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Homicide Detective Sam Burke investigates a grisly murder scene where the phrase "Where''s Wanda?" is scrawled in blood on the wall above the victim. At the same time, Jason Wynn plays out a scene from Macbeth, as he tries desperately to wash away the blood from his hands and his conscience. Al Simmons finds himself trapped in a game of Russian Roulette with Twitch Williams. Twitch blames Al for destroying his life. As the game comes closer to an end, Spawn teaches Twitch a lesson about life and death.

Al, Wanda, and Terry each remembers a specific event that had changed their lives. Al recalls a night in a local diner, with Terry and Wanda, just before he is to marry Wanda. Memories of the night of AlÕs last mission flood WandaÕs mind. And Terry, after thinking about the first time he confesses his love to Wanda, decides to quit his current job, and move his family.

Eddie and Andy were children with an abusive father. After listening to Spawn, Eddie took it upon himself to kill his father and end the abuse. (See Spawn #29.) Now, after serving many years in a juvenile home, Eddie is free and looking for the evil being that he feels encouraged him to commit murder. Meanwhile, Cog, who is dying, knows his time to teach Spawn is now extremely limited, but Spawn has his own plans for his own future, the future of mankind and the future of Hell. At the same time, Eddie, who found religion while incarcerated, goes on a shooting spree at the bus station where he is critically injured, as is his plan; however, not even death can dissuade him in his quest to kill Spawn. He is reborn. He is The Redeemer!

Die Abenteuer des schwärzesten und coolsten Comics der Geschichte gehen genau da weiter, wo sie beim Infinity Verlag aufhörten. Nyx wagt sich immer weiter in die Stadt Hell, die nicht mehr die zu sein scheint, die sie einst war. Seit Spawn nicht mehr auf dem Thron sitzt, stürzt Hell ins Chaos ab und ist mit dem neuen Regenten zu einem Polizeistaat geworden. Selbst mit der Hilfe des Redeemer sind Nyx'' Überlebenschancen gering.

Sombre, mystérieux, glauque et délicieusement teintée d’un humour très noir, Spawn est le comics à lire absolument.Al Simmons est aidé par Nyx, une sorcière Wicca dont les objectifs ne sont pas aussi clairs qu’elle veut bien lui laisser croire... Elle finit d’ailleurs par lui dérober les pouvoirs du Hellspawn, afin de se rendre aux Enfers pour y délivrer une âme. En chemin, elle rencontre le Rédempteur...

Nyx continues her desperate attempt to re-establish the connection with Spawn, when Mammon interrupts. Without revealing any details of his plans, Mammon plays on NyxÕs emotions by showing the pain and anguish Thea is experiencing while in Hell. Still refusing to give in to his mental and physical pain, Spawn awakens to find himself free from the spiritual barriers of The Dead Zone. Determined to put a stop to the ClownÕs plans, he makes his way to the center ring of the ClownÕs newly formed Demented Circus. Spawn and the Violator face off once again, with a broken Spawn failing to overcome the Violator. As the Violator celebrates his victory, he plants a kiss on his defeated foe while all of Manhattan falls into darkness.

Set free from the confines of Hell, The Redeemer spreads his wings and enjoys the open sky once more. Now that she has returned from her "rescue mission," Nyx releases AlÕs "shadow" from her control and collapses to the ground. In the hospital bed of Al Simmons, a miracle has occurred. Al, once in a complete coma, has been revived. The federal agents who have observed him since his admittance are not nearly enough to stop him. Al and his "shadow" have a couple of scores to settle. And they both plan to deal with the betrayal by Nyx with the utmost urgency. Suddenly remembering his oath to protect Nyx in exchange for his freedom, The Redeemer rushes back to her side. But with Spawn close to exacting his revenge, The Redeemer may be too late.

Just when he thought the possibility of a normal life was looming before him, Al and his truant shadow are reunited, thanks to the misguided Nyx. It becomes clear that Al''s "shadow" is actually Spawn, and the meddlesome Nyx soon realizes that, this time, she may be in way over her head. Meanwhile, Jason Wynn is hearing nothing but apologies and praise from those who had him locked away so long ago. They need his help and cooperation now, and Jason is prepared to take full advantage of the situation. Wynn and his new best friend have created a tenuous partnership, that you can be sure will eventually bring problems for Al.

The city of Manhattan has become a circus. Fires blaze uncontrollably. Violence erupts. Panic spreads like the plague. The citizens scream beg and plea for somebody to save them from the chaos. Their hero, Spawn, fights gallantly against the ClownÕs minions and does his best to save the innocent people of Manhattan from this Hellish anarchy. But how long can one man stand against a force of thousands?

Old enemies meet again as Jason Wynn completes a plan to bring Spawn out into the light. But this is a new Spawn; a Spawn with nothing left to lose and he pays a visit to the unsuspecting Wynn. Once, he would have simply killed Wynn, but Spawn realizes there are much more lasting ways to torture your enemy. Rather than use his powers to harm Wynn physically, he affects Wynn''s perception, driving him insane and forcing him to exist in a living Hell for the rest of his days. Meanwhile, the threat of being exposed to the world is no longer something to be avoided; in fact, Spawn welcomes it.

