Will EISNER The Spirit Blackmail India ink and gouache on paper for plate 6 of this story published on 8 February 1948. Signed in the margin. The characters are by Will Eisner and the sets by Jerry Grandenetti. The Spirit appeared in June 1940. Distributed by the Register and Tribune Syndicate, every story (7 pages) is published in full colour in Sunday supplements. This series series features Denny Colt, a hero without superpowers, a crime fighter masked crime fighter dressed all in blue, who lives in a graveyard. By his side, Ebony White, a young boy full of who loves bow ties, Superintendent Dolan and his daughter Ellen. 54.5 × 40.5 cm. Will EISNER