Four core Spawn Universe titles move forward this spring with refreshed creative direction and commemorative 1:50 Foil Variants
Todd McFarlane returns to doing more artwork within the Spawn Universe as all four of his core titles—Spawn, King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn, and The Scorched—roll out new creative teams this spring. Each debut issue will include a special Cover C 1:50 Foil Variant commemorating the transition, marking the beginning of the line’s next chapter as it moves steadily toward Spawn #400.
The shift begins in Spawn #376, where writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stephen Segovia propel the series one year into the future. The revelation that Heaven and Hell are real—and have abandoned Earth—has destabilized society at every level. Institutions strain. Governments falter. Spawn himself has vanished. Al Simmons, seemingly restored to humanity, lives anonymously in a fractured Manhattan until his return triggers the attention of “The 400,” a powerful cabal of angels, demons, vampires, and alien entities who believe Spawn’s existence threatens their survival.
That same fracture runs through King Spawn #55, as Rosenberg and artist Thomas Nachlik introduce Hudson Hill, a young man haunted by a psychic vision of the apocalypse—one centered on Al Simmons. As Spawn re-emerges publicly as a symbol of hope, another presence begins to take shape in the shadows. The divide between hero and monster narrows, and the consequences ripple outward.
In Gunslinger Spawn #54, writer Erica Schultz joins returning artist Carlo Barberi as new forces enter the conflict.
The mysterious Regulators arrive to correct a cosmic imbalance, revealing that the war between Heaven and Hell is only part of a larger system of control. Gunslinger finds himself caught in the middle of a recalibration that may cost him everything.
Meanwhile, The Scorched #51 sees writer Thomas Healy and artist Alessandro Vitti push the team into a more aggressive posture (McFarlane will help co-plot these storylines.)
Under Jessica Priest’s leadership, the Scorched move from reacting to threats to targeting them preemptively. Their actions draw scrutiny from governments, divine powers, and hellish adversaries alike, setting off a chain reaction that will redefine alliances across the Spawn Universe.
“After all these years, it is always exciting to have talented creators jump on board and take the world of spawn for a spin around the block,” said Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn. “I have been a great admirer of both Matt and Erica’s writing skills and asked them to come and give their own interpretation of how the Spawn Universe should work. Asking them to go into some corners, creatively, that no one has done before.
“Artistically, I am having two of the more well know Spawn universe artists, Stephen Segovia and Carlo Barberi, staying on board with Segovia tackling the original SPAWN title. Artists Thomas Nachlik and Alessandro Vitti jump onto their first monthly Spawn Universe titles with moody artwork that fits both those books.
“The hope here is to give new readers a chance to jump on board as we begin our bigger plans heading towards the release of SPAWN #400 in a couple of years.”
As these changes roll out across the four core books, the Spawn Universe tightens its focus and raises the stakes—setting the stage for what comes next.
Gunslinger Spawn #54 will be available at comic book shops on May 20, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, April 27.
- Cover A by Marco Failla – Lunar Code: 0226IM0413
- Cover B by Von Randal – Lunar Code: 0226IM0414
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Carlo Barberi – Lunar Code: 0226IM8280
King Spawn #55 will be available at comic book shops on May 27, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 4.
- Cover A by Harvey Tolibao – Lunar Code: 0126IM0397
- Cover B B&W Variant by Harvey Tolibao – Lunar Code: 0126IM0398
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Francesco Mattina – Lunar Code: 0226IM8277
The Scorched #51 will be available at comic book shops on May 27, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 4.
- Cover A by Ig Guara – Lunar Code: 0126IM0410
- Cover B B&W Variant by Ig Guara – Lunar Code: 0126IM0411
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Jordan Noir – Lunar Code: 0226IM8279
Spawn #376 will be available at comic book shops on June 3, 2026. Final Order Cutoff for retailers is Monday, May 11.
- Cover A by Don Aguillo – Lunar Code: 0126IM0420
- Cover B Virgin Variant by Don Aguillo – Lunar Code: 0126IM0421
- Cover C 1:50 Virgin Foil Variant by Simone Bianchi – Lunar Code: 0226IM8278
Gunslinger Spawn #54, King Spawn #55, The Scorched #51, and Spawn #376 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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