The Spirit #4/9/1950
In "Rescue," the Spirit finds himself stranded on a desert island with Sand Saref after a failed pirate ambush, testing his resolve and resourcefulness. Back in Central City, Ellen waits with quiet concern as the masked crusader’s absence stretches into weeks—until he finally returns, ready to face whatever comes next. Written and illustrated by Will Eisner, with lettering by Abe Kanegson, this 1950 issue captures the tension and quiet drama that define the series’ early run.
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Flye and his band of pirates attempt to capture the Spirit, but fail. All ends (well?) as the Spirit returns to Central City to face Ellen after spending weeks alone on a desert island with Sand Saref.
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