Jan 1, 1940 CE
First Appearance in More Fun Comics #52
Jim Corrigan, a police detective, is murdered by gangsters and becomes the Spectre, a vengeful spirit. #comics #dc )
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
1940 CE
Joins the Justice Society of America
The Spectre becomes a founding member of the Justice Society of America in All Star Comics #3. #comics #jsa
1945 CE
Adventure Comics Series Begins
The Spectre stars in his own feature in Adventure Comics #103-130. #comics #goldenage
1955 CE
Silver Age Revival in Showcase #60
The Spectre returns in Showcase #60, updated for the Silver Age. #comics #silverage )
1966 CE
Brave and the Bold #72
The Spectre teams up with Batman in The Brave and the Bold #72. #comics #batman
1968 CE
Spectre Series in Adventure Comics #431-440
A short-lived solo series in Adventure Comics #431-440. #comics #dc
1975 CE
1st Issue Special #5
The Spectre appears in 1st Issue Special #5, a tryout issue. #comics #dc
1976 CE
Adventure Comics #459-466
The Spectre returns in Adventure Comics #459-466. #comics #dc
1980 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Cameo
The Spectre appears in Crisis on Infinite Earths, a major crossover event. #comics #crisis
1986 CE
DC Challenge #1
The Spectre appears in DC Challenge #1. #comics #dc
1987 CE
Spectre Vol. 2 #1
A new ongoing series begins, written by Doug Moench. #comics #spectre )
1992 CE
John Ostrander Takes Over Spectre
John Ostrander begins his acclaimed run on Spectre vol. 3 #1. #comics #ostrander )
1993 CE
The Spectre: Wrath of God...
Ostrander's run explores the Spectre's role as God's wrath. #comics #theology )
1994 CE
Zero Hour Tie-In
The Spectre plays a key role in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time. #comics #crisis )
1995 CE
The Spectre: The Haunting of America
A storyline where the Spectre judges America's sins. #comics #socialcommentary )
1996 CE
The Spectre: The Wrath of God...
Ostrander's run concludes with issue #62. #comics #ostrander )
1997 CE
Day of Judgment #1
The Spectre goes mad and must be stopped by DC's heroes. #comics #event )
1998 CE
The Spectre: The Last Judgment
A one-shot tying into Day of Judgment. #comics #spectre )
1999 CE
JSA #1
The Spectre rejoins the Justice Society in the new JSA series. #comics #jsa )
2000 CE
The Spectre: The Wrath of God...
A new ongoing series by J.M. DeMatteis begins. #comics #spectre )
2001 CE
Infinite Crisis Prelude
The Spectre appears in Infinite Crisis tie-ins. #comics #crisis
2002 CE
The Spectre: The Wrath of God...
DeMatteis' run concludes with issue #27. #comics #spectre )
2003 CE
JSA: All-Stars #1
The Spectre appears in JSA: All-Stars. #comics #jsa
2004 CE
Identity Crisis Cameo
The Spectre appears in Identity Crisis. #comics #event )
2005 CE
Day of Vengeance #1
The Spectre is manipulated by Eclipso in Day of Vengeance. #comics #event )
2006 CE
52 #1
The Spectre appears in the weekly series 52. #comics #dc )
2007 CE
Countdown to Final Crisis
The Spectre appears in Countdown to Final Crisis. #comics #crisis
2008 CE
Final Crisis #1
The Spectre plays a role in Final Crisis. #comics #crisis
2009 CE
Blackest Night #1
The Spectre appears in Blackest Night. #comics #event
2010 CE
Brightest Day #1
The Spectre appears in Brightest Day. #comics #event
2011 CE
The New 52: Phantom Stranger #0
The Spectre appears in Phantom Stranger series. #comics #new52
2012 CE
Justice League Dark #1
The Spectre appears in Justice League Dark. #comics #magic
2013 CE
Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1
The Spectre appears in Trinity of Sin. #comics #dc
2014 CE
The New 52: Futures End #1
The Spectre appears in Futures End. #comics #future
2015 CE
DC Rebirth: The Spectre
The Spectre appears in DC Rebirth titles. #comics #rebirth
2016 CE
The Spectre: The Wrath of God...
A new digital-first series begins. #comics #spectre )
2017 CE
Dark Nights: Metal #1
The Spectre appears in Dark Nights: Metal. #comics #event
2018 CE
The Unexpected #1
The Spectre appears in The Unexpected. #comics #dc )
2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #1
The Spectre appears in Year of the Villain. #comics #event
2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal #1
The Spectre appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal. #comics #event
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier #0
The Spectre appears in Infinite Frontier. #comics #dc
2022 CE
The New Golden Age #1
The Spectre appears in The New Golden Age. #comics #jsa
2023 CE
Lazarus Planet #1
The Spectre appears in Lazarus Planet. #comics #event
2024 CE
The Spectre: The Wrath of God...
A new ongoing series announced. #comics #spectre )