Batman / Spawn

Spawn / Batman #3

by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo (Illustrator)

The event of the decade is Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo have reunited for Batman/Spawn!

Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing…but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics

60 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2024

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

[Dan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Potentially the stupidest thing that I've ever read.

Todd McFarlane.....Dude, NO ONE wants to see you write. The gold mine is seeing you DRAW Batman. Not Greg Capullo, who we've seen a million times. And, after THIRTY PLUS YEARS of "writing" SPAWN, you haven't improved one iota....? A monkey could toil away for thirty years and show improvement. Why not you?

Shame on DC for allowing this to be released as is.

[Will Robinson Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art in this comic is worth the purchase alone. Company-wide crossovers like this don't happen so much today. It is hard to forget that books like this were more common in the 90s. The great thing about this comic is that you can tell McFarlane made it for the fans. Capullo's pencils and the colors are just some of the best in the business. It's no wonder why Capullo's artwork fits Batman and Spawn like a glove. There is not a single panel wasted and the story is filled with action. I wish I could say this was perfect but ultimately it's the writing that is sort of the weak point. Don't get me wrong McFarlane nails the voice of Batman and Spawn. The Joker sounds like the Joker and Gotham feels like Gotham. The book's weakness lies in the very thing that could be its strength. This story assumes the reader knows Batman's continuity as well as a clear understanding of the Spawn mythos. Now I have been a long-time Batman reader and fortunately, I have reading modern Batman since the New 52. This is important because this story feels like an in-between issue in the Snyder & Capullo run on Batman. I loved the Court of the Owls run in Scott Snyder's Batman but new readers may be lost by what the villain's motivations are in this story. Heck, Joker even has his look from the Snyder/Capullo Batman, Volume 3: Death of the Family.
So much of your understanding of this book hinges on reading those books. Mcfarlane does make up for the confusing plot points with incredible character development. The contrast between Spawn's lost of humanity and Batman's humanity was really well done. This is not a five-star book by a long shot but it still leaps better than what we have been getting from current DC comics & Marvel comics. Todd and Greg are having fun here and hopefully comic book fans will as well.

[Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I loved that. More than I thought I would. As I absolutely hated the old Batman/Spawn crossover by Frank Miller, so my expectations were super low, but nope that was awesome! I can't quite tell if it's a one-shot or if it's going to get a sequel (I'm going to guess yes) or what, but I'll gladly take more of that. I also like that you can kinda place this into New52 Bat cannon, too!

Also a lot of the other reviews for this seem to have a massive stick up their ass and expect some in-depth Tom King political satire deconstruction of Superheroes... You're totally reading the wrong thing if that's what you're after. This is just dumb-fun which Spawn has ALWAYS been imo.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Batman versus Spawn with McFarlane & Capullo would always be visually stunning and it is a beautiful drawn comic in which both Batman & Spawn are shown at their best.
Both men are drawn into a trap by the Courr of Owls, from the Batman recent history, and they need them to alter time and space. Both men have lost somebody important Martha Wayne and Wanda Blake. However they are underestimated because their darkness has also made them wiser than one expected.
Already a highlight in this years comicbook release so early in the year.

[Rob Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art is great. Todd’s writing…cringe inducing.

[Peter Looles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Batman/Spawn (2022)

In the long awaited Batman/Spawn crossover, the court of owls tricks Batman and Spawn to get together and fight, by tricking spawn into believing that Wanda died at the same time Martha Wayne did and that Batman is holding her soul. At first it seems like their plan is to just kill Batman, but what they actually want is for him to open a portal for them into Spawn's world.
This was a very disappointing comic. It has some positives, but its negatives certainly outweigh them. What I liked in this the most is that it shows very well the many similarities that Batman and Spawn have, while at the same time it also points out the things that make them so different. That being said, some times it's done in a very obvious and badly written way, but most of the times it's nice. Also, all the action is pretty good. There are some very nice scenes, where the different fighting styles Batman and Spawn use are showcased very well. Moreover, I really loved how Spawn's most important kill in the story, at a point where he's impersonating Batman, the creators pay a great tribute to Frank Miller.
Now for the negatives. The story relies very heavily on narration, which unfortunately is very mediocre. I never considered Todd McFarlane a great writer, especially when it comes to dialogues and narration and that's very obvious in this comic. Furthermore, the story isn't very well written either. At some points it's all over the place, with plot twists that have no significant impact on the reader. The worst aspect of this comic though is that it feels like it was made just to be made (and sell copies), rather than to actually say something new or interesting about the characters. That's further proven by the fact that, even before its release, Image and DC printed a "Batman/Spawn" collection, while there's another one coming in the following months. This really shows that the main reason for this comic's existence is the desire from both companies to profit as much as possible from these legendary characters.
With Greg Capullo doing the artwork my expectations for at least this aspect of the crossover were very high. He has great experience with both characters and he's undoubtedly an incredible artist. Thankfully, he didn't really disappoint with this one. The artwork is by far the best aspect of the whole comic. The action is beautiful and both Batman and Spawn look great. That being said, it's certainly far from Greg's greatest work.
Overall, at times this was a fun read, but in general it was very mediocre and disappointing, with the fact that it's an obvious cash-grab being obvious throughout the story.
3/10

