Jessica Priest

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Jessica Priest
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
First appearanceSpawn #61 (May 1, 1997)
Created byTodd McFarlane
In-story information
Alter egoShe-Spawn
SpeciesHuman/Hellspawn
PartnershipsJason Wynn
AbilitiesExpert assassin

Jessica Priest is a fictional character from the Spawn universe. Specifically, Priest serves as a substitute in the Spawn film for Chapel, Al Simmons's killer in the comic book. Priest was played by Melinda Clarke in the film.[1]

Publication history[]

The character of Chapel (originally from the comic book series Youngblood) could not be used in the Spawn movie because the rights to the character were owned by Rob Liefeld.[2] McFarlane created Priest as a replacement for Chapel in the film and later had Priest retconned to be Spawn's killer in the comic as well.[3][4] Some of her background is revealed in Curse of the Spawn #12-14.[5]

Fictional history[]

Jessica Priest works as an assassin for Spawn's nemesis Jason Wynn.[citation needed] Prior to shooting Simmons, she searches South America for a biogenetic weapon for her boss.[citation needed] She later appears in the Curse of Spawn series where she is revealed to have a husband and two step children. She later returns in #298 where she is seen talking to Nyx about Al Simmons and the forces of Hell trying to hunt down. Later on she would become a hellspawn herself.

In other media[]

Melinda Clarke
  • Priest was portrayed by Melinda Clarke in the 1997 film adaptation Spawn. The film was meant for her to return as another Spawn; however, the film didn't have time and the budget so they cancelled the idea of Priest becoming a Spawn. However the comics show that Jessica does become a Hellspawn.
  • Priest appears in the 1999 video game Spawn, voiced by Diana Salles.
  • Priest appears in the video game Spawn: In the Demon's Hand,[6] voiced by Erin McMurphy.[7]
  • McFarlane Toys has made several action figures of Priest.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ Ebert, Roger (August 1, 1997). "Serious art Stunning visuals born in 'Spawn'". Chicago Sun-Times.
  2. ^ Scott Manning (February 18, 2018). "Spawn's Whitewashed Cast in the Black Panther Age". ScottManning.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-19.
  3. ^ Brian Cronin (2013-02-03). "The Abandoned An' Forsaked - So Who Killed Spawn?". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
  4. ^ Todd McFarlane (w), Greg Capullo (p), Todd McFarlane (i). Spawn 61 (1997), Image
  5. ^ Alan McElroy (w), Dwayne Turner (p), Danny Miki (i). "Todd McFarlane" Curse of the Spawn 12 (1998), Image
  6. ^ Szadkowski, Joseph (November 18, 2000). "Spawn Fights to Regain His Humanity after Death". The Washington Times.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Jessica Priest Voices (Spawn) - Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ Moen, Justin (3 September 2010). Toys & Prices 2011. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-1-4402-1653-4.


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