Who is Image Comics' Spawn? "Ghost Rider" meets "Venom"

This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the Image Comics character "Spawn." From Albert Francis Simmons growing up as an intelligent and strong young man from Detroit, becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marines, saving the U.S. President while in the Secret Service, being promoted into a special division of the C.I.A., betrayal by his boss Jason Wynn and partner Bruce Stinson aka Chapel, making a deal with the devil and Malebolgia to come back to Earth to see his wife Wanda in exchange for becoming a Hellspawn, gaining vast superhuman strength and magical abilities from his necroplasm powered symbiotic suit named K7-Leetha, multiple conflicts with Overt-Kill, Angela, Redeemer, and Freak, to crossover comics appearances and cameos with Marvel and DC Comics characters; Let's take a look at this powerful superhero / anti-hero, and one of the most popular characters of Image Comics, as well as comic book characters in general. This includes a short, canon character biography and my own opinionated "Sage Rating," which I use to give ratings of comic books and science fiction characters.
#Spawn
#ImageComics
#AlSimmons
#McFarlane
#Hellspawn
#Batman
#DCComics
#Marvel
#TheViolator
#SavageDragon
#WalkingDead
#BlackSuperheroes
#KZbinBlack
#NewSage

[@Almighty_Mage]

As someone born in 92 Spawn is like the mascot of my childhood

[@wisconsinlonnie4143]

The Dark Side I was ten and I had the first one. Blew my mind!!

[@6double0sackchaserdoubleoe24]

The Dark Side rite like me lol

[@jaysonisgreat]

For real. I had the entire action figure set, including all the guns, weapons, accessories, and baddies that came with it. In fact I still own my violator figure with the interchangeable head and body parts.

[@carlosnumbertwo]

I was born in 82. I think it's more generational. I love Spawn.

[@thewarrior6784]

I was born in 1993. Not quite the same, but pretty close.

[@justinwargod5848]

I fill Spawn needs his own netflix series for real.

[@Javale_McGoat]

Justin Wargod he’s getting a movie let’s goooooo

[@marqueseason6360]

Javale McGoat oh I'm there.

New movie coming!

[@Just_I_man]

I love Jaime Foxx but I can't see him as Spawn. Michael Jai White will always be Spawn to me. I agree with someone that said Netflix should have an animated version of his stories.

[@rogueprince1341]

If he gets the new movie I've heard so much about then nah no Netflix show is needed. However if they dont do the movie then HELL YEAH a Netflix show is needed. Especially once Disney rips all their Marvel content off Netflix for Disney plus or whatever they're calling their streaming service.

[@madscientistshusta]

Spawn is the avatar of 1990's inner city America lol. Edelord:check Cruel fate: check Misunderstoid: check To manny muscles : check Satanic goth vibe: check

[@thewarrior6784]

And don't forget Coolness: check Badassery: check OP: check

[@SolusDarkcoat]

Lord of Eds

[@wiilov]

Really fucking hates clowns: check.

[@MarvelandDC379]

Spawn is my favorite superhero from Image comics and I've been a fan of him for a while. Thank you for this video, New Sage!

[@NewSage]

+MarvelandDC379 - Spawn is, definitely, a classic! And no problem, bro! I appreciate you! 👍

[@totallynotme8994]

MarvelandDC379 he is my favourite to

[@drowjack]

Spawn is my very first comic book I've ever read. My ultimate favorite.

[@ravager48]

Spawn: easily one of my top 5 favorites. I wish the live action movies was as good as the HBO animated series. Oh well, hope he gets a reboot, he deserves it.

[@bobhollywood6292]

ravager48 apparently, a reboot is in the works. It'll even still have Keith David as Spawn, despite not sharing the same continuity.

[@JokerL1000]

Who else still thinks of spawn as micheal jai white

[@NewSage]

+JokerL1000 - 😅 🤚

[@demetriuzz]

Me

[@bigwoo4317]

Jamie Foxx 😩😩

[@rogueprince1341]

Big Woo I'm to giving Jamie Foxx the benefit of the doubt. With Todd McFarlane writing and directing it may turn out better then you think it at least I'm hoping it will.

[@harlequin75]

NO

[@locutz]

A rating much deserved

[@NewSage]

+Locutz M - No way he's less than a 10 in my book! 😎

[@domnicwolf4667]

True!

