The Spirit #85

In "The Ballad of Greenly Sleeve," a whimsical tune sets the stage as Mister Carrion, smitten and slightly awkward, tries to win the heart of Greenly Sleeve—though she’s convinced he’s no hero, just a man with a soft spot and a big sigh.

In "Matt Slugg," a down-on-his-luck promoter named Harry Shill stumbles upon an unlikely contender: a burglar with a knack for breaking in and a surprising flair for the dramatic. What starts as a scheme to train a new boxer quickly unravels when the man in question insists he’d rather keep his day job—just as long as it involves a little more flair than the average heist.