The Spectre ##9
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 3
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake
Cover Artist
Tom Mandrake
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed 1990s run by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, exploring the mystical and theological aspects of Jim Corrigan as the wrathful spirit of vengeance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Very minor shelf wear, sharp corners with slight blunting on the bottom right, clean spine with minimal to no stress ticks, flat cover with good gloss reflection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-90s DC books like The Spectre generally sell in the $2 to $5 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a complete run submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the raw market value increase.
Notable Features
Features the distinctive painted cover and interior art style by Tom Mandrake, iconic of the 1990s Vertigo-adjacent DC supernatural titles.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC direct edition comic with proper cover stock, square bound or stapled accurately, showing standard gloss and correct color registration consistent with 1993 publication.