News related to Spawn [Archive]

rascal_father

18-06-2005, 12:06 PM

Press Release

Incredible, Far-Reaching Changes Coming to Comic Series
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The groundbreaking 150th issue of Spawn is coming this fall and we've got huge news to share concerning the comic and the character that is the very wellspring of the McFarlane Companies.
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First, the obvious: The 150th issue of an independent and often dark and disturbing comic book, one that saw its first issue hit shelves in June of 1992, is a truly big deal.
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Regular readers know that the core Spawn character has been changing, adapting to his Hell-born powers and his circumstances, transforming into an organic force of nature. Spawn #150 is the marker that signals a real turn in Spawn's existence.

The sleeping giant has awoken.
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"I have to keep pushing the limits of my character and the direction I've always envisioned for him," said Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. "I believe that we've been pacing a bit slowly, so we're moving onto the super-highway with Spawn. Enormous changes are in store changes at a cosmic level and it's tremendously exciting."

To increase the pace and the energy of the book, we're proud to welcome a new creative team to the fold. Penciler Angel Medina and longtime writer Brian Holguin were masterful in creating with Todd's direction the current world of the Hellspawn.
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Now we're ushering in the team to take it to the next level: phenomenally talented penciler Philip Tan (of Uncanny X-Men fame) and British writer extraordinaire David Hine (best-known for District X, Strange Embrace and Daredevil).

Brian Haberlin a man who knows the Spawn mythos inside, out and backward will become the new editor-in-chief of Spawn and will bring a new energy (and new projects?) to the Spawn universe. He, along with the new creative team, will be in charge of turning Todd's vision into reality.

Spawn #150 itself will be a special double-length story with added editorial content, pinup art and much more. It will feature four variant covers from four unique artists: Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Philip Tan and Jim Lee.

Want a bold new enemy for Spawn? Check. Got it.

This incredible issue will serve as a jumping-on point for new readers and marks an undeniable change in the future of the Spawn that will intrigue longtime readers. Don't miss it when it hits stores in September.

MSth08

18-06-2005, 10:33 PM

wow, a chinese penciller for spawn comic...sounds cool! is philip tan from m'sia, hong kong or local?

rascal_father

21-06-2005, 09:11 PM

no idea about his nationality, my guess, malaysian, as they seems to be rolling out alot of artistes for DC and Marvels

gogetter

21-06-2005, 10:17 PM

Billy Tan, Tan Eng Huat and now Phillip Tan, I wonder if they're related.

MSth08

31-08-2005, 12:09 AM

JIM LEE: SPAWN-ing A COVER

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At the Sun of Gelatometti group blog, Jim Lee has posted the pencils, inks, and colors for his cover to October’s Spawn #150, the first issue of the series revitalization/new direction.

Jim, being Jim, of course narrated the stages of cover creation:

Man, when Todd asked me to do a variant Spawn #150 cover, I thought, “Crap, it's been over 10 years since I have drawn this guy.”

Not sure of even what his current costume was, I had Todd and co. shoot me a jpeg for reference. Then I started and memories of the early Image days flooded back. But it wasn't the old squabbles that came to mind, but all the goofy crap we did when we were riding high and living out our dreams. So just from that standpoint--this image was a lot of fun to draw, simply for that old walk down memory lane. I remember Todd's hopes for his character--this was way before the
movie and toys and damn, if he didn't accomplish 99.9% of his dreams. That's perseverance for ya. Hopefully I can tap into that same enthusiasm when I tackle Wildcats with Grant Morrison cause this was way too much fun!

Talk about the hookup! Yowsa...inks by the ever meticulous Danny Miki. He really went to town on this cover. If I had known he was going so intense, I would just have drawn a stick figure, heh. I dig all the textures on the demons and check out how he hooked up Spawn's right forearm.

Normally, I'm not into inkers drawing in what's not there but Danny is a maestro at making Spawn look Spawnish and he didn't disappoint me here. I spent at least a half hour just staring at the intricacies of his line-work. The rendering and shades of gray he establishes on Spawn's rib cage is really world class inkage. Take a bow, Danny!

Colors by the incredible Brian Haberlin. Look how he separates all the detail and elements using just the minimal right of colors. Note the subtle renderings on the tendrils near the bottom center of the page. Adds texture without busying up the already intense piece. He put cool blues in the foreground to frame the hot, warm tones on Spawn himself establishing depth and color vibrancy.

Makes it really sing...don't it?

MSth08

11-09-2005, 08:22 PM

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spawn cover #151

familar faces on the cover....kekekeke

MSth08

08-10-2005, 09:54 PM

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TODD MCFARLANE'S SPAWN #150 COVER REVEALED
Spawn's Creator Gets Hands-on for Historic Issue

Todd McFarlane, one of the most influential comic book creators of the last two decades, returns to the character he created with his first cover illustration since 2000's Spawn #100. Now, 50 issues later, and on the cusp of an all-new direction for his Hellspawned warrior, Todd once again puts pen and ink to paper to craft another in a long line of visually stunning cover images.

During the creative process, Todd took the time to consider a number of possible layouts for what will undoubtedly be a fan favorite amongst the four covers produced for Spawn's milestone 150th issue (incoming artist Philip Tan, longtime Spawn contributor Greg Capullo and one of Todd's original Image Comics partners, Jim Lee, provide the other three).

Should he go with a close-up of Spawn's head and shoulders? A nice close-range image, which would allow him to go crazy with all of the gross little details present in Spawn's broken, beaten, burnt and decayed visage? Really go to town on all of the insane details he has become known for?

Or maybe, he could construct a violently hypnotic battle between the hell-spawned reincarnation of Al Simmons' damned soul and one of his many old (as well as some new and as-yet-unrevealed) enemies? Maybe Spawn could be tearing the Violator to pieces in a necroplasm-fueled rage? Or, it could be the Disciple, a mysterious new adversary who makes his first appearance within the pages of Spawn #150, feeling the full brunt of Spawn's fury. Whoever Spawn's foe would be, the overall theme of carnage would remain the same, allowing the brutal action to portray a contrast to the other three cover offerings.

Then, of course, there was the thought that an iconic image of the tormented warrior would serve well to not only showcase Todd's talent, but to also bridge the gap between the past, present and future of Spawn. With more attention being focused on having the covers capture some element of the story within each issue, this would be the perfect time to showcase Spawn in all of his glory. No overly dramatic posing or twisting angles, just Spawn -- back straight, chains whipping about, hands glowing that eerie shade of green, as he manipulates the destructive power of the necroplasmic energy which makes him whole.

