Synopses & Reviews
Darwyn Cooke the visionary creator of the acclaimed
DC: The New Frontier turns his attention to the classic Will Eisner creation The Spirit in this amazing trade paperback collecting the first six issues of the new series from DC Comics, plus the
Batman/Spirit special!
In these thrilling tales, Cooke maintains the "spirit" of Eisner's creation but brings his own original sensibilities to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, Commissioner Dolan, and his Daughter Ellen are reintroduced in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out collection of crime stories filled with action, adventure, humor and sexy girls!
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"Darwyn Cooke has taken the 1940s comic-book legend created by...Will Eisner, and miraculously, reinvented the Spirit...for the present day, with swirling drama and sexy subplots. (Grade: A)" Entertainment Weekly
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"The overall effect is simultaneously sleekly modern and respectfully classic. Eisner's vintage Spirit tales put most of today's comics to shame, and Cooke's relaunch stands out from the contemporary crop, too." Booklist
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"[D]oes Eisner proud without losing losing the Cooke touch. (Grade: A-)" The Onion AV Club
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"You just have to expect quality from Darwyn Cooke." IGN.com
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"Cooke brings the Spirit's origin and adventures into the present while retaining much of the original's excitement, intrigue, and humor....This is fine, entertaining stuff that will satisfy any longtime comics fan; recommended." Library Journal
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"Breakneck action, eye-popping art, and snappy patter keep the spirit of Eisner alive and well." Wizard Magazine