"Reflections!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Grant Morrison. Art by Greg Capullo and Mark Pennington.
Spawn was created to be warrior for the armies of hell in the final battle against Heaven. He possesses unimaginable, but finite, power and he has yet to meet his match. Until now. Spawn must battle the Anti-Spawn, a transformed Jason Wynn and instrument of Heaven whose powers rival his own. Includes a 2-page pin-up featuring Spawn vs. Violator.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition. "Reflections!" Part 1 of 3. 1st appearance of the Anti-Spawn (later to called the Redeemer). Story by Grant Morrison. Art by Greg Capullo, Dan Panosian, and Art Thibert.
When the balance of power on Earth has been tipped too far in the other direction, agents of Heaven kidnap Jason Wynn and transform him into an instrument of the Lord - the Anti-Spawn! Includes 2 Spawn pin-ups by Brad Gorby and Don Simpson.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition. "Reflections!" Part 1 of 3. 1st appearance of the Anti-Spawn (later to called the Redeemer). Story by Grant Morrison. Art by Greg Capullo, Dan Panosian, and Art Thibert.
When the balance of power on Earth has been tipped too far in the other direction, agents of Heaven kidnap Jason Wynn and transform him into an instrument of the Lord - the Anti-Spawn! Includes 2 Spawn pin-ups by Brad Gorby and Don Simpson.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition. "Myths!" Part 2 of 2. Story and art by Todd McFarlane.
The demonic little clown known as the Violator continues his skewed version of the tale about his epic battle with the Medieval Spawn from issue #9. Includes 2 pin-ups of Spawn.
Cover price $1.95.
"Myths!" Part 1 of 2. Story and art by Todd McFarlane.
The demonic Violator returns to take on the Medieval Spawn from issue #9. Meanwhile, Detectives Sam and Twitch investigate a lead on the back-alley vigilante. Includes 2 Spawn pin-ups.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition. "Flashback!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Chapel. Youngblood cameo. Story and art by Todd McFarlane.
Finally, Al Simmons' assassin stands revealed and it is none other than the super-human killer from Youngblood known as Chapel. What gruesome punishment will Spawn visit on the man who betrayed him. A man he once called friend. Includes a Spawn poster by Walt Simonson.
Cover price $1.95.
"Flashback!" Part 1 of 2. Chapel cameo. Story and art by Todd McFarlane.
Spawn finally learns the identity of the man who pulled the trigger and murdered Al Simmons, and his identity comes as quite a shock. Includes a poster of Blood Wulf by Rob Liefeld.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition. "Home!" Story by Frank Miller. Art by Todd McFarlane.
Two factions of cyborgs are battling over turf. Their gang-war has spilled over into Spawn's alleys and he is not pleased. However, sometimes subtlety is a far more effective weapon than brute force, as these cybernetic killers are about learn. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn, Big Guy, and Rusty by Geof Darrow.
Cover price $1.95.
"Crossing Over!" Guest-starring Cerebus. Story by Dave Sim. Art by Todd McFarlane.
Cerebus the Aardvark takes Spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. Featuring uncredited guest-appearances by Superman and many major characters from the world of comic books (arms reaching through prison bars).
Cover price $1.95.
"In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller.
Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell!
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"In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller.
Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell!
Cover price $1.95.
Direct edition. "Payback!" Part 2 of 2. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane.
After barely surviving his encounter with the cybernetic juggernaut known as Overtkill, Spawn decides it's time to break out the heavy artillery. Using his special forces training and an arsenal of state of the art weaponry, Spawn proceeds to dismantle one of the most dangerous villains in the Image Universe. Thus cementing his role as a force to be reckoned with in the IU.
Cover price $1.95.
"Payback!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Overtkill. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane.
Mafioso boss, Tony Twist, blames the new shadowy hero, Spawn, for the resent attacks on his men. Twist wants Spawn dead. Twist is a man who is used to getting what he wants. Enter: Overtkill, a cyborg killing machine who never fails.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover). "Justice!". Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane.
Billy Kincaid is convicted child killer. When he is released back into society, how long before he reverts to his sick twisted ways? This time though, it is not a failed justice system that Kincaid will have to face. He'll have to face the justice of Spawn! Includes a 2-page pin-up by Jason Pearson. Spawn Mobile pull out centerfold photo poster.
Cover price $1.95.
Includes Coupon - "Questions!" Part 4 of 4.
Featuring a humorous cameo by the Savage Dragon. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1-page Dave Sim art; 1-page Whilce Portacio art). Featuring the terrifying conclusion to the first arc, "Question," Spawn proves to be harder to kill then his demonic adversary at first thought. Things take a turn for the worse when the devil Al Simmons made a deal with decides it time to intervene. Version A does include the full page coupon in the middle of the book that could be used to order an Image # 0 mail order comic.
Cover price $1.95.
Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4.
