The Spirit #2
March 2007 · DC Comics
Condition: NM/M (9.8)
A pristine copy from Darwyn Cooke’s celebrated revival of The Spirit, showcasing his full command of writing, pencils, inks, and cover art. This issue is a standout example of Cooke’s modern-meets-classic approach—deeply rooted in Will Eisner’s spirit (pun intended) while feeling sharp, cinematic, and contemporary.
Key highlights:
Darwyn Cooke cover and interiors, with bold design, expressive figure work, and immaculate visual storytelling.
Lead story “The Maneater”, written by Cooke, with inks by J. Bone and colors by Dave Stewart—a killer creative combination.
Centers on P’Gell, one of The Spirit’s most dangerous and fascinating femme fatales, in a politically charged revenge story with international intrigue.
Noir crime, pulp excess, dark humor, and sharp pacing—everything fans love about Cooke’s Spirit.
Reprinted in multiple collections, including Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Darwyn Cooke and The Art of Darwyn Cooke, underscoring the story’s importance within his body of work.
Includes period DC Nation content and late-2000s DC house ads, plus a quirky Wii comic insert—very much of its moment.
Why it matters:
Cooke’s Spirit run is widely regarded as one of the finest modern reinterpretations of a classic character. Issue #2 leans hard into noir melodrama and visual confidence, spotlighting P’Gell as both femme fatale and tragic engine of the story. It’s peak Cooke: stylish, smart, and effortlessly readable.
Condition notes:
Near Mint/Mint with sharp corners, strong spine, flat cover, and clean interior pages—high-grade modern copy with excellent eye appeal.
The Spirit #2
March 2007 · DC Comics
Condition: NM/M (9.8)
A pristine copy from Darwyn Cooke’s celebrated revival of The Spirit, showcasing his full command of writing, pencils, inks, and cover art. This issue is a standout example of Cooke’s modern-meets-classic approach—deeply rooted in Will Eisner’s spirit (pun intended) while feeling sharp, cinematic, and contemporary.
Key highlights:
Darwyn Cooke cover and interiors, with bold design, expressive figure work, and immaculate visual storytelling.
Lead story “The Maneater”, written by Cooke, with inks by J. Bone and colors by Dave Stewart—a killer creative combination.
Centers on P’Gell, one of The Spirit’s most dangerous and fascinating femme fatales, in a politically charged revenge story with international intrigue.
Noir crime, pulp excess, dark humor, and sharp pacing—everything fans love about Cooke’s Spirit.
Reprinted in multiple collections, including Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Darwyn Cooke and The Art of Darwyn Cooke, underscoring the story’s importance within his body of work.
Includes period DC Nation content and late-2000s DC house ads, plus a quirky Wii comic insert—very much of its moment.
Why it matters:
Cooke’s Spirit run is widely regarded as one of the finest modern reinterpretations of a classic character. Issue #2 leans hard into noir melodrama and visual confidence, spotlighting P’Gell as both femme fatale and tragic engine of the story. It’s peak Cooke: stylish, smart, and effortlessly readable.
Condition notes:
Near Mint/Mint with sharp corners, strong spine, flat cover, and clean interior pages—high-grade modern copy with excellent eye appeal.
