"Guardian of Death"

 I've always been fond of this odd cover.  The execution of the technique is what appeals to me.  Is it a Shadow cover?  Technically yes but, c'mon, we know this is just the publisher trying to be avant garde.  Sheesh, let's see some indication of the actual character whose name appears at the top of the cover!

As to the story, my sources tell me it's the best of 1945 and feels much more like the 1930's version of The Shadow.  S'all I needs ta know.