WILL EISNERS SPIRIT ARCHIVES HC (2025)

"Written by Will Eisner; Art by Will Eisner 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."

"Written by Will Eisner; Art by Will Eisner This full-color second volume of the Spirit Archives continues to tell the legend of young criminologist Denny Colt, who, after being presumed dead, returns to life to fight crime as the enigmatic costumed crimefighter, the Spirit. Collecting the original Sunday newspaper strips from January 5 to June 29, 1941, this hardcover edition contains the first appearance of Silk Satin and new tales about Denny Colt, Commissioner Dolan, and his daughter Ellen."

"Written by Will Eisner; Art by Will Eisner Continuing the comprehensive and chronological reprinting of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, this full-color hardcover edition contains the Sunday strips that originally appeared in newspapers from July 6 - December 28, 1941. Reflecting the current affairs of World War II, the Spirit joins the fight against real world evil as he travels to Damascus and goes up against Nazi spies in occupied France. Also included in this volume are the returns of Silk Satin, Dusk, and the Christmas Spirit."

"Written and illustrated by Will Eisner; COVER BY Eisner In stores April 11. The latest volume in the popular Archive series collecting the complete appearances of Will Eisner's The Spirit reprints the newspaper Spirit Sections from January 4 to June 28, 1942. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC"

"Written by Will Eisner, Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; ART BY Eisner, Lou Fine and Jack Cole; COVER BY Eisner The comprehensive and complete collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 5 - reprinting the newspaper Spirit Sections from July 5 to December 27, 1942. Featuring the talents of Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole and others. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC"

"Written by Will Eisner, Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; art by Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole, and various; cover by Eisner In stores December 12. DC Comics continues its comprehensive, Eisner Award-winning collection of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January 3 to July 27, 1943. With America embroiled in World War II, the Spirit began to take on Axis foes as well as the usual cast of colorful thugs, crooks and killers. Plus, an introduction by Eisner describing his work for the Army and his role in the development of comics as an educational tool. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC"

"Written by Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; ART by Lou Fine and various; COVER by Will Eisner In stores April 10. The legendary Will Eisner was drafted for service during World War II, leaving his most famous creation - the Spirit - in the more than capable hands of the Quality Comics staff. Reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 4 to December 26, 1943, Volume 7 features a cover by Will Eisner and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey about the creation of the Spirit simulacrum 'Midnight,' by Jack Cole. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC"

"Written by Manly Wade Wellman, William Woolfolk and Will Eisner; art by Lou Fine, Jack Cole and Eisner; cover by Eisner In stores August 14. The award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, the Spirit, continues in this volume reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January to July, 1944. Thrill to the adventures of the Spirit as he fights the likes Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the deadly Black Marx! Plus, a 4-page portfolio of Eisner's work done for the U.S. Army! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC"

"Written by Manly Wade Wellman, William Woolfolk and Will Eisner; ART by Lou Fine, Jack Cole and Esiner; COVER by Eisner In stores November 6. The comprehensive, multiple award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with this 204-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 2 to December 31, 1944 - featuring writers Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, and legendary artists Lou Fine and Jack Cole! Plus, a portfolio section of artwork produced by Eisner for the Army during WW II! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 204pg, FC"

"Written and drawn by Will Eisner In stores April 23. Featuring nearly 200 pages of clasic Spirit adventures originally published from January to June 1945! The Spirit wrangles with jailbreaks, grifters, murderers, and more! Plus, a portfolio of Eisner's military-related artwork produced while he was in the Army! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 192pg, FC"

"Written and illustrated by Will Eisner and the Eisner Studio; COVER by Eisner In stores August 6. Reprinting Spirit sections from July 1, 1945 to December 30, 1945! In late 1945 Will Eisner received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, and in December of that year he returned to his masterwork - The Spirit! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC"

"Written and illustrated by Will Eisner; cover by Eisner In stores November 12. The master returns to the work that made him a legend! This Archive collects Spirit sections originally published between January 6, 1946 and June 30, 1946, following Will Eisner's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. His work here exhibits the bold confidence and breakthrough storytelling that influenced many comic-book creators who followed him! Plus, an introduction by Denis Kitchen. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 216pg, FC"

