Cover: Jim Aparo

Adventure Comics #439

May 1975 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“The Voice That Doomed... the Spectre”

In "The Voice That Doomed... the Spectre," the Spectre, still reeling from a brutal mission against terrorists, shares a quiet moment with Gwen before praying for an end to his grim duty—wishing to be granted life once more. The next day, his wish seems answered when he finds himself confronting criminals with mortal vulnerability, but the change comes with a terrifying cost. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with intense, expressive art by Jim Aparo—both interior and cover—this pivotal 1975 issue explores the fragile line between vengeance and humanity.

writer Michael Fleisher · artist, inker, letterer Jim Aparo · cover Jim Aparo

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writer Michael Fleisher

artist, inker, letterer Jim Aparo

cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

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After the Spectre concludes a grim case involving terrorists, his alter-ego has a long discussion with Gwen, and, that evening, Jim prays that his mission as the Spectre be ended and he be granted life again. The next day he discovers, when confronting some criminals, that his wish has been granted...and it nearly costs him his life!

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