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Spawn (Single Issues) #3
Spawn #3
Watching from the shadows, Spawn is shocked to find that Wanda has married and had a daughter with his best friend, Terry Fitzgerald. His anguish becomes physical when the ugly clown reappears, transforms into the Violator, and rips out Spawn's heart!
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23 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 1992
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About the author
Todd McFarlane
1,858 books444 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+) 76% | 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 1, 2016
Spawn has now remembered the name of his wife, Wanda and goes back to his old agency to get his file and hopefully an address. Whilst there he comes across a creepy boss harassing his secretary and lets it be known he will be back if he touches her again.
He goes to see Wanda, taking on the only form he can give himself and is heartbroken to find that she is happily re-married to his best friend with a 15 month baby. The realisation that he was the problem for them not having kids only adds to his despair.
At his low point the Clown makes an appearance, changing into the Violator and thinks he will end Spawn by tearing out his heart.
Another great issue, the scenes with Spawn going to see Wanda gave him and his story more depth and were sad as his old life has now completely disappeared. Knowing he was the problem with regards to children strikes another blow as he is already feeling less of a man due to his ravaged appearance.
He goes to see Wanda, taking on the only form he can give himself and is heartbroken to find that she is happily re-married to his best friend with a 15 month baby. The realisation that he was the problem for them not having kids only adds to his despair.
At his low point the Clown makes an appearance, changing into the Violator and thinks he will end Spawn by tearing out his heart.
Another great issue, the scenes with Spawn going to see Wanda gave him and his story more depth and were sad as his old life has now completely disappeared. Knowing he was the problem with regards to children strikes another blow as he is already feeling less of a man due to his ravaged appearance.
January 5, 2020
This series hasn't any major flaws or anything but it just lack a bit of action and I find myself not enjoying it enough to continue. I was expecting something better...
August 3, 2023
I love almost all of the art (consensus rightly seems to be that McFarlane isn't great at normal human faces) and I adore Spawn's introspection.
But... it also feels like his most emotionally rich journey is already, suddenly over?? I trust it won't be this simple, and I'm encouraged by the symbolism of his interaction with Violator, his anger, and where that could lead.
But... it also feels like his most emotionally rich journey is already, suddenly over?? I trust it won't be this simple, and I'm encouraged by the symbolism of his interaction with Violator, his anger, and where that could lead.
February 19, 2020
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This was a frame up, Government cover story, Witches sacrifice. The unseen presence, Images the mother load, Secrets no one gets.
This was a frame up, Government cover story, Witches sacrifice. The unseen presence, Images the mother load, Secrets no one gets.
July 5, 2025
Spawn #3 delivers a strong punch with the Spawn vs. Violator clash. It’s grotesque, stylish, and adrenaline-charged. However, the tone is inconsistent — the comic can’t quite decide if it wants to be terrifying, tragic, or cartoonishly absurd.
November 21, 2020
A huge jump in storytelling, where book two spun its wheels, this book went from 0 to 60 in seconds flat!
July 13, 2023
Oh ho ho, Al and the Violater bout to go toe-to-toe 😈
Plus Al meeting Wanda again was a bit of a heart-wrencher.
Plus Al meeting Wanda again was a bit of a heart-wrencher.
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