The Spectre ##18
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 3
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake
Cover Artist
Tom Mandrake
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the critically acclaimed John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake run on The Spectre. This issue continues the deep theological and psychological exploration of Jim Corrigan and the wrathful DC Comics spirit of vengeance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near top staple, sharp corners, flat cover with strong gloss, no major creasing or color breaks observed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $10.00, Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): Not typically worth grading costs unless part of a complete run submission.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw mid-to-high grade copies of this issue range between $3.00 and $8.00 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low market value of this specific issue, which would not recoup the cost of encapsulation.
Notable Features
Direct Edition variant featuring barcode box with 'DIRECT SALES' text. Classic 90s Vertigo-adjacent aesthetic under the main DC banner.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics production standards for 1994, including proper barcode placement, correct cover stock, and sharp ink registration consistent with authentic newsprint-era comic manufacturing.