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"War That Shook the Universe"

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Showcase Vol 1 #60
February, 1966

Cover Artists

Murphy Anderson

Writers

Gardner Fox

Pencilers

Murphy Anderson

Inkers

Murphy Anderson

Editors

Julius Schwartz

"Origin of the Spectre"

Writers

Julius Schwartz

Pencilers

Bernard Baily

Inkers

Bernard Baily

Editors

Julius Schwartz

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Appearing in "War That Shook the Universe"

Featured Characters:

• The Spectre

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Villains:

• Azmodus (First appearance)

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Synopsis for "War That Shook the Universe"

The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers.

Appearing in "Origin of the Spectre"

Featured Characters:

• The Spectre

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Synopsis for "Origin of the Spectre"

• Synopsis not yet written.

Notes

• This comic was reprinted in Adventure Comics # 491 (September 1982).
• This is a revival of the character. This issue explains why he has not been seen in 20 years.

Trivia

Between pages 18 and 19; reprints cover of More Fun #52. Originally credited to Gardner Fox. Error pointed out by Ted Watson.

See Also

• Discuss Showcase Vol 1 60 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Showcase series
• Images from Showcase Vol 1 60

Recommended Reading

• The Spectre

• Spectre (Volume 1)
• Spectre (Volume 2)
• Spectre (Volume 3)
• Spectre (Volume 4)
• Spectre (Volume 5)
• Wrath of the Spectre
• Day of Judgment
• Day of Vengeance
• Countdown to Mystery
• Final Crisis: Revelations

• Tales of the Unexpected (Volume 2)

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