This volume collects together the comic strips from March 19445 to January 1945. Great art and story as always. Some of the storytelling may seem a bit brutal by todays standards (there are several casual hangings of bad guys), so these should not be misinterpreted as 'kids stuff'. The volume ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, but luckily I have Vol 10 ready to go.
The incredible artwork of Hal Foster makes these a true treasure to read. Being able to go through a year's worth of the Sunday strips is fantastic. Awesome story and incredible art make these books get my highest recommendation.