It was reformatted into the original multiverse by the source with perpetua sealed behind the source wall. More fun 67 the spectre falls under a villains control, congo bill ends, lance larkin rides a dinosaur, and the origin of dr. See more ideas about comic art, comics and dc comics. Wotan is a fictional character in stories published by dc comics, a supervillain who is the archenemy of the mystical superhero doctor fate. Jim corrigan was a new york city cop who was killed by mobsters.
The full origin of dc comics crispus allen spectre. Hourman or hour man is the name of three different fictional superheroes appearing in comics published by dc comics. Hes a superhero ghost, though in practice he has been everything from a supernatural serial killer of criminals to the agent of god s wrath over the years. Although not truly one of the most renown characters in the comic book world, the spectre has done what few others have, and through the years accumulated four separate comic book volumes, dedicated to himself, all of them published by dc comics. I really enjoy baileys art throughout the spectre series, but the meteor is a very childish five pointed yellow star, and the worst illustration of the run. The first of these the spectre was also the shortest, lasting for ten issues from 1967 to 1969. Make offer weird adventure comics lot dc 425,426,427,434,435,436 6 comic lot february 1966 showcase no.
The spectre took others as host though including gcpd cop. See more ideas about supernatural beings, dc comics and comic art. Dc has recently released wrath of the spectre, which reprints a notorious run in adventure comics from 1974 to 1975. You may be objective and calm in your judgments, spectre, but once you pass them you are no longer haunted by their victims. Sometimes called sorcery, magic is a term used to describe the mystical ability of some characters to use their ethereal abilities to cast spells, conjure magics and create a large number of other abilities from it. Sep 14, 2011 this animated short captures the character of the spectre perfectly, by not shying away from the fact that he is a scary and violent force of the dc universe. Soon after, among a flood of colorful crime fighters, superman creator jerry siegel invented the first supernatural hero, the spectre. The spectre vs hal jordan parallax battles comic vine.
May 23, 2015 the spectre cannot best xnon, and the godly voice gives him the ring of life, which enables the spectre to seal xnon in a meteor. Radiant was first seen during final crisis, saving renee montoya the question from a disgruntled spectre. The spectre made it all the way to number 70 on ign s top 100 comic book heroes. Spectre uses magic and divine powers that would be uniquely alien to dr.
The spectre, due to his function can also be harmed, but not erased by the omega beamsin short, power wise, its a no contest. Through the years the spectre accumulated four separate comic book volumes, dedicated to himself, all of them published by. The unofficial dc comics sub reddit a place for fans of dc s comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. The seven deadly enemies of man, also known as the seven deadly sins, are seven powerful demons that represent the seven deadly sins of judeochristian religions. The sins were captured by the wizard shazam many years ago and encased in seven mocking stone statues which were placed in the rock. The spectre is an extremely dark antihero from dc comics who was infamous for exacting extremely graphic and often torturous punishments on others during his early years and continued this trend on and off into the modern age as the embodiment of gods wrath.
The multiverse consists of multiple universes existing in the same physical space, kept separate by differing vibrational speeds. The spectre might be a little off the beaten path for some fans but hes an essential part of the dc universe. Sep 14, 2011 the spectre also puts fox back in the comic book adaptation business and reunites the network with dc following their recent collaboration on human target. The spectre is the name given to several fictional antihero characters who have appeared in numerous comic books published by dc comics.
In the mid2000s, the spirit of vengeance bonded with another new host. After his death, he was bound with the spirit of vengeance entity and became a member of the justice society of america. In the early stages of the series development, the characters were charlton comics superheroes and the female superhero was supposed to be nightshade. But seriously, if you like dc s spectre then i recommend you get this. The spectre is a supernatural being of nearunlimited might whose mission is to unleash the vengence of god upon evil men. An aspect of the presence, the spectre is his vengeance. Spectre comics article about spectre comics by the free. Zauriel personnage comic vine with images christian comics.
Three humans have been bound to the spectre during the modern age, with jim corrigan being its current host. Hes a superhero ghost, though in practice he has been everything from a supernatural serial killer of criminals to the agent of gods wrath over the years. No matter what blood has spilled, there will never be enough to balance the scales. Michael vs the spectre battling at the gates of heaven. He is always bound to the soul of a deceased human. He was the spectre s predecessor, but apparently he liked killing a little too much, so the presence fired him and gave his job to spectre. Join as we explore the comic book origin of the spectre. The spectre pop culture w ithin a year of supermans first appearance, dc comics followed up with batman and the sandman. The phantom stranger made his first live appearance in the 2019 television series swamp thing for the. Wotan first appeared in 1940 and has featured in a number of storylines, and has been adapted for two animated television series. The unofficial dc comics sub reddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. The spectre would appear regularly ever since in the pages of dc comics.
The spectre volume comic vine no recent wiki edits to this page. Comics has anyone heard about dc printing any more volumes of john ostranders run on the spectre. The character first appeared in an eponymous comics anthology published in augsept 1952. In 1988, two years after crisis on infinite earths had rebooted the dc universe, a new solo series starring the spectre began. Top rated lists for spectre 61 items favorite dc heroes male 100 items cvs top 100 superhero list 2012. Dc comics the spectre has been cast in nbcs constantine. Origin of dc comics spirit of vengeance, crispus allen also known as the spectre.
