Todd McFarlane Sets A Guinness World Record With SPAWN, Plus Will We See New McFarlane DC Product At NYCC?

A few weeks ago with the publishing of SPAWN 301, Todd McFarlane stepped into uncharted territory in the comic world! Todd McFarlane has officially earned the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series for his creation of SPAWN.

"Any record that is based on longevity, is made on the backs of dozens of people. As much as I am proud to be receiving this award, I gratefully accept it on behalf of all those who helped me the past 27 years on this journey." - Todd McFarlane

Fans are invited to witness Todd McFarlane receive his official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS certificate this week at New York Comic Con! The ceremony will be taking place on Saturday, October 5th prior to Todd McFarlane's very own panel, The Road to Historic SPAWN 300 and 301. The panel will be taking place in Room #1A10 from 5:45- 6:45 P.M.

As for DC Comics and whether or not we will see any reveals from McFarlane Toys this weekend for their new 2020 action figure line that was announced back during Toy Fair in February, sadly the answer is no. We have gotten confirmation from the folks at McFarlane Toys that they will not be showing anything off for that until 2020.

For those hoping to see McFarlane at this weekend's New York Comic Con, here is a breakdown of his complete schedule:


Thursday, October 3rd

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444

**Limit 2 items per person and each person must be over 13 years of age. No sketches. No CGC, or other witnessing/grading. Autograph session is limited, and wristbands will be issued each day in the Image Comics Booth #1444 starting at 9:30 A.M. EXHIBITOR AND RETAILER BADGE HOLDERS WILL NOT RECEIVE WRISTBANDS.

SYFY NYCC LIVE STAGE
TIME: 5:30 – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: TBD

Please check the New York Comic Con website for further details!

Friday, October 4th

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444

Saturday, October 5th

TODD MCFARLANE VIP SIGNING SESSION
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Room 1E04

The VIP Signing Session tickets will be distributed via lottery. Limit of one item per person. There will be no cgc/grading.

EXCELSIOR! REMEMBERING STAN LEE
TIME: 2:45 – 3:45 PM
LOCATION: Room 1C03

Colleagues and friends of the late Stan Lee will meet with fans to discuss his life and legacy. Panelists include Todd McFarlane, Michael Uslan, Paul Levitz, Jim Salicrup, Denis Kitchen, and Danny Fingeroth!

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 4:00 – 5:15 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444

ROAD TO HISTORIC SPAWN 301 PANEL AND SPECIAL SURPRISE PRESENTATION
TIME: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
LOCATION: 1A10

Todd McFarlane, Image Comics founder, creator of SPAWN, co-creator of VENOM and McFarlane Toys CEO, will talk about his 30+ years in the comic and entertainment industry. Todd will be raw and uncensored - talking toys, comics, industry advice and more! He will also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, SPAWN 300 and SPAWN 301, which has set the record for the Longest-running creator owned superhero comic ever! A special suprise presentation will also be taking place at the panel!

**Bring your burning questions for Toddfather Q&A. This jam-packed panel is a must for any Todd McFarlane fan!


Sunday, October 6th

TODD MCFARLANE VIP SIGNING SESSION
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Room 1E04

The VIP Signing Session tickets will be distributed via lottery. Limit of one item per person. There will be no cgc/grading.

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444