This last idea hit the mark, and Todd went to work. First, sketching out the rough outline using non-reproducing blue lead -- this allows the artist to rough out the basic concept without having to worry about mistakes. Then, going back in with ink to bring the art to life and add the fine details that have long been a hallmark of his artwork -- both in terms of comic books and his many concept sketches and notes for any number of action figures.

One of the elements of Todd's Issue #150 cover that differs from some of his past work is the fact that he deliberately stayed away from adding any heavy blacks, allowing his line work to better stand out. Instead of a harshly shadowed image, Todd worked closely with colorist (and newly appointed editor-in-chief of the Spawn comics lineup) Brian Haberlin, to ensure that the colors used on the cover not only worked to set the mood, but also added an extra dimension to Todd's original artwork underneath.

MSth08

09-10-2005, 12:22 PM

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spawn #152

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SPAWN #153
Written by David Hine, pencils and cover by Philip Tan, inks by Danny Miki.

With Spawn revitalized, it's time to take his pounds of flesh from those who have imprisoned and tortured him. A battle royal of classic proportions in the bowels of Hell itself with Spawn's most vile villains! And meanwhile, all is not right at the Fitzgerald's. The twins are behaving very strangelyŠ. A not-to-be-missed issue for new and old Spawn fans alike!

in stores on Dec. 29.

MSth08

21-10-2005, 10:40 PM

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SPAWN #154

Written by David Hine, pencils and cover by Philip Tan, inks by Danny Miki.

In Memphis, Tennessee the dead are rising from their graves. Spawn morphs into a gun-toting killing machine * this has more exploding heads than any Arcade shoot-em-up you ever played! Meanwhile, the goddess Kali is doing some head-hunting of her own, while the Forgotten Ones make a bid to take control of Heaven. And if that isn't enough, meet Zera * the roughest, toughest, sexiest angel yet.

in stores on Jan. 25.

MSth08

17-01-2006, 08:02 PM

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SPAWN #157
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan and Danny Miki, cover by Tan.

The Final Battle is approaching and Heaven needs new recruits. Zera sets out to find God, because only He can set the Rapture in motion. If Spawn is going to prevent the Apocalypse, this looks like his last chance.

in stores on April 29.

MSth08

22-01-2006, 10:30 PM

Spawn #1 in 3D
This special Comic-Con limited-edition 3D version of Spawn Issue #1 was created exclusively for the 2006 McFarlane retrospective at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) in New York.

Written and drawn by Todd, this 32-page book has a cover price of $5.95 and includes red/blue 3D glasses! MoCCA will be selling this book beginning Feb. 24 at their NY Comic-Con booth (conveniently located right next to McFarlane Toys booth #116) and during the run of the McFarlane retrospective exhibit, while supplies last. Proceeds will benefit MoCCA.

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Koo

23-01-2006, 02:35 AM

Break thorugh of Spawn comics? Never hear the comics pusblished in 3-D format before. I think my friend will buy and i ask him to lend me for a day or two. Me spend too muck money on other things laio. :nah:

jdelpiero

23-01-2006, 05:25 PM

there's been 3-D comics since the 80s.

Fire

23-01-2006, 07:37 PM

ya. even HK comics hv 3D version long time ago..

rookiyong

23-01-2006, 08:43 PM

There are 2 types I have seen. 1 is in the picture, red/blue glasses. Another is just clear glasses but achieving same effect.

Fire

25-01-2006, 11:59 AM

i only saw the red/blue one...clear glass didnt come across...hmm...cant achieve same effect meh....strange ....how they do it...?? but anyway, i'm quiet supprise spaw only release the 3d thing now .... .... how come so outdated?? ang moh ppl nvr like 3d comics until now meh??:thinking:

MSth08

15-02-2006, 08:21 PM

SPAWN #158
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan and Danny Miki, cover by Tan and Todd McFarlane.

Are you ready for The Rapture? Our advice is to say your prayers and avoid flying. This issue has the biggest revelations yet, but our lips are sealed.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on May 31.

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MSth08

15-02-2006, 09:05 PM

SPAWN COLLECTION, VOL. 2 TP
Written by Todd McFarlane and others, art by McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Greg Capullo, cover by McFarlane.

Witness the power of pure Spawn with this essential collection! It all started in 1992. Todd McFarlane's smash hit Spawn. What? Don't have those early issues? Oh, yeah...they've been out of print for years! Well, here they are in a brand new collection -- bigger and badder than ever!!! This collection includes Spawn # 13-33 and features the pulse-pounding art and stories of the master himself, Todd McFarlane! This collection also includes Marc Silvestri's Spawn issue and Greg CapulloŒs first issues. Collects Spawn #13-33.

464 pages, $29.95, in stores on May 31.

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MSth08

05-03-2006, 11:19 AM

Billy Tan, Tan Eng Huat and now Phillip Tan, I wonder if they're related.

i do remembered reading a related article stated tan eng huat is from malaysia. i think his first breakthough into comics was a title from dc comics, most probably doom patrol or suicide squad a couple of years ago.

billy tan is from malaysia penang. his first breakthrough was from top cow comics back in the late 90's...as for the 1st title, something related to "volt"..

gunner13

09-03-2006, 11:23 AM

i do remembered reading a related article stated tan eng huat is from malaysia. i think his first breakthough into comics was a title from dc comics, most probably doom patrol or suicide squad a couple of years ago.

billy tan is from malaysia penang. his first breakthrough was from top cow comics back in the late 90's...as for the 1st title, something related to "volt"..

Yah. I think he is a graduate from The One Academy in Malaysia. There's a few graduates there now working on comics including the HK 风云！

MSth08

15-03-2006, 11:35 PM

SPAWN #159
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan and Danny Miki, cover by Tan and Todd McFarlane.

Wanda's family is torn apart as Spawn bares his heart to Cyan... Literally! And Granny Blake gains her reward for living a virtuous life in the service of God. She is among the pure souls chosen for the Rapture. The one thing she didn't expect was to find that Heaven has become a War Zone and she's on the front line.

in stores on June 28.

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MSth08

15-03-2006, 11:41 PM

THE BEST OF CURSE OF THE SPAWN
Written by Alan McElroy and Brian Haberlin, art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki, cover by Turners.

Meet new Spawns and delve deeply into the cast and characters of the regular series Spawn mythos as well. The Best of Curse of the Spawn features 23 handpicked issues (1-8, 12-16 and 20-29) of this series written by popular author of the Spawn movie, Alan McElroy. A great addition to any Spawn fan's collection.

