The Eclipse, the Spectre's predecessor, was undoubtedly a ruthless figure—and someone who had gone down a dead end.
Before the Spectre was born, The Eclipse had been God's only Spirit of Vengeance, God's closest executioner.
Unfortunately, the Spectre was later born. Petty-minded, The Eclipse was furious. He hated the Spectre, believing that the Spectre had taken his place and robbed his existence of meaning.
Then it was simple. The Eclipse believed that if he killed the Spectre, he could once again become God's most trusted messenger.
He only needed to kill the Spectre.
In the comics, The Eclipse had even single-handedly caused the major event known as "Day of Judgment." He had twisted the Spectre and joined forces with him to slaughter countless Earth mages.
He had always been plotting his revenge against the Spectre. He wanted to reclaim what should have belonged to him.
And Tri-Gong became the tool The Eclipse chose. After all, The Eclipse had a signature ability: possession—yes, possession like the symbiote Venom. By covering two-thirds of a lifeform's body, he could gain complete control over it.
Not even gods could resist The Eclipse's control.
Tri-Gong felt himself steadily fading away in terror. What he had lost was being replaced by something unknown.
But Tri-Gong had no idea what was happening, or who had seized control of the Heart of Darkness without him noticing.
"Give Raven back to me, and I'll save you! Hurry, or it'll be too late!"
An anxious look appeared on Donnie's face as he watched Tri-Gong being covered by the Heart of Darkness. The black, unknown substance eroded and altered Tri-Gong at a startling speed, transforming everything.
Donnie was certain that The Eclipse was watching him. Once he had taken control of Tri-Gong, Donnie would be his next target.
And Raven truly