The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 20

 

Apparently The Shadow played for the NY Giants!

"Valhalla" page 6

 

"Looks like a storm front moving in..."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 19

 

Chasing the bad guys!

"Valhalla" page 5

 

"How insightful, Mr. Mann..."

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"It's a swell idea, Mr. Cranston.  You can count on me!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Black Death"

Hey, hey, hey... a face glaring at horrific scene playing out on the cover.  Is it the satanic leader or our hero, The Avenger?  I guess you'll just have to read the tale to find out.

ON THE AIR: February 28, 1943

 

Sit back and listen to "The Touch of Death" and try not to lose any sleep over the fact that we are missing the rest of 1942, all of January 1943 and 3/4 of February 1943 for a total of 11 episodes gone.  They are:

• The Bells Toll Death — December 13, 1942
• The Case of the Talking Skull — December 20, 1942
• The Case of the Phantom Werewolf — December 27, 1942
• The Glowing Death — January 3, 1943
• The League of Death — January 10, 1943
• The Case of the Mechanical Monster — January 17, 1943
• The Eyes of Death — January 24, 1943
• Secret Weapon — January 31, 1943
• The Song of Fear — February 7, 1943
• The Mark of Cain — February 14, 1943
• The Language of the Dead — February 21, 1943

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 18

 

Of course, no one thought The Shadow could be brought low by the likes of The Clown's henchmen.

"Valhalla" page 4

"THERE, THE LATEST WONDER OF GERMAN TECHNOLOGY!"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 17

 

 It looks bad for our hero.

"Valhalla" page 3

"Mr. Cranston, your hospitality at The Cobalt Club on more than one occasion has been most deeply appreciated."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 16

 

I thought The Shadow was the one to take people by surprise!

"Valhalla" page 2

"What's one of America's greatest aviation heroes doing with high-ranking Nazis?"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 15

 

Ah, yes.  The polite version of The Master of Men.

"Valhalla" page 1

"The drama isn't just on stage tonight, Margo."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 14

 

 

What kind of museum doesn't set it's alarm system?  Any clown can steal priceless black and white artwork!

"Valhalla"

 Time to start another adventure with The Shadow!

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 9

 

"But, Liberator!  It is a great mistake to hold a real election!  What if Peridor wins?"

ON THE AIR: December 6, 1942

 

Death and the family fortune.  Another case of children getting what they think they deserve and what they actually deserve.  Tune in for another case of family dynamics and listen to "Death Shoots An Arrow".

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Happy Killers"

 Could almost mistake this for one of the Old West pulp covers.  The only thing I think is great about this cover is how they broke the logo with the gun and splintered door.  Otherwise... meh.

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 13

 

Ah, yes... Burbank.  The version that M W Kaluta popularized in the first DC comics run.

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'She is what she is.  And I am what I am.  And we work for The Shadow.'

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 12

 

Ahhh, the dreaded "Clown"!

"Aloha" page 24

 

"We can take a short time... for life."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 11

 

He has already deduced the vile villain's identity!

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"Only the perfection of their ends."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 10

 Professional, indeed.  They just took the painting and left a frame with no visible wires to hang from.

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"The killer... died at the base of the Nuuana Pali."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 9

 

"Aloha" page 21

 

"Liliha... poor Liliha..."

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 8

 

"A nice character, this Castenago!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Green Killer"

 A pretty action packed cover to start 1942.  However, when they took away his grey skin and white hair it's pretty difficult to tell which of these is The Avenger.  That unique aspect of the character made him instantly identifiable like Doc Savage and his bronze skin (more so with the Bama covers but still) and, of course, The Shadow.  Whether it was the nose or the black costume there was no mistaking the Master of Men.

ON THE AIR: November 22, 1942

 Another episode that centers around my favorite subject... art.  Of course there is murder to involve The Shadow so don't think that it's a snooze.  Sit back and enjoy this adventure from a little over 80 years ago. Take note that a familiar detective makes a somewhat rare appearance in the radio series.

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 9

 A night at the museum.

"Aloha" page 20

 

"Welcome to Hawaii."

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 At least he called her a cab...

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"Everything we have been able to learn on the remnants of Shiwan Khan's international organization.  You'll find it a long list... Master."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 7

 Finally, Kent has come to his senses and is leaving the annoying... oh, I misunderstood...

"Aloha" page 18

 

"Though I have an idea who did."

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 "This is a job for... The Shadow?"  I bet Superman is a bit miffed that his line has been taken.

"Aloha" page 17

 

"Oh, cripes.  Cripes almighty."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 5

 

"Aloha" page 16

 

"To the bottom, my agents..."

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 "You saved my life... and you are La Sombra!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "Pictures of Death"

 This is a pretty boring cover.  I'm not sure why Street & Smith and their Art Director would abandon the wonderful cover design that they ran with the first 12.  Even with just a ghostly head in the sky would have made this a far better cover.  Hmmm, I may just do that...

And I did just that...

Quick mockup, just for fun.

ON THE AIR: November 8, 1942

 Take a moment and listen to the voice of a dead man, speaking from the grave.  Or is he?  Only The Shadow can find out the truth about "The Wailing Corpse".

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 4

 And so, crime has been perpetrated!  Who will be the mastermind that challenges The Shadow?  Tune in next week and follow The Shadow as he uncovers clews to the heinous villain certain to be lurking behind this vile act of criminality.

"Aloha" page 15

 

"The Shadow is... always right."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 3