Showing posts with label Spawn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spawn. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Spawnometer 0:0:3:9: Vanguard & Berzerker (1983-1997)

Spawn #39 &
Megaton #1-4
& Vanguard #0-6
& Berzerker #1-6
& Vanguard: Strange Visitors #1-4
& Megaton Holiday Special


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Spawn #39

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"Noel"
Dedicated To: Phyllis Capullo
Christmas Eve. Harlem, New York. Rows of buildings house people... families. Some extended, some broken. The lucky ones prepare for the evening's festivities.

Footsteps. Lots of them! OH! Maybe... YES! It's them! The little helpers! THAT means... ...SANTA'S HERE!

He forgot us. Maybe I can still catch him. Don't go. You forgot mommy's present.

Megaton #1-4 (1983-1986)

by Gary Carlson & Erik Larsen & Ken Landgraf & Co.

The Robot Wars ended in victory for the machines! Humanity was outlawed and life became a struggle to replace flesh and bone with steel and wire! Those who don't renounce their humanity either become slaves or escape to the war-torn wastes of the old world!

Vanguard #0-6 (1993-1994)

by Gary Carlson & Tomm Coker & Jason Pearson & Joe Madureira & Rick Leonardi & Angel Medina & Andy Smith & Co.

...I've got to stay in shape in case our enemies-- the Tyrrus Combine-- attack our outpost here on Earth!

Berzerker #1-6 (1993-1994)

by Gary Carlson & Angel Medina & Steve Adams & David Noble & Co.

Behold Mechanopolis! Behold the empire! Built laboriously of brick and stone, it rises from the ruins of the old world, to stretch over 700 miles along the Atlantic Seaboard of North America... One hundred years have passed since the humans lost...

Vanguard: Strange Visitors #1-4 (1996-97)

by Gary Carlson & Scot Eaton & Bill Anderson

Your leaders enslaved his people, experimented with their DNA, killed his family and comitted genocide against his race... and you call him the monster?!

Megaton Holiday Special (1993)

by Gary Carlson & Steve Adams

I stopped believing in Santa Claus a long time ago! 'course, I never used to believe in aliens, either!

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Al Simmons, Angel Medina, Brigade, Erik Larsen, Freak Force, Gary Carlson, Greg Capullo, Mighty Man, Savage Dragon, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Supreme, Todd McFarlane, Vanguard, WildC.A.T.s, WildStar
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Spawnometer 0:0:3:8: WildC.A.T.s vs. Cyberforce: Killer Instinct

Spawn #38 &
WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams #5-9
& Cyberforce #0-3 (1993-1994)


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Spawn #38

by Todd McFarlane & Julia Simmons & Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad

"Mind Games"
Dedicated To: Marv Wolfman
My name is Frederick Willheim, and I was born in Geneva, Switzerland... Anna. Intelligent. Caring. Beautiful... she did me the honor of becoming my wife... Her health then declined rapidly... I then focused solely on studying neurology, and vowed to save her or die trying.

Learning of my research, the U.S. Army invited me to head up their Cybernetic Simian project.

When the Cy-Gor moved of its own free will... I've had a stroke... I cannot reach her. My Anna... The beast... It hasn't eaten. It will escape... It will want my Anna...

WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams #5-9

by Jim Lee with Brandon Choi, Scott Williams, & Co.


Cyberforce #0-3 & (1993-1994)

by Marc Silvestri & Eric Silvestri with Walter Simonson



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Al Simmons, Cogliostro, Cy-Gor, Cyberforce, Cybernet, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Stormwatch, Todd McFarlane, Travis Charest, WildC.A.T.s, Wildstorm
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Monday, January 16, 2023

Spawnometer 0:0:3:7: 1963

Spawn #37 & 1963 (1993)


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Spawn #37

by Alan Moore & Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"The Freak"
Dedicated To: Keith Giffen
They called him Dr. Delirium, an insane scientist with the means to control minds... or else destroy them!

These are the merest fraction of the psyche-shredding mechanisms at Delirium's disposal. This is the cold, oil-perfumed zoo in which he keeps the metal beasts that tear men's heads apart.

