Helter Skelter #49

About this issue

Spawn #49, "Helter Skelter", plunges back into the shadow-soaked streets of Rat City in this May 1996 issue from Image Comics. Written by Todd McFarlane and drawn by Greg Capullo with inks by Danny Miki, it delivers the gritty, gothic atmosphere that made Spawn one of the defining dark superhero series of the 1990s. As hidden plots tighten around Al Simmons' friends and enemies, danger closes in from every side. Terry Fitzgerald senses that something is seriously wrong with his own life, the homeless community of the alley is shaken by doubt, and Spawn himself moves through the darkness on a private mission. In a quieter, striking scene, a visitor knocks at a grandmother's door and finds warmth, tea and uneasy words about burdens that can seem too heavy to carry. Capullo's twisted, hyper-detailed linework, richly coloured by Brian Haberlin and Dan Kemp, gives every page an unsettling energy, from the monstrous, tentacled cover to the moody interior panels. Lettering by Tom Orzechowski keeps the dialogue sharp and human against the nightmare backdrop. A must-have for collectors of 1990s Image Comics, fans of Todd McFarlane's creation and readers who love dark, horror-tinged superhero stories. Start reading online instantly in your browser, no download required.

Pages

27

Released

October 19, 2026

Age rating

Mature 17+

Languages

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Print format

Paperback, 17 × 26 cm, 27 pages