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Spawn (Single Issues) #4
Spawn #4
Violator and Spawn fight brutally until Malebolgia intervenes, explaining to them that they are both his minions in his battle against Heaven. Malebolgia also punishes Violator for his unscheduled killing spree, locking him in his clown form.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 1992
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About the author
Todd McFarlane
1,865 books445 followersTodd 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.
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.
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October 11, 2023
(B+) 77% | Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-6 can be found here: Spawn Origins Collection, Volume 1.
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-6 can be found here: Spawn Origins Collection, Volume 1.
January 4, 2016
Spawn and the Clown/Violator have an all out fight, the Clown is perplexed as to why he can't destroy Spawn thinking he is human and should easily defeated. The battle wages on until their 'daddy', Malebolgia intervenes and sets them straight as to why they are on earth.
The Clown is feeling very pleased with himself and brags to Malebolgia about his killing spree, this does not go down well with Malebolgia giving him a complete dressing down and punishing him by locking him into his clown form.
The first part of this was almost played for comic relief with Spawn and the Clown using their powers to maim each other. They sling insults and give out 'is that the best you can do' jibes before Malebolgia turns up, chastising them like children, which is how he sees them.
Spawn now knows that his powers are not inexhaustable and that once they are used up, so is he.
The Clown is feeling very pleased with himself and brags to Malebolgia about his killing spree, this does not go down well with Malebolgia giving him a complete dressing down and punishing him by locking him into his clown form.
The first part of this was almost played for comic relief with Spawn and the Clown using their powers to maim each other. They sling insults and give out 'is that the best you can do' jibes before Malebolgia turns up, chastising them like children, which is how he sees them.
Spawn now knows that his powers are not inexhaustable and that once they are used up, so is he.
October 21, 2023
I gotta say I love the Violator, guy just seems like he's only in it to have fun lol
February 20, 2020
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Turmoil of souls, Living armor creation, Charm breaking combat. A trench coat and hat, Sold from the back of a car, Another charmed life.
Turmoil of souls, Living armor creation, Charm breaking combat. A trench coat and hat, Sold from the back of a car, Another charmed life.
August 3, 2023
I... THINK I like the rules that have Spawn in a bind?
Here's the trouble: this issue, while stylish and visually impressive like each issue has been, is extremely heavy on exposition. And it makes allusions to other comics that I don't think I care about, when I would ultimately wish Spawn was in his own world. (To be fair, I get it. Todd and company are starting a comic book company here.)
Here's the trouble: this issue, while stylish and visually impressive like each issue has been, is extremely heavy on exposition. And it makes allusions to other comics that I don't think I care about, when I would ultimately wish Spawn was in his own world. (To be fair, I get it. Todd and company are starting a comic book company here.)
July 5, 2025
Spawn #4 deepens the human angle with Wanda, Cyan, and Terry — adding real heart to Al’s inner conflict. But juggling CIA intrigue with supernatural horror makes the narrative feel uneven. It’s strong thematically, but messy structurally.
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