The Shadow comic books issue 0

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Continued from Batman (1940) #0. While surveying the aftermath of his decisive showdown with Azrael, Bruce Wayne looks back on his solitary youth. He recalls those years spent honing his body and mind for the day he would take his long-buried grief and rage to the streets of Gotham City. Plus, more hints of the dark secret in Batman's past are revealed. Continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #0. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Bret Blevins. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Valiant Validated Signature Series includes a certificate of authenticity from Valiant Comics is stamped with the Valiant Signature seal. Signed by writer Bob Hall and artist Tom Ryder. Limited to 1300 copies. Chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

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This is not the chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

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Gold Edition Chromium Wraparound cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder.

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Rob Liefeld art. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Colton Worley. Cover by Gabriel Hardman. Secrets of the Shadow's past are revealed as he meets Houdini! The Shadow infiltrates sanctum of an esoteric society of murderous magicians who are hellbent on escaping the ultimate trap--death itself! In order to thwart their plans, though, he must evade twisted traps and solve spellbinding puzzles. A good--or evil--magician never reveals his secrets... but the Shadow knows. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

B&W Variant Cover by Gabriel Hardman. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Colton Worley. Secrets of the Shadow's past are revealed as he meets Houdini! The Shadow infiltrates sanctum of an esoteric society of murderous magicians who are hellbent on escaping the ultimate trap--death itself! In order to thwart their plans, though, he must evade twisted traps and solve spellbinding puzzles. A good--or evil--magician never reveals his secrets... but the Shadow knows. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 250 Hand Sketched Variant Cover by Alex Ross Fire of Creation: Part 1 of 6 - (W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell 1938: The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself. As storm clouds gather across the globe, American Military Intelligence meets with a certain Lamont Cranston, determined to beat a host of spies and assassins to the greatest prize of all... but what that might be, only the Shadow knows. Cover price $3.99.

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SHADOW WAR, Milestone's first crossover event, concludes from Static (1993 DC) #8 in this extra-sized Milestone title. The Shadow Cabinet has assembled its new super-powered recruits, but the Star Chamber, a splinter group of the Shadow Cabinet's most formidable members, has been enlisting some new talent of its own. The established Dakota heroes come together for the first time in an all-out battle that reshapes the Dakota Universe...and finally reveals the true nature of the Big Bang. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, with art by John Paul Leon and Rober Quijano. Spot-varnished cover by Walt Simonson, with a metallic fifth ink. Glossy Format. Cover price $2.50.

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Wraparound Cover by Dave Johnson (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher (A) Patrick Zircher The end has always been near. Twenty five years ago, Josiah Boniface was the Shadowman, and he had more problems than simply Master Darque: things from beyond are trying to eat the world, the police are trying to send him to jail and now he's got to rescue Helena LeBretton from a murderous cult, whether she likes it or not. A special standalone issue featuring the art by comics superstar Trevor Hairsine, go back to the beginning to discover why this is the series IGN calls 'all kinds of great' right here in Shadowman #0! Cover price $3.99.

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Variant Cover by Khari Evans (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher (A) Patrick Zircher The end has always been near. Twenty five years ago, Josiah Boniface was the Shadowman, and he had more problems than simply Master Darque: things from beyond are trying to eat the world, the police are trying to send him to jail and now he's got to rescue Helena LeBretton from a murderous cult, whether she likes it or not. A special standalone issue featuring the art by comics superstar Trevor Hairsine, go back to the beginning to discover why this is the series IGN calls 'all kinds of great' right here in Shadowman #0! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Lewis LaRosa (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher (A) Patrick Zircher The end has always been near. Twenty five years ago, Josiah Boniface was the Shadowman, and he had more problems than simply Master Darque: things from beyond are trying to eat the world, the police are trying to send him to jail and now he's got to rescue Helena LeBretton from a murderous cult, whether she likes it or not. A special standalone issue featuring the art by comics superstar Trevor Hairsine, go back to the beginning to discover why this is the series IGN calls 'all kinds of great' right here in Shadowman #0! Cover price $12.00.

