CGC Unboxing: Todd McFarlane Signed Comics, Spawn Variants, and Image Era Keys

This CGC submission was built around creators and moments that actually matter to me. Todd McFarlane has always been at the center of that, but this wasn’t just about getting signatures, it was about bringing together books that represent different points in my collecting journey, from early Image history to personal upgrades.

CGC graded Spawn comic collection signed by Todd McFarlane featuring Malibu Sun #13, Spawn #4, Spawn #200 variants, King Spawn #1, and Wizard Magazine #1 — CGC graded Spawn comic collection featuring Todd McFarlane signed books, including key issues, variants, and signature series slabs across the Spawn universe

Malibu Sun #13 (CGC SS 8.0)
Malibu Sun #13 is one of those early McFarlane pieces that always stood out to me. Getting it signed and preserved with a custom label felt like the right way to honor where Spawn really began.

CGC 8.0 graded Malibu Sun #13 signed by Todd McFarlane featuring early Spawn appearance and Image Comics pre-Spawn artwork — Malibu Sun #13 graded CGC 8.0 with Todd McFarlane signature featuring early Spawn artwork before the official Spawn series launch

Wizard Magazine #1 (CGC SS 9.2)
Wizard #1 captures a moment in comic culture that’s bigger than just one character. Adding Todd McFarlane’s signature ties that era directly to the creator who helped redefine it.

CGC 9.2 graded Wizard #1 comic magazine signed by Todd McFarlane featuring Spider-Man cover art and collector’s edition issue — Wizard #1 collector’s edition graded CGC 9.2 with Todd McFarlane signature featuring classic Spider-Man cover art

Spawn #4 (CGC SS 9.8)
Spawn #4 is a key early issue, and landing a 9.8 signed copy was important to me. It represents the foundation of everything that came after in the Spawn universe.

CGC 9.8 graded Spawn #4 signed by Todd McFarlane featuring early Spawn key issue from Image Comics series — Spawn #4 graded CGC 9.8 with Todd McFarlane signature, representing an early key issue in the original Spawn comic series

Spawn Batman (CGC X JSA 9.6)
This crossover speaks for itself. Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller on the same book is iconic, and having both signatures verified makes it feel like a true piece of comic history.

CGC 9.6 graded Spawn Batman comic signed by Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller featuring DC and Image Comics crossover — Spawn Batman graded CGC 9.6 with Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller signatures, showcasing the iconic crossover between Image Comics and DC

Spawn #119 (CGC SS 9.2)
Spawn #119 is a book I’m still building on, with plans to add Greg Capullo. Even as it stands, it represents a transition era that I’ve always appreciated in the series.

CGC 9.2 graded Spawn #119 signed by Todd McFarlane featuring Image Comics era transition issue in the Spawn series — Spawn #119 graded CGC 9.2 with Todd McFarlane signature, representing a key transition era issue in the ongoing Spawn storyline

Spawn #185 Portacio Variant (CGC X JSA 9.8)
This one is special. A triple-signed copy with McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, and Brian Holguin, and a POP 1 for this cover. It’s a unique piece that stands out in the entire Spawn run.

CGC 9.8 graded Spawn #185 Whilce Portacio variant signed by Todd McFarlane featuring Image Comics Endgame era issue — Spawn #185 Portacio variant graded CGC 9.8 with Todd McFarlane signature, highlighting a standout issue from the Spawn Endgame era

Spawn #200 Silvestri Cover (CGC X JSA 9.2)
Spawn #200 is already a milestone, but this version adds even more with Marc Silvestri and Jon Goff. It’s a strong combination that highlights the Image Comics legacy.

CGC 9.2 graded Spawn #200 Silvestri variant signed by Todd McFarlane and Marc Silvestri featuring Image Comics anniversary issue — Spawn #200 Silvestri variant graded CGC 9.2 with Todd McFarlane and Marc Silvestri signatures, highlighting a multi-creator anniversary edition

Spawn #200 Liefeld Cover (CGC X JSA 9.8)
The Liefeld cover brings a different energy to Spawn #200. Having both McFarlane and Liefeld on the same book makes it a standout piece tied directly to Image’s foundation.

CGC 9.8 graded Spawn #200 Liefeld variant signed by Todd McFarlane featuring anniversary issue from Image Comics — Spawn #200 Liefeld variant graded CGC 9.8 with Todd McFarlane signature, celebrating the milestone anniversary issue of the Spawn series

King Spawn #1 Capullo Variant (CGC SS 9.8)
King Spawn #1 with Capullo and McFarlane feels like a modern extension of everything that started in the ’90s. A clean 9.8 with both signatures makes it one of my favorite newer additions.