The Spirit #3/28/1948
In "Ward Healy," Will Eisner delivers another sharp, grounded tale from his legendary run on The Spirit, following the titular character as he navigates the murky world of local politics and corruption. With Eisner’s distinctive storytelling and artistry—enhanced by Jerry Grandenetti’s contributions—this 1948 issue captures the tension of power and deception in a small town, where every decision carries hidden consequences.
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Healy, having won the contract from the previous story, is now trying to figure out how to squeeze graft out of it, by placing his own man in the County Surveyor's job.
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