Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series comic books 2007
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Published Feb 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Black Falcon!" & "The Salamanders!" The legendary super-sleuth returns in two more pulp classics by Walter Gibson (writing as Maxwell Grant). In 'The Black Falcon' (1934), Lamont Cranston is abducted by a master spy from The Shadow's secret past. Then, can the Knight of Darkness defeat a Dragon of Fire before the city becomes a blazing inferno? The exciting answer is found in 'The Salamanders,' an action-packed 1936 thrill ride in which Gibson was directed to out-Spider Norvell Page's Spider thrillers. This instant collector's item also features the original pulp covers by George Rozen, interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, and 'The Island of Ancient Death,' a bonus Shadow story adapted from the broadcast-to-pulp format by radio scriptwriter Gibson Scott Fox. Includes a historical essay by Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Apr 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Shadow's Justice!" & "The Broken Napoleons!" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!' The legendary supersleuth returns in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing mystery thrillers. The Dark Avenger journeys to Havana to tip the scales of justice in the law's favor in 'The Shadow's Justice' (1933). This classic tale of intrigue, lost treasure and murder showcases The Shadow's brand of deadly justice! Then, the Master of Darkness confronts the mysterious master criminal called Levantour (the Vulture) who leaves a Napoleonic coin at the scene of his crimes.Who will have the last laugh? This instant collector's item leads off with one of George Rozen's most iconic pulp covers, and also includes all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell plus new historical commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published May 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Cobra!" and "The Third Shadow!" - "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Master Avenger returns in two of Walter Gibson's most memorable mysteries. A new crimefighter called The Cobra decimates the Manhattan underworld in a murderous war on organized crime. Has The Shadow finally met his match, or will he be forced to de-fang a human snake? Then, the Knight of Darkness confronts not one but two sinister doppelgangers in "The Third Shadow." Which Shadow will have the last laugh? In his foreword, Marvel Comics-Great legend Dick Ayers recalls how The Shadow inspired the creation of the Ghost Rider, while popular culture historian Will Murray explains how The Shadow influenced the creation of classic characters including Batman, the Spider, the Black Bat, and the Dark Man. This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's electrifying pulp covers, and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Jun 2007 by Sanctum Books.$10.00
$10.00
Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The London Crimes!" and "Castle Doom!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's most extraordinary pulp thrillers. First, two legendary crimefighting agencies join forces when The Shadow teams with England's legendary Scotland Yard to investigate "The London Crimes" and the master criminal known as The Harvester. Then, The Shadow journeys to a strange "Castle of Doom," where murder lurks behind its battlements. Mystery and intrigue abound in this thrilling tale of lost treasure, secret underground passages, and ghostly apparitions. In honor of The Shadow's first British adventure, popular culture historian Anthony Tollin chronicles the 1930s and 1950s English pulp reprints and the 1940s Australian Shadow radio series. This classic pulp reprint also showcases George Rozen's dazzling pulp covers and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell! Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Jul 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Who is...Lingo?" and "Partners of Peril!" - The "Knight of Darkness" returns in two historic novels that gave birth to Batman. First, a powerful new underworld kingpin crosses swords with The Shadow in "Lingo," one of Walter Gibson's all-time masterpieces which inspired the 'Batarang.' In "Partners of Peril," by Theodore Tinsley, Lamont Cranston investigates chemical syndicate murders in the crime thriller that serves as the model for Batman's debut adventure in Detective Comics #27. This extra-long volume also reprints Tinsley's "The Grim Joker," a 1936 tale featuring a clown-faced crime boss called 'The Joker'! PLUS: Will Murray documents the "Shadowy" origins of The Batman, and Anthony Tollin chonicles how "Partners in Peril" was adapted as the first Batman story. Cover by George Rozen; illustrations by Tom Lovell. Softcover, 144 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Aug 2007 by Sanctum Books.$14.00
$14.00
Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The City of Doom!" and "The Fifth Race!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The legendary supersleuth returns in two action-packed pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson. The Voodoo Master returns from the grave and launches a series of terrorist attacks to enslave in 'The City of Doom.' Then, the Dark Avenger battles the master of disguise known only as Five Face. Will 'The Fifth Face' be the face of death? In a special bonus feature, The Shadow battles a million-year-old Neanderthal in a 'lost' radio script by Hugo Award-winning science fiction author, Alfred Bester. This instant collector's item leads off with a classic cover by George Rozen, and also includes all of the original interior art by acclaimed illustrators Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, plus historical commentary on the origins of super-villains and DC's Vandal Savage by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Sep 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Road of Crime!" and "Crooks go Straight!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" Nostalgia Ventures' sales-smashing revival of Street & Smith's iconic pulp superheroes continues as the Master Avenger proves that "crime does not pay" in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing mysteries. In "Road of Crime," a former criminal attempts to reform his life with some unseen help from The Shadow in this tale of redemption. Then, a series of robberies and murders casts suspicion on two supposedly-reformed criminals. Did the "Crooks Go Straight," or has one of them returned to crime? This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers, all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell and historical commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Oct 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Magigals Mystery!" and "Serpents of Shiva!" - The Dark Avenger explores the worlds of magic and mystery in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing thrillers. The Shadow is buried alive when he battles Hindu thuggees of an ancient cult as he searches for the strange secrets of the "Serpents of Siva." Plus, writer/magician Walter Gibson reveals yogi secrets and the levitation illusion. Then, Lamont Cranston visits a magic convention to investigate "The Magigals Mystery," featuring Walter Gibson's only pulp cameo! This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's incredible pulp covers, all the original interior art by illustrators Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, and historical articles on Walter Gibson's magical world by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
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Published Nov 2007 by Sanctum Books.
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Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Six Men of Evil" and "The Devil Monsters!" The Master of Darkness combats bizarre menaces in two of Walter Gibson's strangest thrillers. A torturous Aztec transformation gives "Six Men of Evil" an unexpected advantage in their criminal pursuits. Then, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane encounter their most infamous foe - Monstodamous, master of menace - in "The Devil Monsters." This collection also showcases George Rozen's breathtaking pulp cover, all the original interior art by illustrators Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, historical commentary by Will Murray, and an article on the Golden Age Shadow Comics by Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.