512 pages, black and white, US$16.99, in stores on June 28.

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Fire

16-03-2006, 10:26 AM

always wanted to start of with this title....but dunno wher to start? any idea which series worth startin? or i shld start of from the very first book?:o actually how many series for spawn?

MSth08

16-03-2006, 08:46 PM

always wanted to start of with this title....but dunno wher to start? any idea which series worth startin? or i shld start of from the very first book?:o actually how many series for spawn?

i think the lastest issue for spawn is #153 or #155, it will be expensive to start from the first issue, u can consider getting the TPB. below is the link of the TPB
http://www.spawn.com/comics/series.aspx?series_id=1

i used to read spawn, mainly bought the issues because of the beautiful covers pencilled by Greg Capullo till #149.

MSth08

02-04-2006, 09:19 AM

from the pages of spawn.com

below link to news update for spawn comics...
http://www.spawn.com/news/news2.aspx?id=12834

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Jedi Chard

04-04-2006, 09:59 AM

I just finished reading...

...SPAWN The Undead #1 and #2. Quite different from the regular series. Less superheroics and more psychological.

Paul Jenkins is writing it
Chard

MSth08

14-04-2006, 09:16 PM

I just finished reading...

...SPAWN The Undead #1 and #2. Quite different from the regular series. Less superheroics and more psychological.

Paul Jenkins is writing it
Chard

agreed with u. however the series ended at issue 9 back a few years ago. maybe the sale wasn't good enough....

MSth08

14-04-2006, 09:20 PM

from the pages of spawn.com

SPAWN: GODSLAYER SPECIAL (issue 1) schedule for aug 2006
STORY Brian Holguin
COVER Jay Anacleto
PENCILS Jay Anacleto

A dramatic re-imagining of Todd McFarlane's Spawn. Godslayer is a sweeping tale of fallen kingdoms, ancient curses and doomed love. Spawn: Godslayer is sure to appeal to fans of epic fantasy. Here is a brief synopsis of this new and imaginative story brought to you by the talented Brian Holguin (Spawn) and Jay Anacleto (Aria, Marvels Two). In a far distant age of a world not our own, the Old Gods are dying, slaughtered one by one by the dark blade of a mysterious, unearthly marauder... Under the protection of the goddess Llyra, the island kingdom of Endra-La, oldest and most storied of the Shrouded Isles, has avoided the cruel fate suffered by lesser kingdoms. But on the eve of a royal wedding, black sails are spotted on the horizon. Alarms are sounded and fire fills the skies. The Godslayer has come for them at last.

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gogetter

14-04-2006, 09:28 PM

I love Jay Anacleto's art, especially his Aria, but on the other hand I'm not crazy about Spawn.[-X

MSth08

16-04-2006, 11:01 AM

from the pages of comics continuum...

spawn cover #160
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Fire

18-04-2006, 09:47 AM

SPAWN: GODSLAYER
SPECIAL
ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2006

STORY Brian Holguin
COVER Jay Anacleto
COLORS
INKS
PENCILS Jay Anacleto

SUMMARY
A dramatic re-imagining of Todd McFarlane's Spawn. Godslayer is a sweeping tale of fallen kingdoms, ancient curses and doomed love. Spawn: Godslayer is sure to appeal to fans of epic fantasy. Here is a brief synopsis of this new and imaginative story brought to you by the talented Brian Holguin (Spawn) and Jay Anacleto (Aria, Marvels Two). In a far distant age of a world not our own, the Old Gods are dying, slaughtered one by one by the dark blade of a mysterious, unearthly marauder... Under the protection of the goddess Llyra, the island kingdom of Endra-La, oldest and most storied of the Shrouded Isles, has avoided the cruel fate suffered by lesser kingdoms. But on the eve of a royal wedding, black sails are spotted on the horizon. Alarms are sounded and fire fills the skies. The Godslayer has come for them at last.
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MSth08

22-04-2006, 12:47 PM

bro, i merged it together....

MSth08

01-05-2006, 02:19 PM

from the pages of comics continuum...
previews of spawn #155, on sale 6 may

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MSth08

18-05-2006, 07:36 PM

SPAWN #161
story by DAVID HINE
art by PHILIP TAN & DANNY MIKI
cover by PHILIP TAN & TODD MCFARLANE
August 30 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95

THIS IS THE BIG ONE: ARMAGEDDON!
Not a trick, not an imaginary story: The end of the world is at hand. God and Satan go head to head in the Final Conflict and as Spawn’s counter heads towards zero, it looks like he is about to lose the battle to save the human race.

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MSth08

23-05-2006, 08:45 PM

from the pages of comics continuum...
previews of spawn #156 (on sale 31 may 2006)

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MSth08

22-06-2006, 07:35 PM

SPAWN #162
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan and Danny Miki, cover by Tan.

Beyond good and evil! Spawn and Zera fight it out amongst the ruins of a devastated civilization. This is Spawn as you've never seen him before, facing an adversary who is too insane to ever admit defeat. No one gets out of here alive!

in stores on Sept. 27.
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MSth08

25-06-2006, 09:25 AM

from the pages of comics continuum...
previews of spawn #157 (on sale 7 jul 2006)

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MSth08

21-08-2006, 09:13 PM

from the pages of comics continuum...

first look at spawn issue cover 165
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MSth08

20-09-2006, 10:47 PM

SPAWN #165
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan, cover by Greg Capullo.

"The Lodgers." Spawn moves into the apartment building from Hell. For someone who has faced off against Overtkill, The Redeemer, Urizen, Cy-Gor and Malebolgia, an infestation of cockroaches should be no problem. But these are cockroaches with a difference. One of Spawn's greatest enemy's returns and in the end our last best defense may be an old lady and her roach spray.

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MSth08

28-09-2006, 08:47 PM

from the pages of spawn.com

preview of spawn : godslayer one shot
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MSth08

24-10-2006, 04:00 PM

THE ADVENTURES OF SPAWN #1 DIRECTOR’S CUT
created by TODD McFARLANE
story JONATHAN DAVID GOFF
art & cover KHARY RANDOLPH

48 PAGES – FC - JANUARY 3 - US$5.99

ACTION! ADVENTURE! THE END OF THE WORLD!
Al Simmons is SPAWN X!!! Teamed with the Redeemer and the robotic Omega Spawn, SPAWN X must fight the villainous forces of Mammon, Overtkill, Cy-Gor and Tiffany in order to stop them from retrieving the infamous 13 Relics of Ruin!

