There is a varied range of superheroes, supervillains, and anti-heroes in the DC Universe, who are capable of the unthinkable, but none of them has what the Spectre has. This ultra-strong being is a part of the God who created the DC Universe, namely the Presence.
DC's Spirit of Vengeance only appears when it is necessary and because this mythical creature is so strong, it is very difficult to find enemies who'll put him under any kind of pressure. Providing Divine Wrath to those who need it, the Spectre has a plethora of superpowers that help him in his quest. Here are some the fans probably didn't know.
10 Dimensional Travel Between The Realm Of The Recently Dead & Earth
Spectre can bend whatever rules he likes as he has permission from the one being who built all of this. Being a spirit, it is possible for him to travel between the realm of the recently dead and Earth. Moreover, he can also drag people to a place where the Spectre rules and he can alter everything to his will. Spectre knows about every mythical detail in the DC Universe and that makes him even more dangerous. He knows about all the demonic rituals and the bad places.
9 Psychic Attacks & Gathering Information With Telepathy
Spectre has telepathic abilities, although he hasn't mastered them yet. He can sense the places where people intend to carry out their bad thoughts, and on top of that, he can attempt psychic attacks. If he wants more information out of someone, the Spectre attacks the mind but he has to fight for it as the brain starts throwing projections at him. Once the Spectre gains control, he can easily get the information he wants. Spectre's telepathic powers are nowhere near as good as Darkseid.
8 Size Alteration To Intimidate His Foe
The Spectre needs a human host to do his magic and once that's out of the way, he can do many things, including changing his size at will. This is a trick the Spectre uses to intimidate his enemies before using his trademark death stare.
Size alteration is a superpower that many superheroes have in the DC Universe but every single one of them has a limit to which they can grow. Spectre can grow meters in size without any fuss.
7 Invisibility & Undetectable By The Senses
There are many ways to be invisible. Either by bending light in the wrong direction or trying to camouflage. Spectre is considered to be a master of disguise. He can not only become invisible to sight, but also to other senses. It all aligns perfectly well with the character as he is someone who judges humans and they usually do their darkest things when no one is watching. Again, invisibility isn't an exclusive superpower to have but it is impressive, considering Spectre's skill set.
6 Time Manipulation To Visit Other Timelines
The Spectre has been given free reigns by the Presence to do what he feels just, and thus, he can bend the rules of physics. If dimensional travel wasn't enough, the Spectre can jump from one timeline to another whenever he sees it fit. Unlike Doctor Manhattan, the Spectre would never use this superpower just for the sake of it as he knows the consequences. Only when the situation has gotten out of hand will the Spectre reveal this ability.
5 Manipulation Of Matter
Matter or molecular manipulation is often confused with telekinesis. While telekinetic abilities allow the user to lift objects without any physical contact, matter manipulation allows the user to not only lift matter but also break it down to a molecular level. The Spectre can convert a rock into a pointed weapon without so much as touching it. This is a superpower that can end many superheroes in the DC Universe, especially the vigilantes.
4 Nigh-Invulnerability To Easily Avoid Attacks
There aren't many ultra-powered beings in the DC Universe who can hurt the Spectre. He is a divine force and only someone or something mythical can do any damage. With sufficient magical force, the Spectre can be pegged back but it's almost impossible to get rid of him for good.
Not any superhero can show up and dominate the Spectre. DC's Spirit of Vengeance is immortal and its physical form is almost untouchable.
3 Limitless Strength That Usually Remains Hidden
Strength can be defined in various ways. While Superman is a genuinely strong muscular presence, the Spectre is much more delicate and he relies on some of his specialized skills to do the job. That doesn't mean he can't throw a punch. If he is allowed to show everything he has got, the Spectre is quite easily the strongest being to ever grace the DC Universe. The Presence keeps a good eye on the Spectre to see if he is not stepping out of line and that limits his true superpowers a bit.
2 Altering Reality To Instill Fear
This is something that comes naturally to the Spectre. He is all about magical superpowers, and there isn't anything more magical than altering reality. He can do it in a blink of an eye. This superpower isn't available to everyone and it can play with anyone's mind, no matter how strong the said person is. The Spectre can change what people see in front of their eyes and he has done it to strike fear in the hearts of the evil.
1 Nigh-Omnipotence To Do Whatever He Wants
The Spectre knows all about the DC Multiverse and he can use his imagination to his aid. As mentioned above, the Spectre comes from a mythical world, so the normal humane rules don't apply to him. He can literally do what he can imagine. This being is the servant of God himself, granted with limitless possibilities and that in itself is a superpower every single superhero or supervillain in the world would love to have. That said, it comes with a lot of responsibility and the Spectre has been punished for misusing his powers.