The Spectre ##13
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 3
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake
Cover Artist
Tom Mandrake
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake run on The Spectre, featuring eerie and supernatural horror storylines focusing on Jim Corrigan and the divine wrath of the Spectre.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right, otherwise extremely flat and clean with vibrant colors and gloss intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies of this issue range between $3 and $10 depending on platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission or a complete run, as the current market value for a 9.2 or 9.4 does not outweigh grading fees.
Notable Features
Features a striking Halloween-themed / Headless Horseman-style cover featuring the Spectre riding a ghostly horse with a flaming jack-o'-lantern, Direct Edition barcode box variant.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics Direct Edition paper stock and color separation from late 1993, crisp printing with no signs of counterfeiting.