Spawn

Jim continues to expand his public presence with a morning show interview, discussing his powers, his past and the founding of his new foundation. At the same time, various parties the Vatican, the CIA, Clown, Bludd, an unknown stranger and others all with differing interest in controlling or manipulating the new Hellspawn, take steps to further their agendas. With Jim's focus squarely on his own goals, and his confidence at an all-time high, the perfect storm continues to gather around him. threatening the lives of those closest to him and promising to erupt in violent confrontation at any moment, as witnessed by a lone gunman and a sudden rampage that leaves Jim bullet-riddled and bleeding on the floor of the morning show studio the whole world witness to the murder of the New Messiah.