Spawn and Twitch find Max in a house along with seven other ghosts. After being shot by Sally, Twitch offers his life force to Max. Max refuses to let his father go toward the light. Spawn fights off a demon who claims that the ghost occupants of the house are its food. Spawn finally sends the demon back to Hell and uses his Hell-born powers to revive a near-death Twitch.

Over the past several issues, Spawn has experienced the most dramatic series of twists in its long history. Events that have rocked the status quo and echoed from the heights of Heaven to the pit of Hell. But what does it all mean? A young reporter following an obscure lead thinks he''s stumbled upon the answer. As incredible as his suspicions may be, the truth is something far beyond his imagination.

While Spawn battles Heaven''s bad boy, The Disciple, his greatest enemies are gathering in the pits of Hell. The Grand Inquisitor Thamuz has sworn to uncover Spawn''s deepest secret or tear his soul apart trying. Meanwhile, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of a thirteen-year-old boy.

A group of vampires join Simon Pure in his battle against Spawn, but the Hellspawn has experience on his side and causes a tidal wave that engulfs Simon and his followers, all of whom drown. Simon survives, but cuts off his own hand to escape Spawn''s chains. Meanwhile, Twitch has an encounter with Max Jr. and Dawn, but it turns out to be only a dream... or was it? Spawn has a new plan to eliminate Simon and enlists the help of Ab and Zab, who have been reinstated as full demons, while Simon''s plan to eliminate those who are sinners continues apace.

A tragic airline crash has killed hundreds. Why? And because of the massive catastrophe, a small town braces itself for the onslaught of news media invading their city. But the biggest mystery may be the man who randomly walked out of the corn fields following the crash. Who is he? Where did he come from? And why can''t he remember if he was a passenger on that fatal plane? This second issue is FULLY-PAINTED by artist CLAYTON CRAIN.

Angela rescues Spawn from his impaled position and gives him the lowdown on their new mission even after she received orders on to act. Other angels debate the order, saying it is thier duty, their purpose to fight while others claim it is their job to follow orders. Spawn and Angela find Cog and try to pry ancient information out of him, but he is vague and uncooperative. Later, after Spawn and Angela leave Cog, they argue and even get into a bit of a tussle. Angela is surprised to learn that Spawn still hasnÕt figured out his earthly role. Meanwhile, Urizen is leading people to their deaths like a monstrous Pied Piper.

In a turbulent world, SPAWN defies his creators, leading to Earth''s destruction and humanity''s resurrection for freedom. After defeating demon lord MAMMON, Al Simmons prepares for a final journey into Hell. Over the years, the SPAWN universe has evolved, unveiling new alliances and truths in the conflict between Heaven and Hell. Additional features include a gallery of covers and artwork from behind the scenes. Collects SPAWN #185-190

Two unstoppable forces clash: Spawn vs Witchblade! Who will win the fight of the century?

After Cog is unable to reason with Spawn, the ghost of Al Simmons appears to him and they have a heart-to-heart talk. Spawn''s epiphany comes when he kills his own ghost. He then returns to the alleys a changed man refusing to be a pawn in someone else''s game. He announces to Cog that he is quitting.

Spawn is a hero unlike any other. A goverment agent, Al Simmons was killed by his own men. Resurrected from the depths of hell, he retuened to Earth as a warrior of Spawn, guarding the forgotten alleys of New York City. As he seeks answers about his past, Spawn grapples with the dark forces that returned him. From the back cover.

Relive the excitement of one of the bestselling independent comics of all time and grow your Spawn: Origins collection! In this volume, the ghost of slain child killer Billy Kincaid returns to taunt Spawn! Possessing human souls, Kincaid carries out his dirty work vicariously through innocents. Sam and Twitch find themselves knee deep in it when current police officers become victims to Kincaid''s torment. Can they help Spawn save the people without killing all of them too!?

The demons'' mission to attract Spawn to the area is successful when he arrives to investigate the 13 burning corpses placed in a sacrificial circle as bait for the mighty Urizen. In the ensuing battle, Spawn is badly beaten by the powerful Urizen and left impaled upon a pole where he is soon reclaimed by the Earth. Meanwhile, Wanda awakens from a nightmare about her baby to find Terry missing from their bed. Later, as the demons hasten to engage in some earthly sins before they are returned, Angela catches them and asks for an explanation of their mission.

Spawn sifts through the rubble of his life -- broken shards of memory and lost pieces of the past -- in a desperate attempt to find a terrible secret that the fallen angel Mammon has hidden inside of him. As the Hellspawn''s searching leads him into unexpected quarters and face-to-face with enemies old and new, he can''t shake the feeling that no matter what he does, no matter which path he chooses, he is doing precisely what Mammon wants.

In 1992, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero, Spawn, on the world. In so doing, he launched the most successful independent comic book in history - and the world would never be the same! Spawn: Origins Volume 19 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series, collected in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, b/w art, classic quotes from Todd McFarlane, and an exclusive, digitally painted cover by Clayton Crain.

Witchblade is captured and crucified will she survive? And will Spawn be her savior?