I'm sorry to call you down here so abruptly, Mrs. Kulbiczi. Your husband escaped from the institution, AGAIN...

1963 #1-6 (1993)

by Alan Moore & Rick Veitch & Steve Bissette & Jim Valentino & Dave Gibbons & Don Simpson & Chester Brown & John Totleben



Shadowhawk #14 & A Touch of Silver #5 & Big Bang Comics #35

by Jim Valentino


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1963, Al Simmons, Alan Moore, Big Bang Comics, Don Simpson, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Jim Valentino, Rick Veitch, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Steve Bissette, The Freak, Todd McFarlane, Youngblood,
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Spawnometer 0:0:3:6: Spawn 25th Anniversary Director's Cut

Spawn #36 &
Spawn Movie Adaptation (1997) &
Dengeki American Comics

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Spawn #36

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"Set Up" Part Two
Dedicated To: Keith Giffen
Damn you, Fitzgerald! SHOOT him! This isn't a negotiation!

I need a sacrificial pig.

Listen to me!! This is about Terry! He's not what you think! He's deceived both of us. Lied. You can't run away from that.

Spawn Movie Adaptation (1997)

by Carlos D'Anda & Mark Dippe & Alan McElroy & Ted Adams & Mark Irwin

I want out. Wanda and I have decided to start a family.

Enjoy your retirement, old friend. And don't worry about Wanda. I'll take good care of her. See you in hell, Al!

I'm not the Vindicator... or the Victimizer... or the Vibrator! I'm The VIOLATOR!

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Al Simmons, Angel Medina, Angela, Chapel, Cogliostro, Cyan, Granny Blake, Greg Capullo, HBO, Jason Wynn, Jessica Priest, Malebolgia, McFarlane Toys, Media, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, The Violator, Todd McFarlane, Wanda Blake, Wildstorm,
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Monday, October 17, 2022

Spawnometer 0:0:3:5: WildStar T-Minus Two

Spawn #35 &
The Messenger (2000) &
WildStar #1-3 (1995) &
Headhunters #1-3 (1997)


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Spawn #35

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"Set Up"
Dedicated To: Ernie Chan
Nice to have you back, Lt. Williams. Your presence was greatly missed by us all.

What are you saying? That I'm some Super-Spawn?

Not you TOO, Terry! Is everyone controlled by this devil?!

WildStar #1-3 (1995)

by Al Gordon & Chris Marrinan

Born To Be Wild

The Messenger

by Jerry Ordway


Headhunters #1-3 (1997)

by Chris Marrinan



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Al Gordon, Al Simmons, Chris Marrinan, Chris Sprouse, Cogliostro, Cyan, Darkseid, Frank Miller, Granny Blake, Greg Capullo, Jason Wynn, Jerry Ordway, Legion of Super-Heroes, Mighty Man, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, Wanda Blake, WildStar, Zero Hour
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Sunday, September 25, 2022

Spawnometer 0:0:3:4: WildStar: Sky Zero

Spawn #34 &
WildStar: Sky Zero #1-4 (1993)


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Spawn #34

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"Ripples"
Dedicated To: Sal Buscema
Mr. President?

Afternoon, Jason. I want to thank you personally for your assistance in getting us out of that little 'situation' in Bosnia. I've been advised that you spearheaded the resolution. I owe you one. Thanks.

WildStar: Sky Zero #1-4 (1993)

by Al Gordon & Jerry Ordway

Born Under a Bad Sign
Dedicated to all of those who came before.


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Savage Dragon,WildStar,Jerry Ordway,Al Gordon,Al Simmons,Cogliostro,Cyan,Erik Larsen,Granny Blake,Greg Capullo,Jason Wynn,Keith Giffen,Malebolgia,Sam and Twitch,Spawn,Spawn Podcast,Terry Fitzgerald,The Violator,Todd McFarlane,Trencher,Wanda Blake
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Spawnometer 0:0:3:2: Blood Feud

Spawn #32
& Spawn: Blood Feud (1995)


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Spawn #32

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"Appearances"
Dedicated To: My - Wanda Kolomyjec
Composed of necro-plasm, this new warrior of the damned comes bound to a body-sheathing, red and black neural parasite.

