Todd McFarlane Productions Announces New ‘Spawn’ Comic ‘The Curse Of Sherlee Johnson’

by Olly MacNamee

Todd McFarlane Productions and Image Comics have announced an all-new series set in the ever-expanding Spawn Universe, The Curse of Sherlee Johnson by writer Daniel Henriques, artist Jonathan Glapion, and colourist FCO Plascencia debuting this May from Image Comics. A character who made her original debut in Spawn #5 in 1992. To celebrate this new series, Image Comics will be also be reprinting this issue.

“At the heart of this new saga is Sherlee Johnson, a seven-year-old whose death at the hands of the notorious serial killer Billy Kincaid rocked readers back in Spawn #5 and set off a chain of unforeseen consequences. Now Sherlee is reborn—transformed and armed with mysterious powers—yet still struggles with the loss of her previous life. She must navigate a brutal, unforgiving world alongside the enigmatic Stranger, as she wrestles with lingering pain and the pressures of a newfound purpose and destiny.”

Henrique comments on the series:

“Growing up with Spawn, I always felt there was more to Sherlee Johnson’s story,” said Henriques. “As I started pulling on the threads left behind, her journey just exploded beyond even my own expectations. Collaborating with my longtime friend and co-creator, Jonathan Glapion—a true artistic powerhouse—has been incredibly rewarding. Together, we crafted our own new corner in the Spawn Universe, and with Todd McFarlane’s full support, we are pushing it to the limit. I hope everyone enjoys this ever-expanding journey with us—it just keeps on getting wilder!”

Glapion added:

“Stepping into sequential storytelling represents an exciting opportunity to leave a mark on the Spawn Universe. I just want to draw cool shit!” And this book is giving me the opportunity to do just that!”