Spawn is the title starring the homonymous character, both created by Todd McFarlane. The series has spun off several other comics, including Angela, Curse of the Spawn, Sam, and Twitch, and the Shadows of Spawn manga. Spawn was adapted into a successful HBO animated series that ran from 1997 to 1999, a 1997 motion picture (where Spawn was played by Michael Jai White), various video games for different consoles, and also a prolific series of action figures whose High level of detail made McFarlane Toys known in the toy and action figure industry. In recent years, the production of the long-awaited sequel or film reboot was confirmed by its original creator, whose production continues to advance and if pending deals are closed, its filming and premiere could take place in the early 2020s. The character also appears in annual compilations, special mini-series written by guest authors and artists, and historical crossover stories with other comics.