Mark Spears Monsters # 0 2025 NM

Mark Spears Monsters # 0 is a special horror comic released on May 3, 2025, for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2025. Produced by Keenspot Entertainment, the issue is written and illustrated by renowned cover artist Mark Spears, based on his popular trading card series. 

• Main Story: The issue features an all-new tale involving a chilling confrontation with a malevolent clown-like entity known as Mr. Fun E. Bones. The story delves into the "darkest corners of the human soul" and establishes the groundwork for a world filled with nightmarish creatures.
• Bonus Feature: Includes an exclusive short titled Kids These Days, created by WWE NXT superstar "All Ego" Ethan Page alongside toy creators Brett Murphy and Wilson Gandolpho.
• Visual Style: The comic is notable for Spears' "hyper-realistic" painted art style, often characterized by eerie neon glows and a modern approach to classic horror themes. 
• Setting: The broader Mark Spears Monsters ongoing series is set in the early 1980s. It follows a retired Monster Slayer who is pulled back into action when an ancient evil from his past resurfaces.
• Concurrent Plots: While the Slayer hunts, two seasoned detectives investigate grisly murders, and a group of local children embark on an adventure after seeing their recently deceased neighbor wandering the streets.