Spawn
When Todd McFarlane unleashed Spawn in 1992, he didn’t just create a new comic—he sparked a revolution. Breaking away from the big publishers, McFarlane and his fellow creators founded Image Comics, giving artists full control of their characters for the first time. The result? Spawn—a dark, stylish, and unapologetically intense antihero tale about Al Simmons, a betrayed government assassin resurrected as a Hellspawn warrior.
From its blood-red cape to its infernal mythology, Spawn redefined what a superhero comic could be: mature, cinematic, and fearless. It dominated the 90s comic scene, sold millions of issues, and spawned (pun absolutely intended) an empire that includes animated series, films, and an entire generation of collectibles.
Today, Spawn stands as both a franchise and a creative legacy. McFarlane Toys continues to set the gold standard for sculpting, detail, and innovation—elevating Spawn from page to plastic perfection. Whether you’re chasing the original comic aesthetic or the modern reimagining, Spawn proves that true icons don’t fade—they evolve.
“Hellspawn or hero… makes no difference. I fight for what’s right.”
Al Simmons, proving redemption comes with a killer cape. Like... just... so much cape.
Born in the 90s. Built to Last Forever.
Fun Fact
Spawn #1 sold over 1.7 million copies in 1992—an unheard-of feat for an independent comic. Todd McFarlane still writes and draws Spawn—making it one of the longest-running creator-owned comics ever.
