Todd McFarlane

Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta) is a cartoonist, comic book writer, artist, and media entrepreneur.

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March 16 - 1961 - Calgary, Alberta - Cartoonist - Comic book - Entrepreneur

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar with little precedent due to his work on Marvel Comics? Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics and created the occult hero Spawn, who became one of the 1990s? most popular heroes and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties.

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1980s - 1990s - Marvel Comics - Spider-Man - 1992 - Image Comics - Occult - Spawn

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In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys, whose meticulously detailed action figures have set new standards in the toy industry, and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio.

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McFarlane Toys - Action figure - Todd McFarlane Entertainment - Film - Animation

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McFarlane is also co-owner of National Hockey League?s Edmonton Oilers and a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs.

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National Hockey League - Edmonton Oilers - Baseball

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