While there have been many changes in the comics industry over the years, one thing remains the same: its still run by mostly white men. While in todays multicultural world where race and representation are major issues, back in the 30s and 40s civil rights were still a few decades away. Therefore, comics of this era are notorious for caricaturing individuals from other races. The Spirit #10 is a perfect example of how African Americans were portrayed during this era. Notice that the guy in the corner has wide eyes and stereotypically large lips; hes far more cartoony than The Sprit. Also, the caption on the cover implies that hes a criminal.