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It’s Spawn, Scorched and more in this latest Humble Bundle featuring 43 volumes for $20!

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Dive into the grim, action-packed universe of Spawn, the iconic antihero torn between life on Earth and his place upon a throne in Hell, from famed creator Todd McFarlane! The Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle includes over 40 comic volumes telling the saga of Spawn throughout the ages. Gunslinger Spawn takes you to the wild west, telling the story of a Hellspawn bent on revenge. The Spawn Kills Everyone: Complete Collection provides a lighter take on this decidedly heavy hero, with a series of parody one-shots. In The Scorched, Hellspawn and angels team up to fight against the forces that threaten humanity. Pay what you want for over 40 action-packed volumes and help support the Book Industry Charitable Foundation!

The Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle features 43 volumes valued at $665 for just $20!

Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle

It’s Spawn, Scorched and more in this latest Humble Bundle featuring 43 volumes for $20!

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Dive into the grim, action-packed universe of Spawn, the iconic antihero torn between life on Earth and his place upon a throne in Hell, from famed creator Todd McFarlane! The Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle includes over 40 comic volumes telling the saga of Spawn throughout the ages. Gunslinger Spawn takes you to the wild west, telling the story of a Hellspawn bent on revenge. The Spawn Kills Everyone: Complete Collection provides a lighter take on this decidedly heavy hero, with a series of parody one-shots. In The Scorched, Hellspawn and angels team up to fight against the forces that threaten humanity. Pay what you want for over 40 action-packed volumes and help support the Book Industry Charitable Foundation!

The Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle features 43 volumes valued at $665 for just $20!

Spawn, Scorched, and More Comic Bundle

The world of Spawn expands with The New U and launch of Sam & Twitch: Case Files

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Todd McFarlane Productions has announced a lineup of new titles, offered at competitive prices, to be dubbed “The New U” and to build upon the foundation laid by the smash-hit-maker Spawn Universe. This earthshaking new era will follow the monumental events of Spawn #350 and will kickoff with the upcoming Sam & Twitch: Case Files series launch this March.

The New U will offer fans a next-level reading experience featuring gripping storylines, dynamic characters, and jaw-dropping plot twists—all while retaining the low introductory price points that make Spawn titles the best bargain in the industry to date.

First up, Sam & Twitch: Case Files will drop readers into the gritty world of crime-solving with everyone’s fan-favorite Spawn Universe detectives in their own, brand-new series, Sam and Twitch: Case Files. Episodic tales of murder, intrigue, and deception abound in this noir crime drama masterfully created by McFarlane, and co-plotted by Jon Goff. It boasts art by Szymon Kudrański, whose ultra-realistic visuals and cinematic style jump from the page and make it feel more like a movie than a comic. 

Readers will join Sam and Twitch as they navigate the treacherous streets of New York City, gumshoeing and confronting the darkness lurking around every corner. For readers in search of a comic outside the traditional superhero action found in the other popular Spawn Universe tales, these Case Files will be true-crime style murder mystery cases, showcase film noir aesthetics, and unfold like an R-rated Drama. The Sam and Twitch characters were created in 1992 by McFarlane and appeared in the chart-topping, history-making launch of Spawn #1. They have been a staple in the Spawn Universe ever since.

Next, Rat City #1 will launch in April with an extra-length debut and feature the talents of Erica Schultz and Zé Carlos. Readers will be immersed in the fantastical, sci-fi story of Peter Cairn, an ex-soldier, an amputee, and a Hellspawn in a post-war future. But Peter isn’t dead like Al. Peter got his Spawn powers from the nanites in his prosthetic legs—nanites that were affected when Al Simmons initiated his necroplasmic detonation in the present. Al had no clue that the effects would ripple across—not just space—and but time as well.

Then, May will bring forth Monolith #1 by Sean Lewis and Valerio Giangiordano will explore the origin of the hulking Hellspawn. What connection does he have to one of the most savage of his kind, Omega Spawn? Readers will follow his journey from the cosmic depths of deep-spawn to his first encounter with Al Simmons in this three-part miniseries.