Collected and in print for the very first time! This special “director’s cut” edition features never-before-seen pages that expand upon the story seen in the original web comic, creative team interviews and a look at the creative process involved in bringing a traditionally dark character into the much more colorful, action-packed world of Saturday morning cartoons-style adventures.

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MSth08

24-10-2006, 04:04 PM

SPAWN, VOL. 3 TP
story TODD MCFARLANE
art TODD MCFARLANE, GREG CAPULLO & TONY DANIELS
cover TODD MCFARLANE

480 PAGES - FC - JANUARY 31 - US$29.95

Classic TODD MCFARLANE & GREG CAPULLO art and story!
Spawn, the archetypal anti-hero, featured in pivotal confrontations with The Violator, The Freak, Cy-gor, and The Curse. Complete your SPAWN library! Twenty issues of pulse-pounding sequentials, containing issues 34-54 of the SPAWN comic!

COLLECTS SPAWN #34-54

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MSth08

22-11-2006, 08:34 PM

SPAWN #167
Written by David Hine, art by Philip Tan, cover by Greg Capullo.

Spawn thought all was right with is newly created universe. But it seems he's recreated everthing, even some of his old foes! Its mano y mano time with the new much more dangerous clown vs Spawn. Be there for the battle to end all battles!

in stores on March 28.
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MSth08

20-01-2007, 01:40 PM

SPAWN: NEW ARTISTS AND A NEW DIRECTION!
It's a Brand New Year of Change
January 19, 2007
Copyright 2007 TMP International, Inc.
Change is in the air - or more accurately, on the page.

The epic 14-issue Armageddon storyline wraps up this month with Issue 164. The collected edition of the first half of this arc was a quick sell-out with a second printing in stores soon.

Issue 165 will break continuity and feature a Mandarin Spawn one-shot. Lan Medina, part of the Eisner award-winning team on Fables, will be doing the art honors. The Mandarin Spawn action figure has long been a fan favorite, and in response to their requests over the years, this issue provides the origin of this character.

And now for the change. Spawn regular series artist Philip Tan will be moving to TMP's first new monthly Spawn title in four years, Spawn: Godslayer. Described as a "re-imagining" of the historic Spawn series, Godslayer is set in an epic fantasy world ruled by myriad gods. It tells the story of a warrior prince named Bairn, who is cursed to hunt down and slay the gods, one by one. This new regular series follows up the successful 64-page one-shot by Brian Holguin and Jay Anacleto, which debuted last fall. Philip was tapped as the perfect artist for this project with his incredible eye for detail and design. Simply put, Philip can do fantasy like no one else in the business. Holguin will helm the writing, with award-winning artist Anacleto on tap to do the covers for the series.

And with Spawn 166, a new direction! Todd McFarlane's vision for the book has always been dark, cinematic, urban horror, and the book is now set to become just that. Brian Haberlin will be taking over the art with a more realistic style than the book has ever seen. Fan favorite David Hine will continue as scribe. With Issue 166, Spawn has re-created the world and has unwittingly created the bad along with the good. The series will see the return of favorite old villains with new twists, plus the creation of new villains more dangerous than any in Spawn history.

"Issue 166 is the re-launch," says Spawn writer David Hine. "Spawn has literally destroyed mankind and put it back together, but it soon becomes apparent that things are not quite right. It's just little things at first - the fact that whiskey tastes a little different, or that everything is more sharply defined. We're running with the questions raised by the science fiction concept of the matter transmitter. If you break a human being down into particles, zap them across the universe and put them back together, is it still the same person? As the story progresses, the cracks will really begin to show."

Haberlin says, "I had just started on a new series for TMP, Todd McFarlane's Dragons, based on the toy line. Todd loved the pages (or to quote him, 'These pages rock!') so much that when we decided to change Spawn's direction he wanted to put me on it, and let Dragons come out later as a miniseries. Well, when you get an offer like that, you just can't say no."

Spawn 166 becomes a true picking-up point for die-hard fans as well as new fans that are simply daunted by 165 issues of continuity.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
We have finally found our artist for the new Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane superhero. We're not talking until we have art to show, but he's great! and... Still to come, Spawn: Architects of Fear, an original graphic novel by Arthur Clare and Aleksi Briclot, the team that brought you Spawn Simony. We can promise you this: the art will simply blow your minds! Please keep an eye on SPAWN.com for additional details and special behind-the-scenes information on all these projects.
credits : spawn.com

MSth08

21-01-2007, 08:52 AM

from the pages of comics continuum...

cover of spawn issue 169, pencilled by brian Hhberlin :
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0701/20/spawn169.jpg

cover of spawn : godslayer (a new montly issue) from the one-shot.
pencilled by philip tan
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0701/20/spawngodslayer.jpg

MSth08

22-01-2007, 10:12 PM

from the pages of newsarama...

below link to the spawn's writer david hine :
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=98452

http://www.newsarama.com/McFarlane/Spawn/Promo2.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/McFarlane/Spawn/clownink.jpg

MSth08

15-02-2007, 07:45 PM

SPAWN #170
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Brian Haberlin.

When Spawn re-made the world, he closed the portals to Heaven and Hell. With no fresh souls to torment, the demons are getting restless. In this issue, the door is breached. One man faces judgement and if he is guilty the price will be a one-way ticket to eternal damnation.

in stores on June 27.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0702/15/spawn170.jpg

dmks

03-03-2007, 11:53 PM

Am really looking forward to this "new" beginning of Spawn, hope it is as dark as it claimed. Hope that in its attempt to make it a horror-themed story with demons, monsters etc, that it turns into a Hellblazer.

dmks

03-03-2007, 11:56 PM

And oh the Mandarin Spawn one-shot, saw the cover, are the words "中华“？

MSth08

22-03-2007, 11:13 PM

SPAWN #171
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Brian Haberlin.

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire.

in stores on July 25.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0703/22/spawn171.jpg

MSth08

31-03-2007, 08:29 PM

'THE DEATH OF SPAWN' IS COMING
TMP to Kill Flagship Comic Book Character This Summer
March 30, 2007
Copyright 2007 TMP International, Inc.

This summer, death comes for Spawn.

Fifteen years ago, government assassin Al Simmons died, only to be reborn as the dark hero Spawn. In August, death finally catches up with him. Todd McFarlane Productions proudly presents the comic book event of the year: "The Death of Spawn." This major comic book crossover will take place across each of TMP’s titles, and is sure to shock and delight fans around the globe.

TMP editor-in-chief Brian Haberlin recently visited our Tempe offices to meet directly with Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and put the finishing touches on this epic story.

