Spawn: The Dark Ages #9 (1999)

Direct Edition. Story by Brian Holguin. Art and Cover by Liam McCormack-Sharp. "A Merry Round of Cheer"?In a decidedly different one-shot tale, a pair of traveling players and their rag-tag retinue serve up a command performance before the erstwhile Lord Covenant, the HellSpawn of the Dark Ages. Noted for their irreverent manner and gruesome repertoire, the company of players hopes to win a worthy boon from the mysterious wanderer. But little do they expect what it could cost them if their performance fails to please their guest. Cover price $2.50.