Spectral #20

Jul 1982 · Arédit-Artima · 6 FRF

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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“Le gladiateur fantôme”

In "Le gladiateur fantôme," Doctor Thirteen finds himself caught in a deadly standoff with the Peoples Freedom Army after exposing a fraudulent swami. With the Spectre intervening to free them by eliminating the captors, Thirteen is left with a chilling vow: to pursue the spectral avenger who killed without hesitation. Written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Mike Gustovich, with inks by Tex Blaisdell, this 1982 issue features a striking cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.

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writer Paul Kupperberg · artist Mike Gustovich · inker Tex Blaisdell · cover Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano

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writer Paul Kupperberg

artist Mike Gustovich

inker Tex Blaisdell

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Dick Giordano

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After debunking a swami, Doctor Thirteen and others are held hostage by the Peoples Freedom Army. When the Spectre frees them by killing the hostage takers, Doctor Thirteen vows to hunt down the Spectre.

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