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Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series comic books

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 4-1ST


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    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Murder Master!" & "The Hydra!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two more thrilling novels by Walter Gibson. In 'The Murder Master,' a sinister-toned criminal mastermind announces his impending murders over the radio airwaves! Then the real Lamont Cranston joins The Shadow as they battle 'The Hydra,' a criminal organization that replaces each fallen leader with two new 'heads.' How can The Shadow combat an enemy who grows stronger with each defeat? This instant classic also features the original pulp covers by George Rozen, interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, the origin of The Shadow's 'power to cloud men's minds' from the golden-age Shadow Comics, and a photo feature on the famous radio series by broadcasting historian Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Shadow's Justice!" & "The Broken Napoleons!" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!' The legendary supersleuth returns in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing mystery thrillers. The Dark Avenger journeys to Havana to tip the scales of justice in the law's favor in 'The Shadow's Justice' (1933). This classic tale of intrigue, lost treasure and murder showcases The Shadow's brand of deadly justice! Then, the Master of Darkness confronts the mysterious master criminal called Levantour (the Vulture) who leaves a Napoleonic coin at the scene of his crimes.Who will have the last laugh? This instant collector's item leads off with one of George Rozen's most iconic pulp covers, and also includes all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell plus new historical commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 8-1ST


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    Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The London Crimes!" and "Castle Doom!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's most extraordinary pulp thrillers. First, two legendary crimefighting agencies join forces when The Shadow teams with England's legendary Scotland Yard to investigate "The London Crimes" and the master criminal known as The Harvester. Then, The Shadow journeys to a strange "Castle of Doom," where murder lurks behind its battlements. Mystery and intrigue abound in this thrilling tale of lost treasure, secret underground passages, and ghostly apparitions. In honor of The Shadow's first British adventure, popular culture historian Anthony Tollin chronicles the 1930s and 1950s English pulp reprints and the 1940s Australian Shadow radio series. This classic pulp reprint also showcases George Rozen's dazzling pulp covers and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell! Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #10-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 10-1ST


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    Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The City of Doom!" and "The Fifth Race!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The legendary supersleuth returns in two action-packed pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson. The Voodoo Master returns from the grave and launches a series of terrorist attacks to enslave in 'The City of Doom.' Then, the Dark Avenger battles the master of disguise known only as Five Face. Will 'The Fifth Face' be the face of death? In a special bonus feature, The Shadow battles a million-year-old Neanderthal in a 'lost' radio script by Hugo Award-winning science fiction author, Alfred Bester. This instant collector's item leads off with a classic cover by George Rozen, and also includes all of the original interior art by acclaimed illustrators Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, plus historical commentary on the origins of super-villains and DC's Vandal Savage by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #11-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 11-1ST


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    Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Road of Crime!" and "Crooks go Straight!" - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" Nostalgia Ventures' sales-smashing revival of Street & Smith's iconic pulp superheroes continues as the Master Avenger proves that "crime does not pay" in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing mysteries. In "Road of Crime," a former criminal attempts to reform his life with some unseen help from The Shadow in this tale of redemption. Then, a series of robberies and murders casts suspicion on two supposedly-reformed criminals. Did the "Crooks Go Straight," or has one of them returned to crime? This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers, all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell and historical commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #14-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 14-1ST


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    Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Grove of Doom" and " The Masked Lady!" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's personal favorites. To solve the mystery of Chinatown smuggling, feuding families and a series of strange disappearances, The Shadow must enter "The Grove of Doom," where those who enter never return. Then, Lamont Cranston and Inspector Cardona seek the truth behind a series of murders perpetrated by "The Masked Lady." This classic pulp collection showcases one of George Rozen's greatest pulp covers (reproduced directly from the original art), restores more than 13,000 words deleted from previous reprintings of "The Grove of Doom," and includes all the original interior art by illustrators Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and new commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #100-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 100-1ST


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    Volume 100 - 1st printing. "The Death Triangle!", "The Crimson Death!" and "The Seven Deadly Arts!" Written by Maxwell Grant. Art Tom Lovell. Cover by Graves Gladney. Sanctum Books commemorates its milestone 100th issue with pulp thrillers by all three Maxwell Grants: Walter B. Gibson, Theodore Tinsley and Bruce Elliott! First, The Master of Darkness unmasks the murderous mastermind behind "The Death Triangle." Then, "The Crimson Death" strikes in a dizzy dance of murder that draws even The Shadow into its arms! Finally, a mysterious cult revives an ancient curse through "The Seven Deadly Arts." Softcover, 160 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #124-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 124-1ST


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    Volume 124 - 1st printing. "The Ghost Makers!" and "House of Ghosts!" Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban. Cover by George Rozen. The Master of Darkness unmasks phony spiritualists in two legendary pulp novels. First, in one of Walter Gibson's greatest classics, the Dark Avenger investigates "The Ghost Makers" after a glowing dagger materializes to bring death at a seance. Then, The Shadow teams with real-life ghostbuster Joseph Dunninger to investigate a series of spirit murders in a "House of Ghosts." This classic Halloween collection showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, while Will Murray explores the Gibson-Houdini-Lovecraft connection and Anthony Tollin recalls The Shadow Big Little Books. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #125-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 125-1ST


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    Volume 125 - 1st printing. "The Death Tower!" and "The Silent Seven!"

    Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Tom Lovell. Cover by George Rozen.

    The Dark Avenger hunts down members of a hidden criminal order in two superb 1932 pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson. First, the Dark Avenger's investigation of the murderous Dr. Palermo leads him invade "The Death Tower" and discover the existence of a hooded secret society, in the early novel that introduced reporter Clyde Burke and The Shadow's autogyro.

    Then, when a wealthy businessman is killed, The Shadow must infiltrate and unmask "The Silent Seven" to solve the murder! This classic pulp collection features the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and interior illustrations by Tom Lovell with historical commentary by Will Murray.

    Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.