Spawn: Dark Horror

Spawn Resurrection #4

by Todd McFarlane, Darragh Savage, Jason Shawn Alexander (Artist)

FIRST TIME COLLECTED!!!

Al Simmons launches a master plan that sets the foundation for SPAWN’S record-setting 300th ISSUE!!!

SPAWN creator, Todd McFarlane, and critically-acclaimed illustrator, Jason Shawn Alexander, kickstart their horror-fueled superhero saga in this epic EIGHT ISSUE collection.

Collects SPAWN #276-283

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror

184 pages, Paperback

First published April 17, 2019

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

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good stuff. Spawn takes Cyan to Japan in an effort to hide her from Heaven and Hell, but it's not that easy. There's superpowered gangsters, monsters, ghosts and more. A very dark horror story with the superheroics really being more of a backdrop. Great art that really fit the story, and a good if ghastly story. This is what Spawn is meant to be.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoy Jason Shawn Alexander’s art. Most of this volume felt a bit like Hellblazer, both in story and in art. Loved it.

[Stephan Zipach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Horror se podria decir que es el regreso al Spawn que tuvimos en HellSpawn por Ashley Wood y Brian Michael Bendis. No tanto por la escritura si no por la direccion de arte, Jason es indiscutiblemente uno de los mejores artistas a la hora de plasmar terror y de una forma que hace tiempo no se ve. El guion tiene uno que otro problema y dos errores de ortografia aunque no sabira decir si es culpa de quien hace el lettering o Todd. Al fin de cuentas este cumple y no arruina la atmosfera creada por el arte hermoso de Jason Shawn Alexander quien nos presenta un Japon de terror a niveles de Ju-on o una llamada perdida, tanto este tomo como el siguiente se pueden leer sin haber leido lo anterior ya que no recurren a viejos personajes y si bien siempre es mejor haber leido las cosas anteriores para entender el contexto de a donde nos estamls metiendo, no siento que este sea el caso.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jason Shawn Alexander comes onboard and gives the book an all different look. Certainly more of a horror edge and vibe to it. Cyan is hiding out in Tokyo after the last volume until some gangster types with a Japanese horror element to them cross her path. So Spawn comes to Japan to set everything straight. Cyan's powers continue to develop as her world gets darker and darker. I do wish the story had delved more into Japanese myths instead of retreating to an experimental drug angle that didn't make a lot of sense. Still it's a refreshing take on the character that's not bogged down by needless amounts of exposition boxes.

[John_H92 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though Todd Mcfarlanes writing can feel a bit clunky and heavy handed at times, it's his own style that grew on me and I've loved since I started reading Spawn as a kid in the late 90's. It's always the essence of his stories that gets to me and keeps me reading and this is no different. He's always talked about what he knows and feels and that's what ' Spawn: Dark Horror' is about and it works aided by the beautiful and unique art of Jason Shawn Alexander. This book was a joy to read and I'll definitely re-read it again.

[Bryce Kopp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I accidentally read Enemy of the State (the next volume) first before I read this one. I honestly thought both were good. I’m not gonna pretend to be the world’s biggest Spawn fan, nor am I gonna pretend that Spawn books are terrible cause neither are true. Spawn is a truly special character and I think when I read these books that I’m not necessarily reading these books for the stories. They could be better yeah but you know I enjoy them and get a kick out of them. They are truly special and I enjoy eating up the universe that the Todd father has come up with.

[Wintry Monsters Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

This arc saved Compendium 6 for me. The change in artists was very necessary in my opinion (the previous issues were often choppy and lacking finesse) and the change in scenery and style also worked wonders. I love Jason Shawn Alexander's artwork and the story definitely takes an intriguing turn. These 8 issues really brought me back around out of the dumps.

[Xroldx · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great refreshing artwork for a Spawn title. You could also sell this book as Spawn goes to Japan.

[Juan Luis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. Un poco confuso. Excelente dibujo que no está acompañado de un buen guion

[Evan Stein · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best spawn I’ve read