Todd McFarlane Productions has announced She-Spawn, a new five-issue miniseries set in the Spawn Universe. Award-winning writer Gail Simone (X-Men, Birds of Prey) pens the series. Artist Ig Guara provides interior art. The project marks Simone’s first collaboration with Todd McFarlane. The first issue arrives in comic shops this May with multiple cover options.
A Mission That Turns Personal
The series follows Jessica Priest. Her life has been shaped by violence, duty, and sacrifice. She has been a soldier, an assassin, a superhero, and a mother. Now she faces a ruthless angelic cult planning to sacrifice a child in the name of their God. What starts as a job quickly becomes personal. Jessica must confront regret and responsibility tied to her role as She-Spawn.
From Team Leader to Solo Spotlight
Jessica Priest currently leads The Scorched under Spawn’s supervision. She protects the world when he cannot be everywhere at once. Readers have watched her navigate dangerous missions and mounting pressure in The Scorched, which is approaching its 50th issue. She-Spawn stands on its own as a complete story. It draws on her history but avoids tying into a specific crossover. The focus stays on her mindset and emotional weight.
Simone’s Take on the Character
Simone brings a sharp, character-driven approach to the series. She explores power, consequence, and moral ambiguity. She presents Jessica Priest as a grounded, human figure inside a brutal supernatural world.
“Look, at times, the goal of publishing comic books that fans want to read can be quite simple,” said Todd McFarlane. “Choose a character readers want more of. Tell an engaging story. Price the book fairly. Hire smart, creative people. That’s what we’ve done here. Gail Simone has been on my radar for a long time. I admire how she brings characters into worlds that feel real and familiar. Bringing her into the Spawn Universe was an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. Her passion for Jessica Priest and her support of Ig Guara’s work made this team special. I’m excited to read this book as a fan. I think readers will be too.”
Simone said the collaboration stood out from the start.
“It’s a thrill to be chosen by one of the iconic founders of Image,” Simone said. “Todd had read a DC book I wrote and liked the dialogue. That meant a lot. Soon after, we had long conversations about She-Spawn and storytelling in general. Each one felt like a masterclass. He showed real curiosity about my process. It was one of the most collaborative introductions I’ve had with a publisher. I’m proud to write in the Spawn Universe. I’m grateful to Todd and his team for the opportunity. I also want to credit Erica Schultz, writer of Rat City Spawn, for helping pave the way for She-Spawn.”
A Personal Connection To She-SPawn
Simone also shared her personal connection to the character.
“I love She-Spawn,” she said. “She’s a supernatural badass who drives a pickup truck and owns a cabin in the woods. She takes on a religious sect to save a child. She’s a flawed person fighting for something good. The stakes are bigger than she can imagine. Ig Guara’s work is meticulous and beautiful. Robert Nugent’s coloring gives it a classic Image look. The book looks stunning. The story runs at full speed. It’s violent, a little kind, a little mean. It explores both the country and a character’s soul.”
She-Spawn #1 hits comic shops on Wednesday, May 6. The issue features several covers that match the series’ darker tone. Ig Guara provides the main cover. Variant covers come from Francesco Mattina and Brett Booth. A virgin black-and-white edition of Booth’s art and a blank sketch cover will also be available for collectors.
