The Spectre: Crimes and Punishments #[nn]
In "Crimes of Violence," the Spectre's grim mission unfolds as Corrigan, now the Spectre, confronts the consequences of human sin with unflinching force—killing Gat Benson and denying Clarice her passage to heaven. In the present, the Spectre investigates a devastating chain of suffering, uncovering that Amy contracted AIDS from her ex-husband, Ted James, and unknowingly spread it to others. Written by John Ostrander and illustrated with haunting precision by Tom Mandrake, this issue continues the Spectre’s harrowing journey through justice and guilt, with cover art by Mandrake.
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As the Spectre's origin continues, Corrigan returns to earth as the Spectre, kills Gat Benson, and prevents a mortally wounded Clarice from ascending to heaven. In the present, the Spectre learns that Amy received AIDS from her ex-husband, Ted James, and passed it on to others before she found out herself.
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