In "War That Shook the Universe!", the Spectre, still reeling from a brutal mission against terrorists, shares a quiet moment with Gwen before praying for release from his eternal duty. The next day, his wish is answered in the most unexpected way—when he finds himself mortal once more, his powers diminished, and barely survives a confrontation with criminals. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with striking art by Jim Aparo—pencils, inks, and lettering all by the legendary artist—this issue explores the perilous cost of redemption. The cover by Jim Aparo captures the moment with haunting intensity.
Contains 37 stories
War That Shook the Universe!
23 pp · Superhero
SpectreJim CorriganAzmodusStefan MiklosMillicent OlcottPaul Nevers
Beyond the Sinister Barrier!
23 pp · Superhero
The SpectreShathan (villain)Azmodus (flashback)
The Ghost of Ace Chance!
23 pp · Superhero
The SpectreAce Chance (villain)Soraboru
Phantom Flash, Cosmic Traitor
22.5 pp · Superhero
The SpectreThe Flash [Barry Allen]Ghost Pilot
Untitled Superhero story
22.67 pp · Superhero
BatmanSpectreShahn-Zi (1st)James GordonBill LooDanny Loo
The Sinister Lives of Captain Skull!
23 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Captain Skull (villain)
Die, Spectre--Again!
23 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Dirk Rawley (villain)Mona MarcyCommissioner HackettHubert Desmond
Menace of the Mystic Mastermind
24 pp · Superhero
SpectreJim CorriganWildcat [Ted Grant]Jack Dold
Stop That Kid.. Before He Wrecks the World!
24 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Hamilton Benedict
The Spectre Means Death?
23 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Psycho-Pirate (villain)Gat Benson
Pilgrims of Peril!
23 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Nawor (villain)BillyThe Four Pilgrims
The Ghost That Haunted Money!
14 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Frankie Barron (villain)
The Parchment of Power Perilous
23 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Narkran (villain)The Carstagg MobGod
Journal of Judgment
11 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]God (flashback)Sharky (flashback)
Abraca-Doom!
8.5 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Fredrick FoostThe DevilWilly
Shadow Show
5 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Hickey
Footsteps of Disaster
5.66 pp · Superhero
Spectre (host)Charles A. Felix
Hit and Run!
4.66 pp · Superhero
The SpectreJohnny Shull
How Much Can a Guy Take?
4.66 pp · Superhero
The SpectreAllie JohnsonMary JohnsonNichols
Will the Real Killer Please Rise?
7.66 pp · Superhero
The SpectreHawkinsConrad SladeVargo (villain)Sarah Frame
The Wrath of... the Spectre
12 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]un-named Chief of PoliceFritz (villain, death)Pete (villain, death)Charlie (villain, death)Hank (villain, death)
The Anguish of... the Spectre
13 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Adrian Sterling (death)Gwendolyn Sterling (introduction, Adrian's daughter)Vera (villain, death)Eric (villain, death)Maxwell Flood (villain, death)Peter (villain, death)
The Swami and... the Spectre
13 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Gwendolyn SterlingMr. Vandergilt (death)Mrs. VandergiltSwami Seelal (villain, death)Smiley (villain, death)
The Nightmare Dummies and... the Spectre
20 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Gwendolyn SterlingFrank (delivery man, death)Pete (delivery man, death)Chris (Policeman)Mr. Monarch (President of Monarch Mannikin Company)Karen (Mr. Monarch's secretary)Ernie (Monarch Mannkin Company employee)Ezekial Borosovitch (villain, mannikin maker, death)
The Man Who Stalked the Spectre
13 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Earl Crawford (introduction, freelance magazine writer)Jerry Grandenetti (villain, death)Mitch Grandenetti (villain, death)
The Gasmen and... the Spectre
13 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Earl Crawford (freelance magazine writer)Bob (Newsbeat Magazine editor)Marian (auto show model, death)SimmsField Marshall Offal (villain, death)
The Human Bombs and... the Spectre
13 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Gwendolyn Sterlingun-named Police CaptainMr. Vanderhaven (death)Sims (bank employee)Mr. Lynch (bank President)Smedley (bank employee)un-named scientist (villain, death)Bernie (villain, death)
The Spectre Haunts the Museum of Fear
10 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Mrs. PennyHerman Miller (postman, death)Mr. Kennyun-named Professor (villain, death)un-named lab assistants (villains, all die)
The Voice That Doomed... the Spectre
12 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Gwendolyn SterlingSusan (bank employee)Captain StanleyPeter Falk (cameo)God (voice)Carter (villain, death)"Ducky" McLaren (villain)
The Second Death of the... Spectre
12 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Gwendolyn SterlingGod (voice)Louie (villain, street vendor, death)"Ducky" McLaren (villain, death)Mitch (villain, death)Mugsy (villain, death)Al (villain, death)
Grasp of the Killer Cult
20 pp · Superhero
BatmanSpectre [Jim Corrigan]James GordonLola LalannaJohn T. WeaverJames Wilson
Where No Superman Has Gone Before
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanSupergirlThe Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (guest star)Mongul (flashback)Lois Lane (flashback)Jimmy Olsen (flashback)Steve Lombard (flashback)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback)Jor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Jonathan Kent (flashback)The Grim Reaper
Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker and the Spectre
8 pp · Superhero
SpectreDoctor Thirteen [Terrance Thirteen]Swami RishniMrs. Philips
The Haunted House and The Spectre!
8 pp · Superhero
Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker [Dr. Terrence Thirteen]The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Earl CrawfordDaryl SonntagMarie
Death... and The Spectre
8 pp · Superhero
Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker [Dr. Terrence Thirteen]The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Paul GeistEarl CrawfordMarie
The Scepter of the Dragon God!
19 pp · Superhero
BatmanSpectreProfessor Hans SellmanWa'ar-ZenKwan-Yin (flashback)
The Body-Napping of Jim Corrigan!
23 pp · Superhero
BatmanSpectreKalindraStephosVanton