Having been in "The Service" now for well over two millennia, she understands... Upper management's business plan must be fully understood... particularly in light of Gabrielle's fiasco. Like any successful employee, Rafael knows one's appearance is important at these sessions.

Our goal is to listen. To learn. We guide only those who ask, and even then they mustn't know it's us... for the human soul is salvation for all of us.


Spawn Blood Feud #1-4 (1995)

by Alan Moore & Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad


Dedicated To: Leah Moore, Amber Moore and all Young Urban Monsters Everywhere.
Dedicated To: Linda Gebbie: The Champ Vamp.
Dedicated To: Sylvia Moore (1927-1995)
Dedicated To: Jake and Joseph Moore: The Men of Tomorrow
I think today's our ninth anniversary, sir.

I feel you creeping against my flesh. I know how your chains move and I saw how you reacted in Heaven. Is that what's causing my blackouts? Some contra-reaction to paradise?

We all know why I'm here tonight. You have a problem, and that problem is super-natural beings. You may think of them in different terms: Youngbloods, Superfreaks... whatever. Personally, I prefer older labels... Wurdalak. Nosferatu. Vampire.

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Al Simmons, Alan Moore, Angela, Cogliostro, Greg Capullo, The Curse, Tony Daniel, Rafael, Redeemer, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, The Violator, Wanda Blake, Jason Wynn,
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

Spawnometer 0:0:3:1: Violator vs. Badrock featuring Celestine

Spawn #31
& Violator vs. Badrock (1995)
& Celestine (1996)


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Spawn #31

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"The Homecoming"
Dedicated To: Tom Palmer
Filled with an anxiety he didn't expect, Spawn breaks into a sprint. Adrenalin pumps harder. He needs his alleys. Moreso, he wants them.

Gentlemen, let this serve as a formal introduction. I am Rafael. I am taking over for Gabrielle, who has been removed as Commander of Terran Affairs.

Earlier today in New York City's Bowery, a "mysterious light" was at the center of the unexpected disappearance of one of the area's leading citizens. Phil Timper had worked with the homeless through various charities and shelters for eleven years, and was honored last year...

Violator vs. Badrock #1-4 (1995)

by Alan Moore & Brian Denham & Jonathan Sibal & Danny Miki

Through here we have video records of the shopping mall incident last year in New York that inspired Project Dante... A group of extra-terrestrial beings, strikingly similar to the medieval concept of demons, appeared from thin air...

Celestine #1-2 (1996)

by Warren Ellis & Patrick Lee & various

Where do angels go when they die?

There is an angel who has killed angels. There was a rebellion in heaven once, and she wore the teeth of the rebels as jewelry. She struck them down, and thought nothing of where she was sending them...

I fought a demon on Earth, and he tricked me. He tore out my heart and threw it on the floor.

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Terry Fitzgerald,Spawn,Todd McFarlane,Greg Capullo,Al Simmons,Spawn Podcast,Sam and Twitch,Rafael,The Violator,Phlebiac Brothers,Youngblood,Rob Liefeld,Alan Moore,Bobby,Boots,
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Sunday, April 4, 2021

2017 Heroes Convention Spawn Color Jam Figure by Joseph Michael Linsner


A mere four years after the fact, we can finally double back to look at the alpha and omega of the Heroes Con jam, Spawn. Dawn creator Joe Linsner produced this first figure's line art, then I borrowed the piece from him for further additions. I was still moving the piece around the floor when he flagged me down to apply the color while he had time in his schedule. To be honest, I was so happy with the basic figure that it was worth the expensive I'd paid up front for color, and I'd considered kicking out more money to see if he could color other figures. My grand ambition to complete the piece on the floor of the con that weekend was looking dimmer all the time though, and it seemed best to just get Spaen completed and worry about the rest later. The colors are as gorgeous as I'd expected, and my one regret is that I only have a few blurry photographs at this stage of the jam, pre-&-post Pitt, taken on the floor. For the instance of showing off Linsner's colors, I've taken this image from a later scan and tried to clear away elements that might distract from the core Spawn image.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Spawnometer 0:0:3:0: Tribe

Spawn #30
& Tribe
& Valeria the She-Bat


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Spawn #30

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo & thanks to Kevin Conrad

"The Clan"
Dedicated To: Little Katie and Cyan
Those white-trash maggots! I swear they'll pay for this! If it's the last thing I do, they'll pay!

