Spawn #252

Spawn #252 kicks off "The New 252!" era of the series with a cover that commands attention — the hellspawn himself surges forward in a swirling storm of red cape and heavy chains, clutching a weathered cross-staff while bats scatter across a moonlit sky and a demonic figure lurks at his side. JonBoy Meyers's linework crackles with kinetic energy, and Laura Martin's moody colors give the whole scene a rich, brooding atmosphere that feels like a genuine fresh chapter for the character. With Paul Jenkins and Todd McFarlane both on writing duties, this 2015 issue signals that Al Simmons's world is about to get shaken up in a big way.