Todd McFarlane and Liam Sharp unveil new 1:250 and 1:1000 incentive covers ahead of the series launch
SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #1 is expanding its lineup ahead of release, with two new incentive variants from Todd McFarlane and Liam Sharp joining the mix. The six-part miniseries—now set to arrive in stores this November—will launch with six covers total.
The first addition, a 1:250 Incentive Variant (Cover E), features McFarlane’s addition of Spawn to the background of Liam Sharp’s Cover A artwork. The piece blends Sharp’s medieval world with McFarlane’s signature take on Spawn, capturing a defining moment in the character’s ever-expanding mythology.
Also debuting is the 1:1000 Incentive Variant (Cover F). Retailers who qualify for this edition will receive a one-of-a-kind original sketch by Liam Sharp, hand-drawn on a Spawn: The Dark Ages #1 Blank Sketch Cover B. Each sketch is unique, marking Sharp’s return to the world of Spawn with an exclusive piece for top-tier collectors and retailers.
Set during the collapse of post-Roman Britain, SPAWN: THE DARK AGES follows King Aurelianus Ambrosius as he defends his kingdom from invasion and rebellion. When the realm faces ruin, Aurelianus must forge an unlikely alliance with Erlking Ulegrave—the Devil’s Spawn and master of the Wild Hunt—to stand against an ancient darkness rising once more. This new series by Liam Sharp (Wonder Woman, StarHenge) reimagines one of Spawn’s most haunting eras through a mix of myth, history, and dark fantasy.
SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 19, with a Final Order Cutoff of Monday, October 27:
- Cover A by Liam Sharp – Lunar Code: 0825IM0252
- Cover B White Blank Sketch Variant – Lunar Code: 0825IM0253
- Cover C Virgin Variant by Liam Sharp – Lunar Code: 0825IM0254
- Cover D 1:50 Incentive Variant by Ryan Brown – Lunar Code: 0825IM0255
- Cover E 1:250 Incentive Variant by Liam Sharp & Todd McFarlane – Lunar Code: 0825IM9151
- Cover F 1:1000 Incentive Liam Sharp Original Art Variant – Lunar Code: 0825IM9152
SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #1 will also be available across digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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ABOUT TODD MCFARLANE
Todd McFarlane is an Emmy and Grammy Award winning Director/Producer and the CEO of McFarlane Toys, McFarlane Films, and President of Image Comics. Best known for his work as the artist on THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, where he co- created Marvel’s top villain, VENOM. McFarlane went on to create his own title, SPAWN. Todd McFarlane’s SPAWN is one of the world’s best-selling comic books. SPAWN’s 1992 debut sold 1.7 million copies. McFarlane made history with SPAWN #300 and record-breaking SPAWN #301, earning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for “Longest-running Creator-owned Superhero Comic Book Series.” In 2024, Todd McFarlane celebrated another milestone with Spawn issue #350. SPAWN became an Emmy Award-winning animated series on HBO, and live-action feature film, grossing $100+ million.
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