So believe me, I understand your anger... but they've only torched your fields. When they had all they could stomache of me, they torched something far more precious. That's why I wear the mask. Because of them.

WHAT?! It's a friggin' colored! How dare you desecrate the sacred robe?! NO darkie is worthy of its touch! How dare you mess with us?!

Valeria the She-Bat (1993)

by Neal Adams with Peter Stone


Tribe (1993)

by Larry Stroman & Todd Johnson



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WildC.A.T.s,Cyberforce,Larry Stroman & Todd Johnson,Tribe,Shadowhawk,Youngblood,Wetworks,Savage Dragon,Terry Fitzgerald,Spawn,Todd McFarlane,Greg Capullo,Al Simmons,Spawn Podcast,Sam and Twitch,Valeria the She-Bat,Chapel,
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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:9: Angela Special Edition

Spawn #29
& Angela (1995)


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Spawn #29

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo & thanks to Kevin Conrad

"Father"
Dedicated To: Michael Murphy
If you get into the habit, you might find yourself hitting someone you love, like I did, and regretting it forever. It's not worth it. You've got a great couple of kids there, and they need a father. It's time you started acting like one. A lot of people have good feelings about you, Joe... It's time the two most important ones felt the same way. End of sermon. Now, I want to leave a little reminder for you...

Angela (1995)

by Beau Smith & Brad Gorby with various

I've taken down over thirty Hellspawn in my time. You're not like any of the others. I want to know why.

It's gotta be the heavy religion factor that seems to radiate from Earth. Mass quantities of those that thump the Bible. Hunting Hellspawn was easier then. You had a mission. No gray area. You found them, you killed them, and that was that.

The night screamed with madness and fury. But even it was dwarfed by the insanity and evil that flowed through the body of CUT THROAT,

CAPTAIN OF THE DAMNED!



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Spawning Ground


Terry Fitzgerald, Neil Gaiman, Beau Smith, Cyan, Al Simmons, Spawn Podcast, Wanda Blake, Cogliostro, Sam and Twitch, Angela, Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Cut Throat, Spawn,
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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:8: Shadowhawk II

Spawn #28
& Shadowhawk #5-7 (1993)


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Spawn #28

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo & thanks to Kevin Conrad

"Protector"
Dedicated To: Terry Austin
I've seen the error of my ways. Relied far too heavily on The Lord. He's forsaken me. I understand that now. Even after all I've given of myself, I shall never enter His kingdom. So I cast away my allegiance.

I must be crazy. Didn't like having to lie to Terry about where I was going, but he'd have never let me go alone. The dumb thing is, he'd've been right. The chances of me being able to find the Spawn are pretty remote... But he's got the answers to some very serious questions. Like... who tried to kill my husband?

I'M KING HERE!

Shadowhawk II #1-3 (1993)

by Jim Valentino

The Secret Revealed
Been gone for only six weeks... just long enough for the wounds to heal from my fight with The Dragon... and some punk kid has usurped by turf!

I'm not a super-hero. I stop violent crime. I'm not into common robbery.

There's a guy out there that I might have inspired... killing Black men...


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Al Simmons, Chapel, Jim Valentino, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, Wanda Blake,
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:7: Trencher (featuring Mr. Monster)

Spawn #27
& Trencher #1-5 (1993)
& Doc Stearn...Mr. Monster (1946-1991)


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Spawn #27

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo & thanks to Kevin Conrad

"Cursed"
Dedicated To: John Buscema
I'll prove worthy of your empire. I can't begin to know your great plans, Lord, but I must profess that it does confuse me. I'm forced to use technology from the secular world. I've spent the majority of my fortune preparing for your kingdom. Why do you forsake me?