1st appearance of the Violator.
Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it.
Cover price $1.95.
"The Sons of Yin-Sen" part 3 (of 3). Joe Quesada & Frank Tieri/Dan Panosian
The Armored Avenger and the sons of Yin-Sen are captured by the villainous Wong-Chu! Iron Man and his new allies are determined to escape?but not everyone will survive this climactic battle! Plus: Secrets are revealed about the day Tony Stark first donned his famous suit of armor! In the tradition of THOR 2000 and FANTASTIC FOUR 2000, story lines from the ongoing series continues right here!
This Annual is 48 pages, with ads. FC, 48pg Cover price $3.50.
Cover by avalon studios Chris claremont & frank tieri/ michael ryan/sean parsons
Trapped in a hostile foreign nation and hunted by the authorities, Tony Stark fights for his very survival -- and he doesn't even have his armor! Then, in our second story, Tony faces a final confrontation with his former friend Tyler Stone -- who has an unusual request for our armor-clad hero! All this, and a computer-rendered cover by Avalon Studios' Brian Haberlin!
48 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.
"Terminal Emulation" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Kaminski. Art by Tom Morgan. Cover by Tom Morgan.
Vor/Tex has turned the tables on the golden avenger! In a sinister twist, Vor/Tex has trapped Tony Stark's consciousness in cyberspace; while uploading itself into Tony's body! And the first thing Vor/Tex does... is head to the liquor cabinet! Oh no! And then Vor/Tex dons a suit of armor! Tony better escape from cyberspace soon... before Vor/Tex ruins his entire life! In the meantime in the Middle Kingdom, the Mandarin returns to the battlefield (where he was defeated in Iron Man 275) and searches for his lost power rings!
Cover price $1.50.
"Controlling Interests" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Kevin Hopgood.
There's no enemy like an old enemy! And one of the golden avenger's oldest adversaries, the Controller, is back for revenge! And this time his devious plan just might work! Because at the end of last issue, the new red & gold armor sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean! So once the Controller takes possession of Tony's doctors and nurses, the S.E. CEO is completely helpless! How will the invincible one resist the control of the Controller? It may come down to simple mind over matter! Cameo appearances by Dr. Cal Oakley and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: The Controller returns in Iron Man Annual #15.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"With Friends Like These..." Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek.
The battle vs. the dragons is over; and Tony Stark has returned to Los Angeles to rest and recover! But when the Black Widow sneaks into Tony's house in the middle of the night, the golden avenger's next adventure begins! Natasha tells Tony that a recently activated Soviet sleeper agent is breaking into the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and planning to start World War three! Iron Man trusts his fellow avenger, so he takes the Widow to Colorado... and they break into NORAD themselves! But when the duo enters the maximum security control center, they find no one there and everything calm! Where is the sleeper agent? Better check your six Shell-Head!
32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
"Dragon Doom!" The Dragon Seed Saga Part 6 of 6. Giant-Sized issue. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek.
This is it! In the Valley of Dragons, the Invincible Iron Man (aka Tony Stark) goes for broke vs. the dragon lords of Kakaranathara! In a dazzling display of his technical wizardry, the armored avenger keeps Fin Fang Foom and his fellow dragons at bay; while an exhausted Rhodey tries to get the Mandarin to join the fight! When the master of the ten rings at last enters the fray, he stands alongside the golden avenger! Will the world much less China survive the dragon armageddon? An awesome finale! Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Thor (aka Eric Masterson), Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the Man-Thing. Second story: "Moments Unseen" Script by John Byrne. Art by Tony DeZuniga. Tony Stark visits Dr. Su Yin (and her husband) one last time before leaving China. Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Fin Fang Foom returns in Iron Man (3rd series) #16.
48 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Heavy Mettle!" Part 2 of 4. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Bob Layton.
Hydra and the Maggia are at war on the west coast! And Iron Man wants to know why! FBI agents drop by Stark Enterprises and tell Tony where a group of Dreadnoughts are located! Shell-Head cautiously follows the g-men's lead to an abandoned airfield and runs into the Dreadbusters instead! What are these machines and why is Advanced Idea Mechanics operating them? Every criminal organization in the world seems to be targeting the Invincible Iron Man!
32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
"China See!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Denys Cowan (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton.
Tony Stark, Jim Rhodes, Felix Alvarez, and Mrs. Arbogast are in Hong Kong to establish the new Chinese branch of Stark Enterprises! But despite their best efforts, the diligent quartet keeps running into government red tape and roadblocks! And apparently a shadowy figure named Zhang Tong is causing all the bureaucratic headaches! When Tony at last meets the mysterious Mr. Tong, he realizes that Zhang looks like the Mandarin... and talks like the Mandarin... and wears ten rings like the Mandarin! Oh no, is Iron Man's greatest foe finally back in the game? Yes he is! And their cataclysmic confrontation takes place next issue!
32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
