Sammy
Sammy was intended to become the Spirit's sidekick, replacing Ebony White due to the controversy surrounding his portrayal. His first appearance was in mid-1949 and he lasted well into 1952 when the original sunday strips ended
Name:
Sammy
Publisher:
Real name:
Aliases:
Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Intellect
- Leadership
First issue:
The Spirit (1940) #479
First Appearance: July 31, 1949.
Will Eisner created Sammy in order to give the Spirit a new sidekick. Ebony White had been Spirit's sidekick for many years but his character was becoming a problem because of his stereotype.
When he first appeared, he was a baseball manager for a team on a South Pacific island. When he was brought to Central City, he became part of the cast. Sammy's role in the stories was to provide comedy relief as he tried to prove himself as a crimefighter. He also thought he was a ladies' man.
Sammy's last appearance was in a September 14, 1952 strip, one month before Eisner canceled The Spirit.
Will Eisner created Sammy in order to give the Spirit a new sidekick. Ebony White had been Spirit's sidekick for many years but his character was becoming a problem because of his stereotype.
When he first appeared, he was a baseball manager for a team on a South Pacific island. When he was brought to Central City, he became part of the cast. Sammy's role in the stories was to provide comedy relief as he tried to prove himself as a crimefighter. He also thought he was a ladies' man.
Sammy's last appearance was in a September 14, 1952 strip, one month before Eisner canceled The Spirit.