Chapel killed Bobby to get at me. He was just an innocent victim... LIVE!

Blasphemer! BLASPHEMER!

Triumph Comics #31 (Bell Features, 1946)

by Fred Kelly

...This is the work for me... I'm going to spend my life tracking down these weird creatures!! That last encounter banged me up a bit, I'd better design some kind of uniform for protection... light chain-mail would be the best bet!!

Vanguard Illustrated #7 (Pacific Comics, 1984)
Doc Stearn...Mr. Monster (Eclipse Comics, 1985)
Doc Stearn...Mr. Monster Volume 2 (Dark Horse Comics, 1988)

by Michael T. Gilbert & company

From time to time in this imperfect world, strange creatures are born... TWISTED... WARPED... abominations from Hell!! Mr. Monster has dedicated his life to finding them... AND DESTROYING THEM!!

Trencher #1-4 (1993)

by Keith Giffen

grunt


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Al Simmons, Blackball Comics, Bobby, Boots, Chapel, Cyan, Greg Capullo, Keith Giffen, Michael T. Gilbert, Mr. Monster, Simon Bisley, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Supreme, Terry Fitzgerald, Trencher, The Curse, The Violator, Todd McFarlane, Wanda Blake,
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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:6: Bloodstrike: Brutalists

Spawn #26
& Bloodstrike #4-10 (1993)
& Bloodstrike: Brutalists #23 (2018)
& Chapel in Youngblood #7-8 & 10


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Spawn #26

by Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo

"The Dark"
Dedicated To: Dave Sim
That is why, after a very long and difficult deliberation, I've decided to remove her from your care and put her in a new set of circumstances. This, I believe, is for her own good.

You torture yourself for answers that, mostly, you've been given. You're just not trying hard enough. Much as I'm tempted to write you off, you do show some spark.

Call me Gabrielle, Mr. Simmons. If I might have a moment of your time, I really would like to talk to you.

Bloodstrike #4-10 (1993)

by Rob Liefeld & Dan Fraga & Eric Stephenson & & various

It's been a long time coming, Battlestone, but it looks like we're finally gonna get the chance to settle our differences once and for all-- brother to brother!

Bloodstrike: Brutalists #23 (2018)

by Michel Fiffe

Arms, eyes, surgically removed... prolonged state of anesthesia... medical field... official capacity or independent study... Test subjects? Sex slaves? Young women-- girls-- barely out of high school. Brenda will be a senior soon.

Youngblood #7-8 & 10 (1992)

by Rob Liefeld with Eric Stephenson, Danny Miki & Jonathan Sibal

He shot Bobby-- blew his head clean OFF!

As a man who has literally been to hell and back, there is precious little that frightens Al Simmons these days. This, however, comes close. This is the man who killed him. Emerging from the smoke and shadows, he looks like the devil himself, the ghastly white skull he chose long ago as his trademark eerily incandescent in the moonlight. A none-too-subtle reminder of what has passed between these two men... and the unholy bond they share.

It wasn't until later I figured out everything for myself in one divine moment of clarity-- if you had really come back from the dead, then so could I! Thing with me though, Al-- I could care less about love and happiness. You can have that crap. I've got bigger plans for my return-- plans that will change everything... forever.

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Al Simmons, Angela, Battlestone, Bloodstrike, Bobby, Chapel, Cogliostro, Eric Stephenson, Extreme, Greg Capullo, Keith Giffen, Malebolgia, Michel Fiffe, Richard Horie, Rob Liefeld, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Supreme, The Violator, Todd McFarlane, Youngblood,
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:5: Image Zero

Spawn #25 &
Image Zero #0 &
Image X-Month &
Operation: Urban Storm &


EXtra-Image Presents:

Shadowhawk: Out of the Shadows


EXtra-Image Presents:

The Savage Dragon: Baptism of Fire



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Spawn #25

by Todd McFarlane & Marc Silvestri & Matt Banning & Billy Tan

"Tremors"
Dedicated To: Spirit of Independence
Not Overtkill. Not SPAWN. Not GOD. NOTHING'S going to save Vito!

