DEADLY TALES OF THE GUNSLINGER SPAWN VOL. 1

Gunslinger Spawn stands as one of the most mysterious figures in the SPAWN UNIVERSE — and DEADLY TALES finally cracks open his legend. Created by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and brought to brutal, cinematic life by PATRIC REYNOLDS, this series digs deep into the origins of the deadliest of Spawns. From his first appearance in SPAWN #174 to his hell-bent journey across time, readers will ride through his blood-soaked past in the Old West and follow the twist that hurls him into the future. Raw, relentless, and viciously atmospheric, this is a frontier saga forged by two of comics’ finest. Additional features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes artwork. Collects DEADLY TALES OF THE GUNSLINGER #1-6.

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