Legendary comic book artist and DC Comics Publisher Jim Lee has officially pulled back the curtain on the newest addition to the McFarlane Toys lineup. Taking to social media, Lee showcased a first look at the highly anticipated McFarlane Spartan WildC.A.T.s 7-inch action figure. The figure is the latest entry in the celebrated Image Comic Founders Series, which honors the iconic creators who revolutionized the comic industry in the early 1990s.
According to the official announcement, the figure will be available for pre-order starting on July 23rd at select retail partners.
Elite Tier Details and Accessories
The upcoming release is part of the premium McFarlane Elite Edition line, promising high-end articulation, detailed sculpts, and a massive array of accessories. Designed to match the classic 90s aesthetic established during the launch of Image Comics, this figure brings the Cybernetic Covenant warrior to life like never before.
McFarlane Toys has confirmed that the box set will include a robust assortment of gear for collectors to customize their displays:
- An alternate unmasked head sculpt alongside the standard helmeted version.
- Multiple interchangeable hands for various combat poses.
- Translucent energy effects to mimic Spartan’s plasma blasts.
- A character-specific phone accessory.
- A collectible art card featuring legendary artwork.
Beyond the plastic itself, this release carries a massive incentive for comic history collectors. Each figure includes a special sweepstakes entry giving buyers a chance to win original, hand-drawn artwork by Jim Lee himself. For comic fans, the opportunity to own an original piece of art from the co-creator of the franchise makes this an absolute must-have launch.
The Legacy of Spartan and WildC.A.T.s
For those unfamiliar with the lore, Spartan (also known as Yohn Kohl) first debuted in WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams #1 in August 1992. Created by Jim Lee and writer Brandon Choi, the series was a cornerstone of Image Comics’ initial launch. Spartan served as the field leader of the team, an ancient Kherubim warrior whose consciousness was uploaded into a sophisticated cyborg body to fight the evil Daemonites on Earth.
Action figure fans should mark their calendars for July 23rd, as this figure is expected to move incredibly fast when pre-orders officially go live. Stay tuned to dccollectors.com for direct store links and retail availability updates as the launch date approaches.
