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Creation & Design

The Spectre was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Bernard Baily, originally appearing in the 1940s as a supernatural being representing divine vengeance.

Early Years

Initially, The Spectre was portrayed as a ghostly figure who sought vengeance against criminals, often in brutal and horrific ways. His stories were steeped in horror and morality.

Character Development

Over the decades, The Spectre has evolved from a straightforward avenger to a complex character grappling with themes of justice, morality, and redemption, often reflecting the changing societal views on these concepts.

Cultural Reception

The Spectre has been well-received as a unique character in the DC Universe, often praised for his moral complexity and the philosophical questions his stories raise.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jim Corrigan
Aliases:
The Spirit of Vengeance, The Wrath of God
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Justice League, Sentinels of Magic
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Reality manipulation, Immortality
Equipment:
Spectral powers, Magic
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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More Fun Comics #51

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #51
 
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Single panel teaser of More Fun Comics #52 introducing The Spectre

More Fun Comics #52

DC ⋅ 1940

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1st full appearance and origin of The Spectre

1st appearance of The Presence, creator of The Spectre and the most powerful entity in the DC Multiverse

More Fun Comics #53

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #53
 
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2nd appearance and origin of The Spectre

More Fun Comics #54

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #54
 
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3rd appearance of the Spectre

All-Star Comics #3

DC ⋅ 1940

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All-Star Comics #3
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman

3rd appearance of the Atom

All-Star Comics #4

DC ⋅ 1941

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All-Star Comics #4
 
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2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America

More Fun Comics #75

DC ⋅ 1942

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More Fun Comics #75
 
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Origin of the Spectre

3rd appearance of Aquaman

More Fun Comics #101

DC ⋅ 1945

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More Fun Comics #101
 
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1st appearance and origin of Superboy

Final Golden Age appearance of The Spectre

1st appearance of Jor-El, Superman's Father

Showcase #60

DC ⋅ 1966

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Showcase #60
 
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1st appearance of the Spectre in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Azmodus

Showcase #61

DC ⋅ 1966

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Showcase #61
 
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2nd appearance of The Spectre in the Silver Age

Showcase #64

DC ⋅ 1966

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Showcase #64
 
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3rd appearance of the Spectre in the Silver Age

Spectre, The #1

DC ⋅ 1967

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Spectre, The #1
 
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First solo titled series featuring The Spectre

Adventure Comics #431

DC ⋅ 1974

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Adventure Comics #431
 
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Begin ongoing stories featuring The Spectre

Adventure Comics #440

DC ⋅ 1975

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Adventure Comics #440
 
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Origin of The Spectre

Swamp Thing Annual #2

DC ⋅ 1985

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Swamp Thing Annual #2
 
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Unofficial cameo team appearance of Justice League Dark

Saga of the Swamp Thing #49

DC ⋅ 1986

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
 
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Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate

1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness

Saga of the Swamp Thing #50

DC ⋅ 1986

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #50
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of the Justice League Dark

Death of Giovanni Zatara and Sargon the Sorcerer

1st full appearance of the Great Evil Beast, in the form of darkness

Detective Comics #742

DC ⋅ 2000

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Detective Comics #742
 
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1st appearance of Crispus Allen, later becomes The Spectre

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