Spirit (1944 Quality) 0A FR 1.0

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tape over tears on cover. 5-1/2 spine split, centerfold detached at both staples.

No number (issue 1), "Wanted Dead or Alive" on cover - Cover art by Lou Fine. Wanted for Murder, pencils by Lou Fine (as Will Eisner), inks by Quality staff; The murder of a Secret Service Operative leads the Spirit into the den of a gang counterfeiting 1804 silver dollars. Tony Zacco, Public Enemy #1, pencils by Lou Fine (as Will Eisner), inks by Alex Kotzky; Commissioner Dolan sends the Spirit to Europe to track down a wanted felon, Tony Zacco, whom he finds serving honorably in the U.S. military. Dressed to Kill, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine (as Will Eisner); Dolan informs the Spirit that he is creating a new force of policewomen, over whom Ellen has been appointed as the Sergeant in Charge! A Clock Stops, pencils by Lou Fine (as Will Eisner); Dolan, the Spirit and Ebony look into the murder of a watch keeper, who had a grandfather clock that is involved in a mysterious legend, and nearly results in more deaths. The Eyes Have It, pencils by Lou Fine (as Will Eisner); The Spirit investigates not only the fight game, but the machinations of Evil-Eye Manders, whose stare causes strange things to happen to people. Yellow Eyes Janus, script by Will Eisner, pencils by Will Eisner and Lou Fine; Jason Broadway and soldier Joe Dulan, two people so well liked and popular that no one would ever think of killing them, end up dead, and Dolan & the Spirit investigate a lead. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: FR 1.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)