The Spectre #26
1989
- Series
- The Spectre
- Issue
- 26
- Cover date
- May 31, 1989
- Story title
- Ghosts in the Machine Part 3 One World Wired
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Published by DC Comics in 1994, The Spectre #26 is a key installment in the acclaimed run written by John Ostrander with art by Tom Mandrake. Emerging during the height of the 1990s dark fantasy movement in comics, this series redefined Jim Corrigan as a tormented, cosmic force of divine wrath. The issue is noted for Mandrake’s gothic, atmospheric visual style, which sought to distance the character from his superhero roots and ground him in a more surreal, theological horror aesthetic.
This particular issue remains significant among collectors for its role in the series' exploration of morality and the supernatural within the DC Universe. Ostrander’s writing was widely praised for its philosophical depth and willingness to challenge the moral binary of traditional comic storytelling. The partnership between Ostrander and Mandrake on this title is frequently cited as a definitive creative peak for the character, cementing the series' reputation as one of the most sophisticated superhero titles of its era.
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