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Spawn Volume 1                          Sealed Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Spawn Collection Volume 1
Writers: Todd McFarlane & Frank Miller
Artist: Todd McFarlane
Colorist: Steve Oliff
Letterer: Tom Orzechowski
Editor: Wanda Kolomyjec
Cover by: Todd McFarlane

Spawn is a fictional superhero/antihero published by American company Image Comics, as well as in a number of films, television series, and video game adaptations set in the Image Universe. Created by Todd McFarlane, Spawn first appeared in Spawn #1 (May 1992). The series has spun off several other comics, including Angela, Curse of the Spawn, Sam & Twitch, and the Japanese manga Shadows of Spawn. Spawn was adapted into a 1997 feature film and portrayed by Michael Jai White, an HBO animated series lasting from 1997 until 1999, a series of action figures from McFarlane Toys, and an upcoming reboot film starring Jamie Foxx and Jeremy Renner. The character also appears in annual compilations, mini-series specials written by guest authors and artists, and numerous crossover storylines in other comic books, including Savage Dragon, Invincible, and three DC Comics crossovers with Batman.

A highly trained assassin, murdered by his employer and former friend Chapel. Albert ”Al” Francis Simmons sold his soul to Malebolgia, one of the many rulers of the Hell, in order to see his wife Wanda Blake again. Malebolgia had other things in mind for Al and sent him back to earth with no memory as a Hellspawn, one of his soldiers, to do his bidding. After realizing what he had lost, Al swore revenge, and became the vigilante known as Spawn.

Spawn Volume 1 Hardcover contains:Spawn (1992 – 1993) Issues #1-8
In part #1, When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won’t fight for either side?

Next in part #2, Meet the Violator, a diminutive, little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it.

Next in part #3, Spawn finally confronts his wife, five years after his death. Plus, can this newly born Spawn survive a battle with a true denizen from the Underworld? It’s Spawn vs. the Violator in a battle neither of them may walk away from completely intact.

Next in part #4, Spawn proves to be harder to kill then his demonic adversary at first thought. Things take a turn for the worse when the devil Al Simmons made a deal with decides it time to intervene.

Next in part #5, Billy Kincaid is convicted child killer. When he is released back into society, how long before he reverts to his sick twisted ways? This time though, it is not a failed justice system that Kincaid will have to face. He’ll have to face the justice of Spawn!

Next in part #6, Mafioso boss, Tony Twist, blames the new shadowy hero, Spawn, for the resent attacks on his men. Twist wants Spawn dead. Twist is a man who is used to getting what he wants. Enter: Overtkill, a cyborg killing machine who never fails.

Next in part #7, After barely surviving his encounter with the cybernetic juggernaut known as Overtkill, Spawn decides it’s time to break out the heavy artillery. Using his special forces training and an arsenal of state-of-the-art weaponry, Spawn proceeds to dismantle one of the most dangerous villains in the Image Universe. Thus cementing his role as a force to be reckoned with in the IU.

Finally in part #8, Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell!

Spawn (1993) Issues #11 – 12
In part #1, Two factions of cyborgs are battling over turf. Their gang-war has spilled over into Spawn’s alleys and he is not pleased. However, sometimes subtlety is a far more effective weapon than brute force, as these cybernetic killers are about learn.

Finally in part #2, Spawn finally learns the identity of the man who pulled the trigger and murdered Al Simmons, and his identity comes as quite a shock.

Hardcover reprints/collects: Spawn (1992 – 1993) Issues #1-8 & 11-12.  Image Comics

Sealed Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication: October 2005
Format: FC, 256 pages, HC, 10.5″ x 7″
ISBN: 1582405646
ISBN-13: 9781582405643

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is Brand New & Factory Sealed.  Very Fine + condition. Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Spawn and/or Todd McFarlane collector / enthusiast.  Highly Recommended.

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