Szymon Kudranski – illustratör

Collected in an all-new size and format, SPAWN ORIGINS HARDCOVER BOOK 17 brings you the art and stories that made this series a classic. Extra features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art.As one of SPAWN's most formidable foes makes a comeback, CLOWN intensifies his efforts to amass an army of vampires. Meanwhile, JIM DOWNING grapples with the overwhelming burden of his newfound fame as a contemporary Messiah, all while striving to safeguard New York City from the sinister forces that prowl the night.   Collects SPAWN Issues #201 - 212

TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 4 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity!Includes SPAWN #151-200, collected for the first time in FULL COLOR and featuring some never-before-collected issues! Collects SPAWN #151-200

A NEW SCIENCE FICTION EPIC FROM THE MIND OF STAN LEE!Fromthe mind of legendary comics creator Stan Lee, the architect of the MarvelUniverse, comes Alliances: Orphans, a brand-new original graphic novel set inthe New York Times best-selling Alliances universe, co-written by Lee with LukeLieberman (Red Sonja) and Ryan Silbert (The Coldest Case). This cosmic adventurefeatures fully painted artwork by Bill Sienkiewicz, who handles the prologue andcover, and Szymon Kudranski. Orphans blasts readers into the heart ofour galaxy alongside William Ackerson, a man lost in space on a quest to findthe source of his uncanny abilities. As gravity waves ripple across reality,warping time and space, he meets the Orphans. They are each the last of theirkind, all their kin having been wiped outby the alien Hive: Little Boy, theirgiant childlike leader; Haze, a caustic creature of pure vapor; Rascal, aself-loathing zealot with dark secrets; and Critter, a being that's equal partsmonster and puppy.This ragtag group find themselves in over their headswhen their space-heist is hijacked. They have a stowaway with her own agenda:Samsi, the fearsome survivor of a civilization that once ruled thegalaxy.Orphans is a fast-paced, intergalactic treasure hunt thatexplodes the Alliances universe into the cosmos. It introduces an extraordinaryband of lone survivors, that must become a family to save the very fabric ofreality.

The triumphant return of the original Spawn, Al Simmons. Al is back and faces his biggest challenge yet saving the woman he loves from the clutches of Satan himself. Collects SPAWN #256-262

Even though the doors to Heaven and Hell are locked, there ''s enough evil on Earth to keep Spawn busy. But without his full powers, Spawn will have to find a way to fight his enemies without getting himself killed again. With art by fellow Image founder, ERIK LARSEN (issues #263-266) and veteran SPAWN artist, SZYMON KUDRANSKI (issues #267-275), this 12-issue trade paperback ushers SPAWN into a bold new era.

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! Al Simmons launches a master plan that sets the stage for SPAWN ''s record-setting 300th ISSUE!!! SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE and critically acclaimed illustrator JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER kick-start their horror-fueled superhero saga in this epic EIGHT-ISSUE collection. Collects SPAWN #276-283

A bold new chapter in SPAWN begins here!Jim Downing is the new Spawn, but he ''s also an internationally known faith healer and media darling. How long can these dual lives continue before the world finds out the truth? And watch out for the Clown and his alliance with Bludd, the vampire master - they have plans of their own for Jim as well...Collects SPAWN #201-206

VENGEANCE and the LIFE and DEATH of AL SIMMONS! Al Simmons ups the pressure in his war with Heaven and Hell. As Spawn and his twisted new allies—Overtkill, Cy-Gor, The Curse, and The Freak—challenge the powers that be, Al confronts the one enemy he has been hunting since his return…the sinister demon responsible for his true love’s murder. Also contains the hit “History of Spawn” from SPAWN #296–297, which recounts Al Simmons’ life as a soldier, and his death and afterlife as the anti-hero Spawn. Collects SPAWN #291-297

Cyan Fitzgerald, daughter of Wanda Fitzgerald, the former wife of Al Simmons (SPAWN), is on a quest for identity, grappling with extraordinary powers that isolate her. Yearning for a normal life, she faces an unforgiving reality where chaos endangers her loved ones. At her breaking point, Cyan is ready to unleash her fury! Additional features include a gallery of covers and artwork from behind the scenes. Collects Misery Issues #1 – 4 miniseries.