SPAWN.com asked Todd about the meeting, and killing off his iconic creation. "It went well," he said. "This move will surprise a lot of fans, but at this point, it’s the only one that makes sense. Spawn has always been about death. The character himself couldn’t have been born until Al Simmons died. Now it’s time for Spawn to die as well."

Todd explains, "We just wrapped up what I feel is the most shocking Spawn story we’ve done so far: the ‘Armageddon’ story arc, and the revelations about Al’s past in issue #164. As a storyteller, you have to ask yourself, ‘Where do you go once you’ve destroyed the entire world? Once you’ve brought your hero to the height of his power as the savior of an entire planet, and revealed his darkest shame?’ To me, the only logical step was to destroy the hero himself."

We then turned to Brian about his thoughts on the death of Spawn. "This is why Todd brought David [Hine, Spawn writer] and I on board -- to take the book in bold new directions. To be honest, I was a little taken aback when Todd first let the cat out of the bag that this was where he wanted to go. But, now that we’ve been able to see the master plan unfold over the past 15 issues, and we know where we are going and how certain events affect and set up some of the upcoming issues, I think it’ll be great."

Brian also provided us with the Previews solicitation copy for the event’s first issue:

"SPAWN #172: Nemesis -- Part 1"
An unstoppable new villain rises from the ashes of Armageddon. Even in the perfect world he created, Spawn cannot escape the forces of evil. This terrible new force brings Spawn to a dark epiphany: as the last remnant of Hell, is Spawn now the very source of evil?

credits : spawn.com

MSth08

03-04-2007, 07:32 PM

http://www.spawn.com/news/images/deathofspawn_comic_photo_01_lg.jpg

'THE DEATH OF SPAWN' PREVIEW
Exclusive 'Event' Preview for All You April Fools
April 02, 2007
Copyright 2007 TMP International, Inc.

On Friday, we announced the "'Death of Spawn' comic book event" -- as our first April Fools day joke! Don't worry, Todd has no intention of killing off his most famous creation. (Besides, he's already dead!) Special thanks to the Spawn creative team for going along with it all!

And now, as promised, Spawn.com presents the second part of the joke: an exclusive "preview" of "The Death of Spawn."

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

MSth08

08-04-2007, 09:08 AM

just seen the cover of spawn issue 165 from http://www.myspace.com/officialmcfarlane, which have the different cover that posted in my previous post. :red:

its late but better than didnt post....

for fans of mandarin spawn, cover of spawn issue 165 : mandarin spawn!
http://www.spawn.com/comics/Spawn/monthly/images/spawn_comic_cover_165_cl.jpg
Issue 165 breaks continuity and features a Mandarin Spawn one-shot. Lan Medina, part of the Eisner award-winning team on Fables, is doing the art honors. The Mandarin Spawn action figure has long been a fan favorite, and in response to their requests over the years, this issue provides the origin of the character.

based on the diamond shipping list, issue 165 is already in store on 3rd mar.

dmks

09-04-2007, 01:06 PM

The cover is that of the original Mandarin Spawn but the character in the inside page is that of Mandarin Spawn 2.

MSth08

10-04-2007, 10:46 PM

The cover is that of the original Mandarin Spawn but the character in the inside page is that of Mandarin Spawn 2.

thanks for the info! wondering when will the story of the original mandarin to be told.....:thinking:

dmks

11-04-2007, 10:02 PM

David Hines said he choose Mandarin Spawn 2 instead of Mandarin Spawn 1 because of the claw feet...I thought both figures got claw feets, haha.

And hope you have read #166, I love the new direction Spawn is taking - the cinematic style of horror. They said they are influenced by Asian horror movies, gosh, the page where the girl appeared inside the lift is creepy and is certainly proof of Asian horror influence.

MSth08

12-04-2007, 08:18 PM

SPAWN #166 — featuring Spawn's rise from the ashes of armageddon — has sold out at Diamond. That's right: After 15 years of continuous publication, Todd McFarlane's signature creation can still spawn sell-out sales. This time it's thanks to new artist Brian Haberlin, who joins writer David Hine to steer Image's flagship title in an all-new direction! Hine and Haberlin's new take on SPAWN has struck such a chord with fans, and Image is immediately going back to press to meet the huge demand.

"Todd wanted us to grab people by the lapels and tell 'em that Spawn is back!" says writer David Hine. "The whole creative team felt supercharged, and it shows in the book. Once I saw Haberlin's art – particularly that soul-chilling last page – I knew we had a hit on our hands."

SPAWN #166 chronicles Spawn's life after the epic conclusion to the Armageddon story line. Spawn has returned to the alleyways of New York and found that not everything is right in the world. Part gritty crime story and part cutting edge horror, the opening salvo of Hine and Haberlin's new direction is easily the most talked about issue since the series' debut.

"Hine and Haberlin are leading SPAWN in a very new, very dark direction," says retailer Mike Malve of Atomic Comics in Phoenix. "If you haven’t read SPAWN before, now is a good place to give it a try. Haberlin's art is as different from previous incarnations of
Spawn as McFarlane's original run was different from his work on Spider-man. Very dark, very disturbing… very good. "

second printing for issue 166 :
http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/166secondprint.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/Spawn.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/file000.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/file001.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/file002.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/file003.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/ImageComics/spawn/166/file004.jpg

credits : newsarama.com

dmks

14-04-2007, 10:58 AM

Prefer the second cover :)

MSth08

20-04-2007, 09:33 PM

SPAWN #172
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

What made Al Simmons the person who grew up to be Spawn? Al struggles to recover his lost memories of an encounter with a sinister stranger. An encounter that led to bloody murder and changed the destinies of three young men in "A Tale of Three Brothers."

in stores on August 29.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0704/17/spawn172.jpg

MSth08

01-05-2007, 08:26 AM

When Brian Haberlin took over as Editor-in-Chief of the Spawn line in 2005, his marching orders from Todd McFarlane was to “kick his creative ass.”

So, he and the then-new team of writer David Hine and artist Philip Tan brought Armageddon to Earth (and Spawn readers’ consciousness), thus destroying all of humanity, only to remake them again in Spawn’s own image.

The series went through a makeover (again) with the sold-out issue #166 - a new beginning with a focus on psychological style horror, and a new artist in the form of Haberlin himself.

We spoke with Haberlin about McFarlane’s greatest creation that once spawned (no pun intended) a feature film in 1997, an HBO animated series, and a line of action figures whose unprecedented attention to detail made McFarlane Toys a toy industry giant.

