This issue was actually better that most of the ones so far in this series. Because of the El Morte character, this story was filled mostly with "action-mystery-adventure" . . . . as stated in the title logo . . . so we didn't get as much of the goofiness that seems to be inherent in the Spirit character. I mean . . come on. The guys like-able and all. But . . . he's goofy as hell. He's kind of like the Inspector Clouseau of the comic world. But without the irritating french accent. You know, he seems to solve the crimes, and mysteries, but usually only by dumb luck. And with the help he gets from his cast of characters, that he doesn't really even realize or appreciate. But, that being said, I still love the Pink Panther movies. Just wanted to let you know that. Anyways, this issue, the Spirit takes a more proactive role and seems really determined to thwart El Morte. Of course a lot of that comes from his feelings of guilt. He feel like he and El Morte came back from the dead together, and since he didn't stop him then, that ultimately he's responsible for all the death and carnage that he's caused since. Anyways, it was kind of nice to see the brooding side of him. He tends to be a little to oblivious, and happy-go-lucky, for me . . sometimes. I'm still not convinced that this particular incarnation is doing Will Eisner's creation justice, but . . . it is interesting. And I'll probably continue buying it, if for no other reason, than that the character has been around for so long. Plus, it does have some pretty nice covers sometimes. But this isn't one of them.
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