The Spirit #11/27/1949
In "The Embezzler," a 1949 installment of The Spirit, the masked detective faces a case that hits close to home as Quadrant J. Stet, on the brink of blindness, discovers a $5,000 shortfall in his firm’s accounts—just as he needs the money for a life-saving operation. With the Spirit still recovering on crutches, the mystery deepens, testing his resolve and sharp instincts. Written by Jules Feiffer and illustrated by Will Eisner, with inks by Eisner and letters by Abe Kanegson, this gripping story blends personal stakes with a tightly wound crime. Cover by Will Eisner.
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Quadrant J. Stet is going blind. He needs $5000 for an operation. And there's $5000 missing from his firm's accounts. The Spirit is still on crutches.
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