by Christina Z & Mukesh Singh Demons. Slaying. Sex. What else would you expect from a comic conceived by Jenna Jameson and realized by Witchblade co-creator Christina Z.? In a tale dripping with epic destinies, dangerous creatures and dark passions, one woman will rise from the ashes of her 'normal' life to discover a fate she never imagined. Before a tragic accident that sets our heroine on a quest that will change the world as we know it, she has an encounter with a mysterious figure who claims to know of her 'true' potential. Secret origins, strange conspiracies, and a connection to a mythological feminine force as old as time will all be revealed. This special preview issue features a cover by Greg Horn, prequel story, preview of pages from issue #1, sexy pin-ups, and a revealing interview with Jenna Jameson and Christina Z. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Larry Hama. Cover by James Biggie. Once a warrior for Cobra, then a soldier for G.I. Joe, but ALWAYS an Arashikage ninja first and foremost! Hes Tommy Arashikage, aka Storm Shadow…and these are some of his greatest adventures! 96 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

(W) Bob Hall & Various (A) Bob Hall, Liam Sharp From legendary SHADOWMAN creator Bob Hall, Valiant's FCBD SHADOWMAN story is a prelude to the BLOWFISH studios SHADOWMAN: DARQUE LEGACY, multi-million dollar, multi-platform video game. Includes looks at the upcoming video game and inside the 2023 series X-O MANOWAR UNCONQUERED from the acclaimed writing team of Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad and award winning artist Liam Sharp! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

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Cover by Sana Takeda. by Vince Hernandez & Sana Takeda Discover the early years of Soulfire's heroine Grace in this all-new mini-series! At the precipice of the age of magic and wonderment, one young couple attempts to hold onto true love while the world around them is torn apart by the threads of war. The differences between the races of Grace's Rahtumi and the less-prosperous Sethoru reach a deadly boiling point, and war is declared across the land of Empyrea and beyond. Caught in the middle, Grace and Kelsyn are two young lovers in search of a life together away from the battle at hand-but the pair will soon discover they cannot so easily escape the coming storm. Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new Soulfire: Shadow Magic #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of this next exciting chapter of the Soulfire mythology! Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Micah Gunnell. by Vince Hernandez & Sana Takeda Discover the early years of Soulfire's heroine Grace in this all-new mini-series! At the precipice of the age of magic and wonderment, one young couple attempts to hold onto true love while the world around them is torn apart by the threads of war. The differences between the races of Grace's Rahtumi and the less-prosperous Sethoru reach a deadly boiling point, and war is declared across the land of Empyrea and beyond. Caught in the middle, Grace and Kelsyn are two young lovers in search of a life together away from the battle at hand-but the pair will soon discover they cannot so easily escape the coming storm. Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new Soulfire: Shadow Magic #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of this next exciting chapter of the Soulfire mythology! Cover price $2.50.

12 page b&w promotional comic.

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Written by Andy Diggle, Matt Kindt and Eric Heisserer. Art by Stephen Segovia, Ariel Olivetti and Raul Allen. Cover by Roberto de la Torre. Superstar writer Andy Diggle and high-octane artist Stephen Segovia present an all-new introduction to Shadowman as Jack Boniface reemerges from the Deadside to reclaim his birthright... and forges a new legend of magic, might, and malice for the long-awaited return of Valiant's most-demanded hero! Then, jump on board the seismic comics event of 2018, Harbinger Wars 2, as writers Matt Kindt and Eric Heisserer and artists Tomas Giorello and Raul Allen plunge X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, the Harbinger Renegades, Livewire, and the whole of the Valiant Universe into an epic power struggle with the potential to tear America apart! 28 pages, full color. Rated T

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Written by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt. Art by A.C. Zamudio. Cover by Carlos Zamudio. At the Crossroads, a mythical plane that serves as a doorway throughout the universe, Gord Cantrell assembles a team of adventurers throughout the Wild West, brought together to fight back against the creatures that would endanger the sanctity of all creation. The spiritual successor to The Sixth Gun, set in the universe that exists after the apocalyptic events of The Sixth Gun series. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

(W) Joe Hill (A/CA) Gabriel Rodriguez Joe Hill (w) o Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) Remember the giant-fight between Tyler and the shadow creature from Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows? Now you can relive that fight in all its splash-page glory in this glorious oversize format! With echoes of the ending story playing out in Omega right now, this special tale is epic to behold once again! Cover price $9.99.

