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In 1992, Spawn, a new kind of superhero, stepped onto the comics stage under the banner of the newly formed Image Comics. Twenty years later, Todd McFarlane’s creation has become an iconic character in the superhero world, spawning into spin-offs, toys, an animated series, and a blockbuster movie…But the SPAWN comic book series has always been the center of that empire.
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In celebrating 20 years of independent comic book publishing, Todd McFarlane joins fellow Image Founders and Partners at the Image Expo in Oakland, CA February 24th-26th, and he’s bringing his toy and publishing companies with him!
Todd McFarlane turned the toy and action figure world on its ear when he started releasing toys that had more detail than any others at the time. With the holidays upon us, McFarlane Toys online has announced a brand new exclusive Spawn statue that will look ominous under someone’s Festivus Pole.
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Beginning this October, Todd McFarlane’s long-running creator-owned series SPAWN will welcome comics legend Michael Golden to the team as he signs on as the series’ regular cover artist.
If you win, you get to spend the day at Todd McFarlane’s studio in Tempe, Arizona. Better hurry, the contest ends Monday, February 7, 2011.
Or – “A Milestone Achievement… Wait, That Was The OTHER Company. Let’s Call It An Anniversary, Instead.”
For all the abuse that I occasionally heap on Spawn, even I have to admit that the allure of the early issues is pretty obvious. The colors are bright, the art is entirely unlike anything seen in comics before (even Todd’s previous work for Marvel & DC) and the good vs. evil plot appeals on a very primal level. Thanks to the buying habits of my boss and the plenitude of early Image books, I’ve had a lot of time to look at and write copy for the first 25 issues of Spawn in recent months, and it’s given me a greater appreciation for what Todd was doing in those early years. Now, the book has officially done something that no other Image title has pulled off, hitting 200 issues and holding steady as the only regularly published original Image book, though Savage Dragon isn’t all that far behind. So what IS up with the Hellspawn these days?
Who: Todd McFarlane, Spawn Creator and Emmy and Grammy-winning Director/Producer
What: Todd McFarlane and special guests, signing the landmark 200th issue of SPAWN. The Spawn VIP Party will include the legendary comic creator Stan Lee and an array of special celebrity and comic book superstars.
When: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Apple Comic Store, 7018 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023
In 1992, Todd McFarlane co-founded the world’s greatest creator-owned comics company, Image Comics, and released his own best-selling comic book, SPAWN. On January 12, 2011, SPAWN becomes only the second independent series in history to reach the 200-issue mark!
To celebrate, McFarlane will be signing at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles, the same store where McFarlane launched the first issue of the groundbreaking SPAWN series.
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In 1992, Todd McFarlane co-founded the world’s greatest creator-owned comics company, Image Comics, and released his own best-selling comic book, SPAWN. On January 12, 2011, SPAWN becomes only the second independent series in history to reach the 200-issue mark!
To celebrate, McFarlane will be signing at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles, the same store where McFarlane launched the first issue of the groundbreaking SPAWN series.
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SPAWN, already the best-selling independent comic of all time, celebrates the release of its 200th issue in January! What was once slated as a 27-page story has now ballooned into a staggering 53 pages of artwork. With double the story, the 200th issue benchmark is simply too large to contain. The book may be bigger, but the price remains the same — only $3.99, making it the best value in recent comic book history.
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When you’re writing your holiday wish list, don’t forget to include THE ART OF TODD McFARLANE: THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS — Todd McFarlane’s first-ever art book!
This oversized hardcover showcases for the first time Todd McFarlane’s unique art style, which forever changed the landscape of comic book art when he burst onto the scene in the 1980s. THE ART OF TODD McFARLANE features art from original comic art boards; rare, never-before-seen sketches; and images from McFarlane’s work on Batman, Spider-Man and the Hulk (amongst many others), as well as McFarlane’s own top-selling creation, SPAWN. The book also includes selected commentary by the artist himself.
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IMAGE UNITED, the six-part crossover written by Robert Kirkman and featuring Image Founders Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino, makes its second coming to comic stands this Wednesday with a pre-release, distribution-level sell out!
For the past year, SPAWN: ENDGAME has riveted readers with its game-changing story line featuring the death of Al Simmons and Todd McFarlane’s return to illustrating his seminal creation. In November’s SPAWN #196, ENDGAME concludes with a bang as McFarlane shares art duties with fellow Image Comics founder Rob Liefeld.