It’s been a year since Charlie and Santa had their showdown on Christmas night. Since Santa had to kill Charlie to save future Christmas’ it’s haunted him. However, three days before Christmas tragedy strikes the North Pole and the Claus family. Now Santa and his elves must find out who caused the murders in the North Pole. Knowing that something very bad may be at hand, Santa reaches out to the one being that he may need to save him and Christmas…Spawn.
I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1 - Plot/Script By Chris Killian & Andrew Sanders – Art By Todor Hristov w/ Daniel Henriques - Colors By Dan & Dave Kemp - Letters By Andworld Design - Edited By Thomas Healy - Published By Image Comics
Published By Image Comics
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
WRITING:
This continuation of the mini-series that brought in Christmas season last year, continues right where the last series left off. Chris Killian & Andrew Sanders bring the Christmas horror and gore in a bigger, bolder, and gorier way. Seeing how haunted Santa is by what happened last year lets the reader know just how messed up that series was. But Killian & Sanders said hold my beer as they kickoff this sequel event. The trauma and horror are front and center with more blood and guts then should be in any Christmas story and it’s glorious. Mixing in some more mythology with Krampus and his family drama with his brother adds some flavor and drama to the mix. But the real all-star is the addition of Spawn and the mystery of wither or not he will help Santa and the North Pole. The violence, horror, and gore in the story are turned up to eleven and are not for the squeamish.
ARTWORK:
The artwork perfectly matches the story’s dark, twisted tone. Todor Hristov captures its violence and brutality in vivid, unflinching illustrations, depicting each murder in graphic detail that heightens the horror and leaves little to the imagination. Dan Kemp and Dave Kemp complement his work with a striking color palette that intensifies each scene. Together, the art team brings the story to life with powerful visuals worthy of high praise.
CHECK OUT MY REVIEW OF I SAW SANTA #2
FINAL THOUGHTS
I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale #1 delivers a wicked blend of Christmas cheer and unrelenting horror. Santa’s lingering trauma, the mystery at the North Pole, and Spawn’s uncertain role make this sequel compelling, while the striking artwork amplifies every brutal moment. It’s bold, bloody, and definitely not for the squeamish, but horror fans looking for a twisted holiday read should put it on their list. Head to your LCS and grab a copy TODAY!
FINAL GRADE: 10/10
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