Set-01. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. A collection of six full-color prints featuring characters from Marvel Comics short-lived fantasy series Weirdworld. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Mike Ploog, Weirdworld ran for only five installments between 1976 and 1986. Printed on high-quality linen paper stock, the 16 x 11 prints were intended to add high-fantasy prestige to the comics series, and were presented in a fold-out cardboard envelope illustrated with sketches by Buscema. Two other portfolios were planned, but this was the only one published. Loose Pages in Envelope, 11-in. x 16-in., 6 pages, Full Color.

By Kathryn Leigh Scott. Four of the original cast members of Dark Shadows - Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, and Roger Davis - read Kathryn Leigh Scott's best-selling Dark Shadows Companion, providing a complete history and plot summary of the 60s cult soap that kids "ran home from school to watch." Cover price $19.95.

Ashcan-sized Preview of Darkblade by Dan Hogan and Jon Larkins. 5.5" x 8.5", 8 pages, B&W.

Regular edition. Written by David Watcher & James Andrew Clark with art by David Watcher. Full color, 20 pages, standard paper stock, 8-in. x 5.5-in. NOTE: Non-glossy stock paper. Cover price $2.00.

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Prestige edition. Written by David Watcher & James Andrew Clark with art by David Watcher. Full color, 20 pages, standard paper stock, 9.25-in. x 6-in. NOTE: Slightly larger with glossy, thick stock paper. Cover price $2.00.

No date. Art instruction by C.N. (Charles) Landon. Text plus loose-leaf pages illustrating the lesson. 8.25-in. x 11.5-in.; stapled along the top. Landon was an illustrator for The Cleveland Press, art director for the Newspaper Enterprise Association and art editor of Cosmopolitan. He is most notable as the founder of the Landon School of Illustration and Cartooning, a mail-order correspondence course that trained a generation of leading syndicated cartoonists in drawing for publication. Landon's most successful students included Carl Barks, Merrill Blosser, Gene Byrnes, Milton Caniff, Jack Cole, Roy Crane, V.T. Hamlin, Ethel Hays, Bill Holman, and Chic Young.

SET-01 - In honor of The Shadow's 80th anniversary, Sanctum Books collects its first four Shadow volumes with exclusive new bonus material in a special commemorative set. In eight thrill-packed pulp novels, the Knight of Darkness battles supervillains The Voodoo Master, The Red Blot, Malmordo, The Golden Vulture and The Murder Master, then teams up with the real Lamont Cranston to combat the murderous criminal organization called The Hydra. Special Bonus Collector's Items include high-quality reproductions of the rare 1934 and 1937 Shadow giveaway premium photos, and an exclusive reprint of "The Shadow of Wall Street," the legendary 1929 story that foreshadowed the pulp's greatest mystery man. Softcover (4 volumes and a reprint with a cardstock sleeve), 560 pages (Total), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Shadow SC (2006- Double Novel Series) Vol. 1 - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Golden Vulture!" & "Crime, Insured!" The Shadow returns in two of his greatest pulp adventures: 'Crime, Insured' (acclaimed as Walter Gibson's greatest thriller) and 'The Golden Vulture' (revised by Gibson from Lester Dent's 1932 tryout novel that won him the Doc Savage contract), featuring writers Walter B. Gibson and Lester Dent (writing as 'Maxwell Grant'), and artists George Rozen and Edd Cartier The first volume of this new series reproduces both original covers by George Rozen, plus all of the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier. This book also includes new historical background articles by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray (who collaborated posthumously with Dent on Seven new Doc Savage novels previously published by Bantam). Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations.