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining crossover book. Frustratingly, it seems like this book ignores the previous crossovers from the 90s which themselves already ignored each other. What happens from that is every crossover its Batman and Spawn meeting for the first time which can get very repetitive as its the typical crossover plot structure each time. The pros are Greg Capullo's art which is fantastic and this is very much the New 52 Batman because Alfred is alive, The Court of Owls are the villains and the Joker has is faced taped on ala Death of the family . It does setup a sequel though so I'm hoping the next crossover will keep this continuity and not reset to them meeting for the first time, for a fourth time.

[Rick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tja. Capullo is een genie, artwork is gewoon genieten. Al tekent hij een drol dan is het nog interessant, maar dit verhaal is wel umm ja zwak. Waar is Snyder als je hem nodig hebt.

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esse novíssimo encontro entre o Cavaleiro das Trevas e o Soldado do Inferno traz uma história em que os dois precisam enfrentar maquinações feitas pela Corte das Corujas, inimigos enrustidos do Batman que foram apresentados na iniciativa Os Novos 52, desenvolvida por Scott Snyder e Greg Capullo. É Capullo quem faz a arte desse crossover e o roteiro cabe ao criador do Spawn, Todd McFarlane. A história demora bastante para engrenar, com um começo com muitas legendas falando das diferenças e semelhanças entre Batman e Spawn. Depois, uma artimanha do Batman combinada com as habilidades de Spawn fazem com que eles consigam se livrar do Garra, soldado da Corte das Corujas, que os persegue. Foi um crossover um pouco melhor do que eu estava esperando, já que esperava algo muito ruim, como os outros crossovers de Batman e Spawn que tive a oportunidade de ler e estou relendo agora com o relançamento pela Panini Comics Brasil.

[Elijah Corella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was nostalgic for the 90’s , this cured me. ( I’m good)

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rounded up a star for the art. There wasn’t much story, but the art was great and the nostalgia was on point.

[Cristhian · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 solo por pura nostalgia. Hasta la escritura en prosa parece sacada de los 90.

[Burton Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A convoluted mess but still pretty fun.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 4 out of 5]

TBH - I bought this for the built up epic-ness of the crossover. I know nothing about Spawn. My rating is based mostly on the art (fantastic), what I could understand of the story, and the amazing variant covers.

It does appear to take place in New 52 era.

I don't understand what device is in the pearl. Or why the is an epilogue or references to characters who never appear.

I don't remember the Court of Owls (as a whole) knowing Bruce is Batman. But they wanted Dick Grayson/Nightwing to be Talon, so maybe they put it together off page? That kept throwing me off.

The story seems too convoluted for a one-shot and should've been streamlined. I like the idea of Arkham being in a dead zone, but as far as I can recall, that's never been mentioned canonically and would be a cool device to implement if used effectively.

Cool to read an event that doesn't happen frequently, but I doubt I'll pick up the next one.

[Shane Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed

I’ve recently read through Scott Snyder’s Batman and was in the middle of Tom King’s run and decided to switch over to read this quick and I have to say it was a real disappointment. It was like a movie that got badly edited at the last minute. The descriptors of what was happening per panel seemed overdone and at times disjointed to what the panels were showing. The overall story was flat and boring and like I said early on, felt like a movie that got badly cut up in the editing room. I really wish these two (Batman/Spawn) would get an actual opponent to fight that actually needs both of them to beat, maybe throw in Constantine while you are at it, have some child with some kind of gift get taken from Gotham triggering Batman who stumbles on the occult which leads him to Constantine who then tells about who might be involved and then Batman calls upon Spawn somehow (his heavy hitter) and all three have to cross over into some other dimension or something to get the girl back. Have someone else write it though and make it longer then what these crossover books have been so a proper story can be told.

