The Spirit #1/12/1947
In "Saree," Will Eisner crafts a quiet yet charged story of a young student navigating shifting tides at Miss Vitriola's school, where the arrival of a new figure in her father's life stirs unease. With Eisner’s distinctive storytelling and art, alongside Jerry Grandenetti’s contributions, the issue captures a moment of emotional tension through subtle gestures and unspoken resistance. The cover by Will Eisner sets the tone with a haunting, expressive portrait of the title character.
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Saree is a student at Miss Vitriola's school. Her father announces he's going to marry P'Gell. Then Miss Vitriola dies. But Saree, who is a match for P'Gell in every way, does not want a new mother around, any more than she wanted Miss Vitriola.
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