The upcoming New U series will retain the usual low introductory price points of either $3.99 or $2.99—well below the $4.99 that is fast becoming the industry standard. McFarlane’s commitment to accessible pricing removes barriers for fans seeking to try out—and add—New U comics to their buy piles alongside the ever-expanding catalog of Spawn Universe offerings. New U titles will range in genre from Horror to Drama, Crime to Science-Fiction, and even Comedy and provide a story for every type of reader.

The repercussions of Spawn #350 affected every character’s fate, lead to a massive shift in the power dynamics within the universe, and gave birth The New U. Sam & Twitch: Case Files is only the first glimpse at what’s to come, with more series announcements and details yet to be revealed.

The rollout will continue in June and July with three more four-issue miniseries all sure to excite fans: Misery, Medieval Spawn, and Spawn Kills Every Spawn. In August, Violator with give the popular villain his own oversized, six-issue miniseries and the highly buzzed-about Knights vs. Samurai will follow later that the month. In September an all-new ongoing series titled Deadly Tales will launch. And in October, a bi-monthly series—with extended page count—No Home Here—will launch. Several more titles, including Focus, Spawn: The Dark Ages, She-Spawn, Bloodletter, and Spawn 77 will hit shelves and more information will be revealed for each in the coming months.

  • Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 27 – Lunar Code 0124IM212
  • Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 Cover B by McFarlane will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 27 – Lunar Code 0124IM899
  • Rat City #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 10 – Lunar Code 0224IM216
  • Monolith #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 15 – Lunar Code 0324IM178

Spawn #350 sends shockwaves through King Spawn, The Scorched, and GunSlinger

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This month marks a pivotal moment in the history of Todd McFarlane‘s Spawn. The monumental issue #350 promises an unprecedented shift and new direction for the acclaimed Spawn series—initiating not only a new era for Spawn, but also sending shockwaves through the rest of the Spawn Universe of titles. In Spawn #350, after a 250-issue vacancy, a NEW RULER will sit on the Throne of Hell, and this momentous reveal will affect the direction of the main Spawn series’ storyline—as well as radically change trajectory of its monthly companion series: King Spawn, The Scorched, and Gunslinger. 
 
This line-wide new direction makes February the perfect time for new readers to get on board with the Spawn Universe. In light of this massive narrative change, Spawn #350—along with King Spawn #31, Gunslinger #29, and The Scorched #27—all serve as ideal jumping-on points for both seasoned Spawn fans and newcomers alike, and will offer compelling introductions to the Spawn Universe. The events of Spawn #350 will change the status quo for these titles forever… and readers will want to see the fallout.

As the repercussions of the events unfolding in Spawn #350 echo throughout the Spawn Universe, they will impact the fate of every character. The balance of power will undergo a dramatic shift. Characters—both past and present—will find themselves at the forefront of this ever-evolving storyline, reshaping the Power Rankings within the Spawn Universe. 
 
Continuing to showcase their creative ingenuity, Spawn and Gunslinger are set to undergo artistic transformations, too, as esteemed artists Brett Booth and Carlo Barberi exchange artistic roles—bringing fresh perspectives to both titles beginning with Spawn #351 and Gunslinger #29. These titles will showcase this new direction with a bold cover banner atop the title’s logo, and future issues of The Scorched and King Spawn will also don the same callout banner.
 
Fans will soon bear witness to their beloved characters’ struggles with the consequences of losing the powers once bestowed upon them from Heaven or Hell, while also adapting to their newfound roles and identities. 

It will affect everyone.

