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WEIRD ADVENTURE COMICS #434 TITLE SPLASH by FRANK THRONE and JIM APARO!

Artists: Frank Thorne (Penciller) , Jim Aparo (Inker) , Michael Fleisher (Writer)

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WEIRD ADVENTURE COMICS #434 TITLE SPLASH by FRANK THRONE and JIM APARO! Comic Art

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Title:	WEIRD ADVENTURE COMICS #434 TITLE SPLASH by FRANK THRONE and JIM APARO!
Artist:	Frank Thorne (Penciller)
Artist:	Jim Aparo (Inker)
Artist:	Michael Fleisher (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,503
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	7/31/2020
Comic Art Archive:	Adventure Comics Issue: 434 Page: 1 View

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"In the World of Mortal Men he is Jim Corrigan, hard-boiled police detective -- but in the Twilight World where villains dwell he is THE SPECTRE, AWESOME AVENGER OF EVIL. An earthbound Ghost who Punishes evil with a Fearsome Vengeance from beyond the grave. Tremble now as you peruse this Fright-Filled tale of...THE NIGHTMARE DUMMIES AND...THE SPECTRE!"

Original artwork for the spooky and intense opening title splash page for "Weird" Adventure Comics Vol. 1 #434 (DC, 1974) by Frank Thorne (pencils) and Jim Aparo (inks). Has the Astral Avenger ever been more dreadful and impressive than in this brilliant series written by Michael Fleisher? Here, the Spectre executes his divine retribution upon Jim Corrigan's beloved, Gwendolyn Sterling. But why would the Ghostly Guardian attack the woman who loves him? Read the terror filled tale and discover for yourself...if you dare.

Aparo is at the apex in his prime period here and these issues are considered to represent the Spectre stories par excellence, bar none. Original artwork from this brief, yet remarkable run in Adventure Comics #431-440 is very rare and highly prized after among seasoned collectors. This unforgettable series firmly established the Astral Avenger as the TOP BAD-ASS in the entire DC Universe, a supernatural superhero totally unrivaled in power and Divine authority, granted unto him by the Almighty Himself, as he acted as Judge, Jury and Executioner upon evildoers. Writer Michael Fleisher's storylines were darkly grim, gritty and gruesome, while artist Jim Aparo's illustrations were simply breathtaking and considered by many to be the very best effort and execution of his entire legendary career.

The Spectre was created by legendary writer, Jerry Siegel (who also co-created Superman with Joe Shuster) and artist Bernard Baily as the lead-off star feature in More Fun Comics, beginning with issue #52 (DC/ February, 1940). He is a founding member of the famed Justice Society of America (see All-Star Comics #3). The Spectre is the first, foremost and greatest of all supernatural superheroes.

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Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 7/31/2020

Awesome pièce by the masters - congratulations !!

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

Posted on 7/31/2020

A very impactful Spectre splash!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/3/2020

Hard to imagine that Thorne had anything to do with this page. Aparo's presence is so overpowering here. When you look at the Corrigan figure and that close up at the bottom, it's just signature Aparo. Great splash, congrats!

* bronze-is-gold
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/20/2021

E DLS wrote:

Exactly my thoughts as I viewed this fantastic page. Jim's work during this time on Spectre, Aquaman, and Brave & Bold are dynamic and outstanding.

Robert Binkley
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/7/2022

Amazing Aparo Page ! Congrats !

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