"Framed"
Originally published November 24, 1940
The Spirit saves Ebony from the clutches of Salty Peters, who has used Ebony as bait. Spirit saves the day, and bust Squire Sampson's attempted frame-up. 7 pages.
"Sasha's Sax"
Originally published June 28, 1942.
Sasha plays the saxaphone so well that his grief-laden music cause all who hear it to commit suicide. Leave it to the Mob to figure out a way to make money from Sasha's gift, and leave it to the Spirit to figure out how to bring it all to an end. 8 pages.
"Blood of the Earth"
Originally published February 26, 1950
The Spirit and Sand Seref are both in the Middle East, hunting for the Jewel of Gizeh. The Jewel is worn by the missing daughter of oil-rich Sheik. The Sheik is willing to sell oil rights in order to bring his daughter home, the lure of which has brought out many cut-throats.
"The Island"
Originally published March 26, 1950
*The Spirit, ship-bound for home after recovering the Jewel of Gizeh, is shipwrecked and wounded. Sand Seref tries to get him home, but they run afoul of pirates. 7 pages.
"Essay on Comic Art No. 5 (Expressive Anatomy)"
Type set article by Will Eisner, with spot illustrations. 4 page.
"Hamlet on a Rooftop"
*Eisner's adaptation of a Shakespear soliloqy, envisioned on a modern NYC rooftop. 10 pages.
"Social Values on the Planet Ferma"
*Scientists discover a new invention, which will bring society great boons, but also great burdens, risks, and drawbacks. A careful discussion about how society will make the decision or govern the use of this invention ensues, mirroring Eisner's views on our own society. 5 pages.
*Source: Warlock