Newsarama: The 15-part “Armageddon” arc (issues #150 to #164) gave us the feeling that the chapter that started with McFarlane's issue #1 back in 1992 is now closed, and the Spawn mythos begins anew again in line with the creator's wish to "direct, produce and fund" a new " R-rated, cool, creepy, psychological thriller that will hopefully keep you on the edge of your seat".

First of all, Brian, as E-i-C of the Spawn series, why the need to close the old chapter and begin with a new direction?

Brian Haberlin: I don’t think we closed the old chapter really. “Armageddon” was more a way to tie up a bunch of dangling Spawn story lines from the past. Sort of put his narrative house in order. Al is still Al and we’re finding out more about him and what has really been going on behind the scenes for the past 166 issues. There are some things coming up that will knock fans old and new on their asses!

NRAMA: Spawn was once the top seller but many, many fans have left the franchise altogether in the last decade... Top Cow's Witchblade gets a new bearer, so why not Spawn? As mentioned, “Armageddon” is over and done with, although everyone still remembers the Rapture but with a new world re-created by Spawn, why did you decide to further tell the adventures of Al Simmons as the HellSpawn even though there've been many HellSpawns in the past with many more to come?

BH: Witchblade? Who’s that character… I’m not familiar with it? [winks]

In any case, we are actively pursuing stories with new Spawns and using them as buffers in between story arcs of the regular Spawn series.

NRAMA: Yeah, Mandarin Spawn was featured in issue #165 of the main series. Are there plans to highlight/spotlight the Lord Covenant Hellspawn from The Dark Ages series, Daniel Llanso, Pirate Spawn aka Cut Throat, Abdiel, Raenius, and others in "filler" issues in the ongoing series or some other projects?

BH: That’s right. We just did Mandarin Spawn (from Todd’s toy line) and we have Gunslinger Spawn and World War One Spawn waiting in the wings. And who knows down the line maybe another new Spawn series with a new Spawn… there has been talk.

But what I find encouraging with the new direction is we’ve gotten a lot of emails from folks who were Spawn readers when Todd was doing the book himself, who went away from Spawn and perhaps comics (seems people do that… go away for a bit then gravitate back) and are now older… more mature and just love the new take on their old hero. We might have just lucked into some good timing there.

NRAMA: We've not seen the last of Mammon, Man of Miracles, Christopher, Sam & Twitch, and the others, have we?

BH: Nope. Sam and Twitch are major players in the book right now. And we are bringing back a slew of the old characters but with fresh new twists to them.

NRAMA: What's in store of Spawn readers and fans in the months ahead?

BH: Hopefully a comic that will keep them on the edge of their nail biting seats! We have several old Spawn cast members returning as we build of Spawn’s core group of characters, The Clown/Violator, Nyx, Ab and Zab, Mammon… and we even have a storyline coming up dealing with Al’s brothers really revealing more as to why Al is Spawn. I think what people will find if they pick up the book is a Spawn that is more real, more adult, and more scary than ever before. It’s hard to say much about upcoming storylines as David Hine is writing such jaw-dropping stuff you hate to ruin the surprises.

NRAMA: Moving on to other new Spawn projects, we have Adventures of Spawn by Jonathan David Goff and Khary Randolph, edited by Tyler Jeffers. With a webcomic and the 48-page Director's Cut edition already out, what's in store for fans in the coming months?

BH: Yep, they are at it again. New pages are being drawn at this moment. Look for new stuff around San Diego Convention time.

NRAMA: Will there be more webcomics and comics based on previous and/or upcoming McFarlane Toy's Spawn action figure series?

BH: Absolutely, the Adventures of Spawn webcomic was quite a success both online and in print. I think you’ll find a lot more new content coming from us. And a lot of it crossing from web to press and visa versa.

NRAMA: There's also the Godslayer monthly by Brian Holguin and Philip Tan. How does the once warrior prince known as Bairn who's now the Godslayer tie into the overall Spawn mythology/saga?

BH: From the get go, we decided he was a Spawn from a another time and another place. He is really isolated from the rest of the Earth Spawn mythos. Really an excuse to get our fantasy itch scratched. And Philip and Brian really are amazing when it comes to that genre and by them not being tied to Earth history they are able to freely create a new reality.

NRAMA: More Ken Kurosawa and Shadows of Spawn aka Spawn Manga? There's supposed to be four volumes in total, right?

BH: Ken may come back at some time but only 3 Manga were done in Japan… so for now 3 it is.

NRAMA: Got it. Okay, speaking of other Spawn projects, Arthur Clare and Aleksi Briclot are working on a new graphic novel, Spawn: Architects of Fear. What's it about? Since it's by the team that brought us Spawn: Simony, will it feature a familiar character, eg Cogliostro/Cain? Or will it introduce a totally new character?

BH: It’s Spawn and Angels and Demons, what more can you ask, and fully painted by Aleksi… who has become totally amazing as an artist. Not that Simony wasn’t cool but now Aleksi is truly world class. The story takes place outside Spawn regular continuity. So what happens there happens only there.

NRAMA: More crossovers with Batman and other characters from other publishers?

BH: Not until we get Spawn/Batman out.

NRAMA: Finally, will we ever get to see Steve Niles's Spawn: Book of the Dead?

BH: Probably in some form. It may have a place in an Art of Spawn book.

issue 167 cover :
http://www.newsarama.com/Image/Week/Spawn/spawn167covernopress.jpg

credits : newsarama.com

dmks

12-05-2007, 09:16 PM

Thanks for putting up that interview article, sure answers a lot of questions but I did concur with the interviewer on one point, I wish they get rid of Al Simmons and introduce a new character...and eh...would you be scanning more spawn pages, would save me buying new issues :D

MSth08

13-05-2007, 12:06 AM

scanning more pages of spawn???

those are the scanned pages are the issue preview extracted with credits from newsarama.com and comicscontinnum.com

dmks

14-05-2007, 05:10 PM

scanning more pages of spawn???

those are the scanned pages are the issue preview extracted with credits from newsarama.com and comicscontinnum.com

OIC :D

Anyway, thanks for the regular update

MSth08

24-05-2007, 10:16 PM

SPAWN #173
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

"A Tale of Three Brothers" continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was chosen to become a Hellspawn.

in stores on Sept. 26.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0705/24/spawn173.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

25-06-2007, 11:18 PM

SPAWN #174
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

As Spawn continues to explore the past, he finds that Mammon's influence on the Simmons family goes back further than he has imagined. Al Simmons' great-great-grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier, but what happened when this hero of the Old West crossed paths with an emissary from Hell? Two words: Gunslinger Spawn!

