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Al realizes that he has been played. He has been used as a tool to take out someoneÕs competition. Now itÕs time for him to become the greater threat!

Spawn commence à réaliser qu''il n''a été qu''un pion dans tout ce qu''il a vécu récemment. Et cela ne lui plaît ABSOLUMENT pas. Ceux qui ont tenté de le manipuler risquent de le regretter, car sa vengeance sera terrible !

Just because Al Simmons is powerless doesnÕt mean heÕs helpless. This is a lesson heÕs about to teach the stranded Demons stalking the alleyways of NYC!

Now that Vampire Lord Bludd has returned to power, heÕs set in motion a plan to rid the world of Al SimmonsÑonce and for all.

Todd McFarlane, Brett Booth, Adelso Corona, Ivan Nunes, and LEGENDARY Tom Orzechowski kill it once again! Collecting the epic adventures of Javi aka, the GUNSLINGER SPAWN, with new members the speedster FOCUS and old pal Taylor, but he questions his mission and seeks help from Spawn. A sickness corrupts him with angelic power, and only his old friend Waya can save him. Gunslinger faces a demon and learns he was mistaken about its destruction. Dakota''s true identity is revealed, forcing Gunslinger to decide whether to trust her. He must also find the cause of his sickness before it''s too late. Collects GUNSLINGER SPAWN Issues #19 – 24

Spawn discovers a shocking truth about someone from his pastÑa secret that could be the death of him!

SPAWN: UNWANTED VIOLENCE is a gripping two-part miniseries that combines the writing of TODD McFARLANE and the stunning art of MIKE DEL MUNDO, with bonus behind-the-scenes extras. Spawn faces a moral dilemma witnessing senseless violence, while THE FREAK uncovers ÒFile F.Ó As tension rises and police target SPAWN, he has to inevitably confront morality and the essence of good and evil. Collects SPAWN: UNWANTED VIOLENCE #1-2

SERIES PREMIERE Your fan-favorite detectives are back in their new ongoing series, SAM AND TWITCH: CASE FILES. From the world of SPAWN, acclaimed creator TODD McFARLANE and artist SZYMON KUDRANSKI bring you a tale of murder, intrigue, and deception in this noir crime drama.

Spawn, guided by a mysterious figure, continues his journey through Hell towards the vacant throne. Unfortunately, he may be too late!

La guerre pour le contrôle des Zones Aveugles entre dans une nouvelle phase alors qu''une faction surprenante émerge, qui menace de déstabiliser les plans de Spawn pour débarrasser le monde des forces du Ciel et de l''Enfer.

The Gunslinger still has a sickness coursing through his veinsÑone that may kill him if he can''t figure out who or what is causing it!

MINISERIES FINALE As the force used by the police against Al Simmons continues to escalate to surprising levels, the Freak gets closer to discovering the information he was sent to find. The writing of TODD McFARLANE meets the incredible art of MIKE DEL MUNDO in the conclusion of SPAWN: UNWANTED VIOLENCE, a two-part miniseries that forces Spawn to confront the very nature of good and evil!

The comic book crossover of the year, Batman/Spawn, will put the artwork front and center in Batman/Spawn: Unplugged. The unlettered, inks only version of the Batman and Spawn team-up will highlight the art and inks by industry icons Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane.

Javier is on the run from the demons of his past. But a trip through his memories reveals a secret that might just turn the tide in his favor!

Dealing with the aftermath of the savage battle against the new Clown and Dakota, Gunslinger finds himself on the run yet again—this time from a mysterious new enemy!

Vampires. Guns. And Blood!!! The Gunslinger tries to protect the young man helping him, but comes face to face with a NEW VILLAIN from his Western past. And unfortunately, this could only lead to the return of a much more dangerous plot run by the one supervillain Gunslinger can’t defeat!

Spawn, now alone, is free to pursue those that have made it their mission to hurt the people he cares about the most. And if Heaven and Hell were not enough for him to battle…a new force, bigger even than those two, is growing. Will Spawn have to join forces with those he hates the most? Plus, the return of another classic villain from Spawn’s past makes an unexpected appearance!

Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the "adjectiveless" SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era -- and it began with "Torment"! When the Big Apple''s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard''s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo, and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut! COLLECTING: Spider-Man (1990) 1-14, 16; X-Force (1991) 4

Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the "adjectiveless" SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era - and it began with "Torment"! When the Big Apple''s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard''s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1-14 and #16 and X-FORCE (1991) #4.

Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the "adjectiveless" SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era - and it began with "Torment"! When the Big Apple''s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard''s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1-14 and #16 and X-FORCE (1991) #4.

A small city loses its electrical power. When it''s restored, every resident of the city has disappeared! Spawn begins a hunt to find them. A twist ending awaits him...and an enemy he thought was forever gone.

This is where it all starts, folks! This month in the pages of SPAWN #319 we plant the "seed" that will grow into the new SPAWN''S UNIVERSE: #1 (also available this month)! Yes, the publishing world of SPAWN is officially expanding! And this is the jumping-on point for new readers! New threats, new allies, and more importantly new titles!

IT’S HERE: THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG-AWAITED SPAWN’S UNIVERSE! A double-sized issue that begins a storyline so huge that three NEW SPAWN-related monthly titles will spill out from it, including… A new SPAWN title. GUNSLINGER SPAWN monthly. And a new TEAM book bringing a handful of these characters together in their own book. With this one-shot…the world of SPAWN changes forever! New heroes. New villains, and more importantly, new titles coming to a comic shop near you. Join this list of artists as we unveil a historic moment in the mythology of SPAWN’S UNIVERSE: JIM CHEUNG TODD McFARLANE STEPHEN SEGOVIA MARCIO TAKARA

"CHAIN GANG," Part Three A NEW TEAM...A NEW MISSION, THE CHAIN GANG! She-Spawn. Gunslinger Spawn. Medieval Spawn. The Reaper.

Collects Spider-Man (1990) #1-14, 16; X-Force (1991) #4. The book that transformed comics! Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the “adjectiveless” SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era — and it began with “Torment”! When the Big Apple’s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard’s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut!

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR! TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Add in collaborations with industry giants ALAN MOORE, FRANK MILLER, TONY DANIEL, and GRANT MORRISON, and SPAWN’s future as a legend was sealed. Collected now in full color, McFARLANE’s hyper-detailed artwork comes to life like never before. Relive all the excitement of everyone’s favorite anti-hero with this new collection. Collects SPAWN #1-50

"CULT OF OMEGA," Part Two of Three Spawn needs help and the only hero who can be of use is another SPAWN. In this case that is the JIM DOWNING Spawn. The man who once wore the same symbiote costume as Al Simmons himself! Together they invade an island that is home to the newest threat to humanity... the villainous OMEGA SPAWN. TODD McFARLANE and CARLO BARBERI continue their twisted tale of SPAWN vs. OMEGA SPAWN!

VENGEANCE and the LIFE and DEATH of AL SIMMONS! Al Simmons ups the pressure in his war with Heaven and Hell. As Spawn and his twisted new allies—Overtkill, Cy-Gor, The Curse, and The Freak—challenge the powers that be, Al confronts the one enemy he has been hunting since his return…the sinister demon responsible for his true love’s murder. Also contains the hit “History of Spawn” from SPAWN #296–297, which recounts Al Simmons’ life as a soldier, and his death and afterlife as the anti-hero Spawn. Collects SPAWN #291-297

"HELL HUNT," Part One In the aftermath of the record-setting SPAWN #300 and #301, new heroes The Reaper and Jessica Priest: She-Spawn join Spawn''s war against the forces of Heaven and Hell. The next evolution in the mythology and power of the Hellspawn begins NOW. PLUS: The return of MEDIEVAL SPAWN! THE HUNT IS ON. Todd McFarlane Productions requested that four pages in SPAWN #302 that were previously printed in color be released in black and white.

SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME Opeña, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! Retailers: see order form for incentives.