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The Spirit#2/21/1943

The Spirit #2/21/1943

Feb 1943 · Register and Tribune Syndicate · [none]
“Automatic Author”

In "Automatic Author," former convict Sticky Digits is back on the streets, trailed by the enigmatic Lady Luck and the oddball Peecolo. Fresh out of prison, he's drawn into a dangerous scheme where stolen wallets from soldiers and sailors are being used by spies—setting off a chain of events that puts his past and his next move in sharp, uncertain focus. Written and illustrated by Klaus Nordling, this 1943 tale blends noir intrigue with a touch of the surreal, all on a cover by Klaus Nordling.

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writer, artist, inker Klaus Nordling

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writer, artist, inker Klaus Nordling

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Sticky Digits is release from prison and shadowed by Lady Luck and Peecolo. They find he's been hired to swipe soldiers and sailor's wallets so spies can use their ids.

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