The Spirit #2/7/1943
In "The Spirit's Super Scrappers," a 1943 tale from the Register and Tribune Syndicate, the Spirit’s unlikely allies—Lady Luck and a determined shoe shine boy—step in to thwart an assassination attempt on Mr. Gleanings, the head of the gasoline rationing board, all while he’s busy trying to wave them off. Written, drawn, and inked by Klaus Nordling, this early Spirit adventure blends wartime intrigue with a touch of whimsy, showcasing the series’ signature blend of noir flair and offbeat heroism.
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Two crooks try to bump off Mr. Gleanings, the head of the gasoline rationing board, but Lady Luck and a shoe shine boy stop them, despite Gleanings' best efforts to get them to go away.
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