Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019

The Shadow's Shadow could not hide the differences from this agent






"Agent J reports: upside down pyramid, #, The Shadow's eyes, button on Shadow's left sleeve, The Shadow's automatic barrel, The Shadow's right shirtsleeve!"

Well done, Agent J!  I must try harder to get the next one past your "Hawk"eyes! 

Thursday, April 25, 2019

What's The Difference clew #58





Six (6) changes to this rather pulpish paperback cover by Jim Steranko.  Can you find them all?

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

Ding ding ding (or would it be ding dong ding?)


"Agent J reports: Sents, upsidedown M in Mar, Boom, Code NRA, clapper on green bell on left."

  You are 100% correct, Agent J.  Well done.  If this cover intrigues anyone (and it should) then check out this review to push you into reading this adventure of The Shadow.

   I didn't think 'bout it until now but this kind of has a Quasimodo feel to it.  Entirely unintended with regards to the tragedy at Notre Dame.

Friday, April 19, 2019

The Living Shadow at 88


Just a few of the publications of the adventure that started it all.  After all these years, "The Living Shadow" is a very apt title.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The 57th edition of "What's the Difference"






Five (5) changes to this pretty iconic image.  Give it a go.  Oh, and happy Maundy Thursday.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Devil's Passage


Not sure how this would be received in the current PC climate.  Oh, well, whatever your feelings are it exists and The Shadow is dealing some justice.  I really like the "Your Money's Worth" circling the 10.  Fun.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Bands...er... Hands in the Dark

So close, Agent J...

"Agent J reports: Defective, Mazagine, Bands, the first character of the cryptic message - that's all I can find."

May is now Way.  On another note, how do you feel about this cover.  I've always loved the coded message but not the revealing of The Shadow's mouth.  Oh, and the ring is on the wrong finger!  Sacrilege!

Monday, April 15, 2019

Shadowed Millions


Spot on, Agent J.  This image formed my concept of The Shadow for quite some time and I still love it. 

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Not a pulp, but still a classic



Got any idea, agents?  My second Shadow novel, if that helps

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Monday, April 8, 2019

Friday, April 5, 2019

You are so right, Agent J


I totally overlooked the fact that you had answered this.  Been having some internet issues. 

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Wish I had gotten one of these in the mail


How cool would this have been back in the day (or even today) to receive a note on this letterhead?!  Have to admit, though... never liked the "official" signature of The Shadow.  Oh well, can't have it all.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April's calendar


Well, duh.  What else would I use for April.  88 years ago this month The Shadow A Detective Magazine made its debut with "The Living Shadow".  And a legend was born.

Monday, April 1, 2019

The Yellow Band snapped



"Agent J reports: 1973, Land, right thumb on briefcase, doorway taller - that's all I can find!"

 Very close, missed it by a cuff...