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Batman Reborn is an interesting start to the Dick Grayson/Damian Wayne era of Batman and Robin

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Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

We check out Batman Reborn which collects the first six issues of Batman and Robin.

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Story Grant Morrison
Art: Frank Quitely, Philip Tan
Ink: Jonathan Glapion
Color: Alex Sinclair, Pete Pantazis

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Batman: The Black Glove features two forgettable stories on their own

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Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

We check out Batman: The Black Glove which features Batman #667-669, #672-675.

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Story Grant Morrison
Art: J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Benjamin
Ink: J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Jonathan Glapion, Mark Irwin, Saleem Crawford
Color: Dave Stewart, Guy Major
Letterer: Rob Leigh, Ken Lopez, John J. Hill, Randy Gentile, Steve Wands, Travis Lanham, Sal Cipriano

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The Scorched #50, the Climax of the Spawn Universe 50/50/50 Program, arrives March 2026

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Todd McFarlane Productions concludes the Spawn Universe’s latest milestone celebration with The Scorched #50, the third and final installment in the 50/50/50 Program—a coordinated event marking the 50th issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched.

Launched in 2021, the Spawn Universe expanded with record-setting debuts and ongoing fan demand. Now, that success comes full circle as the 50/50/50 storyline reaches its explosive conclusion in The Scorched #50—an extra-length issue delivering the final two chapters of the crossover that began in King Spawn #50 and continued in Gunslinger Spawn #50.The battle rages to its breaking point, and the long-awaited reveal will have Spawn fans talking for years to come. When the dust settles, The Scorched #50 will leave the Spawn Universe forever changed. 

As with the previous issue #50 titles, interior artwork is by Carlo Barberi and Stephen Segovia, ensuring visual consistency across all three milestone books.

In step with the series’ counterparts, The Scorched #50 arrives with a premium slate of variants and incentives that mirror King Spawn #50 and Gunslinger Spawn #50, creating one unified collector experience across the program. Artwork comes from Todd McFarlane, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee, with both Young and Lee delivering connecting cover sets that span all three 50th issues. 

At the top of the incentive tier is Cover H, a 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant by Todd McFarlane that includes a guaranteed hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty of these sketches will be drawn by McFarlane. After those 50 orders are fulfilled, remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from 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.)

Each copy of Cover H will also be signed by Todd McFarlane and include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the signature and the inserted sketch are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program, as well as confirming sketch authenticity. McFarlane has committed to never signing this cover again, making these copies strictly limited to this one-time release. The 1:250 incentive (Cover G) is likewise signed by McFarlane, includes a CGC Certificate, and will not be signed again. 

To coincide with the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program, CGC is hosting an exclusive Private Signing event with Todd McFarlane. Collectors have until November 14, 2025 (international) and December 1, 2025 (U.S.) to submit comics and cards for this signing. For this event, McFarlane will sign each collectible with his full “Todd McFarlane” signature, and fans can select from two event-exclusive CGC custom label options—a Todd McFarlane Spawn Universe label and an all-new McFarlane scroll label created by McFarlane specifically for this signing. These labels are available only for this event. For more information on how to submit collectibles for grading and signature authentication, visit CGC’s official announcement here.

The Scorched #50 will be available at comic book shops in March 2026. The Final Order Cutoff for retailers is slated for February 2026. Please note, dates are subject to change.

  • Cover A by Todd McFarlane
  • Cover B by Puppeteer Lee(Connecting Cover)
  • Cover C by Skottie Young(Connecting Cover)
  • Cover DBlank Sketch Cover
  • Cover E1:50 copy incentive by Mark Spears
  • Cover F1:100 copy incentive Virgin Color by Todd McFarlane 
  • Cover G1:250 copy incentive B&W Inked by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate(McFarlane will not sign this cover again)
  • Cover H1:1000 copy incentive Raw Pencil Virgin by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate and guaranteed original sketch inserted into the book. Fifty 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. (McFarlane will not sign this cover again)

Image reveals the details for Gunslinger Spawn #50’s 50/50/50 Celebration

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Todd McFarlane Productions continues its celebration of the expanded Spawn Universe with Gunslinger Spawn #50, the second milestone in the 50/50/50 Program—a yearlong crossover event marking the 50th issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched.

