- "Jim Corrigan. But I'm also someone else. I'm something else—a spectre."
- —Jim Corrigan[src]
Jim Corrigan was a decorated police officer. He was eventually called to a higher purpose and became a powerful entity known as the Spectre, a role he would pass on to Oliver Queen so the latter could save his friends and the multiverse and combat the Anti-Monitor during the Anti-Monitor Crisis.
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How did Jim Corrigan become the Spectre in the Arrowverse?
In the Arrowverse, Jim Corrigan became the Spectre during the 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' event. Initially a decorated police officer, Corrigan was called to a higher purpose. In Purgatory, after Oliver Queen's resurrection, Corrigan transferred the mantle of the Spectre to Oliver, allowing him to use mystical powers against the Anti-Monitor.
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Why did Jim Corrigan pass the Spectre mantle to Oliver Queen?
Jim Corrigan transferred the Spectre mantle to Oliver Queen following Oliver's resurrection in the Lazarus Pit. Corrigan, appearing in Purgatory, declared it was Oliver's turn to become the Spectre to protect the multiverse. He trained Oliver extensively for the impending battle against the Anti-Monitor, eventually sending him to the Paragons at the Vanishing Point.
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What is the significance of the Spectre in the Arrowverse?
In the Arrowverse, the Spectre is a powerful cosmic entity known as the Spirit of Vengeance. Initially, Jim Corrigan was the Spectre, but after Oliver Queen's death in the Anti-Monitor Crisis, he became the new Spectre. Oliver, as the Spectre, connected with the multiverse's energy, including the Speed Force, to help the Paragons stop the multiverse's destruction. The Spectre's role is crucial as it involves managing multiverse energies and intervening in significant events.
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How does Jim Corrigan's police background influence his role as the Spectre?
Jim Corrigan's police background plays a crucial role in his duties as the Spectre. His expertise as a detective and marksman enhances his capabilities in the Arrowverse. Known for his dedication and heroism, Corrigan's transition from a decorated officer to the Spectre underscores his commitment to justice and a higher calling.
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Biography[]
Earlier life[]
- "In another life, I was a decorated police officer, a hero in my own right, but then I was called to a higher purpose."
- —Jim Corrigan[src]
At one point, Jim Corrigan was a highly decorated police officer. Eventually, he was called to a new purpose and became something else, a "spectre".[1]
Passing on the mantle of Spectre[]
After Oliver Queen was resurrected in the Lazarus Pit, Corrigan arrived in Purgatory and told him it was his turn to carry the mantle of "spectre" to save the multiverse.[1]
For weeks, Jim prepared Oliver for the battle that was to come, making him relive every punch thrown, every kick landed, and every arrow shot throughout his life. When Oliver was finally ready to take on the Anti-Monitor and restore the universe, Jim sent him to meet up with the Paragons at the Vanishing Point.[2]
Powers and abilities[]
Powers[]
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Corrigan activating his Spectre powers
- Spectre physiology: As a spectre, Jim has special powers; making him extremely powerful.
- Bioluminescence: Jim's eyes glow green; when he activates his powers like; when he teleported John Constantine, John Diggle and Mia Smoak back to the Waverider.
- Inter-dimensional travel: Jim is able to bring individuals to other dimensions and universes in the multiverse like what he did to John Constantine, John Diggle and Mia Smoak, teleporting them back from Purgatory to the Waverider.
- Power bestowal: With the glow of Jim's eyes, he was able to transfer the power of the spectre to Oliver Queen so he can save the multiverse/restore it.
- Precognition: Jim is able to see individuals' future. He told Oliver that he was destined to become the spectre and save the multiverse from destruction/restore it.
Appearances[]
The Flash[]
Season 6[]
Arrow[]
Season 8[]
Trivia[]
- Upon meeting Jim Corrigan, John Constantine remarks he is not the one he knows, a reference to the Jim Corrigan of Earth-1. This suggests that this Jim Corrigan is a doppelganger/alternate version of him most likely from a parallel earth.
- Jim is Oliver's tenth and final mentor, after Ra's al Ghul and Esrin Fortuna.
- He is also the second of Oliver's mentors to train him in the use of mystical powers.
Behind the scenes[]
- In the DC comics, Jim Corrigan is a host of the Spectre, one of the most powerful entities in the DC Universe. Unlike the Jim Corrigan of Earth-1, this version does indeed become the Spectre.
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