[Kristoph Kosicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 star art work. 3 star story. 4 stars total. Typical cross over stuff, batman and spawn start out as enemies and discover they have been tricked and must work together to defeat the real enemy. But the owls motives were unclear and how Wanda and Martha were connected to their plan really never factored in. But the art was amazing, so. Heck yeah

[DonHeimscheißer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art in Batman/Spawn (2022) was cool, definitely the highlight. The story was good but felt a little rushed. I was hoping for more action, especially between Batman and Spawn. Still worth a read for the visuals alone.

[Brad · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not Capullo’s best art and the story is a mess, words are just there to give an excuse for the pictures,

I think they tried to set up a sequel with Joker and violator.

[Lobstermannn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

[Mason Cantwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled to follow the Snyder elements despite having read court of owls. Honestly I was a little let down to discover the snyder stuff in here even though I enjoyed court of owls. But everything else is cool, especially the art. I don't know, I must be missing something important.

[Jamie Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book delivers on everything you want with this cross-over. It's worth picking up for Capullo's art alone, having some of his best work to date. It feels like a love-letter to Snyder/ Capullo's run placing the Court of Owls at the heart of the story, and even having a faceless Joker cameo.
Not sure about the epilogue though, why set up something else if it's only a one-shot?

[J.M. Giovine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 out of 5 but, yeah, closer to the 3 than to the 4.
It’s been almost 3 decades ever since we saw the last of Batman and Spawn together, in the comics, but now, from the creator of Spawn himself, Todd McFarlane, along with Spawn and Batman long-time artist, the legendary Greg Capullo, the newest crossover between two of the darkest characters in the media will join forces to stop a threat that links the two of them in a more personal way than they might’ve think.
I don’t really know where to start with this. I mean, I could give details of the plot, but that’ll imply to give some spoilers of the issue, and I have to say, I don’t know for sure how much of a “surprise” factor this will have for readers, once they realize what this is about. Not that the plot is spectacular or anything, this is almost by-the-numbers levels of narrative. To be fair, I haven’t checked McFarlane’s latest Spawn-revivals, so I’m not really sure how much of a strong connection those titles have with this, or how those events will be respected in this. As for Batman, this is- I believe- placed in ‘The New 52’, in the Snyder/Capullo era, and I guess if I might sin by saying it, some time after the whole ‘The Court of Owls Saga’, prior to ‘Death of the Family’, although, I wouldn’t be so sure as to how much
“canon” all that is. While the premise of this One-shot is being sold as a “single issue” deal, just as the previous two, there’s plenty of inconsistencies as to the timelines and little events taking place, at least, when it comes to the Batman comic from the past decade.
Why did McFarlane choose this particular time-period in the Batman era, during the ‘New 52’ run, to tell this story? I mean, I like the Court of Owls and stuff, and it was nice seeing them in here, like, it doesn’t make sense for this single issue as to why they’re the antagonists, relating to not only Batman, but also Spawn himself. And what was that thing about making him a “time-traveler”? Yeah, spoiler number 2, but being serious, once the comic is digested, one starts to notice certain incoherent details in McFarlane’s script, it becomes a little obnoxious to think about it. The only explanation that I could come up as for the specific run in which Batman and Spawn collide- ‘The New 52’- is because of Capullo, being this the run he most participated in, so perhaps this was the most comfortable era for him to draw, and to be honest, he does a great job, however, he has offered better, when it comes to the art department. I remember Capullo’s pencils during his involvement in the Spawn series, and he was absolutely fantastic. His style, nowadays, feels updated, more simplistic and, while still offering a huge deal of details in each frame, feels smaller in comparison with his previous works. I’m willing to guess it is because now he relays on smaller panels within each page, and the two-page spread is reserved for the “iconic shots”, which is understandable, since that saves time, and it worked pretty well back in the days of his Batman run. But for something like this, his older style, back in the Spawn series, would’ve been more suitable for the concept McFarlane tried to apply to his script. This feels like an old-school kind of story, but I was surprised at the amount of loose ends McFarlane left behind throughout the majority of time, hinting at an obvious continuation that might or might not come, but if we’re judging this as a stand-alone One-shot issue, then all those elements represent a problem. There’s a panel where a character suddenly is surrounded by little demonic versions of Clown- Spawn’s arch-nemesis-, and that character is implying he is controlling them, but it happens so randomly and out of nowhere, it is kind of distracting because, again, we don’t know for sure if this would have any sort of continuation. There’s the whole involvement with the Court of Owls, and how they relate directly into Spawn’s own personal tragedy, but it never becomes clear where the exact connection lays on, turning this into a convoluted series of plot-devices that came out of nowhere.
As for the character treatment, I’m glad McFarlane at least tried to make this feel related to the Scott Snyder era, but there’s one problem, he is not a Batman writer, and he is not Scott Snyder during ‘Batman’s New 52’, so his script feels like an attempt, and not as a genuine piece of storytelling. It appears he was so eager-or desperate- to make this fit into that canon, he forgot to provide a truthfully effective way to connect both, the worlds of Batman and Spawn, instead, he simply threw those characters into a specific timeline that never really ends up working for this crossover, because it is never fully explain how and when it happened. I complained in the first two events that the writers never attempted something more than to simply throw both characters into the mix, in order to have a cliché fight against each other, without really taking advantage of the lore created in both franchises, and unfortunately, while the “intention” was clear, here, it’s a little more of the same, but with a rather pretentious script from McFarlane that, as I said, ultimately tries so hard to mimic other writers of the character, it feels a little too amateur, similar to Tom King’s take on ‘Batman’ in the ‘Rebirth’ era. Even Spawn felt dully portrayed in here, as much as Capullo tried his best to make him look bad ass and frightening at times, McFarlane’s take on his own character doesn’t really deliver, but then again, I could be misinterpreting things, since as aforesaid, I haven’t read the newest titles in the Spawn franchise recently launched, so I wouldn’t be so sure as if the character now has a newer development, or even depiction.
Now, it might seem like I’m destroying this title, but the truth is, I kind of enjoyed it, if we take into consideration how generic the first two were, back in the day, at least I saw a little more effort put on both, the art, and the script, even if the latest isn’t that great, but one might argue the real price of acquisition will go for the art alone, and yeah, it also looks like this was a special issue published in order to sell variant covers. It wouldn’t be the first time this happens, but come on, we are talking Batman and Spawn, these two deserved a better treatment both, individually, and in conjunction. I’ve already seen people complaining about how disappointing this was, and yeah, I wouldn’t argue with them on that, but for what is worth, is a fun little read that promises to deliver more, in time, but in the meantime, is a fine piece of collectible, if not for the story, the visuals at least provide an eye-candy delight on both, the art-interiors, and the variant covers. Take it for what it is, but don’t expect the ultimate “super-hero crossover” of the decade, because is way lesser than that.

