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Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd McFarlane himself!) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 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.

Introducing a new villain to the SPAWN mythos as someone joins SPAWN''s villainous rogue gallery.

While Wanda lies close to death, Spawn returns to the eighth level of Hell for a final showdown with a weakened Malebolgia. At the height of the conflict, Angela arrives to join in the battle. After mortally wounding Malebolgia and thinking him dead, Spawn and Angela prepare to escape; however, with his last breath, Malebolgia extracts Angela''s lance and impales her with it. In a rage, Spawn decapitates Malebolgia with Angela''s sword. Carrying Angela''s lifeless body, Spawn delivers her to a host of angels who offer him forgiveness and redemption. He refuses this angelic pardon, but the angel who offers it can yet do one favor for Spawn: She appears in Wanda'' hospital room and breathes new life into Wanda. Meanwhile, Spawn finally comes to terms with his place in the world.

The legendary Todd McFarlane and Erik Larsen join forces for a historic and show-stopping collaboration of titanic proportions in an epic display of creative talent on SPAWN! "THE SATAN SAGA WARS," Part Two.

Ethan Crone, accused by his editor of being obsessed with Spawn, interviews people from all walks of life around the city who may have witnessed Spawn and his mysterious ways. When he actually tries to spend the night in the Rat City alleys, Cog tells him that there is no Spawn and there never was: he was simply a ghost story told around the bonfires in the alleys.

Gunslinger has proven to be quite the adversary to the Angelic forces hunting him. Now itÕs time for him to turn the tables and become the hunter!

"CULT OF OMEGA," Conclusion The FINAL confrontation: SPAWN vs. OMEGA SPAWN to the death! If this villain cannot be defeated, then the fabric of time will begin to tear and out will pour the savage warriors of Heaven and Hell upon Earth. TODD McFARLANE and CARLO BARBERI conclude their gut-wrenching story of SPAWN vs. OMEGA SPAWN.

Spawn is led to a former church, now an archive of Hellspawn memorabilia. There, Cog tells Spawn of his own life as a Hellspawn, and how Spawn may break his curse. Meanwhile, detectives Burke and Twitch go looking for Spawn. After finding no sign of Spawn in the alleys, the two are confronted by a stranger. Also, Bobby is in despair, practically at rock bottom. After taking a bottle from a murdered drunk, he asks Heaven''s forgiveness.

"THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF AL SIMMONS," Part Two The history of Spawn continues as Al Simmons war with Heaven and Hell is brought to light. TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER continue their exploration of the epic SPAWN saga, leading to the recording-setting 300th issue!

Journey with Spawn as he visits the Fifth Level of Hell, only to battle with none other than the Savage Dragon! Collects Spawn #51-56.

TODD McFARLANE MISCHT DIE ENGEL AUF! Jim Downing erwacht nach Jahren aus dem Koma und stellt fest, dass eine dunkle Macht Besitz von ihm ergriffen hat. Er muss diese Spawn-Wesenheit in den Griff kriegen, was aber gar nicht so einfach ist. Erst recht nicht, wenn auch noch ein Engel auftaucht, der alles andere als gut auf ihn zu sprechen ist. Und im Hintergrund werden Netze gesponnen, von denen der neue Spawn nichts ahnt. Unter anderem von einem gewissen Clown ... Teil 4 des Endspiels, der großen Spawn-Saga!

"WAR TO 300," Part One TWO ISSUES TIL SPAWN #300! Spawn vs. the full might of Heaven''s newest Godsend ROUND 1! TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER up the ante in this lead-up to SPAWN''s record-setting 300th issue, featuring TODD McFARLANE''s special parody recreation of one of his own classic comic book covers!

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!

"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 a decision that will change the game for everyone.

SPAWN/SAVAGE DRAGON crossover. Nuff said.

Spawn''s new powers continue to manifest as he finds he''s able to do things he never could before.

Terry learns that he will die in two months from a malignant brain tumor. Spawn is torn apart by the belief that Terry''s a traitor, but he uses all his power to heal him. This sends Spawn hurtling to Hell''s second level, where he is immediately attacked by creatures trying to drain his life-sustaining necroplasm. Then suddenly, memories of past injustices provoke Al into a rage and he rises to fight again.