See more ideas about comics, dc comics and comic books. Catwoman is selina kyle, a morally ambiguous character who has been an antihero, acting as an adversary, a crime fighter and also a love interest for batman. After creation, there was a rebellion and many of presences angels were cast from him for their actions. Through the years the spectre accumulated four separate comic book volumes, dedicated to himself, all of them published by dc comics. The spectre is one of the most powerful magical and cosmic entities in the dc creation, capable of battling universal foes such as the antimonitor and parallax. The phantom stranger is a fictional superhero of unspecified paranormal origins, who battles mysterious and occult forces in various titles published by dc comics, sometimes under their vertigo imprint. So many recent conversations have gone into what comic. Get the best deals on silver age spectre comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
The spectre was brought to unlife by supermans cocreator jerry siegel, and introduced him in an issue of 1940s more fun comics. Aug 09, 2017 ahh the specter, the wrath of goda true badass. It differs from occultism because these characters have an inherit use of their abilities which, in most cases, extend from themselves. The first of these the spectre was also the shortest. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Propelled by forces beyond his control, the spectre is isolated in the far future of the earth.
The spectre already killed darkseid, who was in turn restored by the source. Mxyzptlk superman, batman, dc comics, nightwing, robin, doom patrol. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Although she began her career as a burglar, she has since then reformed and begun. Three humans have been bound to the spectre during the modern age, with jim corrigan being its current. The spectre vs the phantom stranger trinity of sin dc dc comics characters, dc. Top websites about spectre dc comics character wikipedia.
Spectre dc comics character the spectre is the name given to several fictional antihero characters who have appeared in numerous comic books published by dc comics. The spectre last edited by billy batson on 041020 12. Sep 05, 2014 hopefully constantine will return to the top of fan expectations now that dc character jim corrigan has been cast, making it entirely plausible that the spectre will be making his liveaction tv. Years of training have made her stealthy and agile as a worldclass criminal, and her mastery of martial arts makes her a formidable physical opponent. They obviously failed and many of them were banished into hell.
Its notorious because of the gruesome ways that the spectre dispatched ordinary criminals. After this however, the characters comic starring hiatus was much shorter than before and only lasted a few years until the third volume the spectre kicked off in 1992. Spectre, angered that god forced him to kill his own son but spared question and libra from his wrath, attacks radiant but she is able to hold of against him. He was created by jerry siegel and bernard baily, although several sources attribute creator credit solely to siegel, limiting baily. Fox developing the spectre drama series based on the dc. This the spectre dc comics tshirt shows the green caped god who first appeared in 1940. Dc s grim arbiter of justice, the spectre, resurfaced in the 1960s for allnew and sometimes controversial stories demonstrating the true power of his vengeance. Since then, he has been featured in a number of other dc titles and has headlined his own comic book series. The spectre from day of vengeanceoccurs on apokolips of the 30th century. Although not truly one of the most renowned characters in the comic book world, the spectre has done what few others have by accumulating four separate solo volumes, all published by dc comics. Almost twenty years later, in 1987 a second volume began the spectre. The demons can take control of peoples bodies and force them to follow their base desires. This page will encourage the members to discuss and maybe get a.
Sharky flashback synopsis the spectre is condemned to carrying the journal of judgement to atone for his sin in taking a life. The final spectre story to be a cover feature, the jerry siegelbernard bailey tale from more fun 67 may 1941 has the spectre at the mercy of deeja kathoon. The spectre volume comic vine arte dc comics, old comics, archie. The spectre is a cosmic entity and the physical embodiment of gods vengeance on earth. This is a fan page dedicated to the entire history and art of the dc comics character known as the spectre. The spectre carelessly injures a human, and is given a weakness that he must deal with while defeating narkran. The character is the incarnation of the wrath of god and the angel of vengeance that turned evil and was replaced by the spectre. Daniel cerone revealed that the character in question is the spectre. The first hourman is chemist rex tyler, who creates a new synthesis, miraclo, which grants him superstrength and endurance. This time, it was gotham city detective crispus allen. Spectre is to pass judgment on the people in the book. After an argument, they are attacked by minions of darkseid and find out that they cannot release them from the antilife.
He was created by jerry siegel and bernard baily, although several sources attribute creator credit solely to siegel, limiting baily to being. Sep 14, 2011 the spectre character first appeared in an 1940 issue of dcs more fun comics. The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. Dc comics the spectre has been cast in nbcs constantine nick venable. Fox to develop live action the spectre tv show for dc comics. As the embodiment of gods spirit of vengeance on foul evildoers since the 1940s anyway i sleep untroubled at night knowing he watches over my household.
He was powered by almost all the magic users in the dc galaxy and foguth a depowered dov specter and still got his butt kicked. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more. The spectre appeared on the show voiced by mark hamill who has down previous work with dc as the joker on b. In this omnibus, witness former cop jim corrigan dish out ghoulish punishments across the dc universe. The ghostly history of dc comics the spectre nerdist. Just before, the spectre had helped punchout the antimonitor and merge the multiverse into one entity. Aztar, was once a demon in lucifer morningstars army, who attempted to wrest control of heaven from the prescence. Besides the highlysuccessful blade franchise, i have yet to see a comic book movie that combines the elements of the horror genre with the superhero genre nice try ghost rider.
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