Links:Marshall - Mparish_ArtMichael - michael_kloppMarshall's Prints - https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/mparish_artCheck out Klopp's Poetry - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFCNK8BN?Dive into the dark origins of Spawn and the incredible rise of Todd McFarlane — from rejected artist to comic book revolutionary. In this episode of Tales From the Long Box, we break down how McFarlane turned frustration at Marvel into one of the biggest creator revolts in comics history, founding Image Comics and giving birth to Spawn — the gritty, chain-covered anti-hero that defined the 1990s. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of indie comics, this deep dive captures the chaos, creativity, and controversy that changed comics forever.#TalesFromTheLongBox #Spawn #ToddMcFarlane #ImageComics #ComicBookHistory🕒 Chapters00:00 – Intro03:02 – Who Is Spawn?05:48 – Todd McFarlane’s Early Life & Inspiration08:29 – From DC to Marvel: Todd’s Big Break with Hulk and Spider-Man10:55 – The Speculator Boom: When Comics Became Investments14:31 – Todd Leaves Marvel & Forms Image Comics17:19 – Launching Spawn and Image’s First Wave31:04 – The Art of Spawn: Capes, Chaos, and Color Theory42:04 – Guest Writers: Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore & Others48:29 – Legacy of Spawn & Image Comics