Sand Saref is back in “The Samovar of Shooshnipoor.” Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson & Will Blyberg (the Astro City creative team). Plus: The Spirit takes on the Third Reich and the Iron Soldier in “The Weapon.” Story & art by Michael Allred, Matt Brundage & Michael Avon-Oeming. Plus: The Spirit contends with super bugs in “Dr. Broca von Bitelbaum.” Script by Mark Schultz, art & color by David Lloyd. Also: “The Jewel,” a classic Spirit splash page by Will Eisner from March 12, 1950. Cover by Will Eisner & William Stout.

32 pages. Cover price $3.50 (stock image)