Spawn #13

Spawn (Single Issues) #13

by Todd McFarlane (Writer/Illustrator), Steve Oliff (Colorist), Reuben Rude (Colorist)

When Spawn suddenly remembers the identity of his killer, he sets out to confront him. His murder, a government assassin like himself, shows no fear, boasting "I killed you once - I can do it again!" The odds however, have shifted in favor of Spawn, a point he drives home by disfiguring the destroyer's face with a horrific brand.

Genres: Comics, Horror, Graphic Novels, Comic Book

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 10, 1993

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

[Jayson · Rating 3 out of 5]

(B) 75% | More than Satisfactory
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #7-9 and 11-14 can be found here: Spawn Origins Collection, Volume 2.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spawn has found his killer, a youngblood called Chapel. He breaks into the youngblood headquarters and uses his powers to teleport himself and Chapel to Botswana, the last place they worked together.
Flashbacks show Al being killed by Chapel on their mission and who gave the order, Jason Wynn. He lets Chapel live but uses his powers to leave him with a permanent reminder of their encounter.
It felt like a lot happened in this issue with Spawn confronting his killer and finding out who gave the order. The confrontation itself was not nearly as powerful as the ending and how Spawn decided to leave his killer, anti-climatic in a way but very fitting.

[Andrew Alvis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending is gloriously bloody 😈