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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Spider-Man #16
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Final issue written and illustrated by Todd McFarlane for Marvel Comics
Final issue written and illustrated by Todd McFarlane for Marvel Comics
Incredible Hulk Poster Magazine #1
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man Saga #3
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Batman Gallery, The #1
DC
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Collects Spider-Man (1990) #1 - #5
926 copies distributed mostly to comic shops in the United Kingdom
Softcover, shrink-wrapped
Collects Spider-Man (1990) #1 - #5
926 copies distributed mostly to comic shops in the United Kingdom
Softcover, shrink-wrapped
Up 'N Coming Magazine #15
Styx Publications
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
Value unknown
Interior illustration of Spawn in a comic book solicitation catalog and first time the name Spawn is seen in print
Mailing date: February 3, 1992
According to spawnworld.com, only one other image of Spawn is known to exist prior to the mailing of Up 'N Coming #15 and it was in an ad for "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" a VHS with Spawn on the outer sleeve (December 1991), though Spawn was not named or discussed in the video
Value unknown
Spider-Man Saga #4
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Comics Buyer's Guide #953
Dynapubs
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
Value unknown
First printed images of Spawn in a U.S. publication, Mailing date: February 5, 1992
Front page advertisement of Spawn, preceded all comic book advertisements in Malibu comic books that were published between March/April 1992
Interior black and white, textless cover art for Spawn #1
Only two other images of Spawn are known to exist prior to the mailing of Comics Buyer's Guide #953: the sleeve of a VHS tape titled "Stan Lee Presents: The Comic Book Greats" and a comic book solicitation magazine, Up N' Coming #1, Mailing date: February 3, 1992
Value unknown
Previews #3-1992
Diamond
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
First published images of Spawn in full color
Interior pin-up advertisement for Spawn #1 in full color
McFarlane reveals details about Spawn in an interior article
First published images of Spawn in full color
Interior pin-up advertisement for Spawn #1 in full color
McFarlane reveals details about Spawn in an interior article
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Reprinted portions of The Amazing Spider-Man #300, #301 and X-Factor Annual #1
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Reprinted portions of The Amazing Spider-Man #300, #301 and X-Factor Annual #1
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Italian reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #299 and #300
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Italian reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #299 and #300
Torg #2
Malibu
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
First printed image of Spawn in an actual comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Robotech II: The Sentinels #13
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines
First printed image of Spawn in an actual comic book (advertisement)
One of two comics published in March 1992 that included the advertisement, the other being Robotech II: The Sentinels #13
Earlier images of Spawn have been printed in various catalogs and fanzines
Rocket Ranger #3
Malibu
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Interior black and white advertisement for Spawn, released in April, prior to Spawn #1 but after other comics that contained promotional Spawn ads
Interior black and white advertisement for Spawn, released in April, prior to Spawn #1 but after other comics that contained promotional Spawn ads
Rust #1
Adventure Publications
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1992
•
Vol. 1
⚠ Misconception: incorrectly cited as the first published image of Spawn in an advertisement
The same advertisement appeared in multiple comics that went on-sale in April 1992: Re-Animator #2, Rocket Ranger #3, Rust #1, The Southern Squadron: Freedom of Information #4, Torg #3
In March 1992, one month prior to Rust #1, Spawn advertisements were printed in two comic books: Robotech II The Sentinels #13 and Torg #2
Prior to the publication of Robotech II #13 and Torg #2, Spawn appeared in numerous catalogs and fanzines
Character Search "Spawn" for more information on early appearances
⚠ Misconception: incorrectly cited as the first published image of Spawn in an advertisement
The same advertisement appeared in multiple comics that went on-sale in April 1992: Re-Animator #2, Rocket Ranger #3, Rust #1, The Southern Squadron: Freedom of Information #4, Torg #3
In March 1992, one month prior to Rust #1, Spawn advertisements were printed in two comic books: Robotech II The Sentinels #13 and Torg #2
Prior to the publication of Robotech II #13 and Torg #2, Spawn appeared in numerous catalogs and fanzines
Character Search "Spawn" for more information on early appearances
Malibu Sun #13
Malibu
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance and interior images of Spawn
Back cover appearance of Spawn
Cover appearance and interior images of Spawn
Back cover appearance of Spawn
Incredible Hulk #393
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Oversized 30th anniversary issue with green foil cover
Origin of the Hulk retold
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
Oversized 30th anniversary issue with green foil cover
Origin of the Hulk retold
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
Printing error, colors not aligned on front cover
Error edition, green-colored Spawn on back cover - tap cover and swipe to view
Error edition, green-colored Spawn on back cover - tap cover and swipe to view
Spawn #1
Image
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Spawn
1st appearance of Sam & Twitch
1st appearance of Malebolgia
1st cameo appearance of Jason Wynn
Pin-up of Pitt.
