(W) Eric Garcia (A) Javi Fernandez & Various (CA) Bernard Chang Writer Eric Garcia (Repo Men) introduces us to Ben Fischer, one of the key architects of Golden Shield-an invasive but advanced anti-crime surveillance system utilizing every security camera and internal system in San Francisco. Unfortunately, Shield's artificial intelligence is unable to distinguish real threats from harmless exchanges, and needs to be supplemented with a human element. Against his will, Ben becomes that 'mind in the machine,' with life-changing consequences for both himself and everyone around him.

(W) Todd McFarlane, Sean Lewis (A) Javi Fernandez (CA) Puppeteer Lee When one of the vilest creatures ever imprisoned in Hell is released back onto Earth, Spawn follows the clues right into a trap set just for him. But why does Kincaid want Spawn to ascend the throne of Hell, and what of the prophecy of the KING SPAWN? Collects KING SPAWN #1-6.

(W) Sean Lewis, Todd McFarlane (A) Javi Fernandez & Various (CA) Javi Fernandez Spawn returns to where his journey began: New York City. This is where the God Throne, the Dead Zones, and the prophecy of King Spawn all collide. Will Spawn take the crown, or will he doom the world instead? Collects KING SPAWN #7-12