"Written and illustrated by Will Eisner; COVER by Will Eisner In stores April 28. Reprinting Spirit Sections from July - December 1946. Included in this volume is the introduction of P'Gell, the return of the Octopus, appearances by Cox Robin and Olga Bustle, and classic Spirit Halloween and Christmas tales! Plus, an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 196pg, FC"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner The adventures of Will Eisner's most famous creation continue in this volume reprinting the Spirit newspaper sections from 1/5/47-6/29/47. Featuring appearances by Ebony, Dolan and Ellen, the seductive P'Gell, Hoagy the Yogi, Silken Floss, Saree and more, plus an introduction by Jim Vance. On sale Aug 4 • 196 pg, FC"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner It's the comics master at his best! Volume 15 reprints The Spirit newspaper sections published from 7/6/47 to 12/28/47, featuring the seductive P'Gell, The Octopus, a send up of Li'l Abner, and more, plus an introduction by Chris Couch, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. On sale Oct 20 • 196 pg, FC"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner The Will Eisner Library. A new volume collecting Spirit sections from 1/7/48-6/27/48! This edition includes the introduction or Powder Pouf, the return of Silk Satin, and more. Featuring an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan."

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner THE WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Another volume of peak-period story-telling by the master! Volume 17 includes the classic 'The Story of Gerhard Shnobble,' Eisner's unique take on two stories by Poe and Bierce, and more. Reprinting Spirit sections from 7/4/48 - 12/26/48."

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner THE WILL EISNER LIBRARY Reprinting Spirit sections from January 2 to June 26, 1949, Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 18, featuring the classic stories 'Thorne Strand and the Spirit,' 'Visitor' and 'Satin' as well as an introduction by Eisner's former editor at Kitchen Sink Press, Catherine Garnier. "

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reprinting the Spirit sections from July 3 to December 25, 1949, Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, featuring the classic stories 'Ye Olde Spirit of '76,' 'Death of Autumn Mews' and 'Ten Minutes' as well as an introduction from Stephen Weiner, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. "

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 20, collecting the Spirit Sections from January 1 to July 2, 1950 and featuring such classic stories as 'Sand Saref,' 'Sammy and Delilah' and 'The Good Old Days.' Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 21, collecting Spirit sections from July 2 to December 31, 1950, and featuring such classic stories as 'The Moment of Glory,' 'The Wreck of Old 78' and 'Camp Wachoobee.' Advance-solicited; on sale April 25 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 22, collecting the Spirit Sections from January though June 1951 and featuring such classic stories as 'Death is my Destiny,' 'The Octopus is Back' and 'The Hero!'! Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 188 pg, FC, $49.99 US"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 23, collecting classic Spirit Sections from late 1951 and featuring such classic stories as 'Heat,' 'The Counterfeit Killer' and 'The Man from Mars.'"

"Written by Will Eisner Art by Eisner and Wally Wood Cover by Eisner Don't miss this massive final volume of Eisner's weekly Spirit stories. This volume collects adventures from the early 1950s, including the lushly illustrated series that took The Spirit from Central City to the surface of the moon, with art by Wally Wood! Advance-solicited; on sale April 30"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Will Eisner The penultimate volume in The Spirit Archives presents the rarely-seen daily Spirit comic strip in its entirety, which ran from October 13, 1941, through March 11, 1944. Full of adventure, suspense and fun, this volume is a must-have for Spirit fans! Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 216 pg, B&W, $59.99 US"

"Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Will Eisner The very last SPIRIT ARCHIVES volume brings this award-winning series to a spectacular end! This amazing collection features nearly impossible-to-find post-1952 Spirit material by legendary creator Will Eisner including stories originally published by companies including Harvey Comics, Kitchen Sink Press, The New York Herald Tribune and many more! Closing the door on DC's massive republishing effort of classic comics spotlighting the Spirit, this volume is a genuine collector's treasure trove. Old fans and new readers alike won't want to miss this farewell edition! Advance-resolicited; on sale June 17 • 256 pg, FC, $59.99 US"