Spawn Origins, Volume 13

Spawn Origins Collection #13

by Todd McFarlane (Writer), Brian Holguin (Writer), Greg Capullo (Illustrator)

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

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Ebooks, Comic Book

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book artist, writer, toy manufacturer/designer, and media entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of the epic occult fantasy series Spawn.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was one of America's most popular heroes in the 1990's and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties.

In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio.

In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by Curt Schilling.

McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(B+) 79% | Good
Notes: Great catch-a-killer noirish thriller, nice and city-gritty, though it peaks (for me) with fantasy: a sweet, nostalgic ditty.

*Progress updates: Preamble ◦ Issues #75-77 ◦ Issues #78-80

[Gianfranco Mancini · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a few meandering disappointing volumes, storylines moves with a literal bang, we get to know more about Cog, a new major player enters the field and the serial killer of the homeless is a real blast.



No need to say it again, but Capullo's artworks are awesome ones and Dayne Turner, already artist on the Curse of the Spawn twin series, is just a worthy partner.



And Grandma Blake's issue was just so good that made me cry... *sigh*.

[The Wintermute System · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I'm still loving this. It's still as brutally honest as it's ever been, then again, so there's a lot to love. The art is fantastic, and the politics, which could easily be heavy handed, also work hand in hand with the story McFarlane is telling - so instead they bolster the story instead of overrunning it.

It feels like this is coming together and I'm here for it.

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spawn went to some other place, not knowing where he is... is it Heaven? It looks like it. But, not quite...!

Well this one was REALLY GOOD. Even the duo Sam & Twitch started being interesting to me. Well all it took was a bullet... but still. I really liked the whole Paradise chapter with the Keeper and the "torturing" of Spawn and finally his comeback. Also the back and forths of Spawn and the cops, finally those 3 working together to find a killer.

Not even going to mention Capullo's artwork at this point. It was just awesome. Makes you wanna re-read everything again and stay on pages longers just to be amazed with his skills.

Great stuff.

[Timo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe it is because of Brian Holguin but things have finally started to move forward with Spawn. No more whining "what have I become". Now I can start to like Spawn again.
And the art is nice and dark. Good days.

[Eduardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series keeps getting better since number 60, its become very consistent and the plot is moving forward, the addition of Brian Holguin to help McFarlane with the writing duties was and enormous help, and there’s nothing more to say about Capullo that hasn’t been said before, he’s simply one of the best penciler in comics, you can see his art improving trough his enormous run from the very first issue.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so much better when it's not about Jason Wynn and that plot that continues to stagnate. Spawn ends up stuck in the middle of the battle between heaven and hell until a third option presents itself. Hopefully this angle won't be forgotten about in the future. Sam and Twitch finally get to do something as they investigate this serial killer. Some great stuff there. Liked the reveal of who was behind it all too. Capullo continues to kill it on art, this time with a couple of fillins from Dwayne Turner. I do think bringing in Brian Holguin as a co-writer has helped the book as well.

[Nolan Buro · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why have I read 13 volumes of Spawn? Is life so long? Capullo's art is fantastic but the writing is not.

[Jeffrey Greek · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best volume so far.

[Derek Moreland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wait, did I miss a memo? Spawn dies, hell rises and the final battle begins? Since when?

I have mixed feelings about this one. I love the Earth getting involved, but also...I wanted more direct Heaven/ Hell action before we got here?

What DOES fascinate me about this issue is that Spawns new power set is, essentially, empathy. He feels everything, and everyone. And as a former assassin, his position demanded that he explicitly *not care* about other people...and outside of Wanda, that's been the case for Al. Even when he did something good, hes been, as Cog so eloquently put it, "reacting," not acting. And a lack of empathy explains how hes been so shitty and two faced to Terry, to Bobby, etc. I dont know (and I dont think) McFarlane explicitly intended this as a fix or a backfill, but it can absolutely be read that way.

[47Time · Rating 5 out of 5]

Granny Blake shows Spawn what true love is and convinces him to let go of his obsession for Wanda. It may just be the thing that helps him move forward. An unwanted visit to Greenworld changes his world view further. He gains a new sensitivity to his surroundings. Cog advises him that the only way forward is to defeat Malebolgia and replace him as the ruler of hell.

While searching for Spawn, Sam and Twitch are attacked by an armed bum. Twitch gets shot in the head. Spawn heals him, but demands that both Sam and Twitch agree to work for him, like Cog also said they should. Their first task is to solve some recent murders among the bums. After they find the killer, Spawn himself tortures the woman until she offs herself in panic. It eventually turns out that the killer was someone else - Billy Kincaid is back.

[Michele Rice Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!