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John Ostrander

John Ostrander is a comics writer who co-created the science fiction series Grimjack with artist Timothy Truman. With his late wife, Kim Yale, he wrote DC's Suicide Squad and Martian Manhunter. With artist Tom Mandrake, he wrote a lengthy run of DC's The Spectre. Ostrander has also written for Marvel Comics and Warp Graphics' Elfquest series.
The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 1
Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol. 1
DC Finest: Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire

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The Spectre by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake Omnibus Vol. 1
Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol. 1
DC Finest: Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire

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