ON THE AIR: March 25, 1945

A classic tale told from the view of the insane criminal.  He almost gets away with it due to the fact that the radio Shadow is far less the superman than the pulp version.  Of course, if he solved it on the spot then the show would have been much shorter.  So sit back and be a bit frustrated as Lamont can't quite put it all together in "The Destroyer".

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 How sweet, the personification of vengeance itself strolling in a field on a calm spring afternoon with his gal pal.

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"A wise man retreats at the sight of death!"

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Sheesh.  Margo lives to screw up another day.

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FWOOMP

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Ask a stupid question...

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SNK

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Where... indeed!  Quake, fat man.  Your doom is at hand!

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KRAKA-ROOOM

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I vote not to let him go.  Let the chips fall where they may.

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"When did you realize?"

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"And here it is - even The Shadow couldn't stop this grab!"

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Frosted Death" paperback

 <meh>  Very odd postures for the figures.  I guess the larger figure could be seen as frozen but The Avenger looks forced and unnatural.  Well painted but poorly composed.

This is a far superior illustration.

ON THE AIR: February 11, 1945

 There are actually two other episodes that have been preserved that aired before this.  However, they are the Australian versions and I, truthfully, can't abide them.  They always come off hammy and a bit tongue in cheek... to my ear.  "The Man Who Dreamed Too Much" and "Death is Just Around the Corner", if anyone wants to listen to them.  I may be too harsh as it's been some time since I sat through them.  

Today's episode is "The Face of Death", a fairly standard thriller featuring Lamont and Margot.  I've listened to this one so many times that it seems as though it's a recycling of any number of episodes.  Still, Morrison delivers the consummate Cranston persona.  His voice is really great for our hero.

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And the race is on.  Tune in next Monday to read the thrilling conclusion to this forgone conclusion!

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"Monty!"

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Run... run you little cockroach!  The Shadow will squash you beneath the sole of justice!

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"Arts of disguise."

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Looming doom confronts the vile criminal element!  Time for a beat down!

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"Only a man with better eyes and ears than most."

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As if they and All of Crimedon don't recognize the sound of their inevitable doom!!!

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"What have you learned?"

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So close and yet...

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"There is no future."

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"We shoulda got those lugs"

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Devil's Horns" paperback

 I like how this cover flipped original around.  The three evil figures are in the background and floating towards the top of the page while the figure of The Avenger is in the foreground being menaced.

ON THE AIR: March 19, 1944

 

  More evil under the guise of voodoo and black magic.  A dancer is plagued by the sound of drums all because she took a bracelet from a tombstone in Haiti.  Oddly enough this reminded me of an episode of Tarzan that I listened to a few months back.  Another arrogant individual decided she wanted a piece of jewelry that didn't belong to her and she suffered the consequences.  Will the same happen to Louise Renaldo?  Sit back and listen to "Drums of Doom" and you'll find out for yourself.

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Wow, that's some impressive math skills!

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"Beware of the hunger for excitement, Daisy.  You may actually find it."

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 This guy is an idiot if he thinks it will be that easy!

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"We do not know if we can trust this strange man."

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Must be some pretty large bills.  A thousand One Thousand Dollar bills takes up a lot of space.

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"Well, the boyo said he was bored.  Bored the way only a rich guy can be, I guess."

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Ya know, if they don't sign the note how can you trust them?  Again, another chance to get out from under the vapid trance that Margo has over Lamont.  Just sayin'...

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"If you want to taste forbidden fruits, Mr. Cranston, you have to risk poisoning.  These weeds bear bitter fruit at times."

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Haven't the bad guys heard of tape.  Who's gonna pay for the damage to the door?!

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"Allard!  Throw down your knife!"

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 I love the cast shadow in the last panel.  Right out of Gibson's writing (in a manner).  Fun.

Avenger Saturday presents: "The Sky Walker" paperback

 Very nice cover, utilizing the giant head that the pulps used to. 

ON THE AIR: March 12, 1944

More missing episodes, a common occurrence as we delve deeper into the later episodes.  This adventure pits our hero, The Shadow, against technology.  Is this truly the end for The Master of Men?  Sit back and take a listen to "Death to The Shadow"!

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 Really?  Where is the compartment with the cloak and hat?  Sigh.  Margo could be history by the time... ah, I get it.  Very well played, Mr. Cranston.

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Nice hack!

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"Just beware of wandering hands."

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I told ya not to answer the phone!!

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"Into the depths, dear girl.  Into the depths."

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A call at a fancy restaurant is never a good thing.  Perhaps he shouldn't answer it.

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"The one?"