"The Four Signets"

"Creeper Trigg. I have heard your plan. In your hand you hold the weapon that I shall use against you and these others. Rise. Do as I command. The contents of that syringe will do for three. Be sparing with it, Ralder. I may decide that sleep, not death, is suited to your needs. The police, have need of your testimonies. So I shall reserve you for their arrival. They will find you doped, here in this room. But on one condition only. Each of you must speak." - The Shadow

Pretty much the ultimate 'hand' cover!  However, the same can't be said about the story.  The first tale of 1935 is just okay.  This is the 69th published adventure and I'm sure W B Gibson was under a bit of stress as the year began.  However it wasn't the year 1935, this novel was submitted January 19, 1934!  I can't imagine churning out that kind of output and being that far ahead of schedule.  Of course, I'm a habitual procrastinator.  Something I'm trying to cure but at my somewhat advanced age it is proving to be a tough row to hoe.