Spawn #376

Spawn (Single Issues) #376

by Todd McFarlane, Brett Booth (Artist), Don Aguillo (Cover Art)

Spawn has been beaten, bloodied, and left for dead. But unfortunately for Spawn’s attacker, all that did was make him mad.

Kindle Edition

Published June 3, 2026

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

[Neil Pearson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I noticed there's a whole corner of Image dedicated to the "spawn" universe and while I've never read beyond the first few volumes around 25 years ago, I was curious to see how things have changed. Plus, I read on a "most anticipated" list that this was the start of a new era.

I think I may have been misinformed as this felt very much like it was more of an intermission after a big event than a fresh start, so I was left very much wondering what has happened. In fairness to the story presented it was very much going for showing how the world/people of New York were confused by recent events.
I'm also not a huge fan of books where the title character is on the periphery and we have to live with how other characters perceive the character. This seems to have been something that McFarlane has been trying to do with Spawn for the entirety of the 21st Century or it's at least what I've always heard the rebooted film would try and do. Just give me Spawn, and not a teenage kid. I just feel like I've read this type of story many times before.

The art is pretty good in places and it's impressive they've maintained a similar style to the original books so long ago or at least evolved it slowly over time so that it doesn't feel different.

Again, I think I was misinformed about this being a good time to try the spawn books. If anyone knows of a good place to try or if there are books in the "spawn verse" that are more focused on their title character, please let me know and I'll give them a try.

Overall impression = 2/5
Writing = 3/5
Art = 4/5

Will I read the next issue? no

Wait for the trade collection? I think it's more "find a better jumping in point"

Did I need to read previous issues/series? I suspect so even though it's a tale from the view of a peripheral character.

Will I read previous issues no

[book reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading Spawn #376, my first modern Spawn issue.

I’ve read some of the early ’90s issues before and enjoyed them, but they felt very old-school, which made it a little harder for me to get fully invested. Since I heard Spawn #376 was intended to be a good jumping-on point, I decided to give it a try.

Even though there were plenty of references to past events that I didn’t fully understand, I was still hooked. The story revolves around the mystery of Spawn’s apparent death, with a reporter interviewing different people connected to him in an attempt to uncover the truth.

The most interesting part was the story of a teenager whose brother was killed by Spawn. Consumed by revenge, he set out to find and kill Spawn himself. After surviving a mysterious explosion, his story takes an unexpected turn, leaving me eager to see what happens next.

The artwork was strong, the cover was eye-catching, and the mystery kept me engaged from beginning to end. Despite being new to modern Spawn continuity, I never felt lost enough to stop enjoying the story.

A fantastic jumping-on point and an excellent first impression of modern Spawn.

5/5 stars.

[Dean · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was bad.
Im not here to see street urchins talk about Spawn. I want Spawn.

Dialogue was bad. Really disappointing from one of my fabourite creators and the LAUNCH of their run.

[Wm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rosenberg is cooking. Never before have I found a Spawn comic readable, let alone enjoyable.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked stepping back and seeing the world through the eyes of someone else. The fresh perspective gives more weight to the story. The artwork is really good.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 2 out of 5]

bluh

[Sam Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 225th spawn comic

[Brian Kubeck · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

There seemed to be a different style to the artwork, but not complaining, it was cool and colorful. I don’t know why he had to come down and kill that kid though.