Gunslinger Spawn (2021–Present): Todd McFarlane's Wild West Hellspawn
Gunslinger Spawn (2021–Present): Todd McFarlane's Wild West Hellspawn
A preacher from the Old West, a deal with a demon and a pair of hellfire six-shooters, all dropped into the modern day. Here's our guide to the Spawn Universe's gunfighter.
After Spawn reached its record-breaking #300, Todd McFarlane did something he had held off on for decades: he built out a whole Spawn Universe of new monthly titles. Gunslinger Spawn, launched in October 2021 with artist Brett Booth, was the second of them, and its first issue became one of the biggest new superhero launches in a generation.
We stock a long run of Gunslinger Spawn at Siomic Comics, including many of the 2024 and 2025 issues and the #50 crossover. Here's our guide to the character, the creators and the key issues.
Gunslinger Spawn at a glance
- Publisher: Image Comics, through Todd McFarlane Productions
- First issue: Gunslinger Spawn #1, cover-dated October 2021
- Writer: Todd McFarlane, with Erica Schultz taking over from #54
- Main artist: Brett Booth, later Carlo Barberi
- Colourist: Ivan Nunes on much of the run
- Hero: Jeremy Winston, a preacher turned Hellspawn
- Related titles: Spawn, King Spawn, The Scorched, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn
- Status: Ongoing, with #59 out in October 2026
Who is the Gunslinger?
Long before Al Simmons, Hell was making Spawns across history. Jeremy Winston was a preacher in the American West who lost his family and, driven by vengeance, made a deal with the demon Mammon. He became a Hellspawn armed with six-shooters, a cowboy hat and a long coat, and he turned up in the pages of Spawn for years before getting his own book.
Gunslinger Spawn picks up straight after Spawn's Universe #1 and drops this 19th-century gunfighter into the present day, where he has to deal with modern cities, new allies and enemies from his own past.
The creators
Todd McFarlane
The creator of Spawn wrote Gunslinger Spawn from #1, and drew some of its covers.
Brett Booth
The launch artist and a regular cover artist, whose energetic, detailed style defined the early run.
Erica Schultz and Carlo Barberi
From #54 in 2026, Schultz takes over as writer with Barberi on art, as McFarlane steps back from writing the Spawn titles.
Cover artists
Kevin Keane, Greg Capullo, J.H. Williams III and Francesco Mattina are among the many variant cover artists.
Key characters
- The Gunslinger (Jeremy Winston): the preacher-turned-Hellspawn at the centre of the book.
- Taylor Bartlett: one of the Gunslinger's allies in the present day, on the path to becoming a warrior.
- Dakota: an antagonist from the Gunslinger's past, first seen in #3.
- Focus: a speedster in the Spawn Universe who joins the Gunslinger's crew.
Key issues for collectors
| Issue | Cover date | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | October 2021 | The launch, with a first printing of 393,000 copies |
| #3 | December 2021 | First appearance of Dakota |
| #7 | April 2022 | A new story arc, with a new enemy on the Gunslinger's trail |
| #15 | December 2022 | First appearance of Focus |
| #50 | 2026 | Part of a three-part crossover through the #50 issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn and The Scorched |
| #54 | 2026 | Erica Schultz and Carlo Barberi take over |
Curiosities collectors should know
A record launch
Image announced a first printing of 393,000 copies for #1, which it called the biggest launch of a new superhero monthly in 25 years.
Part of a family
Gunslinger Spawn followed King Spawn as the second new monthly to spin out of the Spawn Universe, ahead of The Scorched.
Backup stories
#1 included backup material, with Ales Kot providing extra plot and script for one short story.
Two covers for most issues
Most issues come with an A and B cover, and our listings say which one you're getting.
Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn
In November 2024 the character got a second series. Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn, by Jimmy Palmiotti and Patric Reynolds, goes back to the Old West to tell the Gunslinger's origin in a brutal, classic western style. We have several issues of it in stock as well, so take a look if you want the full story.
Gunslinger Spawn and the Spawn Universe
This series sits inside a bigger picture, and the #50 crossover ties it directly to King Spawn and The Scorched. If you're new to Hellspawn, our guide to Spawn (1992) covers where it all started.
Where to start reading Gunslinger Spawn
- #1, for the Gunslinger's arrival in the present.
- #3 to #6, for Dakota.
- #15 to #19, for Focus and the growing crew.
- #50, for the three-way crossover.
- #54, for the new creative team.
Gunslinger Spawn covers through the years
A look at some of the covers from the run. Tap a cover to see what we have on the shelf.
#2
#3
#10
#15
#16
#25
#30Browse our Gunslinger Spawn back issues
These are some of the Gunslinger Spawn issues currently in stock. Every copy is photographed so you can check its condition before buying.
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#7
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#19
Gunslinger Spawn #19
Taylor trains as a warrior and the speedster Focus joins the crew.
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#24
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#32
Gunslinger Spawn #32
After fending off the Angelic forces, the Gunslinger turns the tables.
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Frequently asked questions about Gunslinger Spawn
When did Gunslinger Spawn start?
Gunslinger Spawn #1 is cover-dated October 2021 and was the second new monthly title in the Spawn Universe.
Who created Gunslinger Spawn?
Todd McFarlane writes the series, with Brett Booth as the launch artist.
How many copies did Gunslinger Spawn #1 print?
Image announced a first printing of 393,000 copies.
Who is the Gunslinger?
Jeremy Winston, a preacher from the Old West who made a deal with the demon Mammon after losing his family.
Which issue has the first appearance of Focus?
Focus first appears in Gunslinger Spawn #15.
Is there a Gunslinger Spawn crossover?
Yes. Gunslinger Spawn #50 is part of a three-part crossover with King Spawn #50 and The Scorched #50.
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