The Spirit #8/15/1943
In "The Last Gang in Rotten Row," former gangster Knuckles tries to leave his past behind, working as a gardener cultivating poppies after a stint in prison—only to have his quiet life upended when Lady Luck pulls him back into trouble. Written and illustrated by Klaus Nordling, this 1943 installment delivers a gritty, character-driven tale of redemption and fate, all under a cover by Klaus Nordling.
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Knuckles is now a gardener, thanks to his "training" in prison, growing poppies, after he forcibly takes over a flower shop. But Lady Luck soon uproots his profession and sends him once again up the river.
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