[PMoslice · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fresh take on a classic crossover event. This tale shows the similarities between the two heroes and the interaction between the villains that are attempting to destroy them. A well done revision to the beloved classic.

[Benedito Evandro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready for an epic journey through the shadows of Gotham and the infernal realms of Necropolis with the Batman and Spawn crossover comic! In this thrilling collaboration between two comic book icons, witness the encounter between the Dark Knight and the infernal warrior. Mystery, intrigue, and explosive action await readers as these legendary heroes come together to face threats that defy the bounds of the supernatural. An adventure that will leave you breathless.

In the dark and electrifying fusion of the two comic book legends, Batman and Spawn meet in an epic plot that challenges traditional notions of heroism and justice. In their journey, we discover that these two icons are more alike than we imagine, driven by life paths marked by pain and the constant struggle against evil.


The plot unfolds with a dark beginning, where we encounter Spawn’s painful and complex reflections as he prepares for a mission to rescue a lost soul. This intriguing introduction plunges us into the character’s dark and mysterious world, setting the tone for what is to come.

At the same time, we are led to explore the darkest corners of Batman’s psyche as he confronts his past and the origins of his identity. This journey of self-discovery adds a fascinating layer to the narrative, revealing the deep motivations behind the Dark Knight’s mask.

The plot becomes even more complex with the involvement of the Court of Owls, a secret society determined to dominate Gotham and other dimensions. The confrontation between Batman and Spawn becomes inevitable, but what initially seems like a battle between opposites reveals surprising nuances as the two heroes clash.


