The Spectre ##48
DC Comics • The Spectre Vol. 3
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
December 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the critically acclaimed run by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, featuring Jim Corrigan dealing with the mystical and theological burdens of being the wrath of God.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor corner blunting, slight edge wear along the top, minimal spine stress without color breaks, clean cover with vibrant colors and good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6, Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for 1990s DC books in VF/NM condition average around $5 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a complete run, as the market value does not typically outweigh grading fees.
Notable Features
Part of the acclaimed 1990s Vertigo-adjacent DC superhero run by Ostrander and Mandrake, notable for its mature themes and distinctive painted covers.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC newsstand/direct market paper stock, consistent with authentic printing standards of the era with no red flags.