Image Comics to release supernatural espionage thriller BLOODLETTER in trade paperback in May 2026.
Supernatural Spycraft: The Complete Bloodletter Collection
Image Comics is proud to announce the release of the five-issue supernatural thriller set, BLOODLETTER, in trade paperback.
Set within the Spawn Universe, the work has creative collaborations from writers Joseph P. Illidge (New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident) and Tim Seeley (Pretty Hate Machine), with striking art by Christian Rosado (Skull and Bones: Savage Brainstorm), and featuring letters by AndWorld Design.
The Vengeance of Tasha Thornwall: Hunting Al Simmons
The new Bloodletter series expands the Spawn Universe, while introducing a formidable antihero whose past (and motives) place her on a collision course with one of comic history’s most iconic figures.
Publisher Synopsis:
“In this thrilling miniseries, Tasha Thornwall, known as THE BLOODLETTER, is a powerful mystical mercenary entrenched in the world’s secretive underbelly. Once a CIA operative, she has lived in the shadows since being exposed by Al Simmons a decade ago. Now, driven by vengeance upon learning that Simmons has returned as Spawn, she embarks on a relentless mission to hunt him down.”
Blending supernatural forces with covert operations and international intrigue, BLOODLETTER expands the Spawn Universe into one of its most clandestine corners. This series introduces a dangerous new perspective within Todd McFarlane’s long-running world: “one shaped by vengeance, mysticism, and the hidden battles that unfold in Spawn’s shadow”.
Fresh Blood: Why Critics Are Praising This Spawn Expansion
Praise for BLOODLETTER
“Injects the Spawn-verse with fresh blood and vigor.” —AIPT Comics
“Movie magic on paper.” —Black Comix Universe
“The Spawn universe has another monster hit on its hands.” —Nerd Initiative
“A thrilling expansion of the Spawn universe with a compelling new antihero.” —Comic Watch
“A gritty, high-stakes story that blends supernatural action with espionage.” —ComicBook.com
Preorder Details: Bringing Bloodletter to Your Shelf
Bloodletter trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534329980 | $14.99) arrives May 6th, 2026, and is now available for preorder. The collection will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
For more updates and announcements, you can follow Todd McFarlane on Instagram, X, and Facebook to stay tuned as The New U continues to redefine the boundaries of the Spawn Universe.
Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.
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