Spider-Man Todd McFarlane (COMIC)

Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book creator who is best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man and as the creator, writer, and artist of the superhero horror-fantasy series Spawn. He is also the current President and a co-founder of Image Comics.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Todd McFarlane gained popularity as an artist for his work on Spider-Man. He is widely recognized for popularizing and normalizing the "spaghetti-webbing" style, which was first introduced by Michael Golden. This style has since become the standard look for Spider-Man's webbing.

McFarlane's work on Spider-Man had a significant impact on the comic book industry. His fifteen-issue run on The Amazing Spider-Man is often criticized for its cash-in approach to the booming speculator market of the time, which contributed to the near-collapse of the industry. However, his artwork and storytelling style were highly influential and set the tone for the wild and extreme comics of the 1990s.

After his run on Spider-Man, McFarlane left Marvel and teamed up with six other popular artists to form Image Comics, where he continued to create and publish his own work. He also founded Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc., which later became McFarlane Toys, a company known for its action figures and collectibles.

It's worth noting that Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man #1, released in 1990, is considered by many as the beginning of the comic speculation boom of the 1990s. The cover of Spider-Man #1, created by McFarlane, is particularly memorable and has become one of the most eye-catching covers in comic book history.

In recent years, Todd McFarlane's iconic Marvel artwork has been brought to life in a collection of posed figures by McFarlane Toys. These figures celebrate the enduring legacy of Marvel Comics and showcase iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Deadpool.

Overall, Todd McFarlane's contributions to Spider-Man and the comic book industry have left a lasting impact, both in terms of artistic style and the business of comics.