Shadow SC (2006- Double Novel Series) Vol. 2 - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Chinese Disks!" & "Malmordo!" The greatest avenger from the legendary hero pulps returns in two more classic novels by his creator, Walter B. Gibson. The Shadow's crime-fighting organization became fully-formed in The Chinese Disks, the novel which introduces as agents cabby Moe Shrevnitz, reformed former-crooks Hawkeye and Tapper, Pietro, and the giant African Jericho Druke. The novel is a sequel to Gibson's first novel, The Living Shadow, and features the return of The Shadow's first major foe, Diamond Bert Farwell. Malmordo is the final Shadow novel completed by Walter Gibson before his 1946 departure following a contract dispute, and ended his initial 15-year run chronicling The Shadow's adventures. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations.

Shadow SC (2006- Double Novel Series) Vol. 3 - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Voodoo Master!" & "The Red Blot!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two more classic pulp thrillers including: 'The Voodoo Master,' voted the favorite novel in a 1937 Shadow Magazine readers' poll, and again acclaimed as one of the top Shadow novels by pulp fans nearly a half century later! Walter Gibson's 1936 novel introduces The Shadow's arch-foe Dr. Rodil Mocquino, the master of black magic who returned in two subsequent novels and several Golden Age comic book stories. In 'The Red Blot' (1933), Lamont Cranston first meets Commissioner Weston (setting up the friendship that would be featured in the famous radio series) and investigates a series of crimes orchestrated by a malevolent mastermind who leaves a bloody mark as his calling card. The trade paperback also features the original pulp covers by George Rozen, all the interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin, co-author of The Shadow Scrapbook. Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations.

Shadow SC (2006- Double Novel Series) Vol. 4 - 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 $39.95.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Hollywood Pictures' "Shadow Conspiracy" starring Charlie Sheen, Donald Sutherland and Linda Hamilton. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 42 pages, B&W.

Number B 31, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 44, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 80, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 6-in. x 3 1/2-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 82, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

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6 1/4" x 6 1/4". 10 page fold-out comic based on video game. Jae Lee art.

The Shadow Portfolio by Bill Sienkiewicz. Reproduces the first six covers, "Shadows and Lights" part 1 to 6, from the 1987 DC Comics series. All text has been removed from the art making the prints perfect to frame and display. Includes six full-color 9.75" x 15" prints in a black folder.

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Story and art by Horus Odenthal. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

SET #1 - Printings may vary. "The Novel that inspired Batman!" Includes: Shadow SC (2006- Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series Vol. 9, 19, 29, and Annual #1. Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Tom Lovell. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Batman's 1939 debut, Sanctum Books collects the groundbreaking pulp novels that inspired the Caped Crusader's Golden Age in a 528-page multipack, with a new foreword by legendary Batman scripter Dennis O'Neil, exclusive new bonus art prints and brand-new The Shadow Annual #1. This instant collector's item leads off with "Partners of Peril," the legendary 1936 thriller that was adapted as the debut Batman story in Detective Comics #27, and "Lingo" which introduced The Shadow's yellow boomerang, the forerunner of the Bat-a-rang! The Shadow combats a malevolent clown in "Death's Harlequin," a predecessor of The Joker's venom in "The Laughing Corpse," and in "Voodoo Trail" wages a battle to the death with Dr. Mocquino, who inspired Batman's first archfoe, Doctor Death! "The Devil Master" foreshadows Bill Finger and Bob Kane's use of giant props, while "The Shadow's Rival" was echoed in the 1953 Batman classic, "The Crime Predictor." PLUS: The Shadow Annual #1 reprinting for the first time "The Crime Crypt" and "The Green Terror." Special Bonus Collector's Items include high-quality art prints of George Rozen's knockout "Voodoo Trail" painting, Jerome Rozen's rendition of "Partners of Peril" and the legendary Tom Lovell art that was "swiped" by Bob Kane in Detective Comics #27. This instant collector's item showcases all eight color pulp covers and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. Softcover (4 Volumes with Cardstock Sleeve), 528 pages (Total), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $39.95.

