Spawn Book Club - Issues 16 | 17 | 18 - Feb. 2nd, 2014 - Feb. 8th, 2014

You know what time it is!

Spawn Book Club time!

Thanks to all who participated in last weeks thread, even before that, and ever onwards. Welcome back. And remember, feel free to keep the discussion going in previous threads if you ever think of something! They're always open.

Big week this week. Why? Well, the introduction of Greg Capullo of course! Many people (including myself) consider his Spawn art the definitive Spawn. Here we see the beginnings of his talent and it only gets better and more refined as time goes on.

And of course the introduction of a fan favourite character...

As usual, this thread will contain spoilers and .cbr files will only be available for the week. So grab them if you have gaps!

So, what did you think?

What we're reading this week:

Issue 16 - Reflections I

• CIA chief Jason Wynn gave Al Simmons to Malebolgia in exchange for the fearsome substance Psychoplasm. Meanwhile, Heaven is worried is because Spawn has defeated Angela, and they decided to create a soldier to avenge this loss. In a supreme stroke of irony, Wynn is selected, and receives the Elemental Fire of Heaven, transforming him into the Redeemer. The soldier of light returns to Earth determined to destroy Spawn once and for all.

Issue 17 - Reflections II

• Spawn cannot find peace. First he discovers the remains of his human body; then Malebolgia torments him. He's transported to Simmonsville, a town built from Psychoplasm and Al's memories. When the Redeemer attacks, Spawn flees to his alley. Sustaining grievous injuries, Spawn is knocked unconscious as the Redeemer prepares to deliver the killing blow.

Issue 18 - Reflections III

• The homeless distract the Redeemer while Spawn recovers. As he fights, Spawn gradually realizes that his foes powers are being depleted. With a final blast, he downs the Redeemer, who is transported back to his heavenly creators. Afterward, Spawn returns to Simmonsville and destroys this reminder of a happier time. He accepts that sorrow and loneliness have become his fate.

How we're reading it:

• Singles
• Spawn: Origins Collection - Volume 3 Trade Paperback
• Spawn: Origins Collection - Book 2 Hardcover
• Spawn: Origins Collection - Deluxe Edition 1
• Spawn Compendium 1
• Spawn .cbr