Who Is The Spirit? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Spirit is a Register and Tribune Syndicate comic book character, the alter ego of Denny Colt Jr., with over 1,543 comic issue appearances. Will Eisner's legendary newspaper comic creation was Denny Colt, a police detective that took on the identity of the masked vigilante, The Spirit, upon seemingly being resurrected after his death.

Who is The Spirit?

Origin The Beginning The Spirit is a masked vigilante fighting for justice. His secret identity is Denny Colt, an ex-detective. Everyone thought he had died but he woke up in a cemetery. He decided he would keep the media thinking he's dead and put a mask on to become a crime fighter. He started in New York City and then moved to Central City , but his crime fighting career took him around the world. He had an African American sidekick named Ebony White who was very controversial due to his many stereotypes. Creation Created by Will Eisner in 1940. The Spirit was printed in full comics that were placed in newspapers in 1940 The newspapers were concerned over the comic boom with superheros.

Key facts

The Spirit is of human origin and first appeared in "The Origin of The Spirit". The character is published by Register and Tribune Syndicate. With 1,543 recorded issue appearances, The Spirit ranks among the most featured characters in comics.