In the dark alleys of New York City, Jim Downing encounters FREAK, who delivers a cryptic warning before tensions escalate. As a fight breaks out, a fierce showdown occurs between Freak, Clown, and SPAWN. Meanwhile, Omega Spawn's arrival shifts the balance, and during the chaos, VIOLATOR learns that MALEBOLGIA plans to return and reclaim his territory. Clown takes Jim underground to plan their next move, unaware of the unexpected twists awaiting them. Additional features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes artwork. Collects Spawn Issues #197 - 20

IMAGINATION IS REAL. Outside our perception, creative thought takes physical form, with only a handful of individuals known as Epics able to interact with this wondrous hidden world. But for fourteen-year-old Danny Dillon, accepting these responsibilities himself won’t be easy-or safe. Lose yourself in a world of endless fantasy and creativity, where superheroes, monsters, magical creatures, and cartoon characters live and breathe alongside us. Fan-favorite Spawn and Punisher artist SZYMON KUDRANSKI introduces a world where the only limitation is your imagination. Collects groundbreaking hit series SOMETHING EPIC #1-7 “Szymon Kudranski’s Something Epic is a breath-taking book that holds one of the most powerful messages for humanity.“ - CBR.COM “If you are a fan of strange stories and emotionally laced adventures, this is a comic you are not going to want to miss.“ - Comicon.com 10/10 “Something Epic is an experience that truly lives up to it’s name.“ - thegww.com 9.5/10 “Something Epic is a comic written for all those who have looked to their imagination to escape the world around them.“ aiptcomics.com 9/10

Noa Carpenter, a down-on-her-luck paranormal investigator, is called into the world of imagination to help solve a series of strange occurrences involving some of literature and legend'';s most iconic characters. From creator SZYMON KUDRANSKI, artist of SPAWN and Punisher. The bestselling, groundbreaking EPIC series returns! Collects groundbreaking hit series SOMETHING EPIC #8-12

TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history.Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 5 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity!Includes SPAWN #201-250, collected for the first time in FULL COLOR and featuring some never-before-collected issues!

From the team of Image’s Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA comes a terrifying tie-in horror series created by acclaimed Marvel writer RODNEY BARNES and fan-favorite SPAWN artist JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER. Now that Nita Hawes has bested the demon Corson, she strengthens her resolve to root out the supernatural evils plaguing Maryland. So when a centuries-old murderer returns for revenge in Annapolis, Nita fights to hunt down this vengeful creature known as Jackie the Ripper. But it’s more than just a string of bloody killings this time. Deadly visions haunt Nita’s dreams, and not even the warnings of her dead brother Jason can save her! Will she succeed in saving Annapolis…or will she become another victim of the night? Collects NITA HAWES’ NIGHTMARE BLOG #7-12

Terror is a town of monsters, its boundaries hidden from the world. You can only find Terror if you’ve been welcomed, but it may not let you leave. Henry West escaped Terror, rebuilding his life and finding true happiness in the human world. But when Henry’s mother disappears, his father forces him back home, and old rivalries resurface as he begins to unravel the mystery.A TOWN CALLED TERROR is a family drama of monstrous proportions from cutting-edge horror creators STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night) and SZYMON KUDRANSKI (SPAWN, The Punisher).Collects A TOWN CALLED TERROR #1-6

Chicago, 1970, and expert marksman and Vietnam vet, Quarry receives the details of his latest target from The Broker. It’s an assignment that will see his past as a U.S Marine sniper come back to confront him as his current and former lives collide.

Based on the original story by writer Gregory Widen, Highlander: The Original Screenplay presents the original vision for the timeless classic.This lavishly illustrated graphic novel tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize.Based on Gregory Widen's original script, this volume presents the story as you've never seen it before.

Der Punisher will seine offene Rechnung mit der Terrororganisation Hydra begleichen. Hydra-Anführer Baron Zemo versammelt für den Krieg gegen die knallharte Ein-Mann-Armee Frank Castle so viele fiese Verbündete, wie er kann. Darüber hinaus wollen Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Daredevil und andere Helden Franks brutalen Kreuzzug ein für alle Mal beenden …

Im Schurkenstaat Bagalia, dem Herzen von Hydra, wird Frank Castle von Oberbösewicht Baron Zemo gefoltert und in ein Gefängnis gesteckt, wo Wärter und Insassen den Punisher gleichermaßen hassen. Doch Frank ist bekanntlich am gefährlichsten, wenn er nichts zu verlieren hat. Ein knallharter, düsterer Band.

