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Creation & Design

Violator was created by Todd McFarlane as a part of the Spawn universe, designed to be a manipulative and malevolent force against the protagonist, Spawn.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a comedic yet sinister character, Violator's role evolved into a more complex antagonist throughout the series.

Character Development

Over the years, Violator has transitioned from a mere antagonist to a multifaceted character with complex motivations, often reflecting the darker aspects of humanity and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Cultural Reception

Violator has been received as a unique and memorable character within the comic book community, often noted for his blend of humor and horror.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Spawn #2
Aliases:
Clown, Demon
Species:
Demon
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Violator, The Clown
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Superhuman strength, Regeneration
Equipment:
Hellspawn powers, Demonic abilities
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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Spawn #2
Image ⋅ 1992
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Spawn #2
 
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1st appearance of Clown aka the Violator, a demon

2nd cameo appearance of Jason Wynn, named

Spawn #4
Image ⋅ 1992
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Spawn #4
 
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1st cover appearance of the Violator

Violator #1
Image ⋅ 1994
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1st full appearance of the Phlebiac Brothers: Vacillator (1st), Vaporizer (1st), Vandalizer (1st), Vindicator - brothers of the Violator

1st appearance of the Admonisher, a hitman hired to kill Clown

Written by Alan Moore

Spawn #199
Image ⋅ 2010
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Spawn #199
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 18,076

Spawn #245
Image ⋅ 2014
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Spawn #245
 
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Spawn #294
Image ⋅ 2019
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1st appearance of a Spawn/Violator hybrid

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