The Spirit #3/7/1948

Mar 1948 · Register and Tribune Syndicate · [none]

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“The Strange Case of Mrs Paraffin”

In "The Strange Case of Mrs. Paraffin," Will Eisner crafts a chilling mystery where a woman's confession to murder unravels into something far more unsettling—her husband’s body has vanished, dissolved by a chemical, leaving only questions. With Eisner’s sharp storytelling and distinctive art, joined by Jerry Grandenetti’s contributions and Abe Kanegson’s precise lettering, this 1948 installment delivers a classic noir puzzle that lingers long after the final panel.

writer, artist, inker Will Eisner · artist, inker Jerry Grandenetti · letterer Abe Kanegson

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Cast · 3 characters

Commissioner Dolan Denny Colt The Spirit

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writer, artist, inker Will Eisner

artist, inker Jerry Grandenetti

letterer Abe Kanegson

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Mrs. Paraffin confesses to the murder of her husband, but Dolan doesn't believe her, because she made him drink a chemical that completely dissolved him.

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