The latest addition to the ever-expanding classic Spawn trade paperback program, Spawn: Origins Volume 13 collects classic issues written by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane with legendary artist Greg Capullo providing stellar pencil work. Spawn visits Greenworld to help restore the earth''s splendor. When he returns, he helps Sam and Twitch solve a series of senseless murders. Collects Spawn #75-80.

Spawn: Origins Volume 20 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, black and white art, classic quotes from Todd McFarlane, and an exclusive digitally painted cover by Clayton Crain.

Wandering the country in hopes of stopping Mammon and regaining the memories he stole, Al Simmons comes across a small town with a mysterious tradition. In order to ensure the safety of its citizens, the townsfolk have created a Tiend celebration that results in a sacrifice. Feeling his involvement is required, Spawn tries to stop the sacrifice. But his heroic motives result in Spawn coming face to face with The Forgotten Ones. Angelic creations of God, The Forgotten Ones had refused to fight against their creator; nor would they take up arms against their rebel brothers. Because of these actions, The Forgotten Ones were banished, but they also claim another in the tribe: Mammon. Although it could result in the end of their existence, The Forgotten Ones permit Spawn to try and save the sacrifice and stop the Tiend. Upon completing the ceremony, Spawn is able to save the girl. The Forgotten Ones warn Spawn that stopping this sacrifice has only caused a chain reaction and more sacrifices will need to be made.

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London''s social elite. One night, while slumming among the city''s notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation''s Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN 2000 UNDER A DIFFERENT TITLE.

Ben Nakadai is reluctantly visiting Japan, the land of his ancestors. In the ruins of an ancient temple, he discovers a golden box; a box that was left for him to find. Back at his hotel, Ben opens the cask. Meanwhile, Spawn can suddenly feel an uneasiness in the air, as ghosts begin to roam the streets and countryside. It is for Spawn to bring peace to these restless souls. Mykoto planned for Ben to find and open the golden box, and with that done, Ben himself is relegated to the spirit world. But in opening Mykoto''s cask, Ben has also opened a door that will not soon be closed.

With Spawn revitalized, it’s time to take his pound of flesh from those who imprisoned and tortured him. Spawn’s most vile villains wage a battle royale of classic proportions in the bowels of Hell itself! Collects SPAWN #147-153

Reprints Spawn issues 126-138 (12 issues). OversizedHC format with bonus material. Contains thestories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Featuringhyper-detailed art by Angel Medina (The Incredible Hulk, SensationalSpider-Man), and stories by legendary Spawn scribe Brian Holguin with ToddMcFarlane. Collects SPAWN #126-138

Seven dead bodies are discovered hanging in front of the precinct house, nobody saw a thing and Sam and Twitch are the unlucky ones who get the case. Spawn, who is helping to locate TwitchÕs son, finds that even he needs help in discovering what sinister events are unfolding in his city. He assigns Ab and Zab to find out whatÕs going on. Dawn draws still-unsuspecting Max deeper into the cult known as The Kingdom, as elsewhere Spawn deals with other Kingdom followers who are about to take the law into their own hands.

His memories taken from him by Mammon, Al Simmons wanders the countryside hoping to find answers to a question he doesn''t even remember. His trip takes him into a bizarre small town that seems to have a certain infatuation with the Devil. The architecture of the town has incorporated the Devil in some way or another: Stained-glass windows, mantles, handrails and doorknockers all contain undeniable Hellish motifs. Simmons comes across a poster for the town''s Teind. Uncertain just what a Teind is, Simmons asks the local bed and breakfast owner Ruth about it. She tells him it is a festival that ensures that the town is surrounded by blessings and good fortune. She also explains the devilish du008ecor as a way to ensure that the town''s folk are aware that evil is all around them. Simmons finds out the about the town''s Teind, its hell-born architecture and the real reasons behind the town''s beliefs as he attempts to rescue a little girl from being sacrificed and comes face to face with The Forgotten Ones.

Die längste unabhängige Comic-Serie der Welt in chronologischen Sammelbänden! Spawn Al Simmons muss seinen ärgsten Feind bekämpfen – den Dämon in seinem Inneren, dem er seine Macht verdankt. In einem unvergesslichen Meilenstein der SPAWN Historie geht eine Ära für Todd McFarlanes Antihelden zu Ende und alles verändert sich...

SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 21 collects the fan-favorite ANGEL MEDINA run for the first time! With Wynn and Clown plotting against an injured Al Simmons, how can he possibly survive? Collects SPAWN #123-128

TODD McFARLANE MISCHT DIE ENGEL AUF! Jim Downing erwacht nach Jahren aus dem Koma und stellt fest, dass eine dunkle Macht Besitz von ihm ergriffen hat. Er muss diese Spawn-Wesenheit in den Griff kriegen, was aber gar nicht so einfach ist. Erst recht nicht, wenn auch noch ein Engel auftaucht, der alles andere als gut auf ihn zu sprechen ist. Und im Hintergrund werden Netze gesponnen, von denen der neue Spawn nichts ahnt. Unter anderem von einem gewissen Clown ... Teil 4 des Endspiels, der großen Spawn-Saga!