[@johnnyblaze1177]

💯

[@kristopherjones7997]

Hard R rated indeed

[@roncash5311]

I knew Spawn was getting a 10! FYI, due to a legal battle, Angela is with MARVEL now as Thor and Loki's older sister kidnapped and raised by the realm of Angels! She is Angela the Angel Hunter, look her up. . .😉

[@NewSage]

+Ron Cash - True and good intel, bro! 🤓 The comic brands got "lawyered up!" 😅

[@roncash5311]

dèl Păntión Stan Lee doesn't own Marvel anymore, he been sold it to Disney years ago. And you mean FOX destroys Marvel character movies like X-MEN & F4, but Disney is in the process of purchasing that whole division of FOX. I'm looking forward to seeing X-MEN done right in the MCU 😉.

[@Sir.-J.B.ZER0]

Technically speaking Marvel didn't take Angela from Image it was her co-creator Neil Gaiman, when he left Image Comics he lawyered up for the rights for characters he created Angela being the main one, so when he started working for Marvel he was the one who made her Thor's sister, so Marvel just got really lucky with that one

[@roncash5311]

JohnBlack ZER0 I never said Marvel took her. I simply stated, she is with Marvel now due to legal issues. I guess you like to sound smart, but don't put words in other people's mouth. . .

[@Sir.-J.B.ZER0]

Ron Cash I wasn't talking to you though but to del Pantion when he said Marvel ruins what they touch, was just saying they got they hands on her from luck

[@HaightTheGreat]

Spawn was the first comic I collected. Thank you for giving him a 10. Made my day

[@richiemanuta9345]

Spawn is amazing

[@NewSage]

+Richie Manuta - Agreed... A true classic. 😎👍

[@TheAdorkableRJ]

Characters like Spawn, Haunt, Invincible, Wolfman, The Maxx, Tech Jacket, Youngblood, Savage Dragon and others make me hope for an Image Cinematic Universe or Animated Universe some day. They could totally give the DCAU or MCU a run for their money if they really tried.

[@AnansiTheSpider8]

+TheAdorkableRJ: They should definitely bring Haunt back.

[@obsidianmaster6782]

You got what wished for.

[@greatmanmichael612]

This aged well😅

[@cryolite6986]

@@obsidianmaster6782 what happened

[@lethalpiggies]

@@cryolite6986 invincible has a animated show on amazon prime now.

[@SDSOverfiend]

SPAWN..... My Favorite comic book character. I was there from the birth of him until now.

[@Dynamode8]

This coverage was long over due, and man I'm glad you finally did it! Agreed about Spawn's foundation, Him and Savage Dragon are basically the last surviving characters of Image, crazy huh? Though not a fan of the facial mask with the teeth lol.

[@lunarnature412]

Vector Freeze5 I mess with Pitt crazy though...

[@Dynamode8]

Same.

[@ruweberiv]

Agreed I don’t like the teeth either

[@Thecor13]

Vector Freeze5 witchblade is popular in Japan.

[@mostmost1]

Grifter is still around

[@VaderMT]

I really had no idea he was that powerful. He's a beast.

[@davekisman2763]

Not a beast, but almost godlike.

[@ijl007]

man i'v watch this video so many times and i never get tired of it you did a great job and Spawn is a BEAST

[@NewSage]

Thanks a lot, bro! And you're right. Spawn is a classic BEAST! 😲😁

[@marqueseason6360]

Although spawn's popularity has died down a little he is still my favorite image hero. Outstanding video on an outstanding character.

[@thewarrior6784]

Spawn is my favorite character IN ALL OF FICTION!

[@patrickedmknd9333]

I literally saw this video pop up, and before I played it I thumbs up and said outloud. if spawn don't get a 10 I'm unsubbing! great job my guy! my fav comic character by the way next to Franklin Richards and squirrel girl..lmbo

[@NewSage]

+patrick Edmknd - Glad I could deliver for you on this one, bro!... Squirrel Girl?! 😑 ... I'll keep this between you and me. 😅 Have a good one! 👍

[@gabrielhughes8221]

New Sage Hi there can you please talk about The spectre and his power's? And try to make the video be long? Thank you and have a great one

[@zulumike3228]

Thank you for the detailed breakdown of Spawn. He is one of my favorite characters.

