The Spectre #19

In "Spear of Destiny Part One: Afire," the Spectre arrives in New York City to confront a sinister manipulation by Azmodus, who stokes racial and religious tensions between an Orthodox Jewish sect and an African-American community. After a controversial acquittal ignites a riot, the Spectre steps in—not to punish, but to expose the truth, leaving both Rabbi Jacob Schulman and the grieving father, Randolph Reynolds, haunted by each other’s pain. Written by John Ostrander and illustrated by Tom Mandrake, with a striking cover by John K. Snyder III, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the Spectre’s ongoing battle against divine corruption.