Spawn: The Dark Ages (2025) #4

by Liam Sharp

War, death, blood, strife, and darkness. This is the world that Aurelianus must survive in if he is to keep his people free!

Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2026

About the author

Liam Sharp is a British artist, writer and publisher. His debut work started in the late 1980s drawing Judge Dredd for 2000AD. Since then he has worked for numerous comic publishers including Marvel UK, Marvel Comics, DC comics, Image, Dynamite Comics, Verotick as well as many others. He has published his first novel. He has worked with advertising campaigns as well as design work and produced art for various magazines. He has worked on designs for various movies including Lost in Space, Small Soldiers and the animated series Batman Beyond.

In 2004 Liam established MamTor™ Publishing with his wife Christina. In October 2011, Liam Sharp co-founded Madefire with Ben Wolstenholme and Eugene Walden, in Berkeley, CA, and is the company's CCO.

He is currently at work on a comic series with his wife called Cap Stone. He also has a deviant art page located at http://liamsharp.deviantart.com

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

The atmosphere and art are the clear highlights here. The Dark Ages setting looks great, and the visuals carry a lot of the weight—especially when things get more intense.

The story, though, didn’t fully land for me. It feels like there’s something interesting being built, but it never quite hits with the depth or impact I was hoping for.

I’m still intrigued by the world, but this one felt a bit flat overall.

Bottom line: strong visuals and tone, but the story left me wanting more.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of moves and betrayal in this one. The art is simply phenomenal. There are so many little details to take in. It is nice to have a slower burn Spawn story tied to history.