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Spawn: Origins Book 1

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Definitely worth getting. Probably the biggest highlight of this book is the iconic wraparound cover by Greg Capullo, depicting The Redeemer battling Spawn. The book features the first appearance of The Redeemer, as well as some great stories like "Myths" (#14-15), "Reflections" (#16-18), "Showtime" (#19-20) and "The Hunt" (#21-24). Damn good price too.

Also, please keep in mind that this book actually has issues #13-25, not issues #7, #8 and #11-14 (which is actually the Volume Two trade paperback).

Oversized and complete with amazing artwork, this hardcover edition detailing Spawn's origin is a must-have for any fan of Spawn. It also contains issues 9 and 10 (written by Neil Gaiman and Dave Sim, respectively), both of which are difficult to find in ANY collected edition! A magnificent cover by Greg Capullo as well. Here's to hoping for a second volume.

Displaying the first 12 issues (no, it's not #1-8 and #11-14) of the most successful independent comic book of all time, this is a book that you just have to have. The book is oversized and has really strong hardcover binding, and features one of the best pieces of cover artwork I have ever seen (by Greg Capullo, depicting Spawn fighting the Violator). The stories are just awesome, and the book actually includes issues 9 and 10, the latter of which has never been reprinted. Issue 9 was only ever reprinted twice (and the two books which it was reprinted in are almost impossible to find). Features guest writing from such legendary writers as Alan Moore ("Watchmen", "V for Vendetta"), Frank Miller ("Sin City", "300"), Neil Gaiman ("Sandman", "Marvelman") and Dave Sim ("Cerebus the Aardvark"). If you want more than the trade paperbacks but can't afford the deluxe hardcovers, this is definitely the item to buy. Plus, keep in mind that the trade paperbacks don't have issues 9 and 10, and these are only about nine bucks more than the trade paperbacks (but if you can afford it, the "deluxe edition" or the "deluxe signed and numbered edition" are the way to go).

I must say as a spawn fan i am VERY much pleased w/ how they treated this graphic novel.
first the hardcover is rock solid,so no worries of denting it on the bookshelf,eh
second,the AMAZING cover art done by Greg Capullo (which depicts spawn fighting the violator)
and how they re-did the color to all the old issues. All in all this is DEFF a worthy purchase (even if your not a spawn fan) great way to get into the series (BUY THIS BOOK,WAY CHEAPER ON HERE,AND WORTH EVERY PENNY!)

Very nice book. Yes, the binding is tight. All the other reviewers have said all that needs said but I want to point out to things...1. No dust jacket. 2. Some of the pages seem a little "off". Like the pages are a tiny bit blurry. Something with the transfer? Nothing crazy bad but just worth noting. Other than that, yes, great buy....

The first hardcover collection of Spawn: Origins features the first twelve issues of Todd McFarlane's early 90s juggernaut of an independent comic book. That's right, the first twelve issues, including issue #10 written by Dave Sim and featuring his creation Cerebus guiding our hero; an issue that had never before been reprinted due to copyright issues between McFarlane and Sim. That, and it also includes the issues written by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller as well. Combine that with the first appearances of Spawn, Clown/Violator, Sam & Twitch, Jason Wynn, Overtkill, Angela, Cagliostro, and more characters that became iconic of the industry, and helped catapault upstart publisher Image Comics to heights that rivaled Marvel and DC. Say whatever you want about Spawn as a comic book (McFarlane's dialogue wasn't much to write home about), of whether or not it hurt or helped the industry as a whole, but it can't be denied the impact that Spawn has had, even to the present day. All in all, the issues contained in this first hardcover collection are some of the best that Spawn has to offer, and is more than worth your time.

Before purchasing this beautifully packaged, aesthetically pleasing oversized hardcover, I had owned and read the "Spawn: Origins vol.1" tpb. Upon completing it, I was converted to the Church of Spawn. The character had skyrocketed from being a guy I had very limited knowledge of(save the brief glances at covers from the issues of my friend's "Spawn" collection of comics, the theatrical film, and a few episodes of the HBO series)to one of my very favorite characters. And it wasn't just the character, Spawn, that had reached out through the pages and sucked me in. I was enamoured by all of the characters. The sadistic and nasty Clown/Violator, and the uniquely paired, humorous detective team of Sam and Twitch are excellent examples of what makes for a fun supporting cast. Not to mention the New York City backdrop. Those dark, shadow-filled, filthy, trash-ridden alleys set the perfect stage for the brooding, disturbing, horror/action drama that plays out within the pages of that tpb. The powerful way in which McFarlane crafts the story with his words and art is second to none. That book is pure gold. But this book...

"Spawn: Origins Collection Book 1" is everything that tpb was times 10! Not only is it twice the length of the tpb - treating the reader to more of the ultra-cool Spawniverse(including the popular Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Dave Sim, and Frank Miller issues), but it's packaged better. The pages are bigger, and it's a hardcover with a very sturdy spine. The wraparound cover art by Greg Capullo is gorgeous. And finally, there is a magnificent art gallery at the back.

I have to say a little bit about how much I enjoyed the issues written by the 4 esteemed gentlemen I mentioned above. Moore's take on the Circles of Hell is utterly creepy and somewhat trippy. It's really wild. Gaimen's story gives a little more insight into Hellspawns and introduces the reader to those who hunt them(in this case, the ruthless angel, Angela). Sim's piece is definitely the strangest of the bunch. It's a little difficult to describe, but it's basically a commentary on the relationship between a comic book creator and his creation. I loved it. And then there's Miller. His story is extremely visceral. And would you expect anything less?

If you want to hear more of what I think about "Spawn", you can check out my review of the volume 1 tpb. The only other thing I'd like to add is that after having poured over the pages of the hardcover, I noticed a few elements of other artists' styles in the art of McFarlane. I believe that in my review of the tpb, I described his style as having a bit of Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr., and Marc Silvestri. Now, I can also see some Joe Quesada and Mark Bagley in there as well. But as I stated in the tpb review, Todd's style really is all his own. All I'm saying is that I can see a little bit of these other artists in his work. But to be perfectly clear, McFarlane's style is unique and could easily be picked out in a lineup of these 6 distinguished artists.

I will be reading future volumes as soon as I am able to get them. If you're debating on whether to purchase the tpb's or the hardcovers, I 100% recommend the hardcovers! No question. A must-have.

for starters (i am a HUGE Spawn fan) so if your just getting into the series,then perhaps this review will persuade you. Spawn (in my opinion) is one of the baddest super heroes out there* This hardback graphic novel deff shows that off! The cover artwork by Greg Capullo depicting spawn fighting the Redeemer is jaw-dropping n' amazing...all in all i would say "worth every penny"

This Book has very good binding and also an even better detail that goes into the art of spawn. The book has an extra chapter that shows the reader the art that goes into drawing spawn and not to mention pages of drawn cover art also.