[@justinwargod5848]

Thank you so much for this one Sage,Spawn's a very important character in all of comics period,you just put out a epic classic bro thanks again!

[@brandonmcdaniel5447]

I know that Spawn is influential in the history of comic books but it seems as though Image tends to focus on him a bit too much. Seriously, when was the last time Pitt got a new series? Spawn definitely more than deserves that 10 though!

[@bluewulv]

Or Static Shock or Icon? Speaking of whom, Icon's nit even close to Spawn in power, is he?

[@jovonmitchell5524]

This is by far my favorite one of all now . Keep up the good work

[@NewSage]

+Jovon Mitchell - Glad you liked this vid, bro! I'll keep 'em coming! 😎

[@jovonmitchell5524]

Please do. Can you do one on the predator

[@blackrose3355]

Who is Spawn? Your worst FUCKING nightmare!

[@thatcoolmuf1]

I love this episode with spawn I knew a little bit about him but not as much but keep doing your videos man I enjoy watching them

[@matttomlinson6563]

This new spawn movie needs to be a live action of the hbo series. We all want this please Todd!

[@omegahtv6779]

FINALLY........A JUST Spawn video. Great job Sage!!!

[@jamesbratton4940]

I applauded when you gave Spawn the coveted "ten" rating. Great channel.

[@drstreetrunner3438]

Excellent video. Always loved Spawn the character.

[@Titan_Up]

We are long over due for a Spawn movie; although I love the anime too!

[@TheSoldier1984]

Cartoon series not anime

[@Titan_Up]

@@TheSoldier1984 Well not traditional Japanese Anime, but it was an adult themed animation, not a cartoon.

[@TheSoldier1984]

@@Titan_Up ok chill it’s just a simple mistake

[@SauceyFredo]

Dude an image comics animated universe would go CRAZY we already have invincible now all we need is just some more content

[@Thefellowmemeguy]

If im correct spawn actually was part of the invincible war

[@SauceyFredo]

@@Thefellowmemeguy I know so we should get a spawn animated series before that comes up in invincible

[@Ereo7074]

Spawns deserves an 11/10

[@madscientistshusta]

I was holdin my breath as you were rating thinking "if he doesnt give spawn a 10 il track him down and...oh ok good"

[@NewSage]

+madscientistshusta - I've got a lil bit of sense! 😅 There's no other rating that he could be! Stupidly powerful... yep. Massive influence... oh yeah. 😎

[@ThisIsEloy3]

I would love to see him crossover with Ghost Rider.

[@HaitianBleu504]

Dude your the best I could watch these vids all day #KeepDoingWhatYouDo

[@DefConprime28]

SPOT ON AGAIN!!!!!

[@riasj10]

Finally! 🙌🏾 Great vid as always.

[@NewSage]

+kingmoose - Thanks again, bro! You know I got you! 😎👍

[@mr.t_kinkytail2853]

Great video as usual....Spawn is one of my favorite characters. I have 2 request that need to covered. 1) Lucifer Mourningstar(he is so rarely talked about) and 2) John Constantine. I really appreciate your content! Have a good one.

[@fxman9071]

👏👏👏 awesome and in-depth, got a touch of nostalgia from this one cause I still own some of the issues you presented

[@NewSage]

+fxman907 - Glad I delivered a powerful piece for you today, sir! 😎 As usual... I appreciate you!

[@89ludeawakening1]

This was a great video. The only thing that was a little off was the part about the Necroplasm counter. Like Ann already commented, he overcame that. You also could've added that he is now immune to the only two ways known to previously kill him. Those are decapitation and Holy weapons. It was kinda funny when he tried to kill himself by blowing his head off with Necroplasm. haha

[@hooplaninja4884]

Very good video spawn is a really cool anti hero

[@mrcomix5948]

Great slide show and commentary

[@NewSage]

+mongo 88 - Thanks a lot! I appreciate you! 👍

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

One of the black superheroes that can kick Supes ass

[@COLBYtheDRAGON]

Jay Bell INCLUDING BLUE MARVEL

[@joshuanorris5860]

Thanks! This is what i was looking for. :)

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

He's got to be a 10 not only is he the most op superhero ever but he also is the face of image comics.

