The Shadow #0 page 3

 

"That was... uninspiring."

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow "The Shadow vs. The RXG Spymaster!!" pages 6, 7 & 8

 

Gangland's Doom 50th Anniversary Edition: a review

 The 50th Anniversary Edition of "Gangland's Doom" was released a month or so ago.  I did the cover art for the hardbound edition and the interior art for both versions as well as a color tweak of the interior art for the back covers.  I've been a fan of The Shadow since I discovered a copy of "The Living Shadow" in a used book shop back in the early 70s.  I became aware of "Gangland's Doom" by Frank Eisgruber, Jr. in the 80s, around the time Chaykin did the whole revival and update of The Shadow.  Never did I think that I could be involved in such an historic project as this.  

  Big shout out to everyone involved from The Shadowed Circle. Steve Donoso, editor and publisher; Tim King, consulting editor and fulfillment; Steve Novak, graphic design and layout; John Sies, art direction; Sam Oatley, online engagement; Marcin Nowacki, trade paperback cover artist.

  So, allow me to smile and have a little pride in this wonderful addition to the history of The Shadow.  Click here to watch a very complimentary review of this book and my art.  (the gushing praise starts at 2:39)

 

Saturday's random pulp cover: Weird Tales: October, 1936

 Nice early cover (I'm afraid I don't know the artist).  Note that the title is "The Black Mask".  As near as I can tell, this is the title that ran until April of 1927.  Starting with the May 1927 issue, "The" was dropped and the book became, simply, "Black Mask".

ON THE AIR: July 3 & July 5, 1939

 

Ep 25_The Treasure of the Sifan

 

  Ep 26 _The Return of Nyland Smith

The Shadow #0 page 2

 

New York, New York.  1925.

The Shadow #0 page 1

 

"For most, the chains of mortality are too easily cast aside."

The Shadow #0

 Let's start something new...

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 24

 

"Howlin' calamities!"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 23

 

"Blazes!  Where did he go?"

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow "The Shadow vs. The RXG Spymaster!!" pages 3, 4 & 5

 

Saturday's random pulp cover: Weird Tales: October, 1936

 C'mon.  It's J. Allen St. John, fer cryin' out loud.  How could I not run with this one.  As much as I love all the different great versions of Tarzan over the last 100+ years, it's J A St John that sticks in my head as the true Tarzan.  So here is something different.  If you want to know a little something 'bout him, click here.

ON THE AIR: June 28 & June 30, 1939

 

Ep 23_Flower of Silence

 

  Ep 24 _The Man With Limp

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 22

 

"Mein Gott--!"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 21

 

BLAM 

KLiCK KLiCK 

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 20

 

POW 

POW 

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 19

 

"Doc Savage--thank heavens!  How did you get here!"

 

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 18

 

FWIP

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow "The Shadow vs. The RXG Spymaster!!" pages 1 & 2

 And so we begin the journey through the Archie version of The Shadow from the 1960s.  I will post a couple pages at a time just so we don't spend eternity in this alternate version of the greatest of all pulp heroes.  Enjoy.

The story was written by Robert Bernstein, penciled and inked by John Rosenberger and the cover was by Paul Reinman.
 

Saturday's random pulp cover: Film Fun: January, 1931

 Baby it's warm out there!  A little something to look forward to for all the like-minded people who long for cooler temperatures.  Happy Summer.

ON THE AIR: June 23 & June 26, 1939

 

Ep 21_Into the Flames

 

  Ep 22 _Mystery of the Sifan

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 17

 

"No-- we'll both go."

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 16

 

KA-CHOOOM!

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 15

 

"--we've wasted enough time on this scum."

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 14

 

"Quickly! The door is this way!"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 13

 

"What's going on in there?!"

The Sunday Comics: Shadow Comics "The Ghosts of the Malden Manse" page 8

 

"It must be a ghost that's helping me!"

Saturday's random pulp cover: Film Fun: June, 1938

 Enoch Bolles.  As good as George Petty?  Vargas?  Gil Elvgren?  I'd say yes.  Very recognizable style and impeccably executed.  It may be simple, but that really creates the charm.  I thought we needed a break from the violent tone of the last couple covers, so here you have a little bit of Film Fun.

ON THE AIR: June 19 & June 21, 1939

 

Ep 19_ The Poison Pit

 

  Ep 20 _ The Last Laugh

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 12

 

"Doc-- this must be the guy we thought was The Shadow!"

 

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 11

 

"Doc, I thought The Shadow was behind all--"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 10

 

 

"-- or your friends die!"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 9

 

"Surrender, both of you--"

The Shadow and Doc Savage: The Case of the Shrieking Skeletons Part Two page 8

 

KA-CHOW

The Sunday Comics: Shadow Comics "The Ghosts of the Malden Manse" page 7

 

"I've got sure death in this pocket, Steve!"