The clash between their different approaches to justice and crime fighting adds irresistible tension to the story. While Batman operates within certain limits, Spawn does not hesitate to use more brutal and dark methods to achieve his goals. These differences provide a fascinating dynamic between the characters, challenging conventional notions of partnership.

As the narrative progresses, we are treated to intense, adrenaline-fueled action scenes, with bloody and brutal blows echoing from the underworld. The unlikely partnership between Batman and Spawn becomes even more intriguing with the Joker’s surprise entry, teaming up with Spawn’s infernal clown in a mysterious and dangerous move.

But what exactly does the Court of Owls seek by orchestrating this confrontation between Batman and Spawn? The answer remains shrouded in mystery, inviting readers to embark on this thrilling journey to uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows of Gotham.

The comic book that brings together Batman and Spawn is an epic adventure that defies expectations and delves into the depths of the human psyche. With its gripping plot, complex characters, and surprising twists, it captivates and intrigues from the very first page. Come discover what happens when two of the greatest comic book heroes meet on the battlefield.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aunque parezca increíble, Spawn sigue al pie del cañón comiquero. De hecho, los últimos años han sido muy prolíficos para este personaje que ya goza de un sinfín de spin-offs derivados y mega eventos aunados a su línea argumental central (amén de los nuevos proyectos de adaptaciones audiovisuales que aún no habiendo ni empezado a producirse por lo menos ponen el nombre del personaje en boca de muchxs potenciales lectores). Un nuevo crossover con el Caballero Oscuro de DC quizás parezca un producto anexo puramente comercial sin ningún valor para ambos personajes. Aunque ya de entrada, el tener al propio MacFarlane al guion y Greg Capullo recuperando la identidad visual del Batman de Scott Snyder en su faceta más malrollera logran que la jugada mercadotécnica sea más apetecible y bien recibida de lo esperado. Pero realmente las primeras páginas y buena parte de este Batman/Spawn (2022) presentan una propuesta algo más interesante y profunda de lo esperable. Pasando de largo por la necesidad argumental de acudir a una amenaza en común que no sea (de momento) el Joker y Violator o algún otro maloso totalmente conocido del Spawnverse que ya está teniendo un sobreuso para lo que supone su existencia ficticia en los comics. Y de la trama de fondo para ligar los traumas de ambos héroes oscuros, que es un innecesario Mcguffin cogido con pinzas. Se disfruta bastante de esta narrativa totalmente oscura y de reminiscencias noventeras pero que estudian psicológicamente a los personajes de una forma bastante interesante (recuerdo que es Todd McFarlane quien está al guion). Mi mayor problema es que no estamos ante una historia unitaria que funcione como obra singular e independiente, y el tener que estar la mayor parte de las páginas sentando bases para dar pie a una continuación que se antoja ya más evasiva y de disfrute solo para lectores más nostálgicos de las etapas más oscuras y simplistas de estos personajes. Juega en contra de valorar más y mejor este cómic.

[ComicBookCult Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid artwork, some of Capullo’s best honestly, weird choices in the concepts and story aspects that didn’t make a lot of sense 90% of the time. This whole comic felt unnecessary, I love Batman, Spawn and McFarlane so ultimately this “one shot” should be ticking all the boxes for me, but this comic was the definition of middle ground, nothing spectacular but not the worst thing I’ve ever read.

I love the court of owls being a part of this book, I enjoyed the little cameos from the Batman and spawn rouges galleries, I loved the fight sequences, it felt like a love letter to Spawn, to Capullo’s career on spawn and Batman, THIS BOOK SHOULD WORK!!

Although equally what I didn’t love is how rushed and just how linear this book felt, I feel like this needs to be a 12 issue series, not something that is marketed as a “one shot” yet leaves this predictable open ending featuring “The Violator” I hope if this does get some follow up issues room to markedly improve but overall I am saddened with how much this book just felt like a flop cash grab with minimal positive aspects to bring to the table.

[H · Rating 2 out of 5]

There have been three Batman-Spawn crossovers — 1994’s “Spawn/Batman” and “Batman/Spawn: War Devil” and now 2022’s “Batman/Spawn.” “Spawn/Batman,” which Todd McFarlane drew, is the best one. This one, which McFarlane wrote, is the worst one.

“Best” and “worst” are relative terms when it comes to Spawn, which has never been known for good storytelling. “Spawn/Batman” has absolutely no story and the dialogue is comical to the point of self-parody, but the art, even if inconsistent panel to panel, is floridly awesome and worth the price of admission. “Batman/Spawn: War Devil” has an actual story. The story is brainless, but it’s got a clear beginning, middle, and end. And although Klaus Janson’s art pales next to Todd McFarlane’s — at least when it comes to Spawn — it’s still good art.