1st appearance of Spawn
1st appearance of Sam & Twitch
1st appearance of Malebolgia
1st cameo appearance of Jason Wynn
Pin-up of Pitt.
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Includes a Spawn pin-up poster
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Includes a Spawn pin-up poster
Second printing, silver foil
Error edition: manufactured with uneven black ink on the cover
Missing black ink in various places
Error edition: manufactured with uneven black ink on the cover
Missing black ink in various places
Reprint of Spawn #1
Reprint of WildC.A.T.S. #1
Japanese edition
Comic Shop News #255
Comic Shop News
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Early cover appearance of Spawn
Comic Shop News is a free publication, printed on newsprint paper, given away at comic book stores
Early cover appearance of Spawn
Comic Shop News is a free publication, printed on newsprint paper, given away at comic book stores
Spawn #2
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Clown aka the Violator, a demon
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Wynn, named
1st appearance of Clown aka the Violator, a demon
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Wynn, named
Crusade of Comics Presents: Spawn #1
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
16-page promotional mini-comic measuring 4 in. x 7.5 in.
Origin of Spawn retold
Distributed with VHS tapes ‘Todd McFarlane’s Comic Book: Facts & Illusions’ and ‘Todd McFarlane Creates Lotus’
16-page promotional mini-comic measuring 4 in. x 7.5 in.
Origin of Spawn retold
Distributed with VHS tapes ‘Todd McFarlane’s Comic Book: Facts & Illusions’ and ‘Todd McFarlane Creates Lotus’
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Wizard: Official Comic Book Pocket Price Guide #11
Wizard
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Polybagged with a Spawn trading card
Spawn #3
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cyan Fitzgerald as a child, later becomes Black Mirror as an adult
1st appearance of Cyan Fitzgerald as a child, later becomes Black Mirror as an adult
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Superman Special #1
DC
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #4
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of the Violator
Spawn #5
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Billy Kincaid, a child predator
1st appearance of Sherlee Johnson, a seven-year-old victim of Billy Kincaid
[February 2025 - formerly titled No Home Here, a solo series retitled The Curse of Sherlee Johnson is rescheduled for May 21 featuring the child who was introduced and killed in this issue over 30 years ago]
1st appearance of Billy Kincaid, a child predator
1st appearance of Sherlee Johnson, a seven-year-old victim of Billy Kincaid
[February 2025 - formerly titled No Home Here, a solo series retitled The Curse of Sherlee Johnson is rescheduled for May 21 featuring the child who was introduced and killed in this issue over 30 years ago]
Spawn #6
Image
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Overtkill
1st appearance of Tony Twist, a character named after a professional hockey player
After a 10 year court battle that initially awarded Twist $24 million dollars but was reversed, the two parties ended up settling out of court for $5 million dollars
1st appearance of Overtkill
1st appearance of Tony Twist, a character named after a professional hockey player
After a 10 year court battle that initially awarded Twist $24 million dollars but was reversed, the two parties ended up settling out of court for $5 million dollars
Spawn #7
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
The first time in Todd McFarlane's career that he forgot to sign the cover is often requested to be signed by Todd at conventions
The first time in Todd McFarlane's career that he forgot to sign the cover is often requested to be signed by Todd at conventions
Amazing Spider-Man: Skating on Thin Ice #1
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Superman Gallery, The #1
DC
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Reprint of The Incredible Hulk #333, distributed by JC Penney department stores
Identified by the full body image of Spider-Man in the lower left UPC box
Reprint of The Incredible Hulk #333, distributed by JC Penney department stores
Identified by the full body image of Spider-Man in the lower left UPC box
Spawn #8
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vindicator, the brother of Violator
Origin of Hell, the different levels explained
Written by Alan Moore
Pin-up by Frank Miller
Cover art inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
1st appearance of Vindicator, the brother of Violator
Origin of Hell, the different levels explained
Written by Alan Moore
Pin-up by Frank Miller
Cover art inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
Spawn #9
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Angela
later acquired by Marvel as Thor's half sister
1st appearance of Medieval Spawn
1st appearance of Cogliostro
Cover inspired by Wonder Woman #72
1st appearance of Angela
later acquired by Marvel as Thor's half sister
1st appearance of Medieval Spawn
1st appearance of Cogliostro
Cover inspired by Wonder Woman #72
Satan's Six #1
Topps
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Image Zero #0
Image
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Obtained by mail redemption of coupons found in early issues of various Image titles
Preview pin-up of Todd McFarlane’s character Freak
Obtained by mail redemption of coupons found in early issues of various Image titles
Preview pin-up of Todd McFarlane’s character Freak
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