You people have become LAZY! Always turning to me for help. Well I don't have the answers. I can't solve ALL your problems. I've got a few of my own.

It wasn't long ago that Vito forced me to be his guinea pig... The combination of chemicals, microsurgery, who knows what sort of radiation and anti-rejection drugs transformed me.

Image Zero #0

by Rob Liefeld & Art Thibert; Jim Lee & Brandon Choi & Scott Williams; Todd McFarlane & Dan Panosian; Erik Larsen; Marc Silvestri; Jim Valentino & Christopher Ivy; and Whilce Portacio


Extra-Image: Shadowhawk (1992)

by Jim Valentino


Operation: Urban Storm

featuring Shadowhawk, Savage Dragon, & Stormwatch


Shadowhawk #0 (1994)

by Rob Liefeld & Karl Alstaetter & Robert Napton


Cyberforce #8 (1994)

by Eric Silvestri & Todd McFarlane & Greg Capullo & Mark Pennington & John Cleary


Youngblood #9 (1994)

by Jim Valentino & Dan Fraga


Savage Dragon #13 (1994)

by Jim Lee & Brandon Choi & Richard Bennett & Alex Garner & Dan Panosian & Scott Williams


WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams #14 (1994)

by Erik Larsen


Stupid #1 (1993)

by Hilary Barta


Splitting Image #1-2 (1993)

by Don Simpson


The Savage Dragon vs. The Savage Megaton Man #1 (1993)

by Erik Larsen & Don Simpson


Image is Everything

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Al Simmons, Bloodstrike, Brass, Cyberforce, Erik Larsen, Extra-Image Presents, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Jim Valentino, Marc Silvestri, Megaton Man, Rob Liefeld, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Stormwatch, SuperPatriot, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, Tony Twist, Tremor, Vanguard, Wanda Blake, Whilce Portacio, WildC.A.T.s, Wildstorm, Youngblood,
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:4: Bloodstrike

Spawn #24
& Bloodstrike #1-3 (1993)
& Brigade #1-3 (1993)
& Bloodstrike: Brutalists #0 (2018)


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Spawn #24

by Todd McFarlane

"The Hunt" Part 4
Dedicated To: Joe Sinnot
It looks like someone burned his face off. God... what's this guy been through?

Jason Wynn has become consumed with this case... He knows Fitzgerald is no traitor, but circumstances made him the logical suspect. Rather than admit his error, Wynn continues to conduct a brutal investigation.

And... if he so much as looks at you cross-eyed, make sure his death looks like an accident. Do you read me?

Bloodstrike: Brutalists #0 (2018)

by Michel Fiffe

Project: Born Again.

We're... reanimating a civilian?

Bodyslide's finally patched through-- we'll have to come back for Deadlock. Aw, he was just a pity recruit anyway.

Bloodstrike #1-3 (1993)

by Rob Liefeld & Dan Fraga & Eric Stephenson & & various

It's been a long time coming, Battlestone, but it looks like we're finally gonna get the chance to settle our differences once and for all-- brother to brother!

Brigade #1-3 (1993)

by Rob Liefeld & Marat Mychaels & Norm Rapmund & Eric Stephenson

It's been three months since the members of Brigade last set foot on their native earth, although as their ship silently arcs toward their base of operations in Malibu, California, it seems more like a lifetime.

Nice shooting, Cabbot, you nailed the little bimbo right between the eyes! Precision like that almost makes me wonder why they even bother sending the rest of us on these little road trips! I mean, in these recession-stricken times, a solo act of your caliber would definitely be more cost-effective, no?

Image is Everything


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Spawning Ground


Al Simmons, Battlestone, Bloodstrike, Brian Murray, Brigade, Cyan, Eric Stephenson, Extreme, Jason Wynn, Marat Mychaels, Michel Fiffe, Overt-Kill, Rob Liefeld, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, Tony Twist, Wanda Blake, Youngblood,
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Monday, June 1, 2020

2017 Heroes Convention Spawn Jam Figure Layout by Joseph Michael Linsner

Frank attempted his first artist jams in 2014. Yes plural, because Frank. The results were mostly successful to varying degrees, but literally, some of these things are still unfinished six years later. Trying to get a jam done in one weekend was the height of hubris, but in his defense, Frank did get a beauty of an opener from Joe Linsner overnight. Artists can be both a competitive and conscientious lot, so it's always wise to put the very best foot forward. Nobody wants to be the goat who ruins everyone else's work.

