TEMPE, Ariz. 11/22/2024 — Three white-hot issues from Todd McFarlane Productions’ Spawn Universe—Violator #2 written by Marc Andreyko with art by Kyle Hotz, Violator #3 written by Andreyko with art by Jonathan Wayshak, and Rat City #7 written by Erica Schultz with art by Zé Carlos—have sold out completely at the distributor level and are being rushed back to print by Image Comics this week in order to keep up with overwhelming demand.

These massively popular, sold-out issues will be reprinted and on shelves next month, will feature eye-popping new cover art, and will provide collectors and new readers an exciting new opportunity to snag these must-have stories.

In Violator, readers explore the origins of one of Spawn’s most notorious villains. This miniseries dives into the twisted origins of the Clown—Spawn’s iconic nemesis—and his transformation into the Violator. For fans clamoring for more of this dark and gritty miniseries, both Violator #2 second printing by KIBAR (Lunar Code 0924IM915) and Violator #3 second printing by Ben Templesmith (Lunar Code 0924IM916) will be available at local comic shops on Thursday, December 26.

“Working on Violator has been an absolute joy and to have readers respond to the amazing artists here is—well it’s amazing,” said Andreyko. “Thank you, readers and retailers, for supporting what has been a passion project for all involved! And big thanks to Todd for giving me permission to play in his universe.”

The momentum and fan support for Rat City has kicked Spawn Universe enthusiasm into high gear, triggered multiple sell-outs at breakneck speed, and has set in motion the sixth reprint for the series to date. Rat City brings an action-packed, street-level intensity to the Spawn Universe that keeps readers coming back for more. Rat City #7 second printing by Mirko Colak (Lunar Code: 0924IM917) will be available at local comic shops on Thursday, December 26.

Schultz added: “The fan reaction to Rat City has been incredible. It’s amazing that this is now the third issue going to a second printing. Thank you to everyone supporting this story, and especially thanks to Todd, Thomas, Yvette, Shannon, Lauren, Bonnie, Ryan, and the incredible group at Todd McFarlane Productions.”

The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers for these reprints is Monday, November 25 and fans are encouraged to contact their local comic shop and request their copies posthaste.

Violator and Rat City showcase the power of storytelling and worldbuilding within the Spawn Universe. These second printings—featuring incredible new covers—provide a unique opportunity for readers to revisit or discover the gripping narratives that have solidified these series as fan favorites. Readers won’t want to miss their chance to add these essential issues to their collections and experience these addictive stories.

Follow Todd McFarlane: Instagram | X | Facebook and stay tuned for more updates and announcements as The New U titles continue to add to the evolving Universe of Spawn.