Spawn #9

Spawn (Single Issues) #9

by Neil Gaiman (Writer), Todd McFarlane (Illustrator), Steve Oliff (Colorist)

In the Dark Ages, Angela disguises herself as a damsel in distress to lure a Spawn into a cave. Too late, the Spawn realizes he's been tricked by the Spawn-killing angel, who promptly dispatches the unfortunate creature. In the present, Angela continues her mission by attacking the modern Spawn, only to be defeated for the first time ever!

Genres: Comics, Horror

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 10, 1993

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(A-) 80% | Very Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #7-9 and 11-14 can be found here: Spawn Origins Collection, Volume 2.

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This issue struck the fine balance of showcasing Gaiman's talent for prose and McFarlane's richly rendered line art.

This is my favorite Spawn issue and I'm always looking for affordable copies. It is just a well-done book. It also marks the transition from the matte paper stock to slick pages. Of course, it's the first appearance of Angela.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are introduced to Angela, a hellspawn hunting angel. We first see her in an encounter with a spawn from the dark ages, disguising herself as a damsel in distress, she lures him into a trap and kills him.

Moving 800 years into modern times, she is still hunting hellspawn and Spawn is on her radar however their encounter doesn't go her way and she is shocked that she can't defeat him. They both ending up disappearing and this sets up the adventure for the next issue.

Spawn is given a lesson by one of the homeless, Cagliostro, as to how to draw power from his suit, he uses this power to gift his friends with wine but he also needs it when Angela shows up.

I liked the tutorial on demon slaying that starts the issue off, it adds another layer to the world building. I enjoyed the issue overall but felt the ending was a bit lacking after the strong start.

[Luke Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neil Gaiman, also doing some good stuff with Spawn !

[Crazed8J8 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic artwork of my favorite Spawn character. It gives Angela's history and her 'current' hunt.
Controversial (due to character ownership), but classic nonetheless!

[Andrew Alvis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, Angela, it's a long time coming...

Been wondering when I'd see her again after so many ago I first saw in my local library amongst the pages of the random Spawn graphic novel I happened to pick up of sheer curiosity.

[Devin Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the story to be kind of distracted and unsatisfying, but I will always appreciate how much Todd McFarlane loves to impart depth to his drawings. The ribbons on Angela's weapon are spectacular like Spider-Man's weaving "web-ropes", as drawn by TM.

[Trae Stratton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Reading.

Read this first back in 1993 when it came out. Just picked up a couple investment copies at a comic book store so I read it again- because Neil Gaiman is ALWAYS WORTH READING and Todd MacFarlane art is ALWAYS A TREAT FOR THE EYES.

First appearance of Angela. One of the few characters to cross comic book universes so completely. If she gets in the MCU this book will skyrocket in value.

[Mikael]

The use of Angela came to create quite a kerfuffle when Gaiman first wasn't credited and ended up taking McFarlane to court. Although it was more of a legal department thing and Gaiman said it cost way more time and energy than it was worth.

[Vyshakh Aravindan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spawn #9, penned by Neil Gaiman, introduces Angela, Cagliostro, and medieval Spawn lore — easily one of the richest issues so far. Gaiman’s dialogue and structure bring elegance. Still, it feels more like world-building than a continuation of Spawn’s personal journey.

[Verónica · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me he enterado de nada :/

[Anthony Perrotta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not included in Spawn Origins, Volume 2

[Jason Kordyban · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately, this isn't inclused in the Spawn Origins Collection Vol.2. Legal BS is fun.