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12 Days of Classic Covers - Day 9
Dec. 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm(see other peoples' choices here)
The Spirit 10/6/1946
Will Eisner
Has anyone ever drawn better femmes fatale than Eisner? Sultry, classy, and ever-so-slightly camp, like a classic screen siren captured in ink. This splash/cover sets the mood of the story perfectly -- the Middle Eastern setting; our intrepid hero, cautious but determined; and the dangerous dame around whom everything revolves. I love that gauzy curtain, the faux-Arabic logo, and P'Gell's invitation/challenge to the reader. A great design and an irresistible image.
The Spirit 10/6/1946
Will Eisner
Has anyone ever drawn better femmes fatale than Eisner? Sultry, classy, and ever-so-slightly camp, like a classic screen siren captured in ink. This splash/cover sets the mood of the story perfectly -- the Middle Eastern setting; our intrepid hero, cautious but determined; and the dangerous dame around whom everything revolves. I love that gauzy curtain, the faux-Arabic logo, and P'Gell's invitation/challenge to the reader. A great design and an irresistible image.
