Spectre
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A spectre is a (usually terrifying) phantom, apparition, or ghost, or an unreal appearance. It is common in some types of folklore and mythology.
In some role-playing or fantasy worlds, a spectre is a particularly powerful type of undead. Compare with "phantom". The term usually refers to a ghost, or sometimes to another kind of spiritual being or sprite.
Spectre is Monster in My Pocket #67, clearly a Death personification, resembling a Grim Reaper in a red cloak. In issue #4 of the comicbook, he professes a loyalty to Warlock very surprising for his station: He uses his scythe to prevent anyone from leaving the dollhouse prior to Warlock.
In the book series by Philip Pullman, His Dark Materials, a spectre is a monster that is only visible to adults and not to children. It sucks the soul out of a person, and in the city of Cittàgazze they are feared. The monster came through another world into the world where the subtle knife is contained through a parallel window. The angels are apparently responsible for allowing the spectres to come through.
