Gunslinger Spawn's origins to be revealed

Word Balloons #1242: Go back to the Old West in the Spawn universe

A writer with a history with Old West characters will return to the era next month.

Jimmy Palmiotti, who wrote an acclaimed run on the Western bounty hunter “Jonah Hex” along with Justin Gray in two series in the 2000s and 2010s, goes back to the Old West, this time in the “Spawn” version of the era.

“Deady Tales of the Gunslinger” from Todd McFarlane Productions is set to reveal the true origin of Gunslinger Spawn. The issue is written by Palmiotti and illustrated by Patric Reynolds.

Here’s how Todd McFarlane Productions describes the issue:
In ‘Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger,’ readers will explore the brutal, Old-West beginnings of Gunslinger Spawn before he was pulled into the modern era. Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Old West, this series captures the unrelenting violence and intrigue that define the Gunslinger’s legacy in the Spawn Universe. Known for his mysterious persona and lethal skills, Gunslinger Spawn’s origin will be unveiled in a raw, visceral narrative by two of the industry’s finest talents.

Variant covers include a C over by Todd McFarlane, and a 1:50 copy incentive cover —a black-and-white virgin edition of Cover C. Cover A is by Reynolds, and Cover B is drawn by Bjorn Barends.

The 37-page issue #1 retails for $3.99 and is set for a Dec. 18 release.

Matthew Price, matthew@matthewLprice.com, has written about the comics industry for more than two decades. He is the co-owner of Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman, OK.