in stores on Oct. 31.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0706/20/spawn174.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

18-07-2007, 10:29 PM

SPAWN #175
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

The showdown! The Hellspawn known as Gunslinger hits town, aiming to bring Hell to the high plains. The townspeople have one chance of survival. One man will go up against the Gunslinger -- if they don't lynch him first.

in stores on Nov. 28

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0707/17/spawn175.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

22-08-2007, 08:15 PM

SPAWN #176
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

People are dying and witnesses swear the killer is a ghost. Police profiler Marc Simmons thinks he knows better but his suspect has the perfect alibi. Can Spawn solve the riddle of "The Monster in the Bubble?"

in stores on Dec. 27.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0708/22/spawn176.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

19-09-2007, 08:05 PM

SPAWN #177
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

"The Monster in the Bubble," conclusion. Imagine you are a monster, abandoned by your family, confined to a locked room, friendless and alone. Imagine you are so repulsive that the only people who can stand to look at you are the ones who are paid to attend to you. Imagine you have been given unbelievable power. Imagine what you would do.

in stores on Jan. 28 2008.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0709/19/spawn177.jpg

credits : newsarama.com

MSth08

15-10-2007, 03:19 PM

SPAWN #178
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

Sam and Twitch return to investigate a series of murders by an amnesiac vampire. The entire episode is told through the eyes of the vampire as he struggles to recall his unholy mission. Possibly the most offbeat Spawn story you will ever read!

in stores on Feb. 27. 2008
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0710/15/spawn178.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

22-11-2007, 12:02 AM

SPAWN #178
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo.

Spawn battles his greatest enemy -- himself! When Al Simmons was resurrected as a Hellspawn, he became symbiotically connected to his living necroplasmic costume. Now that costume has turned against him, and it's tearing him apart...

In stores on March 26.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0711/20/spawn179.jpg

Credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

19-12-2007, 08:03 PM

SPAWN #180
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Mike Mayhew.

War is Hell. France, July 1, 1916: the bloodiest day in the history of human conflict. On the battlefield of the Somme, one man makes the ultimate sacrifice. A new Hellspawn is born and the dead rise to follow him into endless war.

in stores on April 30.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0712/19/spawn180.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

17-01-2008, 09:52 PM

SPAWN #181
Written by David Hine, art by Brian Haberlin, cover by Haberlin and Geirrod Van Dyke.

Spawn battles his inner demon. Is he a force for Good or Evil? If Evil wins, Wanda dies. If Good triumphs, this is the end of Spawn.

in stores on May 29.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0801/17/spawn181.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

29-02-2008, 09:39 PM

SPAWN #182
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Brian Haberlin.

The end of Spawn. 'Nuff said.

in stores on June 25.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/spawn182.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

19-04-2008, 11:02 AM

SPAWN #183
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Brian Haberlin.

In this issue: The most stunning revelation ever seen in the pages of Spawn! Behind the scenes of human history, one man has been pulling the strings. Now at last, Mammon's plans come to deadly fruition.

in stores on July 30.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0804/18/spawn183.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

21-05-2008, 08:20 PM

SPAWN #184
Written by David Hine, with art and cover by Brian Haberlin and Geirrod Van Dyke.

The end of an era. When Al Simmons was murdered, he made a deal with the demon Malebolgia and became a Hellspawn so that he could return from the grave. Now he faces death once again and this time there is nothing that can save him from the jaws of Hell.

in stores on August 27.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0805/16/spawn184.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

08-06-2008, 08:42 AM

Todd McFarlane Productions has announced that the new Spawn creative team will feature Image Comics co-founders McFarlane (creative director) and Whilce Portacio (artist) joining returning writer Brian Holguin.

The new creative team's run begins with Spawn #185 in October.

"We've just been talking with everybody involved about what we can do to inspire the readers," McFarlane said. "One of them was to take the book in a different direction in terms of the storyline, and the other was to take it in a bit of a different direction artistically, too."

"Having Todd by my side is fantastic, because he gives me all the texture he's been trying to place in his stories," Portacio said. "As the artist, I get to say, 'Okay, let me grab all of this stuff that's oozing out of your head, and let me see if I could make it visually pleasing.' For me, that is artistic bliss."

McFarlane and Portacio will be guests at Wizard World Chicago.

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

10-06-2008, 09:40 PM

This October, SPAWN returns to its roots as series creator Todd McFarlane and fellow Image Founder While Portacio take the reins in issue #185.

"While I'm very happy with where Spawn has gone, it's long past time to inject some new blood into the series while also returning to its roots," said McFarlane. "I feel what Whilce and I are doing with our co-writer, Brian Holguin, combines the old and the new in a way no one would have expected. That's a claim which gets tossed around quite a bit in the industry, but this one really changes everything."

http://i.newsarama.com/images/WhilceSpawn.jpg

credits : newsarama.com

MSth08

24-07-2008, 07:11 PM

SPAWN #185
story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN
art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE
cover TODD McFARLANE
variant covers WHILCE PORTACIO, GREG CAPULLO

What new surprises can come out of a book that's been around more than 180 issues? A LOT! Featuring a brand-new creative team and the return of two Image Comics founders -- TODD McFARLANE and WHILCE PORTACIO! Get ready for an event as big as issue #1!

OCTOBER 29
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0807/22/spawn185.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

20-08-2008, 09:15 PM

SPAWN #186
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.

Last issue, everything changed! The world of Spawn was rocked by the most stunning moment in the series' sixteen year history. And now, the mystery deepens... Sides are chosen and secrets are revealed...

in stores on Nov. 26.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0808/19/spawn186.jpg

credits : comicscontinuum.com

MSth08

18-09-2008, 10:28 PM

Image Comics has provided us with a first look at November's cover to Spawn #185 by Greg Capullo, which will ship evenly with the Whilce Portacio and Todd McFarlane covers. The issue is the first of a new direction for the series, which sees McFarlane returning to writing the title, with fellow Image founder Whilce Portacio illustrating.

As McFarlane described what he was looking for from the long-time Spawn artist:

“I was looking for a simple, stark image," McFarlane said. "All the #185 covers will have a white background. I needed a visual for people to look at and say, “Whoa, what is happening here?” and the answer to that question is inside the comic book. The cover is the teaser to what’s inside, and where we’re going with our new direction.”

