The Spirit #3/14/1948
In "War Brides," The Spirit infiltrates a criminal operation by posing as the notorious Hamacyde, using his disguise to gather incriminating evidence. When Hamacyde’s war bride arrives from Europe, the tension escalates as secrets and deception begin to unravel. Written and illustrated by Will Eisner, with additional art by Jerry Grandenetti and lettering by Abe Kanegson, this 1948 issue blends noir intrigue with wartime echoes, all rendered in the distinctive style that defined the series.
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The Spirit captures Hamacyde and takes his place, hoping to gather enough evidence to hold him. Then Homacyde's war bride from Europe shows up.
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