Issue 56 - Khan - the majority of this issue is from the viewpoint of Forsberg, a military strategist who Wynn brought on board in his early years so he can learn from him and the teachings of Genghis Khan which explains where Wynn's bloodlust and need for conquest comes from. We find out that Wynn, when Forsberg refused to teach Wynn anymore, had his wife and son killed and locked him up. Spawn and Terry Fitzgerald are now working together in the hopes of taking down Wynn and freeing Forsberg is part of the plan. Wynn faces increasing pressure from the President due to the actions of Spawn/Fitzgerald and Clown is leaving Wynn high and dry to sort this mess out. Meanwhile, Cygor is waiting for Spawn to return in his throne which has been slowly building up since Cygor's intro in issue 38. The issue ends with Spawn raiding the facility where Forsberg is being kept, freeing him, but as Spawn is dragging him out Forsberg drops a box which contains the dress his wife wore and the head of the his son's favorite toy which is a nod to Luke Skywalker.

This was a really good issue. We finally peel back a bit more on Wynn and where his mindset comes from and the ramifications of going against him with is newfound mentality. Forsberg's mind is really shattered as he fears Wynn coming back as he looks into the eyes of the guard and the military personnel in the hopes it isn't him. When Spawn finally shows up at the end, he believes its Wynn. The Cygor plot point is the very definition of a slow burn, but a good one. The Clown/Wynn team up is shattering a bit and I did enjoy Spawn/Terry teaming up in these issues as it feels like a long time coming. Good stuff.