
It’s been two years since anyone has seen The Spirit alive. His
friends are still trying to move on with their lives – Dolan is about to
retire, Ellen has a new boyfriend, and Sammy and Ebony are getting by as
private detectives. But there’s still crime in Central City, so Sammy and Ebony
are finally going to do it – they’re going to find out what happened to The
Spirit!
The first half of this issue is a surprisingly emotional
look at what the Spirit left behind when he disappeared, and it’s very well
written. And if I’m being honest, I would have recommended this book just for
the phone call gag – priceless grammatical humor is hard to come by. I really
like the art style, too; it’s just the right blend of pulp comics and modern
detail.
This book could have been a straight dose of pulp comics,
but instead it’s got layers of character, humor and style. I like where it’s
going, so check it out.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )