The Spectre: Crimes and Punishments

In 1993, DC Comics released a single, self-contained issue of The Spectre: Crimes and Punishments, a grim supernatural morality tale from the acclaimed team of writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake. This one-shot explores the dark, philosophical weight of the Spectre’s role as an agent of divine vengeance, setting the stage for their celebrated later run on the character. It stands as a potent, standalone statement on justice and retribution in the DC Universe.