JML's bona fides for the piece are clear. Small press comix weren't really viable after the scene around the undergrounds faded. Then there was a huge boom in black & white books fueled by the enormous success of the Teenage Mutant Ninjas Turtles that led to an equally huge bust in 1987. Variety wrote about it. Most of the publishers and talent were finished forever, their books lined quarter bins, and retailers once burned were twice shy about ever giving black & whites the time of day. Then Joes Linsner and Monks founded Cry for Dawn in 1989. Between the best twist-ending horror stories since EC folded, the glorious gray-tone interior art, and the sensual cheesecake covers featuring the scarlet-haired quasi-hostess Dawn, CFD sparked a Turtles-like demand for multiple printings on every issue and skyrocketing back issue prices. There was even a plague of counterfeit #1s that forced buyers to scrutinize potential purchases for reproduction flaws.

After a bitter falling out with Joe Monks, Linsner started his own Sirius Entertainment to publish a slew of color and B&W titles, including the first actual stories for Dawn. The company survived the bust, at least for a few years, but Linsner eventually gravitated toward his former competition at Image to continue his tales. He's still an in-demand creator, now mostly occupied with work for Dynamite Entertainment, but he still occasionally contributes to Image (including a cover for Witchblade #100.)

As much as we love Linsner's ladies, we really wanted to take advantage of his goth and metal roots for the preeminent Image icon, Spawn. The artist was game, and though the intention was to get everything in black & white, who could resist the opportunity to get color work from him? However, color takes time, which was deeply deficit for a jam this ambitious. Eventually, Frank stole away with the line art to seek out further contributions, like Beto's Supreme. The photo above was the only opportunity he had to record Linsner's excellent linework before the coloring took place...
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Monday, May 11, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:3: Violator (featuring Bart Sears)

Spawn #23
& Violator (1994)


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Spawn #23

by Todd McFarlane

"The Hunt" Part 3
Dedicated To: Don Thompson
Since his reconstruction, Overtkill has been programmed to believe he's now faces Spawn, who nearly destroyed him a few weeks ago.

Yet for all his effort, Terry is only human-- not nearly fast enough to outrun a bio-laser stream.

With uncanny accuracy, the bullet enters Overtkill's body through a small opening in the ear cavity...

Violator #1-3 (1994)

by Alan Moore & Bart Sears & Greg Capullo & Mark Pennington

I mean, maybe I don't look like a demon outta hell no more, but that don't mean I ain't thinkin' like one!

Well, before I admonish you, I'd like to know one thing... which one of you is Roosevelt?

HEY, wake up an' smell the brimstone, pal! How much d'ya think fightin' four dudes like me is gonna drain your goddamn power levels?? Anyway, once the Malebolgia's curse is lifted, I can give you the energy back!

Image is Everything

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Spawning Ground





Al Simmons, Alan Moore, Billy Kincaid, Chapel, Cyan, Greg Capullo, Bart Sears, Jason Wynn, Overt-Kill, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, The Violator, The Vindicator, Todd McFarlane, Tony Twist, Wanda Blake, Phlebiac Brothers, The Admonisher, Youngblood, Malebolgia, Trencher
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Monday, April 6, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:2: Supreme Madness

Spawn #22 &
Supreme #7-18


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Spawn #22

by Todd McFarlane

"The Hunt" Part 2
Dedicated To: Frank Miller
As for Joe Sakic, three days from now, his body will be found under the George Washington Bridge, with his hands and feet viciously severed. Decapitated. Even his genitals will be missing. The police will conduct a full investigation, but in the absence of anything identifiable about the body, will have to close the case of John Doe 1994-714. Such is the life of a trusted employee of Vito Gravano.