Spawn #350 by McFarlane, Rory McConville, Booth, and Barberi will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 21:

  • Cover A by Puppeteer Lee (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM223
  • Cover B by McFarlane (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM224
  • Cover C by Ryan Stegman (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM225
  • Cover D by Booth (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM226
  • Cover E by Jonathan Glapion (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM227
  • Cover F by McFarlane (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1123IM228

King Spawn #31 by McFarlane and Jeremy Haun will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 6. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 12:

  • Cover A by Fernandez (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM299
  • Cover B by Randal (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM300

Gunslinger #29 by McFarlane and Barberi will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 6. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 12:

  • Cover A by Randal (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM283
  • Cover B by Robeck (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM284

The Scorched #27 by John Layman and Stephen Segovia will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 13. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 19:

  • Cover A by Randal (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM317
  • Cover B by Barends (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM318

Spawn #351 by McConville and Booth will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 20. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 26:

  • Cover A by Randal (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM319
  • Cover B by Aguillo (cardstock) – Lunar Code 1223IM320
  • Cover C by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 1223IM842

Spawn #350 sees a new ruler, new artist, and new direction!

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February 21, 2024 marks yet another milestone for Todd McFarlane’s Spawn comic. Not only will Spawn #350 break ANOTHER Guinness World Record, but Spawn #350 will crown a NEW RULER to sit on the Throne of Hell, which has been EMPTY since issue #100. Spawn himself is also getting an overhaul with a NEW costume. As an added bonus for fans, this 40-page, extra-length issue will be priced at a low $4.99.

Spawn #350 will feature six extraordinary covers with artwork from some of the most talented artists in the comic book industry. McFarlane, Brett Booth, Ryan Stegman, Puppeteer Lee, and Jonathan Glapion all create unique cover art for this momentous issue. 

In addition to the exceptional cover art, Spawn #350 will introduce a new regular artist for the series’ interiors. Brett Booth is relinquishing his artist duties on Gunslinger Spawn and taking over duties as the NEW monthly Spawn artist! With pencils by Booth and inks by Adelso Corona—issue #350 will be exciting for all Spawn readers. 

It’s been more than 30 years since Spawn #1 hit the stands and immediately became one of the biggest selling comics of all time. Now, with its exciting new direction, Spawn #350 promises to bring that same jaw-dropping, boundary pushing energy for readers.

Also, as a thank you to comic shop retailers for their continuous support of Spawn over the past three decades, McFarlane has announced a special variant cover for Spawn #350 drawn and AUTOGRAPHED by McFarlane himself. Retailers who order 25 copies or more of Image Comics’ Spawn #350 by its Final Order Cut-Off deadline (Monday, January 29), in any combination of Covers A-F, will receive one copy of the signed McFarlane variant (limit one per storefront). Please Note: The variant is expected to arrive in stores on Wednesday, March 7. However, this date is tentative. Updates will be provided to qualifying retailers should the date change. 



In Spawn #350, The Throne of Hell has sat vacant and empty since issue #100. After the death of Malebolgia at the hands of Al Simmons, no one has proven themselves worthy enough to claim the power of the Throne for themselves… until now. The story 32 years in the making is finally here. Who takes the Throne? Who becomes the supreme ruler of Hell?

Spawn #350 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 21:

  • Cover A by Puppeteer Lee – Lunar Code 1123IM223
  • Cover B by McFarlane – Lunar Code 1123IM224
  • Cover C by Ryan Stegman – Lunar Code 1123IM225
  • Cover D by Brett Booth – Lunar Code 1123IM226
  • Cover E by Jonathan Glapion – Lunar Code 1123IM227
  • Cover F by McFarlane – Lunar Code 1123IM228

Spawn, Savage Dragon, and Blacula are all coming to Killadelphia

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The Eisner Award nominated ongoing series Killadelphia from writer Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander have more surprises in store for fans with a fleet of iconic characters ready to join in on the action. The new story arc begins with issue #31 in November from Image Comics.

