Will Eisner's The Spirit Archives #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of Will Eisner's celebrated Spirit Archives series collects the weekly newspaper adventures from July 6 through December 26, 1941, featuring the masked detective Denny Colt—the Spirit—alongside Commissioner Dolan, his daughter Ellen Dolan, and the resourceful Ebony White. The stories showcase Eisner's groundbreaking storytelling and visual flair, with appearances by femme fatales Silk Satin and the scheming Hazel P. MacBeth, all set against the gritty yet stylized backdrop of Central City.
"Building Strong Character" is a standout entry in Will Eisner's The Spirit Archives #3, showcasing Eisner’s masterful storytelling and distinctive artistry as both writer and artist. When the Spirit cancels on Ellen, she takes matters into her own hands by hiring a female impersonator to impersonate him at a ball—leading to a twisty, character-driven tale that’s as sharp as it is unexpected. The cover, also by Eisner, captures the story’s playful yet charged atmosphere with his signature style.
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After the Spirit stands her up, Ellen gets a female impersonator to dress up as the Spirit and take her to a ball. (No, really, that's what happens.)
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