the adaptation of will eisner spirit to the tv screen follow many other offering develop from comic strip page or comic book . ( remember and the two aren not exactly the same medium ) it be indeed ironic that this be the one and only adaptation ( a of the time of this write ) of eisner smart alec and wise cracking and tongue in cheek super hero . story have it that republic picture be interested in do a film version and be in negotiation with the copyright owner in the mid 40 and but they be never able to close the deal . the left over screen play become the serial and the mask marvel and one of republic best . perhaps that it be just as well and for that studio have a penchant for tinker with material adapt from the comic strip and pulp mag and radio and the comic book . a for this 1987 make for tv movie and it pretty obvious that it be a failed pilot for a propose television series . whereas an old and long time comic reader and like myself and can be a little harsh in criticism of an adaptation and a viewer unfamiliar with the character may be able to give some fresh observation and clear of any preconceived notion of what this screen version should look like . well and while sit and watch the story unfold and with the character interact amid some crime wave and the little lady ( my wife and mrs. ryan ) nail it with one statement . this can not make up it mind if it serious or not . that pretty well describe both the spirit and his creator and mr. will eisner and the true creative genius in the comic . the film be a sincere attempt to put eisner world on the screen . the casting of denny colt or the spirit and commissioner dolan and ellen be really quite well do . though in a contemporary setting and it be still in the tradition of the good old day as far a the costuming go and you know and when men and woman still wear hat . that bring up this one final ( and meander ) point and and that be that the director and the production make a conscious effort and succeed in give the character a will eisner look as far a facial expression and body language . we say and kudos to them for their effort . it just too bad that no series follow . oh and well in today motion picture world and comic adaptation seem to be a hot item . maybe some big timer producer and director could do a really 1st class spirit production for the big screen . we can only hope . update represent dateline and chicago and illinois . 6/4/2008 . by now and everyone who go to the movie at the shopping centre multiplex have see the poster advertise the new film of the spirit and ( subtitle and my city scream ) while which be to be release christmas day and 2008. well and we will see then just what we have be talk about . just keep your finger cross . to be continue . update ii represent we saw the new film and writer director frank miller rendition of the spirit a couple of day ago . well and we get our wish while but be this a good thing or another case of be careful what you ask for while because you may get it . please read our write up elsewhere in imdb . com . thanx .