Spawn ##50
Image Comics • Spawn Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane (Breakdowns), Greg Capullo (Pencils), Todd McFarlane (Inks)
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
August 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Gold Foil/Embossed)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A landmark 50th issue featuring Terry Fitzgerald and Spawn. Al Simmons continues to struggle with his identity and his relationship with Wanda. This issue features the first appearance of the new Spawn costume (Evolution of the suit).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks), corner blunting on the bottom left and top right, moderate surface scratching/scuffing on the reflective foil border, and slight rolling of the spine. General shelf wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $25. Graded 9.8 copies have seen a slight decline from peak pandemic pricing but remain steady around $140.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 6.0-7.0 range, making the cost of grading higher than the resulting market value of the slab.
Notable Features
Anniversary issue; Gold foil embossed cover; Todd McFarlane returns to interior art (inks/breakdowns); Modern Age key due to suit evolution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing is identifiable by the high-gloss cardstock cover, genuine metallic gold foil embossing, and the '50' logo repeats in the border pattern. No known counterfeit versions of this specific issue exist in high circulation.