Green Eyes

I've read this one a few times.  Granted, it was the Pyramid reprinted paperback but I loved the cover and it really is a great read.  If you haven't read this one, find a copy and settle in.  You won't regret it.

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Too easy

Feelin' generous.

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The Spy Ring

Probably an exciting cover in the day with the secret room behind the locker door.  Too bad it's not painted in a very exciting way.  I haven't read this story but this guy has and he has posted a review just for you to check out and see if you want to read this tale.  Well, you are a fan of The Shadow so of course you want to read it but maybe there are others you'd rather read more.  Find out so that not only The Shadow know.

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Easy is

as easy does.  Should be a gimme for all you agents.

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Starting a new Shiwah Khan tale.  Let's take another trip with the go to villain of The Shadow.

Death Token

Submitted as "The Head of Apollo" this cover almost looks like it was another magazine cover with The Shadow just pasted into it.  Generic for this magazine but serviceable.  I like the color scheme and the rendering of the art but it all just seems to leave me flat.  I haven't read this one but this review makes it seem the story is good, just not great.  Like the cover.

Coming Soon

I am not a huge fan of Blood & Judgment, the '80's Howard Chaykin series.  I liked the artwork but I didn't care for the Doc Savage-ish scientific explanation for our hero staying young.  It's great if you're working with another character but it doesn't seem to fit for our hero.  Having said that, I am looking forward to this new mini series, "Midnight in Moscow".  Finding out where The Shadow disappeared to in 1949 should be fun and insightful.  Of course, it's Chaykin so it will be violent and full of sex.  Not sure Walter would approve but that can't be helped.
(By the way, is The Dark Eagle wearing both girasol rings?)

Take a guess

The piercing gaze behind the huge smokewagon.  Who knows what evil The Master of Men is going to thwart in this story.

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And so ends the twentieth issue of "The Shadow Strikes", my favorite of the comic series of The Shadow.  (Granted, I prefer the early issues of the run that were drawn by Eduardo Barreto).  However, if you aren't reading "The Shadow: Year One", I strongly suggest you do so.  Matt Wagner is doing a great job and, although I don't agree with bringing Margo into the origin story of our hero, the tale so far is quite intriguing. 

Death Jewels

What a shame that there is that ugly yellow box just plastered over this pretty cool image.  I love how spears pierce The Shadow's cloak.  I agree with Agent T regarding the lack of rendering on the skull.  Would've made this really awesome.  Check out this review if you haven't read this tale from 1938.

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Weekend clew

Have a great weekend guys & good luck.

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The Golden Pagoda

Girasol!  Smokewagon!  Mysterious Chinese message pinned by a dagger!!  All framed by a Pagoda.  What more could one want from a cover of The Shadow Magazine!  I haven't read this one but this cover illustration makes me want to and that's all that can be asked from Mr. Rozen.

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Wednesday's midweek clew

Hope it's not too abstract for your old eyes, Agent T.

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The Blue Sphinx

Simple cover yet one that probably excited the imaginations of fans of The Shadow back in the day.  It is a very nicely composed image and rendered simply and with practiced skill.  All in all, a terrific cover.  I haven't read the story yet but this review may give you some idea of where this tale ranks on your must read list.

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Late posting of the newest clew

A bit behind schedule.  Try this one, guys.

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Sorry, agents.  I missed page 15 so I have updated the pages.  "The Star and the Twisted Cross" page 15 is now correct as are the subsequent pages.  I hope this isn't too confusing.

Death on Ice

Hmmmm.  Sorry, I got nothing good to say about this cover.  And my mother always said...

How is the story?  Never read it but you can get an idea from this review if you are so inclined.  This is from the sad days of this proud magazine.

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Midweek clew

Give it the old college try.

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Mox

Wow... the submitted title was "Mystery Scent"!  Good editorial choice to change that title, I'd say.  I have read this one (thank you Pyramid Books) and remember it to be one of those that should be read by all Shadowphiles.  The cover is fun and features the girasol ring and seems to be screaming "STAMP OUT CRIME!".  I've put two versions of this up since the larger of the two is a higher resolution but in really poor shape.  Just for those of you who pull these off the net to keep in your own collection.  Read this one when you get the chance.

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Mornin' agents, time for a clew

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.  Now let's go bust some crime!

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You've used up your life lines...

final clew.  If I were to get to the fifth clew you'd lose face.  Just sayin'...

Another clew, Agent T?!

So this is the second clew.  Your visage will turn red if you need five clews to answer this puzzle.

Friday's clew

Have a great weekend, agents.

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Happy Independence Day

Have a safe and fun day with family and friends and let's not forget why we are celebrating this holiday.

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Death in the Stars

Eh, it's an okay cover.  If Rozen had painted this one there may have been some drapery in the background with stars in the pattern.  Definitely there would have been a Shadow that had the prominent hawklike nose rather than the tiny proboscis that our hero is sporting.  At least the hands are well done.  Can't speak to the story submitted as "Waters of Death", but this review may tell you if you want to move this one up on your reading list.

Geek Alert

This is my one thousand seven hundred first post.  Mr. Spock would say it is illogical to associate the number with a reason to be giddy, but I find it "fascinating".

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Clew time

Monday.  Yawn...

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