This extra-length issue of Gunslinger Spawn delivers part two of an exciting new storyline set to unfold across all three titles, beginning with King Spawn #50 and concluding in The Scorched #50. An ancient force—older than time itself—has returned, and Spawn is in its crosshairs. The tale continues here in two chapters illustrated by Spawn Universe fan-favorites Stephen Segovia and Carlo Barberi, just like King Spawn #50, revealing earth-shattering consequences for Gunslinger and the future of the Spawn mythos.

To mark the milestone, Gunslinger Spawn #50 will debut with a premium lineup of variant covers and incentives that mirror those of King Spawn #50 and the upcoming Scorched #50, uniting all three titles in the 50/50/50 Program. The cover lineup features artwork by Todd McFarlane, Skottie Young, Mark Spears, and Puppeteer Lee—with both Young and Lee delivering connecting cover sets that span all three issues.

At the top of the incentive tier is Cover H, a 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant by Todd McFarlane that includes a guaranteed hand-drawn Spawn sketch inserted directly into the book. Fifty of these sketches will be drawn by McFarlane himself. After those 50 orders are fulfilled, all remaining sketches will be randomly assigned from a 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.

Each copy of Cover H will also be signed by Todd McFarlane and include a CGC Certificate verifying that both the signature and the inserted sketch are eligible for CGC’s Signature Series program. The certificate also confirms the authenticity of the inserted sketch. McFarlane has committed to never signing this cover again, making these copies strictly limited to this one-time release.

McFarlane is also collaborating with CGC for a special event celebrating the conclusion of the 50/50/50 Program. Official details will be announced at the end of September.

Gunslinger Spawn #50 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 31. The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is slated for Monday, November 24:

  • Cover A by Todd McFarlane – Lunar Code 1025IM0252
  • Cover B by Puppeteer Lee (Connecting Cover) – Lunar Code 1025IM0253
  • Cover C by Skottie Young – Lunar Code 1025IM0254
  • Cover D Blank Sketch Cover – Lunar Code 1025IM0255
  • Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Mark Spears – Lunar Code 1025IM0256
  • Cover F 1:100 copy incentive virgin color by Todd McFarlane – 1025IM0257
  • Cover G 1:250 copy incentive B&W inked by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate (McFarlane will not sign this cover again) – Lunar Code 1025IM0258
  • Cover H 1:1000 copy incentive raw pencil virgin by Todd McFarlane, signed by McFarlane with CGC Certificate and guaranteed original sketch inserted into the book. Fifty 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. (McFarlane will not sign this cover again) – Lunar Code 1025IM0259

Preview: The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #3

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The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #3

(W) Daniel Henriques (A) Jonathan Glapion

Sherlee and the Stranger survive — but at a cost. The weight of what happened won’t let go. A distant camp offers hope, but danger moves in the shadows. Something ancient awakens, and what falls from above may not be salvation. As Heaven arrives and Beliafon strikes, old truths rise — and the past won’t stay buried.

The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #3

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

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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

The Curse of Sherlee Johnson has sold out and gets a new printing with new cover by Jonathan Glapion

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The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1 by Daniel Henriques and Jonathan Glapion has sold out completely at the distributor level on its first day of release. In response to the strong demand, Image Comics will fast-track this debut issue for a second printing. The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1, second printing will feature brand-new cover art by Glapion.

This launch marks Henriques’ writing debut and Glapion’s first interior artwork, alongside colors by industry veteran FCO Plascencia. Together, the team breathes new life into one of Spawn’s most tragic characters.

