During the speculator boom in the 1990s comic book market, publishers enhanced comic covers to increase sales. These gimmicks included shiny foil, holograms and even pop-ups! But, one of the coolest enhancements was the glow in the dark cover. Let’s shed some light on the subject, shall we?
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: December 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
The Spectre is an undead spirit who puts fear in the hearts of criminals. He was introduced in the 1940s but, he’s not necessarily an A-Lister. He was brought back to the forefront in the 1990s with a third series that lasted over 5 years. It featured some glow in the dark covers, including this one.
On Ebay: the Spectre