"The Haunted House"
Originally published December 8, 1940
*The Spirit and Ebony search the house of recently deceased Steven Clach for his will in an attempt to stop mobster Nifty Nick from assuming ownership of the property for a nightclub. Steven turns out to be not as dead as some thought. 7 pages.
"Slim Pickens"
Originally published December 15, 1940.
*Meet Johnny Beaver, imprisoned, but near the end of his sentence. Upon regaining his freedom, he plans to join the gang of crime boss Slim Pickens, until Slim becomes his cell mate, courtesy of the Sprit. 7 pages.
"The Portier Fortune"
Originally published December 1, 1946
* A French detective comes to Commissioner Dolan, seeking help tracking down P'Gell. Exactly who is the villain here is in doubt, but P'Gell leaves a trail of broken hearts and empty pockets in her wake. 7 pages.
"Essay on Comic Art No. 7: Application (the Use of Sequential Art)"
typset article with spot illustrations; 4 1/2 pages.
"Eisner's PS Years"
typeset article by Cat Yronwode; 11 pages.
"Dolan Walks a 'Beat'"
Originally published April 17, 1949
*Spirit discovers that his friend Dolan has been busted down to patrolman, and there has been a new commissioner appointed due to the crooked press and political pressure. The new Commissioner is crooked as can be, and sets a trap to rid himself of the Spirit once and for all. Patrolman Dolan comes to the rescue. 7 pages.
"The Spirit's Dictionary for Adult Comic Book Readers"
A one-page explanation of common comic book sound effects and utterances.
*Source: Warlock