The first volume in a complete series reprinting Will Eisner's classic crimefighter The Spirit in chronological order from June 2nd to December 29, 1940. Includes "The Origin of The Spirit," "Orang, The Ape Man," "The Kiss of Death," "The Prom," the first Christmas Spirit story and 26 others in full color. Also features a preface by Eisner on how The Spirit came to be, a foreword by Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, AMERICA'S BEST COMICS) and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey.

Will Eisner's classic 1940s crimefighter returns This second volume finds America about to enter World War II—and the Spirit facing Fifth Columnists, spies and saboteurs, as well as meeting the series' first great femme fatale, Silk Satin These highly atmospheric stories, which ran weekly in newspapers, range from humorous to darkly moody.

Collects stories from classic Spirit adventures in which a murdered detective fights crime from beyond the grave.

The Spirit continues to battle foreign menaces and domestic villains in the fifth volume of this all-inclusive collection of Spirit Sunday strips. With creator Will Eisner serving in the army during World War II, this full-color hardcover edition features the work of his immensely talented assistants including Jack Cole creator of Plastic man. Reprinting the strips from July 5 to December 27, 1942, this book includes the classic tales, "The Royal Flush Gang," "Ebony meets Frankenstein," "The Return of Scar Cainam," "Espionage in Egypt," "The Mock Invasion," and "Improve Your Memory in Ten Easy Lessons."

The Spirit continues his battle against Nazi spies and underground criminals in the eighth volume of this comprehensive collection of Spirit Sunday strips. Reprinting in full color the classic strips from January 2 - June 25, 1944, these tales have the masked crimefighter facing off against some of his greatest enemies: such as Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the lethal Black Marx. Also included in this hardcover masterwork is a gallery of remarkable artwork that Will Eisner created for the Army during World War II.

Collects Spirit newspaper strips from July to December 1944. Eisner was in the U.S. Army at this point, but his capable staff was on the case. Together they produced further adventures of the Spirit, Ebony, Commissioner Dolan and Ellen. A mysterious murder at the circus includes the small wrinkle of a Bengal tiger; a leading lady faces death at the footlights; a sinister shipwreck that holds secrets; the return of the super-spy Satin; the frightful Dread Dragon Society; the mysterious Metal Monsters; the murder of society climber Miss Meda; and much more. Bonus material includes a small portfolio section of artwork produced by Eisner for the Army's Firepower magazine during the war.

Collects stories from classic Spirit adventures in which a murdered detective fights crime from beyond the grave.

Collects stories from classic Spirit adventures in which a murdered detective fights crime from beyond the grave.

Collects stories from classic Spirit adventures in which a murdered detective fights crime from beyond the grave.

Collects stories from classic Spirit adventures in which a murdered detective fights crime from beyond the grave.