SET #2 - Printings may vary. "The Origins Collection!" Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Tom Lovell. The Dark Avenger's secret origins are revealed in a landmark collection of tales from the rarest Shadow pulps. The Master of Darkness resurrects his long-buried true identity of Kent Allard in "The Shadow Unmasks" and "The Yellow Band" as Maxwell Grant finally reveals the untold story of The Shadow's mysterious origins! Then, "The Living Shadow" recruits Harry Vincent into his secret crimefighting organization in his first published adventure, and assumes the identity of Lamont Cranston to investigate serial murders in "The Eyes of The Shadow," the groundbreaking novel that introduced the Dark Avenger's world-famous alter ego and the enigmatic Burbank! Then, the Knight of Darkness investigates a counterfeiting ring in "The Shadow Laughs," the novel that introduced the real Lamont Cranston! Softcover (4 Volumes with Cardstock Sleeve), 564 pages (Total), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $44.95.

SET #3 - Printings may vary. "Pulp Thrillers that Inspired Classic Batman Stories and Villains!" Includes: Shadow SC (2006- Sanctum Books) Double Novel Series Vol. 10, 39, 51, and 74. Written by Maxwell Grant. Art by Tom Lovell. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Batman's 1939 debut, Sanctum Books collects the groundbreaking pulp novels that inspired the Caped Crusader's Golden Age in a 528-page multipack, with a new foreword by legendary Batman scripter Dennis O'Neil, exclusive new bonus art prints and brand-new The Shadow Annual #1. This instant collector's item leads off with "Partners of Peril," the legendary 1936 thriller that was adapted as the debut Batman story in Detective Comics #27, and "Lingo" which introduced The Shadow's yellow boomerang, the forerunner of the Bat-a-rang! The Shadow combats a malevolent clown in "Death's Harlequin," a predecessor of The Joker's venom in "The Laughing Corpse," and in "Voodoo Trail" wages a battle to the death with Dr. Mocquino, who inspired Batman's first archfoe, Doctor Death! "The Devil Master" foreshadows Bill Finger and Bob Kane's use of giant props, while "The Shadow's Rival" was echoed in the 1953 Batman classic, "The Crime Predictor." PLUS: The Shadow Annual #1 reprinting for the first time "The Crime Crypt" and "The Green Terror." Special Bonus Collector's Items include high-quality art prints of George Rozen's knockout "Voodoo Trail" painting, Jerome Rozen's rendition of "Partners of Peril" and the legendary Tom Lovell art that was "swiped" by Bob Kane in Detective Comics #27. This instant collector's item showcases all eight color pulp covers and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. Softcover (4 Volumes with Cardstock Sleeve), 512 pages (Total), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $44.95.

Shadow Secret Society Fan Membership Kit. The kit was released in 1975 by Jim Steranko's publishing company, Supergraphics Publications. The kit includes the following: The first official bulletin (4 pages), a membership card, the official index to the Shadow pulps, and a Shadow Secret Society pin button, all inside a mailing envelope with Steranko art printed on the front. Envelope measures 6" x 9". NOTE: Our generic scan does not include the button that was originally included with this kit.

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B&W Punisher style action. Cover price $1.95.

First printing, 2005. Written by Maxwell Grant. For the first time, the Shadow thrusts aside his veil of mystery. In this novel is revealed the Shadow's true identity. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

NYC Comic Con Limited Edition. Written by Brandon M. Easton with art by Scott Kester. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), cardstock.

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Includes original black sleeve. No number BLACK Retailer Preview Edition, issued 1 copy per each of the 500 stores with the highest Valiant orders. Variant virgin cover by Patrick Zircher. The preview is for Issue #1 of the 2012 Shadowman relaunch and contains black and white art with no dialogue balloons.

Does NOT include original black sleeve. No number BLACK Retailer Preview Edition, issued 1 copy per each of the 500 stores with the highest Valiant orders. Variant virgin cover by Patrick Zircher. The preview is for Issue #1 of the 2012 Shadowman relaunch and contains black and white art with no dialogue balloons.

Shadowman #0 flat. Autographed by cover artist Bob Hall, this 13-1/4" x 10" item is the original cover proof of Shadowman #0, before it was folded and the staples placed. Limited to 50 copies.

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Preview Edition. by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz. Based on the bestselling novel, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide.