Comics legend Neal Adams gets into the act

A sketch from famed Batman illustrator Adams.

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Death's Premium

For me this is one of the best covers in the series.  The technique is beautiful, the color palette is spot on and the concept is exquisite.  The ring just pops off of the cover and the use of the insurance policy makes it clear what is involved in this tale.  I haven't read this one yet but this story ushered in the new decade (although it was written in '39).  If you haven't read it you can find the reprint in issue # 41.  If you want a preview then certainly read this review from Mr. J. Olsen at the fantastic "The Shadow in Review" site.

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A couple of classic Neal Adams inspired panels here.

A view from Tim Sale

Very cool, moody piece.  I would love to read a Shadow tale with Tim Sale as the artist.

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Easy clew

One of my faves...

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The Unseen Killer

I really do like this cover. So very pulp, in the best sense.  The rendering is spot on and the color palette is wonderful.  As I said in the clew I am in the middle of reading this one.  I'm enjoying it so far and this review gives me faith that I'll be very happy with the outcome.

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End of the week clew

I'm reading this one at the moment.

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The Black Falcon

What a nice cover.  The partially covered face with the title cleverly inserted into the newspaper.  The black feather, the calling card of that evil fiend the Black Falcon, piercing the cover behind our hero and, of course, the ring.  Not a classic cover but definitely a very nice and memorable one.  This is the last mention of The Shadow's "horror face".  Apparently, according to this review, this is what pulls this tale above the average story.  But don't take my word for it, check out the story in issue 5 of Anthony Tollin's reprint series.  I did.

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The Shadow meets "Gotham".

Monday clew

It appears that this clew made the papers.  I'm sure Claude Fellows or Rutledge Mann found this for the Night Master.

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Some Steranko comps

I may have put a couple of these up before but the hand image is new to me.  At least I don't remember it...

The Murder Master

I like this cover.  Hate how small the .45 has been portrayed but the composition works and I love the rendering of The Shadow.  The damsel is almost mannequin like in her appearance but also very of the day.  This tale was originally submitted as "The Radio Crimes" and, according to this review,  deals with some fun stuff alluding to the program.  "For fans of old radio shows, this pulp story holds special interest. There's the visit to the radio station and the broadcast booths. And let's not forget the stacks of electrical transcriptions containing possibly an untold wealth of wonderful recordings."

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We start the tale of the "first" meeting between these two titans of crime fighting.

A bit more of a clew

"Dead" giveaway...

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A fun little crossover comes to an end.  But stay tuned to see the first meeting between these characters.

Puzzle piece

 A different view than yesterdays cover, for sure.

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Wonder where Irv got the inspiration for that bottom panel?

The Shadow's Justice

Oh, yeah.  Classic.  Short of having a smokewagon or two, what more could you want in a pulp cover, let alone a "The Shadow Magazine" cover.  Good versus evil all being overseen by that scary good guy, The Shadow.  I could go on about this cover but it pretty much speaks for itself.  The story is early goodness from Mr. Gibson.  Nothing bad about this issue.  As Agent T says, this is the magazine at its best.  If you haven't read this one then what are you waiting for?!

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Weekend clew

Have a good one, agents.

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And who could have shot out that light...?

Mardi Gras Mystery

This review says that the ending will leave us unfulfilled.  However, the cover to the tale originally titled "Crime Trails the Mardi Gras" is a wonderful departure from the norm.  Rozen must've had a ball with all of the characters shown in this illustration.  As Agent T points out, "The Shadow, solemn and representing [in a way] Death, in the midst of partying and frivolity..." really makes this a strong cover.  Actually, it is one of my favorites.

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"Staring holes into my skull...!"

More of a clew...

... to help you crack this colorful cover.

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In the nick of time.

Post Easter clew

I hope everyone had a very good Easter weekend.

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Panel 1 shows Batman wields the "long arm" of the law.

Easter Greetings...

Who knows where the Easter eggs are hidden?  The Shadow Bunny knows!

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No clew for the Easter weekend...

I found this yesterday.  So true.  This hits home, more so now that I'm "older".

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ZAP!  ZONK!  And the autogyro.

The City of Doom

Ah, early tale with a very exciting cover.  This is the second of the "Voodoo Master" trilogy.  For me, Dr. Rodil Mocquino is a better villain than Shiwan Khan.  Could be that Khan is the go to bad guy in many of the subsequent Shadow incarnations.  As for the cover art, this is some wonderful stuff.  The fully realized background, the ring and .45, a terrific rendering of The Shadow as well.  This is just perfect, the kind of cover that would make the reader just salivate at the coming adventure.

More clew for you

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