Spawn (Philippine 1996 Universal Records) comic books

Published in the Philippines by Universal Records - "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? 24 pages, FC. NOTE: Indicia says 1996, but the ad on the back cover of #1 place the items in 1998.

Published in the Philippines by Universal Records - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. 24 pages, FC. NOTE: Indicia says 1996, but the ad on the back cover of #1 place the items in 1998.

Published in the Philippines by Universal Records - "Questions!" Part 3 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn finally confronts his wife, five years after his death. Plus, can this newly born Spawn survive a battle with a true denizen from the Underworld? It's Spawn vs. the Violator in a battle neither of them may walk away from completely intact. 24 pages, FC. NOTE: Indicia says 1996, but the ad on the back cover of #1 place the items in 1998.

Published in the Philippines by Universal Records - "Questions!" Part 4 of 4. Featuring a humorous cameo by the Savage Dragon. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1-page Dave Sim art; 1-page Whilce Portacio art). Featuring the terrifying conclusion to the first arc, "Question," Spawn proves to be harder to kill then his demonic adversary at first thought. Things take a turn for the worse when the devil Al Simmons made a deal with decides it time to intervene. 24 pages, FC. NOTE: Indicia says 1996, but the ad on the back cover of #1 place the items in 1998.