Hey there ComicsNexus Readers, I’m Batesmen. You might know me from columns such as McFarlane Quickies and the non-defunct Palisades Place.
While putting together a McFQ I noticed a lot of Image News on Spawn.com that hadn’t made its way to our site. So I checked with the big man and he said no toes would be stepped on if I wanted to write it up. So here I am; hope you enjoy the Crossover!
HELLSPAWN: THE ASHLEY WOOD COLLECTION
April 2006
Featuring a new never-before-seen cover by Ashley Wood, this collection features Hellspawn issues 1-10, a cover gallery and tons of behind-the-scenes extras. With 224 pages of nothing but Hellspawn, this collection is destined to be a fan favorite.
SPAWN COLLECTION VOLUME #2
May 2006
Following through with our newest Spawn trade collection, Volume #2 includes Spawn issues 13-33 and features the pulse-pounding art and stories of the master himself, Todd McFarlane! This collection also features Marc Silvestri’s Spawn issue and Greg Capullo’s first issues.
THE BEST OF CURSE OF THE SPAWN
June 2006
This collection features 23 handpicked issues (1-8, 12-16, 20-29) of this series written by the author of the Spawn movie, Allen McElroy. This trade is filled with the stunning artwork of industry favorites Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki.
THE ART OF GREG CAPULLO
July 2006
Any Spawn fan knows the name by heart. His reputation as an artist deserves nothing less than a bronze statue or national monument. Unfortunately, we don’t have the permits, so we gave him a hardcover. The Art of Greg Capullo showcases this artist’s extraordinary talent.
From beautiful covers to interior pencils, this collection also features many never- before-seen pieces as well as a behind-the-scenes tutorial.
TODD McFARLANE ARCHIVAL PRINT
July 2006
The newly re-colored cover to Spawn issue 2 is being produced as an archival edition print. This limited-edition print (only 250 pieces will be produced) will be sold signed by Todd McFarlane. Another unsigned version is also being offered for sale. Both versions are printed 11″X 17″ on 13″ X 17″ extra-thick museum- quality paper stock.
SPAWN: GODSLAYER
August 2006
A dramatic re-imagining of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn. Godslayer is a sweeping tale of fallen kingdoms, ancient curses and doomed love. Spawn: Godslayer is sure to appeal to fans of epic fantasy. Here is a brief synopsis of this new and imaginative story brought to you by the talented Brian Holguin (Spawn) and Jay Anacleto (Aria, Marvels Two).
In a far distant age of a world not our own, the Old Gods are dying, slaughtered one by one by the dark blade of a mysterious, unearthly marauder…
Under the protection of the goddess Llyra, the island kingdom of Endra-La, oldest and most storied of the Shrouded Isles, has avoided the cruel fate suffered by lesser kingdoms. But on the eve of a royal wedding, black sails are spotted on the horizon. Alarms are sounded and fire fills the skies. The Godslayer has come for them at last.
Enjoy some new artwork that hopefully will quench your comic thirst until August.
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~Until then, this is Batesmen.