[@ranthegemini8197]

Shadow hawk needs one , very underrated

[@NewSage]

+raw blze - Trust me, bro... He's coming! 👍

[@pollomaniac]

whos he ?! the one from DC ?

[@justinwargod5848]

Your right he dose,Paul Johnston is a badass hands down.

[@J_Lee712]

Which version though?

[@J_Lee712]

@@pollomaniac nope image. He was another black hero. Though he also had aids and had a run in with Vamperilla where he got a mega power boost cause of her turning him.

[@johnschwartz9105]

Keep up the good work bro!!

[@aaronclydedominguez6357]

I really like spawn, can you please make a vid about angel spanw and omega spawn please I liked and subscribed i look forward to your future vids thank you

[@aaronwilder2775]

Spawn sounds AWESOME, but his origin sounds very similar to that of Ghost Rider (making a deal with the Devil, going against him, things of that nature). But that's just more of a plus, because Ghost Rider is (in my opinion) one of the coolest antiheroes.

[@bernardthompsonjr2347]

How about the Golden Age Superman from Pre-Crisis Earth-2. The one who killed the Anti-Monitor at the end of Crisis

[@davef4214]

Spawn created a reality for god and satan to stay in by themselves and shaped the real world to his own image

[@jay-t1030]

OOOOO I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS😈

[@NewSage]

Glad that I could deliver for you! Have a good one!

[@rockdesu]

Great video and info.

[@black.sasuke.uchiha]

LoL someone who ISNT EVEN IN MARVEL OR DC Comics but STILL made an impact and practically popularized Image comics DEF deserves a 10! Spawn is an extremely solid anti-hero/ superhero!☝🏿🙂

[@caydenbrown8055]

Who else thinks it's weird that in the Batman/spawn comic Batman was smiling

[@NewSage]

I know right?! It's a rare chance to find Bats smiling! 😅

[@lamario295]

That's what you found weird? For me it was how severely they had to nerf Spawn just so Batman didn't look like a joke

[@vladbrad1389]

Awesome video and great rating

[@NewSage]

+The World of VladBrad - Thanks, bro! Glad you liked it! 😎👍

[@conscious9575]

That rating was deserved 👏.

[@wiilov]

You know what I adore specifically about Spawn? Its not that his powers are mad OP, which they are. Its not that he is a truly tragic character that showed that not all heroes can turn their trauma into good morals, which he is. Its not even that I believe the Spawn universe most accurately captures the arrogance and disconnect between the forces of Gods/Devils, when they meddle in the affairs of man, which it most deh-hef-hefinitely does. What I adore most about Spawn is that his entire journey is about him being twisted and jerked around by these cosmic entities that want to twist him for their personal goals, and this man, who spent the better part of 1000's of years (perspectively) being miserable, is finally able to just twist it all, until he isn't the pawn to others games anymore. The Story is the Journey, and Spawn's Journey is perhaps the biggest homage to the power of a very stubborn human.

[@mastershake2473]

I first got into Spawn when I was in 3rd grade after watching the animated series, good times.

[@hawkegarret7678]

Can u do Franklin Richards son Hyperstorm next please

[@NewSage]

He's on the "to do" list! It shouldn't be VERY long before the vid comes around! I got you!

[@hawkegarret7678]

New Sage oh cool thanks

[@J_Lee712]

A true fan remembers Al's memory was so messed up in the early books he bitched about being black when picking a human disguise. Still cracks me up now when finally realised he was before. Wish kept my books but was part of a purge and didn't know if had collected editions. Funniest story got my first issue (number 1) at my local Gas station in walking distance from me. Surprised they carried it too. That station was United Dairy Farmers. Don't see comics at those any more. I have 3 fav issues. The creepy ice cream man cause I loved how killed him and the message left behind. His meeting with a group of the kkk and what did to their leader, and the last where found out a child was being abused. Some great stories those were.

[@mrinalkantiroyxiib8201]

Spawn is one of my favorite super heroes

[@COLBYtheDRAGON]

BLUE MARVEL AND SPAWN ARE WHO I ALWAYS BRING UP GOAT WORTHY!!!

[@justinwargod5848]

And Icon as well!

[@grim9467]

Just because they're black.