Set in the shadow of Spawn #5, this bold new tale reimagines the fate of Sherlee Johnson—a young girl whose murder at the hands of Billy Kincaid shocked readers more than three decades ago. Now reborn and armed with mysterious powers, Sherlee must navigate an unforgiving world alongside a cloaked figure known only as the Stranger, as she wrestles with pain, rage, and a future she never asked for.

With 48 pages of story for just $5.99, The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1 (formerly titled: No Home Here) delivers a gripping, emotionally layered debut deeply rooted in Spawn lore. It’s a powerful and accessible entry point into one of the darkest corners of the Spawn Universe—perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.

The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1, second printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 18 (with a Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers of Monday, May 26):

  • The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1, second printing – Lunar Code: 0325IM892
The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1, second printing

Dark consequences to Spawn’s actions will bear out in The Curse of Sherlee Johnson this May

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Todd McFarlane Productions will unveil a bold new chapter in the Spawn Universe with the launch of a chilling new series—The Curse of Sherlee Johnson by Daniel Henriques and Jonathan Glapion—this May from Image Comics.

This double-length, emotionally charged, visually-striking premiere will mark Henriques’ writing debut and Glapion’s first ever interiors. It will be brought to life with the stunning colorwork of industry veteran FCO Plascencia and take readers into unknown corners of the Spawn Universe.

At the heart of this new saga is Sherlee Johnson, a seven-year-old whose death at the hands of the notorious serial killer Billy Kincaid rocked readers back in Spawn #5 and set off a chain of unforeseen consequences. Now Sherlee is reborn—transformed and armed with mysterious powers—yet still struggles with the loss of her previous life. She must navigate a brutal, unforgiving world alongside the enigmatic Stranger, as she wrestles with lingering pain and the pressures of a newfound purpose and destiny.

The highly collectible Spawn #5 issue—which first hit shelves in 1992—will be brought back to print for fans eager to revisit Sherlee’s original appearance and see where it all began.

This new standalone series offers an accessible entry point for new readers while rewarding long-time fans with unexpected appearances and deep connections to the larger Spawn Universe. With its intense storytelling and focus on the cost of heroism, The Curse Of Sherlee Johnson is set to be a must-read for anyone ready to explore the darker corners of the Spawn Universe.

The Curse of Sherlee Johnson #1 will launch with 48 pages of gripping storytelling and dynamic artwork for $5.99 and will feature four highly anticipated covers. It will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 21:

  • Cover A by Glapion – Lunar Code 0325IM243
  • Cover B by Todd McFarlane – Lunar Code 0325IM244
  • Cover C Virgin B&W Variant by McFarlane – Lunar Code 0325IM245
  • Cover D blank sketch cover – Lunar Code 0325IM246

The City of Owls Fanhome Edition… there’s better options to read this story

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Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

The Legends of Batman Collection includes the best and most essential Batman adventures by legendary creative teams. The collection forms an expansive overall narrative that begins with Batman’s origin in Year Zero and culminates in Batman Year 100.

The Fanhome The Legends of Batman collection delivers a modern classic: The City of Owls!

Collecting: Batman #8-12, Batman Annual #1

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Story: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Art: Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Rafael Albuquerque, Jason Fabok, Becky Cloonan, Andy Clarke, Sandu Florea
Color: FCO Plascencia, Dave McCaig, Peter Steigerwald, Nathan Fairbairn
Letterer: Richard Starkings, Jimmy Betancourt, Sal Cipriano, Dezi Sienty, Patrick Brosseau

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The Court of Owls Fanhome Edition… there’s better options to read this story

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Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

The Legends of Batman Collection includes the best and most essential Batman adventures by legendary creative teams. The collection forms an expansive overall narrative that begins with Batman’s origin in Year Zero and culminates in Batman Year 100.

The Fanhome The Legends of Batman collection delivers a classic: The Court of Owls!

Collecting: Batman #1-7

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Story: Scott Snyder
Art: Greg Capullo
Ink: Jonathan Glapion
Color: FCO Plascencia
Letterer: Richard Starkings, Jimmy Betancourt

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