And from Capullo's point of view: "Todd phoned me up and told me the type of image he was hoping for. So, away I went. When he saw what I had done, he told me it was too similar to the image (that I hadn't seen) that he'd done. So, the image you see is my second swipe at it. Kinda of cool, though. How we (Todd and I) think along the same lines, I mean. I love that."
The solicitation for the issue reads:

SPAWN #185
story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN
art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE
cover TODD McFARLANE
variant covers WHILCE PORTACIO, GREG CAPULLO

What new surprises can come out of a book that's been around more than 180 issues? A LOT! Featuring a brand-new creative team and the return of two Image Comics founders - TODD McFARLANE and WHILCE PORTACIO! Get ready for an event as big as issue #1!

In stores Nov 08
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SPAWN #187
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art and cover by Whilce Portacio.

The Endgame continues! The world of Spawn is still recoiling from the stunning revelations of #185. As word of those game-changing events echo from the rafters of Heaven to the depths of Hell, players begin to study the board, plot their strategies and make their move.

in stores on Dec. 31
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MSth08

21-10-2008, 10:45 PM

SPAWN #188
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane, colored by Jin Han.

The Endgame continues. Over the past several issues, Spawn has experience the most dramatic series of twists in its long history. Events that have rocked the status quo and echoed from the heights of Heaven to the pit of Hell. But what does it all mean? A young reporter following an obscure lead thinks he's stumbled upon the answer. As incredible as his suspicions may be, the truth is something far beyond his imagination.

in stores on Jan. 28.
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MSth08

15-11-2008, 08:02 AM

preview of issue 186, in stores 20 nov :
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MSth08

18-12-2008, 11:29 PM

SPAWN #190
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane, cover by Jin Han.

Jim Downing awoke from a long coma to discover he has no memories of his past life, and worse, he seems to be possessed by a dark, violent power that emerges in times of stress. As Jim struggles to piece together the events that led him to this fate, he finds himself at the middle of a great conspiracy, stalked by agents of both Heaven and Hell. Help is offered from surprising quarters, but can anyone truly be trusted?

In stores Mar 09
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MSth08

19-02-2009, 11:55 PM

SPAWN #192
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.

"Endgame," part eight. Realizing that there is no one he can fully trust, Jim sets out on his own, growing increasingly paranoid and desperate for answers regarding his identity. As he becomes more and more reliant on the Spawn entity to sustain him, enemies begin closing in from all sides. Meanwhile, detectives Sam and Twitch make a surprising discovery.

In stores on May 20
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SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 TP
Written and art by Todd McFarlane, cover by Greg Capullo.

Newly designed and reformatted trades now feature all new cover art with new interpretations of classic Spawn covers by Capullo.

Spawn: Origins, Vol. 1 reprints the stories and artwork (by McFarlane) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn: Origins, Vol. 1 includes the introduction of not only Spawn, but also a number of other memorable and menacing characters, including Malebolgia and the Violator. Collects Spawn #1-6.

144 pages, US$14.99, in stores on May 6.
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MSth08

29-04-2009, 10:24 PM

SPAWN #194
Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane, cover by Greg Capullo.

"Endgame," Part Ten. Get ready for Violator vs. Spawn! Violator returns to have his first encounter with the new Spawn. Meanwhile, the Clown continues to manipulate from behind the scenes.

in stores on July 22.
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MSth08

09-06-2009, 10:49 PM

preview of spawn issue 193 :
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MSth08

11-06-2009, 10:30 PM

SPAWN #195
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.

Jim is torn in two different directions as the Freak and the Violator vie for his loyalty. It's a battle of life and death, and Jim must win. Meanwhile, detectives Sam and Twitch get one step closer to discovering the identity of the new Spawn.

in stores on August 19.
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MSth08

19-06-2009, 09:15 PM

SPAWN #196
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.

"Endgame comes to its conclusion as Spawn's identity is revealed to the public! Previously hidden in the shadows, this new Hellspawn emerges as a visible hero. The media, Hollywood and even Oprah are fanatic over him! Jim is about to become the biggest star in the world, and he plans to use the exposure to his advantage.

in stores on Sept. 23
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MSth08

01-08-2009, 11:48 AM

SPAWN #197
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by Whilce Portacio.

As Heaven becomes fully engaged in the prospects of controlling Earth's new Spawn, the Redeemer returns to do their bidding. The costume begins to take on a personality of it's own, and somebody lurking in the shadows begins planting the seeds to Spawn #200. Plus: Image United starts here, in a four-part prelude story by Robert Kirkman and Whilce Portacio!

in stores on Oct. 28.
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MSth08

24-08-2009, 10:30 PM

SPAWN #198
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by Whilce Portacio.

The countdown to Spawn #200 begins here! Spawn's biggest, most menacing villain to date joins the cast of rogue characters in this month's issue. Jim discovers he wasn't the only patient with secrets at St. Anthony's and finds answers to his true identity in the last place he ever expected.

in stores on Oct. 28.
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THE DELUXE SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 1 HC
Written by Todd McFarlane, Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Grant Morrison, Tom Orzechowski and Andrew Grossberg, art by McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Marc Silvestri, cover by McFarlane.

Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd McFarlane imself) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published, The Complete Spawn, Vol. 1 Deluxe Hardcover includes the classic Spawn stories written by Alan Moore, Frank Miller and Grant Morrison in one massive slipcase volume! Collects Spawn #1-25.

620 pages, US$125 (Signed and number edition, limited to 150, US$175), in stores on Nov. 18.
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SaMugh

28-08-2009, 05:07 AM

Spawn has become pretty powerful after taking over hell itself. They say hes not far from becoming a God or was it a Demi-God....I forget

MSth08

27-09-2009, 10:59 AM

SPAWN #199
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by McFarlane and Greg Capullo.

The newest villain to the title continues to wear down Spawn's sanity. At the same time, heaven and hell mount their attacks. Get ready for the big climax in the anniversary 200th issue!

in stores on Dec. 23.
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SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 4 TP
Written by Todd McFarlane, art by McFarlane, Marc Silverstri and Greg Capullo, cover by Capullo.

Spawn smashed all existing records and became the most successful independent comic book ever published. Revisit classic characters and unforgettable Spawn stories written by McFarlane in Spawn Origins, Vol. 4. Collects Spawn #21-26.

in stores on Dec. 9.
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SPAWN: ENDGAME, VOLUME 2 TP
Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Whilce Portacio, McFarlane and Greg Capullo.

The story of the all-new Spawn continues. A re-invention of Spawn as only Spawn creator McFarlane can tell it. Reprinting the monthly book that has accelerated the momentum created by the new creative team of Portacio and McFarlane. This collection also features the sold out, Spawn #193 by McFarlane and Capullo. Collects SPAWN #191-196

in stores on Dec. 16.
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