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The Spectre #4 Cover

Artist: Tom Mandrake (All)

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Title: The Spectre #4 Cover
Artist: Tom Mandrake (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 380
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Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 20
Added to Site: 3/7/2023
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So I've had this for a bunch of years now. I was so excited when I got it that I framed it before scanning!! When I was reintroduced into comics in the early 90's, this was one of the first titles I was introduced to. Although Neil Gaiman's Sandman was winning awards and garnering much attention (rightfully so), this series was one of the best crafted stories that I had ever read, equivalent to any book out there. Add to that amazing, moody art by Tom Mandrake (and guests), and I was hooked.

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Mike (aka Off White) White 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/7/2023

A very cool Cover! 

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 3/7/2023

Mandrake was awesome on this series and this one is a true stunner! Huge congrats!!

Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/7/2023

What a stunner! This can't be a coincidence. Were you watching my somewhat Spectre themed Show & Tell episode on Sunday night, Heidjer? This is just another sign that I really need to read this series!

Heidjer Staecker 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/7/2023

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

What a stunner! This can't be a coincidence. Were you watching my somewhat Spectre themed Show & Tell episode on Sunday night, Heidjer? This is just another sign that I really need to read this series!

I was watching it on replay.  I was on the fence about posting it, since you don't like color mats.  :-). You must read the series.  there are two collections available.

 

Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/7/2023

Hahahaha! That's awesome! But as I always say, it's YOURS so all that matters is that YOU like it! Man, I don't even know what to say, it's just so spectacular looking! And yes, believe me, I INTEND to read it. Ceasar told me during the show that DC started collecting it again, which I assume are the 2 volumes you're talking about. But with Spectre never being a big seller, I'm scared to buy them because there's a strong chance they'll stop collecting them long before they get to the end....

Dino Mauricio 
Member Since 2009

2 - Posted on 3/7/2023

Awesome cover and great job framing!

<> Shemp 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/7/2023

Spectacular cover! Ostrander and Mandrakes story of Jim Corrigan is one of the best ever.  A tour de force of story and art. Great cover. Congrats!

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

Great framing job!  Very appropriate and classy as you always have to consider the rest of the decor in the house and not just frame to the piece like it was to be seen as a trading card.  The illustrative linework by Mandrake is very strong and the 90's were a different animal in terms of horror!  Nothing subtle about it with the damned underneath Corrigan. 

Gal Schwartz 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

Incredible art ! Mandrake at his very best !

F M 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

Ostrander and Mandrake were in perfect synch on that series.

Sideshow Bob 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

What an incredible cover. Technically, that approach that Tom took to do the Spectre, using the weighted lines to add speed/pain but also as a form of half-done cross-hatching, its incredibly difficult to pull off. Plus the faces are all done individually, in the own unique form of anguish, also not easy to do. Its just stellar. Congrats!

Jordan Joanou 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

I agree with you on your choice of framing and how these stories rivaled Sandman.  Congrats.

GianCarlo Nardini 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

Mandrake is sadly underappreciated. Great cover.

Hart R. 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/8/2023

A top tier Mandrake Spectre cover!!

David Bixler 
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 3/24/2023

What a stunner of a cover! It has everything....great composition and framing, fabulous detail, amazing inking and shading, and an absolutely incredible image. Love it!!

K Gearon 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/5/2023

Man, corner to corner, such an impressive piece!  Unreal composition, only matched by the unreal line work.  Must look that much better in person - I'm sure you've pored over lots :)  Sweet frame job as well.  Congrats!

Heidjer Staecker 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/31/2023

K Gearon wrote:

Man, corner to corner, such an impressive piece!  Unreal composition, only matched by the unreal line work.  Must look that much better in person - I'm sure you've pored over lots :)  Sweet frame job as well.  Congrats!

It hangs at eye level right next to my desk!  :-)

 

P T 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/31/2023

What a stunning cover.

West Stephan 
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 10/23/2023

What an amazing cover, love all the detail!

Lee P 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 7/19/2025

Such a dynamic cover Heidjer, congrats! The motion lines really give it dimension. A cover featuring both The Spectre and Jim Corrigan from this great run is definitely a great aquisition.

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