The Spectre ##12
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 2
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Gray Morrow
Cover Artist
Gray Morrow
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline titled 'The Haunting of Jim Corrigan' features The Spectre dealing with his host's past. This volume overall reimagined the Golden Age character for the late 80s, focusing on the dichotomy between the divine spirit of vengeance and the human soul of Jim Corrigan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; light corner blunting on the bottom left and top right; minor edge wear along the left spine; cover remains flat with good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $2 and $10 depending on condition. It is a common back-issue usually found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping would exceed the current market value of the book unless it was a guaranteed 9.9 or 10.0.
Notable Features
Features Jim Corrigan and The Spectre; Part of the 31-issue run by Moench/Morrow (and later Mandrake). Notable for the striking minimalist cover art characteristic of the late 1980s DC aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1988 original. The paper stock matches the non-glossy, high-acid newsprint/mando paper transition used by DC during this era. The 'New Format' box on the cover indicates its specific publishing tier at the time.