Under the Blue Light: February 2013

Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Taiwan Joss

Ugly cover. This tale seems to be better than the "art" associated with it. At least it's a Gibson tale.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday's clew

Give it a go. However, the answer is a bit disappointing.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Ah, the mysterious East. Mysticism, ancient culture, death lurking around every corner (or in every coffin). This cover must have appealed greatly to the late 1930's reader. This cover promised adventure and, according to this review, the reader got just that. What more could a young (or middle aged) man want? I've said it before and I will certainly say it again, what a time to live.

"Death's Harlequin" page 3

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Some more of a clew

Is that a ring? Heh heh heh.

"Death's Harlequin" page 2

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Get out your detective kits...

it's clew time.

"Death's Harlequin" page 1

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Death's Harlequin... the original

I thought it might be interesting to see the comparison of the comic version with the Edd Cartier version from the original pulp illustration. Make your own choice as to which you prefer. I know I prefer the original. Just so well done. Cartier did some really great work.

"Death's Harlequin"

The conclusion begins today.

Monday, February 18, 2013

The Red Menace

Okay, not the greatest of covers but within is one great tale. I know that the whole Ying Ko back story is the one most of those familiar with The Shadow seem to keep as gospel but I have always been much more partial to the WWl era czarist storyline. And this is the one that reveals our hero's affiliation with the Seventh Star. I don't want to ruin anything about this story so read this synopsis and make the judgement for yourself about whether or not you want to read this very early tale. You can't go wrong... The Shadow Knows.

"Who Is Number One?" page 25

Tomorrow we begin the last half of this tale of The Dark Eagle.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Post Valentines Day Clew

Have a great weekend, agents.

"Who Is Number One?" page 24

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Svengali Kill

Bruce Elliott. Need I say more. I shudder just putting this on the site. Submitted title was "Command to Die". About all I can say for this. Review here, if you are so inclined.

"Who Is Number One?" page 23

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

More of a clew

I know it's an ugly cover but still, agents shouldn't ignore their duties. Give it a go.

"Who Is Number One?" page 22

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

You knew there'd be a new clew

I always feel the need to apologize for these covers. Alas, it must be done.

"Who Is Number One?" page 21

Monday, February 11, 2013

Road of Crime

A different kind of tale of The Shadow. I have read this one and really enjoyed it. I won't go into any details for anyone who hasn't read it but if you want an idea go here. The cover? Great cover. I wish there had been some of the iconic greens and purples cast on his face to relate to the graphic elements of the background but that is quibbling. This looks like The Shadow as puppeteer to the small figures at the bottom of the cover. Solid stuff from early in the run.