The Spectre ##10
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 3
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake
Cover Artist
Tom Mandrake
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake run on The Spectre, exploring themes of vengeance, redemption, and the supernatural nature of Jim Corrigan and the Spectre.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with a couple of faint ticks, very minor corner blunting, small price sticker on the upper cover, clean and glossy surface overall with no major color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in the $2 to $5 range on online marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value is low and potential grading costs outweigh the return for a 9.0 copy.
Notable Features
Part of the acclaimed 1990s DC Vertigo-adjacent supernatural superhero series by Ostrander and Mandrake, featuring striking painted-style cover art.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard DC bullet logo, correct square pricing box for the era, and standard newsprint/glossy cover stock consistent with 1994 publication.