Description
Vengeance takes a chilling form in The Spectre #5, published by DC Comics in August 1987 as part of their mature-reader New Format line. This issue features a haunting cover with The Spectre atop a mountain of skulls, channeling a ghostly, Hamlet-like presence in a world soaked with judgment and wrath.
Written by Doug Moench and drawn by horror legend Gene Colan, with inks by Steve Mitchell, this series dives into the darker, philosophical realms of justice, mortality, and cosmic punishment. Blending supernatural horror with powerful visual storytelling, this issue is perfect for readers who crave more than capes and catchphrases.
Ideal for fans of:
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The Spectre’s darker, vengeance-driven incarnations
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Mature horror/supernatural comics
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Gene Colan’s atmospheric, gothic art style
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New Format prestige comics from DC’s Bronze-to-Copper Age
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Justice Society & mystical DC characters
Comic Details:
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Publisher: DC Comics
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Series: The Spectre (1987–1989, New Format)
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Issue Number: #5
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Cover Date: August 1987
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Creative Team: Doug Moench (writer), Gene Colan (pencils), Steve Mitchell (inks)
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Genre: Horror / Supernatural / Psychological Drama
Bagged and boarded. Add this chilling chapter of DC’s darkest antihero to your collection today!
