Spawn #230

As a small online community continues to look into Jim's connection with the Curse of the Hellspawn, the fervor around the world's "new messiah" begins to reach an apex. Meanwhile, the Vatican makes a house call, taking the first steps in their efforts to test Jim's true origin. Sinner or Saint, the church has no intention of allowing his gifts to be used against them. Plus: The final fate of someone in Jim's inner circle.

Characters: Bludd, Brock Fennel, Hel (Spawn), Marc Rosen, Sara Johnston, Spawn (Downing), Spawn (Simmons), Susan Mathews, Violator, Wanda Fitzgerald