“Batman/Spawn 2022” gives us fantastic art from Greg Capullo, and that saves this from a one-star rating. But, the story from Todd McFarlane is so nonsensical that it actually drives down the enjoyment of the story. I didn’t think it was possible for a story to make “Batman/Spawn: War Devil” look good by comparison, but here it is.

[Daniel Clausen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A long time ago, when I was in middle school or high school, I read the crossover between Spawn and Batman. The art was beautiful, and the story was good enough to delight my young imagination. Sadly, as I've grown older, I spend less time reading comic books. At the moment, I'm trying to slog my way through several difficult books and thought it was the perfect time to get back into comic books. This new edition of the Batman/Spawn crossover was a delight to read. It may not have the depth of issues of either Batman or Spawn that have become classics, but it was a nice respite from my more serious reading. The updated artwork brought a fresh perspective to the familiar characters and their dark, gritty worlds. Seeing these two iconic anti-heroes clash and then reluctantly cooperate against a common enemy was a satisfying experience. It reminded me of the pure escapism and imaginative joy that comic books can offer, a feeling I had almost forgotten amidst my more academic pursuits. This crossover truly captured the essence of both franchises while delivering a compelling narrative that left me wanting more. I highly recommend it for fans of either of these two comics.

[Akirakitamura82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zwei der beliebtesten Comic-Helden aller Zeiten in einem neuen Abenteuer! Während Batman über das Gotham City seiner Wirklichkeit wacht, beschützt der höllische Antiheld Spawn seine Welt vor dem Bösen. Doch nun greift Hellspawn den Dunklen Ritter an! Die Fäden aber zieht die finstere Geheimloge der Rat der Eulen, und auf dem Spiel stehen die Seelen jener, die Batman und Spawn verloren haben. Und auch der Joker ist dabei!

Vö: 28.03.2023
Format: Hardcover
Autor: Todd McFarlane
Zeichner: Greg Capullo
Seiten: 68

Kommt es nur mir so vor, oder gibt es mittlerweile recht wenig Crossover Comics? In den 90er Jahren, gab es ja einen regelrechten Boom, was das betrifft, darum freute ich mich umso mehr das Batman und Spawn endlich nach all den Jahren wieder aufeinander treffen. Was mir sofort gefallen hat, ist das die Zeichnungen von Greg Capullo sind, ich glaube, es gibt keinen besseren in der Branche, Batman und Spawn passen hervorragend zu seinem düsteren und fast realistischen Zeichenstil. Die Story ist von Todd McFarlane, ich liebe Todd McFarlanes Werke, er trifft die Charaktere auf den Punkt und alle sind genauso wie sie sein müssen, ebenfalls fängt er in seiner Story Gotham verdammt gut ein. Auch der Unterschied zwischen Spawns verlorener Menschlichkeit und Batmans Menschlichkeit ist wirklich großartig. Allerdings könnte die Geschichte rund um den Rat der Eulen, etwas schwierig sein, die Story setzt gewisse Kenntnisse was Batman und Spawn angeht voraus. Auch wenn es sich hier um einen fantastischen Comic handelt, gebe ich nicht die volle Punktzahl. ☆☆☆☆

[Vinicius · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dos 3 crossovers, esse foi o melhor, mas ainda assim tem umas coisas bem idiotas no roteiro. Se tratando da relação entre Batman e o Spawn, é legal ver os 2, dá para ver a dinâmica deles fluindo entre o que possuem em comum e o que divergem, porém funciona e é bacana de ver.

Entretanto, novamente voltamos ao Batman dos novos 52 do Snyder com o Capullo. Temos de novo o Coringa sem rosto (e o Batman indo até ele pedir "ajuda", algo totalmente sem sentido) e a Corte das corujas como vilões.

A Corte das Corujas não é o problema, pois eles são interessantes e possuem potencial e antagonistas, o problema é quando querem fazer algo grandioso com eles, como colocar eles como oniscientes. Isso abre brechas para muitos furos de roteiro.

Contudo, a arte é bem feita, as cenas de ações são boas. Diversão a HQ entrega, mas se você busca algo bem escrito, com roteiro de qualidade, aqui você não terá isso.