The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 40

 

Wait... is that The Green Hornet?  Probably not but that doesn't mean you can't color him that way.

"Disillusion" page 1

 

"You must learn to use a samovar, Cranston.  You--"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 39

 

The sound of crime being committed!

"Disillusion"

 And so we begin another of the classic adventures from "The Shadow Strikes!"... "Disillusion".

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 14

 

"What happened to my firing squad!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "Justice, Inc." paperback

 Okay, let's start the paperback run of The Avenger.  I love this cover.  Is it as cool as the original pulp cover?  In its own way, yes.  Simple but beautifully painted. 

ON THE AIR: December 19, 1943

 Four prominent pillars of the community commit murders and then can't remember doing so.  They all belong to... well, just listen to "Club of Doom" to find out what The Shadow gets embroiled in this time.

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 38

 

Told ya so...

"Valhalla" pin up

 

The Shadow by John Beatty.

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 37

 

Margo...what can be said.  All bets are that she's walking into something only The Shadow can get her out of.

 

"Valhalla" page 23

 

"Welcome back to the good fight!"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 36

 

Those haunting final words as our hero races off on a new adventure!

"Valhalla" page 22

 

'For the storm of flames in the night sky is just an omen of the storm to come.'

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 35

 

And thus ends the criminal career of The Clown!

"Valhalla" page 21

 

'...but boldness is no guarantee of safety.'

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 34

 

I bet The Clown's regretting using that net as a fashionable decoration!

"Valhalla" page 20

 

'And evil always seeks vengeance.'

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 13

 

"Why doesn't The Shadow save us?"

ON THE AIR: December 5, 1943

  Money.  Family.  A deadly addition to the grounds of a spooky old mansion.  Insanity.  Family.  Yep, just another day in the lives of Lamont and Margot.  And it takes The Shadow to save the day (or night, as it were.)  Sit back in your favorite easy chair and listen to "Bubbling Death" and remember, your family could be as bad as this one...

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 33

 

Yes, the handy net that the criminal keeps in his treasure room.  Lucky guy, the Shadow!

"Valhalla" page 19

 

"Hold on!  Try to hold on..."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 32

 

Ah, the familiar boast that never produces the result desired.

"Valhalla" page 18

 

"There are minions of evil burning in hell who still ask that question."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 31

 

That antique won't do you any good, buffoon of crime!

"Valhalla" page 17

 

"Who are you?"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 30

 

Yes, the voice of your downfall!!!

"Valhalla" page 16

 

"Come on, it's now or never!"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 29

 

Greedy, ain't he?

"Valhalla" page 15

 

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of me?"

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 12

 

"I hear a voice... I find the door open... it amazes me!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "Midnight Murder"

 And this brings us to the end of the original pulp run of "The Avenger".  An action cover for sure, but not an iconic image that sets this apart from any other pulp mag on the stands.  

I may run the paperback covers next.  They were great and I always have regretted not picking them up back in the day.  They owe more to James Bama's Doc Savage covers than to the original pulp art.  Still, nice work that should be seen and appreciated.

ON THE AIR: October 3, 1943

 Evil psychics.  East Indian mystics.  Yep, it's another mystery that embroils Lamont, Margot and The Shadow.  Sit back, kick up your feet and down your favorite drink while you listen to "The Crystal Globe".

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 28

 

So, our mastermind criminal boarded a ship in grease paint and frills?  Say it ain't so...

"Valhalla" page 14

 

"And as far as I'm concerned, making a profit was never an excuse for treason."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 27

 

Ah, yes.  Cardona and his crack squad will be on the scene soon.

"Valhalla" page 13

 

 "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster...

...and if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 26

 

 

Like all criminals, weak minded fools!

"Valhalla" page 12

 

"You expect me to say this?"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 25

 

 

Youse guys be in trouble now!

"Valhalla" page 11

 

"Yes like a charm!"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 24

 

But if you say you're not talking you're still talking.  Stupid thugs!

"Valhalla" page 10

 

"I know a shortcut!"

The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Conquers Crime in Centralba page 11

 

"Quick!  The gas masks!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Wilder Curse"

 This is a wonderful composition, full of tension and subdued action.  Nice use of local color and the drawing is really strong.  Again the Art Director overlaid the logo which creates even greater sense of space.  Not a classic cover but a really well done illustration.

ON THE AIR: September 26, 1943

 Bret Morrison makes his debut alongside Marjorie Anderson in "The Gibbering Things".  A fairly horrific tale to usher in the first season of Anderson's.  He leaves the program for a little more than a season before returning in Season 9, following John Archer and Steve Courtleigh's turns as The Shadow.  Enjoy this scary little tale and the introduction of Morrison.

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 23

 

 

The Shadow grills the henchmen!

"Valhalla" page 9

 

"Who... who... are you?!"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 22

 

You don't really believe that now, do you?

"Valhalla" page 8

 

"How did it go wrong, Keenan?"

The Shadow coloring book in 66 parts: Part 21

 

The Clown prepares to make his escape!