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Ghosts 97 Cover (1980) Aparo Spectre,Doctor Thirteen [Grail]

Location: DC - Covers (A-I)
Artist: Jim  Aparo (All)

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Ghosts 97 Cover (1980) Aparo Spectre,Doctor Thirteen [Grail]
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Location: DC - Covers (A-I)
Title: Ghosts 97 Cover (1980) Aparo Spectre,Doctor Thirteen [Grail]*
Artist:  Jim  Aparo (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: Not for Sale
Views: 2661
Likes on CAF: 10
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 9/13/2009

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While not an Aparo Adventure Spectre Cover, it's the next best thing.

As a huge Spectre and Jim Aparo fan I was extremely lucky to be able to obtain a piece as fine as this one. Signed by Jim Aparo as well.

Cover date is Feb 1981 but as was standard then this issue was on sale Nov 1980. As for me, I obtained it as a kid in 1983 from the 4 for a $1 section of my then closest comic shop ("Cosmic Comics and Books" RIP).

This cover was featured in Act4 Publishing's 2025 "Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition"

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Jonathan H Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/14/2009

Really great cover! Congrats!!
Lloyd White Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 9/22/2009

Spectacular!
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/18/2009

You can really see Ditko's influence on Aparo's art here, especially on the face of the woman sitting in the chair. In some ways, it reminds me of his Charlton era art, before Neal Adam's became such a strong influence.
comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/15/2010

Great cover!!
Roger K. Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/28/2011

Not a lot of these out there. Aparo was truly at his best when he drew Spectre.
Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/3/2011

Spectacular cover !!
John Coates Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/14/2011

Wow! Another Jim Aparo classic! Thanks for posting. BTW - I hope DC adds this story-arc to any Spectre reprint "Essential" they may be planning.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 4/25/2016

This cover gives me goosebumps...Wow !
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/8/2016

This is a pretty fantastic cover with a great Spectre image! Bravo!
My NAME IS LEGION Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/29/2017

this particular Spectre cover is every bit as good as the Adventure run, IMHO.
Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 8/21/2021

Really cool, Aparo Spectre is highly coveted and deservingly so, congrats!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 8/29/2021

Gorgeous Aparo Spectre piece! Aparo is amazing!

 Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 11/26/2021

Amazing Aparo Cover !!  Congrats !!

 Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/20/2025

Got to love a cover with The Spectre on it . Especially drawn by Aparo!

 Heidjer Staecker Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/20/2025

Awesome cover with the best (tied with Mandrake IMHO) Spectre artist!

 Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 5/2/2026

Still An Amazing Cover !  Congrats !

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