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The Spectre, Volume 1: Crimes and Punishments
by Tom Mandrake, John Ostrander
Wow wow wow wow wow. This one took me by total surprise. I fucking LOVED THIS!!!
Okay so the print version of this is probably impossible to find. That's why I pay for DC Universe. So I can read series like this.
So what is Spectre. Well, if you're like me, you'll have no fucking clue going in. That's okay though, the book easily explains his origins, background, and right away draws you into this supernatural detective badass who exacts revenge on those needed. This is a story of Jim Corrigan and his time as the might Spectre, a being who can defy hell and Satan himself. He is trying to save a woman from her unavoidable doom. The story has heavy themes such as depression, suicide, and even medical talk such as Aids. The story plays heavy into the mystery/serial killer angle while also talking about redemption and finding peace in yourself.
I wasn't sure what to expect from it. Sure, it can be a bit cheesy at times, and it's a bit heavy handed, especially with the aids stuff. However, John Ostrander does a great job of giving us realistic characters with real voices, real flaws, and real problems. I loved all the characters, and the pacing was near perfect. The art is brilliant with some of my favorite panels ever. Very weird and spooky this comic does not shy away from murder and death. So be ready.
Overall, this was fantastic. Spectre easily jumped up to a must read series now. Shame this was only collected in two volumes and stopped as his series goes on 50+ issues but I for sure am going to read it all. A 5 out of 5.
Okay so the print version of this is probably impossible to find. That's why I pay for DC Universe. So I can read series like this.
So what is Spectre. Well, if you're like me, you'll have no fucking clue going in. That's okay though, the book easily explains his origins, background, and right away draws you into this supernatural detective badass who exacts revenge on those needed. This is a story of Jim Corrigan and his time as the might Spectre, a being who can defy hell and Satan himself. He is trying to save a woman from her unavoidable doom. The story has heavy themes such as depression, suicide, and even medical talk such as Aids. The story plays heavy into the mystery/serial killer angle while also talking about redemption and finding peace in yourself.
I wasn't sure what to expect from it. Sure, it can be a bit cheesy at times, and it's a bit heavy handed, especially with the aids stuff. However, John Ostrander does a great job of giving us realistic characters with real voices, real flaws, and real problems. I loved all the characters, and the pacing was near perfect. The art is brilliant with some of my favorite panels ever. Very weird and spooky this comic does not shy away from murder and death. So be ready.
Overall, this was fantastic. Spectre easily jumped up to a must read series now. Shame this was only collected in two volumes and stopped as his series goes on 50+ issues but I for sure am going to read it all. A 5 out of 5.