Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
The 99th edition gathers no guesses so...
here are the answers.
1: The Shadow gets jazz hands
2: The skeleton has his eye on...
3: A longer strand of pearls
4: Duel became Duet
5: The girl just gets her head screwed on wrong
Friday, March 27, 2020
"The Lord of Death" page 6
"Well, you know... she's a hard times making everything topsy turvy... a job in no so easy to find and a man, he's gotta think of his family."
"But for a sawbuck maybe I don't think so much."
" For that much money, you could have a man killed!"
ON THE AIR Sunday, March 27, 1938
82 years ago today (or Sunday, rather) this classic Orson Welles episode, The Hypnotized Audience, thrilled millions of Americans as they huddled around their radios. I've played this on my turntable for 40+ years thanks to the 4 album / 8 episode boxed set from Murray Hill. You can listen to it here. Enjoy.
https://oldradioprograms.us/My%20Old%20Radio%20Shows/S/The%20Shadow/38.06.05-TheShadow-hypnotizedaudience.mp3
Thursday, March 26, 2020
99th edition of "What's the Difference?"
DEATH! Come on! How great is that?! Give it a go while being confined to your own secret sanctums wherever you may be.
Keep Calm and Carry On and we'll all get through this safe and healthy as long as we respect our neighbors and communities at large. As agents of The Shadow this is our chance to make a difference.
"The Lord of Death" page 5
"A sawbuck?! You were gonna drown me for a lousy ten bucks?"
"Hey, times is tough, brother."
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Riding out Covid19 under a blue light
"The Lord of Death" page 4
[It was long ago that Harry crossed that bridge]
[He crossed back a different man.]
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Shadows Will Go - Give them a Show!
Not sure what that tagline means but it's a great image and one that I'd love in my collection. Alas, my collection is very much limited to reproductions. Perhaps I'll just make this one to add to my facsimiles.
"The Lord of Death" page 3
"And what do you want from me?"
"Obedience. Loyalty. Complete devotion to The Shadow's work."
"What choice do I have?"
"You have the river."
Monday, March 23, 2020
What I'm reading now
This story has gotten off to a great start that I didn't see coming. So far I can recommend this tale and if you don't believe me then trust John Olsen. His review here looks like it won't steer you wrong. Can't wait to see how this one plays out.
Friday, March 20, 2020
ON THE AIR Sunday, March 20, 1938
82 years ago today (or Sunday, rather) this classic Orson Welles episode, The White Legion, thrilled millions of Americans as they huddled around their radios. Listen to it here. Enjoy.
https://oldradioprograms.us/My%20Old%20Radio%20Shows/S/The%20Shadow/38.03.20-TheShadow-whitelegion.mp3
What came out the week of March 15, 1940 - 1942
1940_The Veiled Prophet
1941_The White Column
1942_Formula for Crime
"The Lord of Death" page 1
"He is on the bridge again, the bridge he crossed from
life to death and back again, the bridge where
Harry Vincent ended and began."
Thursday, March 19, 2020
What came out the week of March 15, 1933 - 1939
1933_Murder Trail
1934_The Green Box
1935_Bells of Doom
1936_The Third Shadow
1937_Murder House
1938_Face of Doom
1939_The Vindicator
"The Lord of Death!" begins today
It appears Rasputin is threatening Margo Lane! Will The Shadow be able to intervene before a fate worse than death befalls The Dark Eagle's erstwhile companion? Tune in tomorrow for the continuation of The Shadow's encounter with Brother Gregor!
My apologies re: page 19 of "Death's Head"...
I always check after publishing but usually don't check back after. Not sure what happened but it should be good now. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
What I'm reading now
The Third Skull. Fun hidden picture cover with the oft used solid yellow background. This probably jumped off of the newsstands in the day but to me it feels like two images slapped together. Regardless of the less than inspiring (yet still likable) cover I'm looking forward to another early (May 15, 1935) adventure of The Master of Darkness. If you think I'm crazy then take it up with John, he thinks this is a page turner and that's good enough for me!
"Death's Head" page 24
"Who are you?"
"I am no one...
No one."
"Yes. Yes you are...
Anastasia."
And so ends the first issue of The Shadow Strikes! This series had me at the word go. Tune in tomorrow for the start of the second issue.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
No guesses to the Master of Death
1: Master of Death became Master of Deaf
2: The transparent man is looking the opposite direction
3: An extra tooth appears in that Nosferatu mouth
4: The right arm sleeve has shortened
5: He has an extra rib
I'll keep amusing myself with these. Chime in if you want to take a swing at solving one or more of these.
Finished Cussler and "The Golden Quest"
Wow, it's been a long time since I read so much in so short of time. Journey of the Pharaohs was a fun read and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys an adventurous yarn. After putting that down I picked up and blew through "The Golden Quest", another very fun tale. And so I move on...
Friday, March 13, 2020
Let's see if "Master of Death" can garner any guesses
There are just five (5) changes to this slightly spooky/goofy cover from the early years of our hero. Can you find all of them before the Master of Death succumbs to The Master of Darkness? Give it a go, agents. And stay safe.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
ON THE AIR Sunday, March 13, 1938
82 years ago tomorrow (or Sunday) this classic Orson Welles episode, The Silent Avenger, thrilled millions of Americans as they huddled around their radios. Listen to it here. Enjoy.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
"Death's Head" page 20
"...a sister who sinned not with me, but against me..."
"Forgive me, brother... for I have sinned."
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Next on my reading list...
Journey of the Pharaohs. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala take another journey into adventure as written by the master of adventure, Clive Cussler. I'm not sure how many more novels will actually have Mr. Cussler's involvement but I eagerly look forward to them as long as they keep puttin' them out. Clive created a wonderful universe of characters that always feels like a family reunion. I'm gonna enjoy this and rest that Clive worked on before he passed on.
97 passes with no guesses
I saw no guesses. I heard no guesses. I guess I'll speak the answers...
1: Publication is now Buplication
2: 1933 became 1931
3: Joss flipped the 'ss'
4: Green monkey's mouth is flipped upside down
5: Purple monkey's nose is flipped upside down
6: White monkey has lost a finger
Maybe Friday's puzzle will entice some tries.
Monday, March 9, 2020
RIP Max Von Sydow
This man sure had a varied and long career. His roles garnered him awards and fame but he will forever be Ming to me. Some of the films that embedded themselves into my youth featured Mr. Von Sydow.
Flash Gordon
Conan the Barbarian
Dune
Judge Dredd
Rest in peace and may that Long Walk be kind to you.
Friday, March 6, 2020
The 97th edition of "What's The Difference"
See if you can find all six differences in this wonderful cover. So well done and very fun.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
No guesses, I guess...
Difference #1: Number is Munber
Difference #2: Magazine is Magazene
Difference #3: Month is Wonth
Difference #4: The Shadow's upturned collar is more upturned
Difference #5: The hairstyles of Evil Man 2 and 3 are swapped
Difference #6: The tie of Evil Man 1 has been reversed
There you have it... six little evil changes to this early cover by Rozen. Check in tomorrow for a new puzzle. Until then, stay safe out there.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
What came out the first week of March, 1940 - 1946
1940_The Invincible Shiwan Khan
1941_Mansion of Crime
1942_Vengeance Bay
1943_The Black Dragon
1944_The Mystery of The Toll of Death
1945_Five Keys to Crime
1946_Mother Goose Murders
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