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Spawn #267 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 06, 2025
Spawn #267 (2016)


Spawn #267 (2016) – Comic Book Breakdown

🧬 Genre

Supernatural Horror, Dark Fantasy, Action

🎭 Main Characters

  • Al Simmons / Spawn – The tortured anti-hero resurrected from hell.

  • Cogliostro – Mysterious guide and manipulator in Spawn’s journey.

  • The Violator – Hellish demon in clown form, always stirring chaos.

  • Nyx – A powerful witch and ally with her own mysterious past.

✍️ Writer

Todd McFarlane – Creator of Spawn, known for redefining the anti-hero archetype and pushing the boundaries of independent comics storytelling.

🎹 Artist

Erik Larsen – Famed for his dynamic line work and intense panel action, Larsen brings a raw energy to Spawn’s world in this issue.
Todd McFarlane – Also contributes with his signature gritty inking style.

🖋️ Editor Details

Todd McFarlane continues to oversee editing and creative direction, ensuring continuity and dark, atmospheric consistency.

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Image Comics
Imprint: Todd McFarlane Productions

📅 Release Year

2016

📖 Brief Plot Summary

In Spawn #267, Al Simmons finds himself at a critical juncture as his Hellspawn suit begins to regenerate after a period of dormancy. However, with its rebirth come unfamiliar and volatile new abilities that challenge even Al’s grim resolve. The once-familiar bond between man and suit now teeters on chaos, and Spawn must decide if he can command this darkness or be consumed by it. As whispers of new threats echo through the shadows, Al’s war is far from over... and neither is the Hell that follows him.

đŸ”„ Notable Arcs or Storylines

This issue lies within the aftermath of Spawn’s return arc (post-Resurrection) and sets the stage for the "Satan Saga Wars" and the conflict involving God and Satan's missing thrones—major long-term arcs that deepen the mythos of Heaven, Hell, and Earth. Spawn’s powers evolving hints at a major transformation in his role as the balance keeper among cosmic forces.

🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations

Fans speculate that the new powers developing in Spawn's costume might not only signal a deeper fusion between Al and the necroplasmic suit—but possibly a corruption within the very fabric of its creation. Some theories propose that this evolution may be tied to a third cosmic force—neither Heaven nor Hell—hinted at in McFarlane’s earlier dialogues. Could Spawn be becoming something entirely new, something beyond a Hellspawn?

🧐 Review Summary

Spawn #267 delivers a striking balance of visual tension and narrative build-up. Erik Larsen’s art explodes with kinetic energy, while McFarlane’s dark scripting adds layers of paranoia and suspense. The tension between man and monstrosity is palpable, reflecting Al Simmons’ eternal internal struggle. The character development remains strong, and the supernatural stakes are beginning to soar again. This issue feels like the fuse being lit on a much larger inferno. đŸ”„đŸ’€đŸ•Ż️

📚 A must-read for Spawn loyalists and dark fantasy fans alike—Issue #267 deepens the shadows, sharpens the claws, and hints that Hell is just getting started.


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Spawn #267 (2016)
Language : English