Adventure Comics #439 Cover: The Spectre by Aparo
Artist: Jim Aparo (All)
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DescriptionWhen I was 10, I got a copy of "The Great Comic Book Heroes" by Jules Feiffer for Xmas, and it was the first time I ever saw the mysterious Spectre reprinted from All-Star Comics #1 by Siegel & Baily. I was always a Marvel Zombie up to that point, but the Spectre was my introduction to the more macabre and spooky DC characters that included Deadman, Phantom Stranger, & Dr. Fate. I later became obsessed with finding all the Spectre comic appearances from the Silver and Bronze age, and the Adventure run by Fleisher/Aparo was at the top of the list. Finding Aparo Spectre art is exceedingly rare, so this is a precious gem for me.Social/Sharing |
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Ron S 
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/29/2017
It's a precious gem for anyone!! Just great and thanks for sharing!!!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/29/2017
I think you can quit for the year now! This is a jaw-dropping masterpiece. I can't imagine a better Spectre image. Good luck on topping this, and big congrats!
Vartan Dadian
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/29/2017
That run of Aparo Spectre covers is very strong. Congrats!
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/29/2017
Holy Cow, that is a grail if I ever saw one. Aparo's finest run, IMHO.
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/29/2017
Wow, that is really incredible--such a great intense scene, and I really love the old Adventure Comics logo. Congrats!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/29/2017
Mind blowing! When I see a cover of this quality of art combined with the difficulty in obtaining said art....I have to salute the collector along with the great artist(s).I don't know this story.I always admired great Spectre comic covers but never really followed the stories.However I could see losing my mind and wallet trying to get based on the art alone.Great job!!!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/29/2017
I'm not sure I can say enough things about this absolutely spectacular cover. It's really special - great addition!
K. Pasquino
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/29/2017
That is so very, very sweet. I fondly remember reading those creepy Aparo stories. They were so darkly brilliant. (And, funny enough, I just re-bought a copy of Feiffer's book at The Beguiling's moving sale. It was the Spectre story *and* the Plastic Man story that made huge impressions on me all those years ago. That book is a treasure.) Congrats again on the cover!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/29/2017
Gah! What a score! That certainly hits the sweet spot for a lot of collectors. Congrats!!
David Medina
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/29/2017
Congrats on the buy. This is such a great cover, like the other Spectre ones, Aparo's work on these is some of the best of the period in my opinion.
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
Posted on 1/29/2017
Super Fantastic!!!!! This is Jim in his prime. Amazing acquisition. Congrats!!!!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/29/2017
Amazing cover, a true gem by Aparo...thanks for sharing!
R Shur
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/29/2017
Congrats from a fellow Aparo Spectre cover owner albeit one who had to settle for one form a half a decade later.
NorthBay Dan
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/29/2017
Tremendous Aparo Spectre Cover, this is a superior addition to anyone's collection, congrats!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/30/2017
I do not normally post on DC covers, but this is one great exception. Congratulations on a great acquisition to your collection. I hope to see it in person soon.
Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/30/2017
Not since Michael Browning posted the Kubert Atom & Hawkman #44 cover in his CAF last year has a single piece of art caused my jaw to drop so low and so resoundingly here. Isn't it ironic that Michael Fleischer was practically run out of town on a rail for this series back in the day because of the protest from fandom en masse about its brutality, but today, so many of us have such fond feelings for it? This is possibly Aparo's BEST cover from the series, since Gwen Sterling is also on it. WOW!!!!
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/30/2017
Thanks for pulling this out of whatever black hole it was in. My all-time favorite run. I'll have to settle for just an interior page...Congrats!
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/30/2017
Sean, wow, what can we all say? Maybe “we give up” is appropriate! I have been looking for a Spectre cover for what seems like an eternity. Aparo’s pencils during his peak were unparalleled. He is my favorite DC artist of my youth, bar none. As the proud custodian of a complete Spectre story, I can understand the excitement you must be experiencing right now. Congrats on a breathtaking cover by a true master!
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/31/2017
A lot of great artists worked on DC's horror stories. But Aparo was definitely the most high profile ones because the Spectre was also one of the superheroes. Just an awesome piece to turn up!!!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/3/2017
Just have to echo Ron's comment at the top. This would be a precious gem for anyone! Wow!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/5/2017
Often, when I see a new/older addition to CAF with the number of comments this cover has received/continues to get, I usually just hit the like-button or, if I can't help myself, add a "Sockamagee!"to the accolades as I have nothing new to add. However, even though all I can do is echo the other commenters, Michael Fleisher and Jim Aparo's Spectre run was so special, this deserves a bit more. As for this cover, nobody before or since has been better at capturing the unearthly wrath of the Spectre than Aparo who, clearly was at the very top of his powers when he drew this. Congrats!
BRYAN B
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/9/2017
The Weird Adventure Spectre stories from 431-440 are some of my favorite comics of all time. This is amazing! Congratz and thank you for sharing it with us!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
Posted on 5/13/2019
This cover is working on all cylinders. Then add the bondage...oh my.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/5/2022
Amazing Spectre cover by Aparo. That mini run in Adventure Comics was the highlight of that era!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/7/2024
Wow! What a jewel of a cover! Gorgeous Spectre image on the cover of Adventure Comics by Jim Aparo! Love this drawing of the Spectre appearing to a hoodlum who's taken a young woman captive. The thug shoots Spectre repeatedly with his machine gun to no avail. He obviously doesn't know that the Spectre is immune to mortal weapons and is bent only on seeking vengeance! Aparo does an amazing job here of making the Spectre appear both frightening and vengeful. I really like the way Aparo drew the hoodlum here too. Aparo is great at drawing faces and clothing. The simplified background works well here, suggesting that in this moment, we are caught in the space between Heaven and Hell. The cover is a classic example of Bronze Age goodness. Great pick-up!
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