The Spirit #10/30/1949
In "Elect Miss Rhinemaiden of 1950!", The Spirit, still recovering on crutches, finds himself drawn into a bizarre twist when Hazel P. MacBeth—armed with mysterious powers—claims victory in a beauty pageant, only to vanish moments later. With Moxie and Slime left regretting their role in the spectacle, the mystery deepens as the line between glamour and danger blurs. Written by Jules Feiffer and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Will Eisner—inked by Eisner himself and lettered by Abe Kanegson—this 1949 installment delivers a sharp, stylish tale of spectacle and suspense.
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The Spirit is still on crutches. Hazel P. MacBeth uses her powers to win a beauty contest, but then she gets kidnapped, much to Moxie and Slime's regret.
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