If you’re trying to track down a Todd McFarlane signing 2025 event, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating. The man is everywhere and nowhere all at once. One minute he’s popping up on a livestream for Walmart Collector Con, and the next, a CGC private signing sells out so fast it makes your head spin. Honestly, if you aren't hovering over your keyboard with a refreshing finger ready to snap, you're basically out of luck.
He's the "Toddfather" for a reason. He’s the guy who gave us Venom, revolutionized Spider-Man's "spaghetti" webbing, and then walked away from the Big Two to start Image Comics and Spawn. Decades later, the hype hasn't slowed down. If anything, with the recent "50/50/50" program celebrating milestones for King Spawn, Gunslinger, and The Scorched, the demand for his ink is higher than it’s been since the 90s.
The Massive CGC Private Signing (And the December Deadline)
The biggest news for 2025 collectors is the CGC Signature Series in-house signing. It’s been a rollercoaster. Initially, the event sold out almost instantly. Fans were gutted. Then, out of nowhere in mid-December, CGC announced they were re-opening roughly 1,000 slots because of over-ordered submissions and unfulfilled reservations.
Here is the deal: if you want in, you have to be fast. Like, "Spawn-teleporting" fast. CGC has set a hard deadline. They must receive your books at their Sarasota headquarters by December 30, 2025. If they don't have your package in hand by then, it doesn't matter how much you're willing to pay; you’re not getting that yellow label.
The pricing is a bit of a sting to the wallet, usually sitting around $339.95 for the signing and grading. But for a high-grade Amazing Spider-Man #300 or a Spawn #1, that signature can add thousands to the resale value. Plus, for this specific 2025 run, they introduced exclusive custom labels. You can choose between a classic Spawn artwork label or a new "McFarlane Scroll" design that Todd drew specifically for this event.
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How to actually submit without getting rejected:
- Log into your CGC account (even free members can do this).
- Select "In-House Private Signing" from the dropdown menu.
- Choose TODD MCFARLANE as the signer.
- Crucial Step: You must write "TM" in large letters on all sides of your shipping box. This helps their intake team prioritize the package so it doesn't sit in the back of the warehouse past the deadline.
Convention Appearances: Where to See Him Live
If you prefer meeting the legend in person, 2025 has been a busy year for him on the convention circuit. We’ve already seen him tear through WonderCon in March and San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in July. But the big one that just wrapped up was New York Comic Con (NYCC) in October.
At NYCC 2025, Todd was doing something a bit different. He offered FREE ticketed signings, but there was a catch—you had to win a spot through the NYCC reservation system. If you didn't have that digital "Golden Ticket," security wouldn't even let you stand in the queue in Hall 1A. He did sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, usually for about an hour each.
The rules at these live signings are notoriously strict. Usually, it's one item per fan. No photos. No "can you draw a quick head sketch?" He’s there to move the line and get as many signatures out as possible. If you’re planning for a 2026 appearance based on this year’s patterns, expect him to show up at the "Big Three":
- WonderCon (Anaheim)
- SDCC (San Diego)
- NYCC (New York)
The 50/50/50 Program and Why It Matters for Signings
You might be wondering why everyone is suddenly obsessed with getting Gunslinger Spawn signed. It’s all part of the 50/50/50 Program. Todd has been pushing three of his main titles to their 50th issues this year.
- King Spawn #50 (Released earlier this year)
- Gunslinger Spawn #50 (FOC was December 1, ships December 31, 2025)
- The Scorched #50 (Coming soon)
For Gunslinger Spawn #50, they’ve done something insane: a 1:1000 Raw Pencil Virgin Variant. These are incredibly rare. But the kicker? Todd personally inserted 50 original hand-drawn sketches into random copies of these books. If you happen to pull one of those, getting it signed at a 2025 event makes it a "grail" piece.
Why Some Fans Get Rejected at the Table
I’ve seen it happen. A fan waits three hours, finally gets to the front, and Todd (or his handlers) says no. Why? Usually, it's because the fan brought "non-McFarlane" items.
Todd is generally great about signing his work, but if you bring a random comic he didn't work on just because you want any autograph, he might pass. Stick to the hits: Spawn, Spider-Man, Venom (which he co-created), Hulk #340, or his iconic Batman #423 cover.
Also, watch out for the "No Photos" rule. At SDCC 2025 and NYCC 2025, cameras and phones had to be tucked away. If you try to sneak a selfie while he's signing, you’re likely to get a stern talking-to from a very large security guard. It’s not that Todd is mean—he’s actually super chatty—it’s just that there are 500 people behind you and only 60 minutes on the clock.
What You Should Do Right Now
If you are sitting on a stack of books and want that Todd McFarlane signing 2025 authentication, your window is closing.
Check your inventory. Do you have a Spawn #1 or Amazing Spider-Man #298? These are the staples.
Go to CGC's website immediately. See if those 1,000 re-opened slots are still available. If they are, buy your credits now.
Ship with tracking. Do not go cheap on shipping. Use FedEx or UPS and make sure it’s scheduled to arrive in Sarasota before December 30.
Mark your box. Put "TM" on the outside of the box. I cannot stress this enough. It is the difference between your book being signed and your book being sent back months later with a "sorry, we missed it" note.
If you missed the 2025 window entirely, start prepping for the 2026 convention season. Get your books "window-bagged" (cutting a hole in the comic bag so only the signature area is exposed) and keep an eye on the WonderCon guest list, which usually drops in January.