[@louisconstantine8578]

A lot of heroes in New York but for me Spawn is the real King of New York

[@JonP1245]

they need to bring back a new season for the spawn animated series

[@thomasbowers5226]

Dude needs more tv shows

[@damianstarks3338]

Fuck yeah this dude is the shit awesome to see you reviewing him !

[@charlesgorman4919]

I absolutely love Spawn. One of my favorite anti-heroes of all time. While I wasn't exactly impressed by his movie, I loved his animated series immensely.

[@fightflicks4823]

Spawn is one of the underated superheroes, i mean that's Just wrong!!!!. Because you've already did a video about Spawn, can you do a video about Chapel (Bruce Stinson) the guy who murdered Al Simmons

[@goofybutserious4807]

But he's not relatable but yet he's still loved?

[@jamichealruiz8640]

Spawn is legendary indeed 🔥

[@bolojohnson711]

You could do a versus series like spawn vs alucard (hellsing)

[@murphyblogs2984]

Mmmmm tie there like definitely don't see a winner at all. Though if they did a crossover anime series with them n doom guy they could battle the forces of heaven n hell n get there freak on haha

[@jtwnino1989]

The Legendary Al Simmons!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@shivz97_97]

Can you treat us with a quick video update on ‘the list’ 😅 nothing but love sage

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

He's like Ghost Rider+Venom+The Punisher+Dr. Strange+Obsidian+Swamp Thing+Deadpool+Scarlet Witch

[@marcusgreene8434]

Nice review

[@gabrielbenitez9257]

Easily my favorite and all time character the character also came out same year I was born in 1992 and I still have most of the toy collection.

[@lamontmerritt1821]

Do one on Savage Dragon...dope video.

[@COLBYtheDRAGON]

THE GOAT

[@NewSage]

If he's not, he sure is close! LOL!

[@sweetsalvation7143]

It was about time

[@yodasoreal8963]

Darkness reminds me of Spawn

[@Power3DHD]

You should do hellboy (dark horse comics)

[@NewSage]

I've considered a few Dark Horse characters. 🤔 May get into those in the future. 🤓👍

[@Power3DHD]

I think hellboy is the poster boy for dark horse comics, and Spawn is the poster boy of Image comics

[@fightflicks4823]

Yes yess yesss yessss!!!!!! Another image superhero. Thank you NEWSAGE

[@sometimesidontunderstand0029]

And now he’s about to wreck The Mortal Kombat Universe

[@gregorblack5557]

Spawn's new movie is going to be on point!

[@ferdinandgonzalez7407]

Spawn is a beast!

[@larontaylor4975]

Can you do chappel next?

[@NewSage]

Here you go! 😎👍🏽... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi1l2yCjpx9gNE

[@ryanocerus7853]

Al Simmons, a evil Nick Fury with a reverse Frank Castle story becomes Spawn, a *Herald of Malebolgia, a devil that fuses Al to a demonic symbiote that can morph as a means to create a minion that eventually turns on its master, a la Radd & Blaze.

[@mashudel-yakubu2159]

My favorite superhero along side Dr Manhattan,Mr Majestic from Wildcats and Rorschach

[@PrimarisSpaceMarine]

Spawn and Jackie estacado are arguably the most powerful and brutal anti heroes in the image comics universe and comics.

[@Junkyard-Hog]

#1 on my favorite's list The man just pure badass

[@lamario295]

If the new movie turns into a series it sucks we won't see Angela or the Armageddon Arc

[@isaacofthales4303]

When someone mixes the Punisher, Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, and Venom in a bowl

[@SidneyJupiter]

Video idea: who is marvels "impossible man"?

[@fooghar2001]

Hey could you cover Shadowhawk? One of my favorite comic book characters through the years and a popular Image comics character from back in the day.

[@dsaturdayfwight7516]

one of my favorites thanks for solidifying me lol

[@khaiphamba5991]

I return to this video once again after MK11 Spawn was released.

[@idkwhatimdoing479]

Do image comics "Redeemer" next.

[@kenken30306]

I would love to see the symbiote Venom take whole of Spawn wonder what that would look like really BAD ASS.

[@totallynotme8994]

Spawn so deserved that 10!!!

[@rockkiller124]

Would love to see new animated reboot series

[@1993littleD]

and the badass cape of dr. strange

[@tomtomkingbenito5998]

Keith David was and still is too perfect for the voice of Al Simmons.