Todd McFarlane returns to art as the Spawn Universe Evolves with New Creative Teams!
Todd McFarlane returns to doing more artwork within the Spawn Universe as all four of his core titles—Spawn, King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched—roll out new creative teams this spring. Each debut issue will include a special Cover C 1:50 Foil Variant commemorating the transition, marking the beginning of the line’s next chapter as it moves steadily toward Spawn #400.
The shift begins in Spawn #376, where writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stephen Segovia propel the series one year into the future. The revelation that Heaven and Hell are real—and have abandoned Earth—has destabilized society at every level. Institutions strain. Governments falter. Spawn himself has vanished. Al Simmons, seemingly restored to humanity, lives anonymously in a fractured Manhattan until his return triggers the attention of “The 400,” a powerful cabal of angels, demons, vampires, and alien entities who believe Spawn’s existence threatens their survival.
That same fracture runs through King Spawn #55, as Rosenberg and artist Thomas Nachlik introduce Hudson Hill, a young man haunted by a psychic vision of the apocalypse—one centered on Al Simmons. As Spawn re-emerges publicly as a symbol of hope, another presence begins to take shape in the shadows. The divide between hero and monster narrows, and the consequences ripple outward.
In Gunslinger Spawn #54, writer Erica Schultz joins returning artist Carlo Barberi as new forces enter the conflict.
The mysterious Regulators arrive to correct a cosmic imbalance, revealing that the war between Heaven and Hell is only part of a larger system of control. Gunslinger finds himself caught in the middle of a recalibration that may cost him everything.
Meanwhile, The Scorched #51 sees writer Thomas Healy and artist Alessandro Vitti push the team into a more aggressive posture (McFarlane will help co-plot these storylines.)
Under Jessica Priest’s leadership, the Scorched move from reacting to threats to targeting them preemptively. Their actions draw scrutiny from governments, divine powers, and hellish adversaries alike, setting off a chain reaction that will redefine alliances across the Spawn Universe.
As these changes roll out across the four core books, the Spawn Universe tightens its focus and raises the stakes—setting the stage for what comes next.
Gunslinger Spawn #54 will be available at comic book shops on May 20, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, April 27.
- Cover A by Marco Failla – Lunar Code: 0226IM0413
- Cover B by Von Randal – Lunar Code: 0226IM0414
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Carlo Barberi – Lunar Code: 0226IM8280
King Spawn #55 will be available at comic book shops on May 27, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 4.
- Cover A by Harvey Tolibao – Lunar Code: 0126IM0397
- Cover B B&W Variant by Harvey Tolibao – Lunar Code: 0126IM0398
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Francesco Mattina – Lunar Code: 0226IM8277
The Scorched #51 will be available at comic book shops on May 27, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 4.
- Cover A by Ig Guara – Lunar Code: 0126IM0410
- Cover B B&W Variant by Ig Guara – Lunar Code: 0126IM0411
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Jordan Noir – Lunar Code: 0226IM8279
Spawn #376 will be available at comic book shops on June 3, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 11.
- Cover A by Don Aguillo – Lunar Code: 0126IM0420
- Cover B Virgin Variant by Don Aguillo – Lunar Code: 0126IM0421
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Simone Bianchi – Lunar Code: 0226IM8278