The Killadelphia series follows a small-town beat cop who returns home to bury his murdered father, revered Philadelphia detective James Sangster Sr. What he doesn’t anticipate is digging up a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality… and vampires. Now, it’s up to Jimmy and an unexpected companion to stop long-thought-dead president of the United States John Adams from building an undead army and staging a bloody new American revolution.

The forces of Heaven and Hell clash on the battleground that is Philly and weave into the tapestry of a larger universe when Todd McFarlane’s greatest creation crosses over into the pages of Killadelphia! All the power SeeSaw has gained and all the magic he’s learned will be put to the test when he faces off against comics’ greatest anti-hero! Anything can happen in this bold jumping-on point for new readers that will redefine the Killadelphia universe as we know it. The sold-out, Eisner Award-nominated series continues in a landmark story arc that will also feature canon surprise appearances by recognizable characters from outside Philadelphia’s city limits.

This next arc also contains a backup stories featuring Hell’s Baddest Badass: Johnny Gatlin.

Killadelphia #31 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 15:

  • Cover A by Alexander – Lunar Code 0923IM415
  • Cover B by Francesco Mattina – Lunar Code 0923IM416
  • Cover C by Jae Lee – Lunar Code 0923IM417
  • Cover D by Alexander B&W noir edition – Lunar Code 0923IM418

Spawn is coming to Call of Duty: Warzone Season 6

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A new update for Call of Duty has been announced and Spawn is coming to the game in season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone.

A deal with the devil comes to the game as Al Simmons transforms into the legendary comic book character Spawn. In the game you’ll see numerous Spawn-themed rewards and Operator Skins.

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed that Keith David would voice the character in the game:

There’s a cool guy named Keith David who did a hell of a voice in [the HBO animated series],” said McFarlane. “And so they took the easy low-hanging fruit because I would’ve done the exact same thing. To me, he’s Mr. Spawn when he talks, so they just went with him. I was just out at the Activision studios on Friday and they said they had just finished recording him. So, they played a couple of his lines for me, it was like a throwback to HBO. I’m going, ‘Oh, man, there’s my boy.’

Spawn headlines the Battle Pass. The multiple forms of antihero Spawn headline the Season 06 Battle Pass, featuring additional Spawn Operator Skins alongside other monsters and maniacs arriving straight from the underworld.

For BlackCell owners, each of the following Operator Skins comes with an impressive BlackCell variant:

  • Al Simmons (New Operator) – Players who purchase the Season 06 Battle Pass system will immediately unlock the Al Simmons Operator
  • Spawn (New Operator, Tier 0 Skin, and Tier 100 Skin) – Receive a more tactical variety of Spawn at the start of your Battle Pass progress. Unleash hell with the mightiest Spawn Operator Skin of them all after completing all 20 Sectors of the Battle Pass system and reaching Tier 100.
  • Burned Spawn (Al Simmons Skin) – Prior to his transformation into Spawn, Al Simmons was deceived and burned alive. This shrouded figure is one of many forms Spawn takes.
  • Creepy Clown (Fender Skin) – A hell-born half-demon of considerable power and deviancy, the arch-villain Violator has taken the form of a rotund clown to anger Spawn.
  • Violator (König Skin) – Closer to the true form, the cruel and arrogant Violator brings “death on two legs” in the form of a grotesquely headed Operator to further infuriate Spawn.
  • Disruptor (Horangi Skin) – Masquerading as a businessman and responsible for the death and transformation of Al Simmons, Disruptor is known by many names and is feared as a crime lord.
  • Soul Crusher (Vega Skin) – A mysterious rival of Spawn’s, Soul Crusher is an enigmatic figure, using noxious gasses to asphyxiate his victims into submission.
  • Nikto Spawn (Nikto Skin) – Operator Nikto favors a similar tactical look and impressive mask getup and takes it to the next level with this Spawn homage.

Killadelphia #31 unleashes a new era of the acclaimed vampire saga

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The Eisner Award nominated Killadelphia from writer Rodney Barnes and collaborator Jason Shawn Alexander, the artist who redefined Todd McFarlane’s legendary Spawn for a whole new generation, shocked fans with a surprise appearance from the same character in the final issue of the previous story arc.

