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The Spirit#4/4/1948

The Spirit #4/4/1948

Apr 1948 · Register and Tribune Syndicate · [none]
“Wild Rice”

In "Wild Rice," Will Eisner crafts a gripping tale of fleeting rebellion and unexpected longing, as Mike Caiban’s daring heist at the Wilder Mansion collides with Rice’s yearning for a life beyond the expected. With Eisner’s signature storytelling and the dynamic collaboration of Jerry Grandenetti on art and inks, this 1948 classic captures a moment of tension and choice, all rendered in the distinctive style of the era. Cover by Will Eisner.

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

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

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Mike Caiban tries to rob the Wilder Mansion on the day of Rice's wedding, but Rice wants a life of adventure, so she begs him to take her with him.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).