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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Weird War Tales #103
DC
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
Ghosts #104
DC
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
Superman #366
DC
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1981
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
House of Mystery #300
DC
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1982
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
What The--?! #3
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
Two-page story titled 'Birth of a Hero' by Todd McFarlane
Parody of 'Bat-Man' about how he chose his name
Cameo of the Joker
Two-page story titled 'Birth of a Hero' by Todd McFarlane
Parody of 'Bat-Man' about how he chose his name
Cameo of the Joker
Second printing, gold cover
Spider-Man #2
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #3
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #4
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #5
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Scarce softcover trade paperback collecting issues #1-#5 of the Todd McFarlane run (1990)
Diamond Distributor Edition given to retailers
Scarce softcover trade paperback collecting issues #1-#5 of the Todd McFarlane run (1990)
Diamond Distributor Edition given to retailers
Spider-Man #6
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #7
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #8
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #9
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #10
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #11
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #12
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spider-Man #13
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Spider-Man #14
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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
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
Torg #2
Malibu
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1992
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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
Rust #1
Adventure Publications
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1992
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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
Variant cover with gold foil
Advertisement of Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Malibu Sun #13
Malibu
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1992
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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
Spawn #1
Image
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1992
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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.
Comic Shop News #255
Comic Shop News
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1992
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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
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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
Spawn #3
Image
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1992
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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
Spawn #4
Image
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1992
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of the Violator
Spawn #5
Image
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1992
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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
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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
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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 Heroes Interviews #2
Fantagraphics
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1993
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Vol. 1
Continuation of an interview with Todd McFarlane on Spawn that began in issue #1
Continuation of an interview with Todd McFarlane on Spawn that began in issue #1
Reprinted collection of Spawn #1-3 (1992)
Retailer giveaway produced for customers of Capital Distribution, many of which were signed by Todd McFarlane
Reprinted collection of Spawn #1-3 (1992)
Retailer giveaway produced for customers of Capital Distribution, many of which were signed by Todd McFarlane
Spawn #12
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Death of Al Simmons, in a flashback
Origin of Spawn, where it is discovered that Chapel was his murderer
1st full appearance of Jason Wynn, previously appeared in multiple cameos
Death of Al Simmons, in a flashback
Origin of Spawn, where it is discovered that Chapel was his murderer
1st full appearance of Jason Wynn, previously appeared in multiple cameos
Unreleased 200-page hardcover collection of Spawn #1 - #12
Distributed to employees, family and friends of the McFarlane company
There are eight similar hardcover editions that collect up to issue #96, Curse of Spawn #1- #29 and a mini-series collection which will be added when there is sales data
Unreleased 200-page hardcover collection of Spawn #1 - #12
Distributed to employees, family and friends of the McFarlane company
There are eight similar hardcover editions that collect up to issue #96, Curse of Spawn #1- #29 and a mini-series collection which will be added when there is sales data
Spawn #13
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Origin of Chapel's disfigurement at the hands of Spawn
Spawn #14
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #15
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #21
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #22
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #23
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Comic Book Who's Who #1
Warrior Publications
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Spawn #24
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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