Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of the Spirit, the crime-fighting persona of detective Denny Colt in a 16-page newspaper insert commonly referred to as 'The Spirit Section'
- The Spirit Section was first published in assorted U.S. newspapers beginning with the Philadelphia Record, Sunday Star, Detroit News and Star Ledger Newark, NJ on June 2, 1940 and continued through 1954
- Each section contained a Spirit tale, later collected in Quality comics' self-titled series plus additional stories
- 1st appearance of Lady Luck, a costumed detective
- 1st appearance of Mr. Mystic, a crime-fighting magician
* Crack on bottom of case and tiny piece missing from side. Microchamber paper is askew. Free re-holder upon request.