https://www.cnet.com/news/jamie-foxx-to-spawn-in-film-adaptation-of-todd-mcfarlanes-comics/ > Superheroes with tragic origin stories are common, but not many superheroes have been double-crossed by both the CIA and Hell. > Spawn, a character made famous in the '90s Image Comics comic books by Todd McFarlane, has had an unlucky life, but fortunately the character will finally make it to the big screen, with Jamie Foxx reportedly in the lead role.