Who Is Spectre? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Spectre is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Aztar, with over 1,368 comic issue appearances. The Spectre is a supernatural being of near-unlimited might whose mission is to unleash the vengeance of God upon evil men. He is bound to souls of deceased humans, his power and personality varies depending upon the anima he occupies. The Spectre has been bound to many hosts during the modern ages, his most popular and most reoccurring host being that of Jim Corrigan.

Who is Spectre?

Disambiguation The Spectre is a former angel named Aztar who functions by using a mortal person as a host. This is the page for Aztar himself. For his hosts, see: Jim Corrigan : Aztar's host dating back from his time with the J.S.A. , later succeeded by Hal Jordan. In the New 52 continuity, he's Aztar's host once again. Madame Xanadu : She forcefully made herself Aztar's host for a short time, following which Aztar returned to Corrigan again. Hal Jordan : Corrigan's successor. Crispus Allen : Jordan's successor.

Key facts

Spectre is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in ""The Spectre!"". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,368 recorded issue appearances, Spectre ranks among the most featured characters in comics.