Sand Saref is a friend, rival and love interest to Denny Colt/The Spirit.
She was portrayed by Eva Mendes.
Biography[]
In the documentary Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked, Frank Miller says he stole the introduction of Elektra in his acclaimed Daredevil run, structurally, from Will Eisner's The Spirit, specifically the introduction of Sand Saref. Let's put some panels together and check out how they compare.
First, both stories start out in the rain.
Next, the Spirit discovers a clue, in writing, that points to Sand Saref, while Daredevil's mission is interrupted by Elektra, whose voice he immediately recognizes.
Behind the Scenes[]
Lionsgate has released a brand new featurette for the upcoming film, Eisner's The Spirit, which is set for release on Christmas Day. The film stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes.
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