Will Eisner's The Spirit Archives #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Will Eisner's The Spirit stories from 1949, showcasing the masked detective Denny Colt as he navigates the mean streets of Central City. Featuring classic adversaries like The Octopus, P'Gell, and Mr. Carrion, alongside supporting characters Dolan, Ellen Dolan, and Ebony White, this archive edition preserves Eisner's innovative storytelling and noir-inspired artwork from the post-war era.
In "The Name Is 'Powder'," Will Eisner delivers a sharp, character-driven tale from The Spirit Archives #16, where the larger-than-life Charlie Horse finds himself tangled in mob operations, aiding Moll Dropper’s push to control local businesses. Meanwhile, Ebony gears up for a showdown with a surprising twist—training via a mail-order boxing course, all while the city’s undercurrents of power and deception simmer beneath the surface. Art by Will Eisner and Jerry Grandenetti, with inks by both and coloring by Jamison, brings the story’s gritty atmosphere to life, while Eisner’s cover pencils and inks capture the issue’s tense energy.
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Charlie Horse, the famous muscle man, gets involved in the rackets, helping Moll Dropper and her mob force shop keepers to use her company. Meanwhile Ebony prepares for a fist fight by taking Charlie's mail-order course.
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