JSA Vol. 4: Search for the Spectre

THE SEARCH FOR THE SPECTRE BEGINS! The Justice Society of America is putting the pieces back together after its tumultuous run-in with the Injustice Society. But before the dust can settle, the Spectre returns with only one driving mission: VENGEANCE!

The JSA must face down the wrath of the Spectre as he rampages through New York in search of a new human host!

As the divine spirit of vengeance inhabits different members of the JSA and turns their powers against their teammates, The New God Metron takes Doctor Fate, Stargirl, Jakeem, and Kid Eternity into the past to reveal the true origin of the Spectre and to solve the mystery of what happened to the Spectre’s original human host Jim Corrigan.

Collects JSA #19-24.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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