The Killadelphia series follows a small-town beat cop who returns home to bury his murdered father, revered Philadelphia detective James Sangster Sr. What he doesn’t anticipate is digging up a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality… and vampires. Now, it’s up to Jimmy and an unexpected companion to stop long-thought-dead president of the United States John Adams from building an undead army and staging a bloody new American revolution.

The forces of Heaven and Hell clash on the battleground that is Philly and weave into the tapestry of a larger universe when Todd McFarlane’s greatest creation crosses over into the pages of Killadelphia! All the power SeeSaw has gained and all the magic he’s learned will be put to the test when he faces off against comics’ greatest anti-hero! Anything can happen in this bold jumping-on point for new readers that will redefine the Killadelphia universe as we know it. The sold-out, Eisner Award-nominated series continues in a landmark story arc that will also feature canon surprise appearances by recognizable characters from outside Philadelphia’s city limits. 

This next arc also contains a backup stories featuring Hell’s Baddest Badass: Johnny Gatlin.

Killadelphia #30 sells out and gets a second printing

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Killadelphia #30

The Eisner Award nominated Killadelphia from writer Rodney Barnes and collaborator Jason Shawn Alexander, the artist who redefined Todd McFarlane’s legendary Spawn for a whole new generation, shocked fans with a surprise appearance from  the same character on April 26.

Fans and collectors overwhelmed their local comic shops to grab this landmark issue, selling out of its first printing almost immediately. Image Comics has announced a second printing will arrive on sale May 31, and available for preorder now!

The Killadelphia series follows a small-town beat cop who returns home to bury his murdered father, revered Philadelphia detective James Sangster Sr. What he doesn’t anticipate is digging up a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality… and vampires. Now, it’s up to Jimmy and an unexpected companion to stop long-thought-dead president of the United States John Adams from building an undead army and staging a bloody new American revolution.

In this latest arc, villains have become heroes, with the line between good and evil blurred beyond recognition. Philadelphia is ravaged by the war between Heaven and Hell, and our heroes are DEAD…But from the ashes of despair comes the spark of hope that will set up a bold new direction for this series…and things will never be the same. The sold-out, Eisner Award-nominated horror series reaches the end of this arc with even more shocking surprises! It all starts here!

Head to your favorite comic book retailer today to preorder your copy of this second printing! 

Spawn’s surprise visit to Killadelphia this week

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The Eisner Award nominated Killadelphia from writer Rodney Barnes and collaborator Jason Shawn Alexander—the artist who redefined Todd McFarlane’s legendary Spawn for a whole new generation—welcomes the iconic Spawn for a surprise appearance in this week’s issue Killadelphia #30 on shelves.

The Killadelphia series follows a small-town cop who returns home to bury his murdered father, revered Philadelphia detective James Sangster Sr. What he doesn’t anticipate is digging up a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality… and vampires. Now, it’s up to Jimmy and an unexpected companion to stop long-thought-dead president of the United States John Adams from building an undead army and staging a bloody new American revolution.

In this latest arc, villains have become heroes, with the line between good and evil blurred beyond recognition. Philadelphia is ravaged by the war between Heaven and Hell, and our heroes are DEAD…But from the ashes of despair comes the spark of hope that will set up a bold new direction for this series…and things will never be the same. The multiple-reprint Eisner Award-nominated horror series reaches the end of this story arc with even more shocking surprises! It all starts here!

Head to your favorite comic book retailer to pick up this can’t miss issue of Killadelphia and add it to your local comic shop pull-list:

  • Cover A by Alexander – Diamond Code FEB230191
  • Cover B by J.A.W. Cooper – Diamond Code FEB230192
  • Cover C by Alexander B&W Noir Edition – Diamond Code FEB230193
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