Spawn Returns Today With New Sequel Ahead Of Movie Reboot

Published Nov 11, 2026, 8:16 AM EST

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Every Spawn fan is on pins and needles as we await news about Todd McFarlane’s upcoming live-action reboot. Many will remember that McFarlane first announced his partnership with Blumhouse to develop the reboot in 2017, and that Jamie Foxx was officially announced as Spawn in 2018. However, it has been a grueling, near-decade-long wait, with still no end in sight for when we might finally see the movie. Thankfully, today is still a great day for fans, as the first installment of a two-part Spawn sequel has officially arrived.

’Tis the season for Santa Claus, serial killers, and Spawn! Arriving today is the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s acclaimed Christmas horror story, I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Story. Titled I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale, this sequel will be a two-part special, just like its predecessor. With issue #1 launching today, fans can expect the second and final issue to arrive on December 16, 2026.

Last year, Chris Killian, Andrew Sanders, and artist Thomas Nachlik brought us a horrifying tale about what happens when one disturbed child takes offense to Santa's gift of coal and makes it his life's mission to torment Jolly Ol' Saint Nick for the rest of his life. The two-part special also answered the question of who you call when naughty kids take their misbehavior to diabolical levels: Spawn, of course!

Now, Killian and Sanders return, this time alongside artist Todor Hristov, for the official sequel to this story. For a spoiler-free idea of what happens in the first issue of I Saw Spawn, check out the official synopsis: "The North Pole is shaken by a gruesome massacre that bears the signature of serial killer, Charlie Kohl. As Santa Claus investigates, dark forces begin to corrupt Santa's workshop from within, and it’s clear Spawn is the only one who might be able to put a stop to this terribly twisted Christmas."

Spawn Returns With A New Sequel Today: How To Binge It Properly

Main Cover by Rob Duenas for I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1 (2027)

While the 48-page I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1 is available now for $5.99, we highly recommend checking out I Saw Santa #1-2 first. Not only is this the proper reading order and a way to elevate your reading experience, but the original two-part story is also a PHENOMENAL read. This story gives a whole new meaning to the Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," especially the jingle's famous warning: "You better watch out."

This story is perfect for those who love a smorgasbord of genres. Here, you'll find a collision of Christmas, horror, mystery, and a surprising amount of nonstop fun. However, this is far more than just a brutal Christmas story, as the writing for this two-part special is superb. Don't believe our praise? Then check out I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story #1 on League of Comic Geeks, where readers gave the story an "exceptional" 4.5-out-of-5-star rating.

With Killian and Sanders returning for the sequel, readers already know the quality they can expect. And while Nachlik's artwork was perfection in last year's special, fans will likely appreciate Hristov's work just as much. So, if you're starting to feel that Christmas fever and want to experience the holiday spirit through the brutal lens of the Spawn universe, then bump this holiday special to the top of your TBR.

I SAW SPAWN A TWISTED CHRISTMAS TALE #1 from Image Comics is available now!

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