The Spirit #8/15/1943

Aug 1943 · Register and Tribune Syndicate · [none]

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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.

Contains 3 stories

The Last Gang in Rotten Row

8 pp · Adventure

Untitled Adventure story

4 pp · Adventure

Lady Luck [Brenda Banks]Mr. Pinch (flower store owner)PeecoloKnuckles Kniedler (villain)Knuckle's Gang [ChuckHymieothers unnamed] (villains)

When Knuckles Kniedler trades his criminal ways for a life of gardening—cultivating poppies in a flower shop he’s taken over—Lady Luck isn’t buying the new act. With a sharp eye and quicker reflexes, she’s determined to uproot his latest scheme before it blooms. As Knuckle’s Gang watches from the shadows, the real battle begins—not in the streets, but in the soil.

Untitled Superhero story

4 pp · Superhero

Mr. MysticTonyIvan the Terrible