KAMPF AN DREI FRONTEN! Lex Luthor! Leviathan! Die Unsichtbare Mafia! Metropolis steht im Zentrum eines Dreikampfs um Macht und Einfluss - und mittendrin Superman! Während Luthor das Jahr des Schurken ausruft und unter anderem Red Cloud durch seine Gaben zu einer noch gefährlicheren Gegnerin für den Mann von Morgen macht, wird auch der mysteriöse Leviathan in Supermans Heimatstadt aktiv - und die Unsichtbare Mafia holt zum großen Schlag aus! Comic-Bestsellerautor Brian Michael Bendis und der polnische Ausnahmekünstler Szymon Kudranski (Spawn, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT) präsentieren spannende Action mit dem Mann aus Stahl!

Erst macht Frank Castle mit Terroristen auf einer Insel kurzen Prozess. Dann kehrt der Punisher nach New York zurück, wo der Kriminelle Wilson Fisk als Bürgermeister regiert. Ausgerechnet hier will Frank endlich mit Hydra abrechnen. Doch Hydra-Boss Baron Zemo hat ein skrupelloses Team um sich geschart: Die neuen Thunderbolts.

DIE HERKUNFT EINES SUPERSCHURKENOswald Cobblepot ist der Pinguin, einer der mächtigsten Gangsterbosse von Gotham City und zugleich einer der ältesten Widersacher von Batman. Doch er war nicht immer ein skrupelloser Superkrimineller! Diese Geschichte erzählt den Werdegang des gutmütigen jungen Oswald, der aufgrund seines missgestalteten Aussehens von seiner Umwelt mit Spott und Häme und sogar mit Gewalt gequält wird, bis er schließlich zu hassen lernt. Das Einzige, was er in seinem Leben liebt, sind seine Vögel und seine Mutter – doch auch die Beziehung zu ihr ist alles andere als gesund …Die tragisch-dramatische Geschichte über einen von Batmans ärgsten Feinden, geschrieben von New York Times-Bestsellerautor Gregg Hurwitz (Die Scharfrichter, Orphan X) und dem polnischen Ausnahmekünstler Szymon Kudranski (Spawn, BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM) komplett in einem Band!ENTHÄLT: PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE 1-5

1992 ließ der legendäre Autor und Zeichner Todd McFarlane seinen Kult-Antihelden Spawn auf die Welt los – danach war nichts mehr so wie zuvor. Al Simmons, ein Agent der Regierung, war von einem Kollegen ermordet worden. Nachdem er in den Tiefen der Hölle wieder zum Leben erweckt wurde, kehrte er als Spawn-Krieger auf die Erde zurück und beschützte fortan die Obdachlosen in den dunklen Gassen New Yorks – immer auf der Suche nach Spuren seiner Vergangenheit. Allmählich lernte er, die außergewöhnlichen Kräfte zu bändigen, über die er nun verfügte, und gleichzeitig begann er zu begreifen, auf was er sich eingelassen hatte – und was er dafür aufgeben musste.

In Band 21 der SPAWN ORIGINS COLLECTION steigt Al Simmons alias Spawn in die Hölle hinab, um seine große Liebe Wanda zu retten. Doch wer dem Teufel den Krieg erklärt, muss es nicht nur mit zahlreichen widerwärtigen Kreaturen aufnehmen, sondern auch den zweischneidigen Angeboten Satans widerstehen können … Und das ist nur der Anfang dieses großartigen Sammelbandes!

No longer in denial of his powers, Dan is treated by his new mentor—a curious figure from his past—to a whistle-stop tour of the imaginary multiverse. With guest appearances from Image Comics’ greatest characters! Twenty-nine pages of story and art for the regular price of just $3.99!

The hurt and horrors of Dan’s past are now personified—waiting, and eager to be released…

With imaginary dimensions at risk, creativity''s bravest heroes rally against the threat! Twenty-nine pages of story and art for the regular price of just $3.99!