgame vol 1 and 2 issues 185196. Jan 31, 2012 decadeslong legal feud over spawn comic book finally ends. I thought that the book entitled spawn was a very good book. Now spawn must choose between his life on earth and his place on a throne in hell.
If you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe for more relaxation. Spawn is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in a monthly comic book of the same name published by image comics. Decadeslong legal feud over spawn comic book finally ends. Featuring uncredited guestappearances by superman and many major characters from the world of comic books arms reaching through prison bars. Spawnworld is the largest spawn resource in the world. Vindicator casually explains the suit is a k3myrlu suit that is a continually evolving parasite that will combine with his central nervous system for life.
Lt col al simmons was killed and sent to hell but made a deal with the devil that he could return to earth after 5 years to see his wife, wanda. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. As his mind reels, our tortured hero remembers that he struck a deal with the devil in order to return to his beloved wife five years after his death. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use my. The hellspawn known as gunslinger hits town, aiming to bring hell to the high plains. According to spawn creator todd mcfarlane, hes currently trying to bag a huge talent for his planned big screen adaptation of the beloved comic book series. While a strange assailant stalks the city, ripping out human hearts, another otherworldly being arrives. Spawn is one of the longestrunning and mostrespected independent comics of all time. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Thor is a comic book superhero in the marvel comics universe. Origins book two hc includes classic spawn stories written by todd mcfarlane, as well as industry giants grant morrison, tom orzechowski and 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. Spawn comic read spawn comic online in high quality. In stores this month is spawn compendium volume 1, a gargantuan tome collecting the first. Spawn is classic in many ways but i believe what he stands for is more important than his stories. But never the less, i still enjoyed the book immensely. If you like spawn you will like this, same stories. Todd asked what you wanted and you demanded to see more of spawn heres your chance. Spawn is again plagued by flashbacks, specifically of his own death, he sees the grim reaper but cant get an image of who it was that killed him. Make offer spawn volumes 14 rare todd mcfarlane graphic novels tpb image image comics spawn origins collection book vol. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of hell. Created by todd mcfarlane 2nd title published by image comics. In 1992, he helped form image comics, pulling the occult antihero character spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s.
I went to cosmic comics one day and heard the clerk talking about these new image. Were slowly getting closer to whatever conspiracy al was unknowingly involved in, the slow reveal of his former life and why he was killed, by whom, etc, is just a tad too slow and i wish i knew a. Spawn is a fictional character, an antihero that appears in a monthly comic book of the same name published by image comics. Ending up in hell he sold his soul to malebolgia, one of the many rulers of the hell, in order to see his wife wanda again. The stories and artwork that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published.
Get the best deals on modern age spawn comics when. Overall, of course, it had some funny moments and some sick parts that i didnt care for. The celebration of this anniversary issue will feature covers from todd mcfarlane, greg capullo batman, skottie young rocket raccoon, jock detective comics, sean murphy the wake, and philip tan batman and robin. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Mar 18, 2020 spawn albert francis al simmons is an undead superhero in the image comics universe. It combined action, suspense, and drama all into one. From current issues to backissue comics, guest appearances and miniseries, here you will find cover images, publication information, issue synopsis, and more. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, mcfarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on marvel comics spiderman franchise. I picked up most of the first 2 volumes via single issues to try and get some backstory to spawn and hopefully fill in some blanks for my read of hellspawn. One man will go up against the gunslinger if they dont lynch him first. Spawn was ranked 60th on wizard magazines list of the top 200 comic book. See more ideas about comic books, spawn and comic books art. I needed this book for a university class and i am not one to read comics all that.
Unlike the regular spawn series, this book will focus on spawn and have selfcontained, singleissue stories. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Spawn volume 1 issue 1 volume 1 issue 1 comic amazon. Over 25 years ago, a new antihero was spawned, in the image of its creator. The 12issue hardcover edition of volume one was the first to reprint both. Spawn is a fictional superhero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by american company image comics. Endgame collection january 2011 combines endgame vol 1 and 2.
Lets have a look at this first origins collection book. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Using his special forces training and an arsenal of state of the art weaponry, spawn proceeds to dismantle one of the most dangerous villains in the image universe. When the series debuted it was an amazing success, becoming the highestselling independent comic book of all time, but its impossible not to see spawn now through the lens of time. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy spawn. Cerebus the aardvark takes spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. First appearance of anti spawn guide watch 1994 26 sales 9. Created by todd mcfarlane, the character first appeared in spawn. Everyone claims to publish books based on reader demand, but this time its the truth. Spawn is a fictional superhero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published. Todd mcfarlane is a canadian comic book artist, writer, toy manufacturerdesigner, and media entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of the epic occult fantasy series spawn. This huge, triplesized 250th anniversary issue marks only the second time an independent comic book has reached such a lofty number. It combined all the necessary tools you need to make it a good book.
Spawn was one of the first comic books showcasing advanced, multishade computer coloring in comic books, to the delight of some and the dismay of others. After barely surviving his encounter with the cybernetic juggernaut known as overtkill, spawn decides its time to break out the heavy artillery. Spawn is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in a monthly. Jim downings final struggle against his costume while the fate of new york city lies in the balance. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Malebolgia had other things in mind for al and sent him back to earth as a hellspawn, one of his soldiers, to do his bidding. All stories are published exclusively by marvel comics under their standard imprint, unless otherwise noted. From the ashes of that battlefield comes the long awaited return of the original spawn al simmons. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, mcfarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on marvel comics.
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