With Spawn, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful independent comic book in history. Collecting Spawn #15-20, Spawn: Origins Volume 3 includes stories penned by Grant Morrison, and introduces unforgettable, all-new characters.

As a small online community continues to look into Jim''s connection with the Curse of the Hellspawn, the fervor around the world''s "new messiah" begins to reach an apex. Meanwhile, the Vatican makes a house call, taking the first steps in their efforts to test Jim''s true origin. Sinner or Saint, the church has no intention of allowing his gifts to be used against them.

Fan-favorite artist PHILIP TAN returns to illustrate a dark vision of the future. "PROPHECY OF DEATH," Part One The future is full of terrors, all unleashed by Al Simmons! A strange new threat unravels as the origin of the all-new Ninja Spawn begins.

Demonsƒ GONE. Angelsƒ DEAD. Our Hellspawnƒ Now HUMAN with NEW powers!

The Gunslinger finally has an advantage against those that wronged him. Now is the time to push it further and end them!

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.

The media frenzy surrounding John Doe escalates.

Spawn freefalls through the levels of Hell where he he undergoes a physical and psychological baptism. Layers of Al Simmons'' life are peeled away and his weaknesses are exposed. Finally, Malebolgia rips Al''s heart out. Meanwhile, Terry''s doctors are still puzzled by his miraculous recovery while Cyan refuses to give up a filthy shoelace she found at the hospital. Elsewhere, Sam shows Twitch their new ''55 Chevy car.

THE CLOWN TRANSFORMS into the all-new Clown/Violator! HOLLYWOOD NEWS! Soon to be a major motion picture from Blumhouse Productions, directed by Todd McFarlane, and starring Jamie Foxx as Spawn and Jeremy Renner as Twitch.

The return of the new and more powerful CLOWN continues!!! His epic return comes with a double dose of evil, as he has found a way to split himself in two. Now, both the Clown and the Violator can attack the Gunslinger at the same time!

"Cult of Omega" (Part One) SPAWN raises some of the ''dead'' as he storms a palace that has been hiding the secrets of a hidden society whose members can combine to become more powerful than any SPAWN throughout time! Lead by their new king... the OMEGA SPAWN! TODD McFARLANE and Carlo Barberi launch an exciting and dangerous new chapter for SPAWN!

Al tries to save Wanda as Lucifer brings down all of his might on him, but Wanda knows there is a choice to be made. Will Al save her in time or will she have to sacrifice herself to save the life of another?

Nyx persuades Al that he should try to right the many sinister deeds he has been responsible for, and starts by going back to the alleys to save Major Forsburg. Triumphantly, Jason Wynn and his new "co-worker" return to the CIA offices. Jason goes right to work, and asks for all the files on Al Simmons. At police headquarters, Twitch discovers that the man who had no shadow was also the man who''s grave had been robbed, Al Simmons.

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!

The race to escape Hell is thwarted by Satan himself. Will Al and Wanda get their happily ever after?

Spawn has to come to grips with his new powers or lack thereof.

When Angela helped Spawn escape Heaven, she lost her position as priority A-1 angel. Tiffany, a firecracker with a taste for blood, is determined to get the job; and her path to success leads straight through Spawn. Coming upon him in his weakened state, Tiffany confronts Spawn and a fierce battle ensues with Tiffany about to decapitate Spawn. Meanwhile, Sam and Twitch wonder why Banks took the fall when others were implicated in their investigation.

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

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!

Alors que l''armageddon était en train de se produire, Spawn s''est retourné contre ses anciens maîtres en détruisant toute vie sur Terre. Laissant Dieu et Satan se battre dans un univers parallèle, Spawn a recréé le monde, au cours de l''événement appelé La Grande Lumière, et ressuscité l''ensemble de la race humaine, débarrassée des Anges et des Démons... C''est du moins ce que croit Al Simmons.

The countdown to the giant-sized 300th issue begins here! Spawn catches his first victim as he continues to search for the men responsible for his wife''s death.

Twitch is able to break free from his captor, the Freak, when he is distracted by Spawn''s sudden appearance. Then, as Sam, Twitch & Spawn struggle to stop the slaughter in the alley, they feel their curious bond intensifying. Spawn tracks down the Freak, where he is drowned by the worms and insects. Meanwhile, Wanda again witnesses Cyan''s psychotic behavior when she loses her soother and necklace out the car window.