Todd McFarlane

A founder of Image Comics, Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book creator and entrepreneur, best known for being the writer and artist on the horror-fantasy series Spawn as well as creating Venom and drawing The Amazing Spider-Man.

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Comics Journal #84

Fantagraphics 1983 Vol. 1
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First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)

Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies

Coyote #11

Epic 1985 Vol. 1
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First interior art by Todd McFarlane in the comic industry, officially

McFarlane previously had a sketch published in the Comics Journal #84 fanzine

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First published artwork for DC Comics by Todd McFarlane

One-page pin-up of Infinity Inc with a note from writer Roy Thomas that reads: "We thought you'd like to see a pin-up by newcomer Todd McFarlane, a young Canadian living in the state of Washington, who has volunteered to lend us a very talented hand for an issue or two. Todd's work has appeared in Marvel's Coyote and elsewhere. Enjoy!"

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First published cover art by Todd McFarlane

Coyote #12

Epic 1985 Vol. 1
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First published art by Todd McFarlane, chronologically

Coyote #11 was published first and had a story that was redrawn by Todd McFarlane after he had finished his work on Coyote #12

Infinity Inc. #15

DC 1985 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Mr. Bones, born with invisible skin and sweats cyanide

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Origin of Dr. Fate

Coyote #13

Epic 1985 Vol. 1
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First cover art by Todd McFarlane for Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint

McFarlane illustrated the image of Scorpio Rose

All-Star Squadron #47

DC 1985 Vol. 1
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Origin of Dr. Fate

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1st team appearance of Helix: Mr. Bones, Arak, Kritter, Tao Jones, Penny Dreadful, Baby Boom

Infinity Inc. #18

DC 1985 Vol. 1
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Coyote #14

Epic 1985 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Beth Chapel, becomes Doctor Midnight in the next issue

1st appearance of Mekanique, a villain inspired by the silent movie Metropolis

Cover and interior art by Todd McFarlane

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1st appearance of Rick Tyler, becomes the second Hourman

1st appearance of Beth Chapel as Dr. Midnight

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1st appearance of the second Hourman, Rick Tyler

1st appearance of Beth Chapel as Dr. Midnight, in costume

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Death of Thorn

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Infinity Inc. #22

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #23

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #24

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #25

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #26

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #27

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #28

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #29

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #30

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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The Star-Spangled Kid becomes Skyman

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Green Fury becomes Green Flame, later becomes Fire

1st appearance of the Tasmanian Devil in mainstream DC continuity

Infinity Inc. #33

DC 1986 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the second Icicle, Cameron Mahkent

1st team appearance of Injustice Unlimited: Tigress, Artemis Crock, Fiddler, Hazard, Icicle, Shade and Wizard

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Early interior artwork by Todd McFarlane for Marvel on the New Universe imprint

Infinity Inc. #35

DC 1987 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #36

DC 1987 Vol. 1
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First cover art on a main Marvel title by Todd McFarlane

Daredevil #241

Marvel 1987 Vol. 1
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Infinity Inc. #37

DC 1987 Vol. 1
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Incredible Hulk #330

Marvel 1987 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the intelligent Grey Hulk

Peter David begins writing on The Incredible Hulk title

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Samuel Stearns becomes the Leader again but his head is further mutated with the appearance of a brain

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