In a story
very remeniscint of the Wally Wood Spirits, Alan
Moore creates a story of the future in which the
ramifications of Dr. Cobra's formula become
apparent. The tour of Central City becomes an
essay on the various storytelling elements that
Will Esiner used in his stories. The story is
also a remeniscence of the people in Denny Colt's
life.
The second
story is one of mistaken identity. Ellen puts it
best when she states, "You think every guy
in a blue suit is trying to look like you?"
A hilarious story that combines jewel thieves, a
kidnapping, a stalker and the ongoing romance of
Ellen and the Spirit. The Spirit has the final
word which puts everything into perspective:
"Anyone who dresses up like me has got to be
a nut."
It is
interesting that both stories capture the feel of
Central City in a way that makes the city the
main character. The look of the buildings, the
streets, the people - all contribute to create
the important stage that most of the Spirit takes
place on.
A great
issue which captures the mood of the Spirit
through the city in which he lives and works.
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The
Spirit: The New Adventures #3 May, 1998
"Last
Night I Dreamed of Dr. Cobra"
story Alan Moore
art & color
Daniel Torres
"Ellen's
Stalker"
story Mark Kneece
art & color Bo
Hampton
cover Brian
Bolland
backcover by
Moebius
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