King Spawn #50 Variant Gets an Original, Hand-Drawn Spawn Sketch by Todd McFarlane and more!

Todd McFarlane Productions has unveiled new details behind one of the most exciting incentives tied to the oversized King Spawn #50 and the launch of the50/50/50 Program : Cover H, the 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant.

Each copy of Cover H will include an original, hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty orders will receive sketches by Todd McFarlane himself. After that, all remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from a select group of acclaimed Spawn Universe artists: Jonathan Glapion, Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth, Stephen Segovia, and Jason Shawn Alexander. Sketch artist selection is random and cannot be requested—and ordering early does not guarantee a McFarlane Sketch.

In addition to the sketch insert, every copy of Cover H will be signed by Todd McFarlane and will include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the book and signature are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program. The certificate will also confirm the authenticity of the inserted sketch. McFarlane has committed to not sign this cover again, ensuring these copies remain limited and highly collectible.

The 1:1,000 variant will likely have a very low print run along with the sketches making it a very difficult book to find in the future. In the announcement, McFarlane said there’s a strong chance there’s less than 100 of the Cover H books printed.

This special variant is part of the larger 50/50/50 Program—a major celebration of the Spawn Universe’s three core titles: King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched. As each series hits its 50th issue over the next year, all three will share a matching lineup of premium variant covers and interconnected story elements.

The milestone begins with King Spawn #50, which kicks off a new crossover event that reshapes the Spawn Universe mythos. A powerful ancient force returns—and Spawn is in its sights. The extra-length issue will feature two chapters—illustrated by Carlo Barberi and Stephen Segovia—and a full lineup of covers from McFarlane himself, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee whose connecting covers span all three of the 50th issues.

McFarlane is also teaming up with CGC for a special collaboration celebrating the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program. More details will be revealed at the end of September.

King Spawn #50 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 15. The Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, September 22.

  • Cover A by Todd McFarlane – Lunar Code: 0825IM0256
  • Cover B by Puppeteer Lee (Connecting Cover) – Lunar Code: 0825IM0257
  • Cover C by Skottie Young – Lunar Code: 0825IM8000
  • Cover D Blank Sketch Cover – Lunar Code: 0825IM0258
  • Cover E 1:50 Variant by Mark Spears – Lunar Code: 0825IM0259
  • Cover F 1:100 Virgin Color Variant by Todd McFarlane – Lunar Code: 0825IM0260
  • Cover G 1:250 B/W Inked Variant by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate (McFarlane will not sign this cover again) – Lunar Code: 0825IM0261
  • Cover H 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate and guaranteed original sketch inserted into the book. 50 orders will include sketches by Todd McFarlane. Once 50 orders are placed, all remaining sketches will be randomly provided by Spawn universe artists: Jonathan Glapion, Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth, Stephen Segovia, and Jason Shawn Alexander. Sketch artist selection is random and cannot be requested. Ordering early does not guarantee a McFarlane sketch. – Lunar Code: 0825IM0262

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