The Spirit #7/8/1945
In "Elbows and Cheesecake," Ned Finagle’s web of deception spins dangerously when he uses his knowledge of Lady Luck’s secret identity to blackmail her into eliminating a rival, Murdock. But when Murdock turns up dead on the police steps—just as Finagle warned them—Lady Luck must unravel the mystery of who truly pulled the trigger, all while the law closes in. Written and illustrated by Klaus Nordling, this 1945 tale blends noir intrigue with a classic whodunit twist, delivered in the stark, expressive style of the era.
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Through an act of cleverness, Ned Finagle has discovered Lady Luck's true identity, and agrees to keep if secret IF she agrees to kill someone for him, one named Murdock, who is trying to cut in on Finagle's racket. Finagle even calls the Police to let them know that he know's Lady Luck's true identity and that she intends to kill Murdock. When the Police find Murdock dead on their front steps, Lady Luck must discover who the true murderer is.
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