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Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series comic books 2008

  • 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 #17-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 17-1ST


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    Volume 17 - 1st printing. "The Fate Joss" and "The Golden Pagoda!" "As you sow evil, so shall you reap evil! Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Dark Avenger known to Asians as "Ying Ko" investigates deadly Chinatown mysteries in two intriguing pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson! First, The Shadow investigates the strange disappearance - and reappearance - of a half-ton golden idol. What is the incredible secret of "The Fate Joss" and the mysterious Dr. Roy Tam? Then, a miniature "Golden Pagoda" leads The Shadow and his agents through a series of bizarre deathtraps into the realm of the infamous brigand, Li Hoang. In supporting features, Pulp-historian Will Murray examines The Shadow's many investigations into the mysteries of Chinatown, while series editor Anthony Tollin provides a history of Myra Reldon, The Shadow's first female agent. This classic reprint also reproduces both color pulp covers by George Rozen, along with all of the interior illustrations by legendary artists Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #18-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 18-1ST


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    Volume 18 - 1st printing. "The Golden Masks" and "The Unseen Killer!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's greatest pulp thrillers. First, Lamont Cranston investigates a strange series of murders by "The Unseen Killer." In a battle between The Shadow and an invisible man, who will have the last laugh? Then, the Dark Avenger attempts to strip "The Golden Masks" from a secret society of hooded blackmailers extorting millions with a bizarre invention. This classic pulp reprint also features both classic color covers by George Rozen, all the interior illustrations by legendary artist Tom Lovell, and commentary by historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #20-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 20-1ST


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    Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Jibaro Death" and "The Blue Sphinx!" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness again demonstrates that "crime does not pay" in two pulse-pounding pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson. First, after a museum curator is murdered, The Shadow must solve the timeless riddle of "The Blue Sphinx," a 4,000-year-old relic unearthed in the Libyan desert. Then, South American headhunters team with New York gangsters to spread terror through "Jibaro Death." This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen, classic interior illustrations by the legendary Tom Lovell and historical commentary by Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #24-1ST
    Shadow SC (2006-2020 Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series 24-1ST


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    Volume 24 - 1st printing. "Washington Crime" and "Quetzal!" "As you sow evil, so shall you reap evil. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Dark Avenger returns in two riveting espionage thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow teams up with America's top secret agent to combat a beautiful international spy and "Washington Crime." Then, in a shadowy sequel, the U.S. State Department sends "El Ombre" to Mexico to prevent the foreign agent code-named "Quetzal" from selling the blueprints for a top-secret military installation to an enemy power. This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $12.95.