One of the bums he knows says our hero usually hangs out in the same four block radius. I've mapped it out already, sir.

God, no. Vito thinks I'M Terry.

Supreme #7-18 (1993-1994)

by Eric Stephenson & Kurt Hathaway & Rob Liefeld & Ripley and Shawn McManus & Brian Murray & Pedi & Cedric Nocon & Dan Fraga & Todd Nauck & Marat Mychaels with Norm Rapmund & various

...Your lack of control over the G.A.T.E. sponsored super-team Heavy Mettle... the public... and I... distrust them... Consider the team disbanded as of this very moment!

I will bring the entire Reich-- indeed the whole of Germany to its knees until Adolph Hitler is brought to me! Know that I mean what I say-- for Thor does not make idle threats!!

Welcome to Eye On Supreme. I'm Maxine Winslow, and tonight we're talking with... the first of his super-powered generation to appear in this century.

Today everyone looks at me with suspicion-- as if they seem to have forgotten how I saved their butts in the Big One... Only to find that I'd been replaced by others--- the Youngbloods. They thought the world had outgrown me. The fools.

Image is Everything

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Spawning Ground



Al Simmons, Brian Murray, Extreme, Infiniti, Jason Wynn, Overt-Kill, PITT, Rob Liefeld, Sam and Twitch, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Supreme, Terry Fitzgerald, Todd McFarlane, Tony Twist, Wildstorm, Youngblood,
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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Spawnometer 0:0:2:1: Youngblood Yearbook

Spawn #21 &
Youngblood Yearbook &
Team Youngblood #1-6 &
Youngblood Strikefile


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Spawn #21

by Todd McFarlane

"The Hunt" Part 1
Dedicated To: Mike Grell
I don't want your pity... I just don't want you turning out to be like me or the other guys. We look up to you... the boys and I like like having you around. Makes us feel a bit cocky, if you know what I mean. If you can't pick up the pieces, then you ain't any better that us.

The matter of that little fat Clown, the dismantling of that hired gun Overt-Kill, and the invasion of your office by a costumed vigilante. Calling in The Admonisher to deal with the clown was a brilliant move, sir.

...the costumed invader... he's Terence Fitzgerald, an operative for some ultra-covert agency.


Youngblood Strikefile #4 (1994)

by Rob Liefeld, Eric Stephenson, Jeff Matsuda & Danny Miki

Overtkill was one of my greatest creations, as well as being one of my most dramatic failures.

Youngblood Yearbook #1 (1993)

by Eric Stephenson, Chap Yaep & Norm Rapmund

Greetings, outlanders. This... is Arcadia.

Team Youngblood #1-6 (1993-1994)

by Rob Liefeld, Eric Stephenson, Chap Yaep, Cedric Nocon & Norm Rapmund with various

So, whaddya think, Al? Are these guys what hi-jacked the space station gonna take over the world, or what?

To summarize the situation in the simplest of terms... we won. The Liberty II is now free of Cybernet influence and the satellite network Giger had sought to control has been restored to its proper working order.

Is it true that Psi-Fire and Brahma are no longer with the team?

Tales of Team Youngblood... "The Coming of Cougar"

Masada in Youngblood Strikefile #6 (1994)

by Tom & Mary Bierbaum, Chris Sprouse, and John Beatty

Midnight. The darkness broils with angry, discordant voices. Voices long dead, but forever living. The souls that possess Deborah Konigsberg and give her the powers of Masada...

Cougar in Youngblood: Strikefile #9-11 (1994)

by Robert Loren Fleming, Charlie Adlard, & Tom Tenney

Have you seen the King of the Cats today, Mr. Lion?


Image is Everything


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Spawning Ground



Al Simmons, Batman, Brigade, Cybernet, DC Crossover, Jason Wynn, Marvel Crossover, Overt-Kill, Prophet, Rob Liefeld, Sam and Twitch, Savage Dragon, Spawn, Spawn Podcast, Terry Fitzgerald, The Violator, Todd McFarlane, Tony Twist, Wanda Blake, Youngblood,
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