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The Knight of Darkness proves that crime does not pay in thrilling pulp tales by Walter B. Gibson, Theodore Tinsley and Bruce Elliott writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, murder suspects all have iron-clad defenses, leading The Shadow to investigate an “Alibi Trail.” Then "The Golden Doom” menaces a great hospital and threatens the life of The Shadow himself! Next, a victim is killed during a live video drama, and only Lamont Cranston can unmask the perpetrator of “The Television Murders." Finally, “The Whispering Eyes” are all victims recall of a sinister master of hypnotism in Walter Gibson’s final Shadow pulp novel! This instant collectors item showcases the original cover art by George Rozen and Modest Stein and interior illustrations by Paul Orban and Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-270-4 Softcover, 7x10, 208 pages, B&W, $19.95 |
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“The Women of The Shadow” are showcased in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, the pall of death falls over a "Mansion of Crime." Can the Master of Darkness penetrate the cloak of evil to save innocent lives? Next, a ten-million-dollar crime is brewing along the Atlantic Coast, and only The Shadow can prevent the theft of priceless “Gems of Jeopardy.” Then, The Shadow seeks to unravel the sinister secret of "Twins of Crime.” Finally, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane’s investigation of a five-year-old murder places them in the middle of “The Devil’s Feud.” This extra-length collectors special features the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and classic interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-268-1 Softcover, 7x10, 208 pages, B&W, $19.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 149:
"Murder by Magic," "Crime Out of Mind,” "The Freak Show Murders” & “Svengali
Kill”—FOUR-NOVEL MAGIC SPECTACULAR! The Knight of Darkness investigates magic-based crimes in FOUR thrilling pulp tales by Walter B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow follows a traveling carnival’s trail of death to uncover the bizarre secret behind “The Freak Show Murders.” Then The Shadow infiltrates the world of illusion and legerdemain when professional magician’s props are utilized to commit “Murder by Magic.” And a nightclub mind reader sees and tells all, but Kent Allard suspects the mentalist’s visions are being used to commit “Crime Out of Mind”? Finally, is a stage hypnotist responsible when a subject commits suicide before a theater full of witnesses? Only The Shadow knows! BONUS: Walter Gibson and Edd Cartier tell the real life magical tale of Herrmann the Great! This instant collectors item leads off with a striking cover painting by illustrator Charles Coll and also showcases the original digest covers by Modest Stein and interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-268-1 Softcover, 7x10, 176 pages, B&W, $19.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 148:
“The Isle of Doubt," "Murder Town" & "Fountain of Death”—EXTRA-LENGTH
TRIPLE-NOVEL SPECIAL! The Master Avenger crushes crime in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, A Mississippi River “Isle of Doubt” conceals crooks and their ill-gotten wealth, until The Shadow’s justice proves to be as inevitable as the flow of the mighty river itself! Then, the specter of death rises over a thriving community, transforming it into a “Murder Town.” Finally, the restorative springs of Sapphire Springs are claimed to have fabulous curative properties, but could conceal an evil “Fountain of Death." This collectors special features the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with new commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-266-7 Softcover, 7x10, 160 pages, B&W, $19.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 147:
“Trail of Vengeance” & “The Mother Goose
Murders” The Knight of Darkness proves that “crime does not pay" in thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, the bizarre killing sets a young man on a “Trail of Vengeance,” but only The Shadow can unmask the true murderer! Then, a crime code based on Mother Goose nursery rhymes produces gun play instead of child’s play. Can The Shadow unravel a web of crime to bring a halt to terror? BONUS: “The Mother Goose Bandit,” a classic Shadow radio mystery by Alfred Bester! This instant collectors item showcases the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-265-0 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 146: “The Crime Oracle”
& “Murder by Moonlight” - Haunted Horror Special! The Dark Avenger proves that “crime does not pay" in chilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, “The Crime Oracle,” a gruesome, disembodied head, dictates instructions for perfect crimes in a bizarre pulp thriller! Then, monstrous murders occur under a blood-red moon, and Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane must visit a strange sanitarium to uncover the deadly secrets lurking behind “Murder by Moonlight." This instant collectors item leads of with one of George Rozen’s most lurid paintings and also showcases the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-264-3 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 145: “Crime Cult” & “Taiwan Joss” The Master of Darkness investigates mysteries from the mystic East in exotic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, grotesque murder marks left on the foreheads of victims set The Shadow on the trail of Charn and his deadly "Crime Cult!" Then, hidden messages from an abducted newspaper columnist lead the shadowy Ying Ko to modern-day pirates and "The Taiwan Joss" This collector's special showcases the classic color covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein, as well as the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, along with historical commentary by Will Murray. Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume
144: “The Dead Who Lived” & “Crime Over Casco”
The Knight of Darkness resumes his true identity of
Kent Allard to crush hidden plots in classic pulp thrillers by Walter
B. Gibson writing as Maxwell Grant. First, a plague of sleeping sickness
hits New York, and only The Shadow can uncover the secret of the death
gas and revive “The Dead Who Lived.” Then, “Crime Over Casco” leads Kent
Allard to uncover a Neo-Nazi conspiracy in the quiet Maine coastal islands
of Casco Bay! This instant collector’s item showcases both original color
covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the interior illustrations by
Edd Cartier and Charles Coll, with historical commentary by Will Murray
and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-262-9 Softcover,
7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 143: “The Shadow
Meets The Mask” & “Toll of Death" The Dark Avenger returns in two tales of Crime and Punishment by Walter B. Gibson writing as Maxwell Grant. First, the law is powerless to uncover the true identity of a frozen-faced fiend until “The Shadow Meets The Mask.” Then, a panoramic shadow of doom casts a “Toll of Death” upon Lamont Cranston! This collector’s classic showcases both original color covers by Graves Gladney and Modest Stein and the interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-261-2 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Knight of Darkness proves that crime does not pay in three classic pulp thrillers by Maxwell Grant. First, The Shadow investigates the mystery of “Five Ivory Boxes” as a murderer returns to exact vengeance on a man already dead! Then, four pieces of an ancient pirate coin lead to incredible riches—and deadly danger! Finally, Lamont Cranston seeks the solution to a seemingly perfect murder in “Ten Glass Eyes.” BONUS: Nick Carter solves the mystery of "The 4th Card" in an illustrated adventure by Bruce Elliott and Bob Powell. This instant collector’s item showcases the original color covers by George Rozen, Modest Stein and Walter Swenson and the interior pulp illustrations by Paul Orban and Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-260-5 Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 141: “Double
Z,” “Death on Ice” & “Death Paints a Picture” The Dark Avenger crushes crime in two pulp thrillers by “Maxwell Grant” and a lost Shadow radio adventure by Walter B. Gibson—with a Postscript by legendary artist STERANKO! First, a master crook known only as “Double Z” terrorizes New York with serial slayings that are publicized in advance! Then, The Shadow investigates violent “Death on Ice" at a mountain resort, as the Fool Killer stalks helpless victims! BONUS: “Death Paints a Picture” in a long-lost Shadow radio adventure by Walter B. Gibson. This instant collector’s item leads off with a striking color pulp cover by George Rozen and showcases all the original interior pulp illustrations, with supporting commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-259-9 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume
140: “Murder Lake,”
“Syndicate of Death” & “The Mask of Mephisto” The Master of Darkness demonstrates that "crime does not pay" in three pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant.” First, disappearing fish and vanishing corpses provide a sinister puzzle that only The Shadow can solve! Then, death threatens the life of an eccentric scientist when his amazing invention attracts the attention of a “Syndicate of Death.” Finally, murder lurks behind Mardi Gras’ satanic cosplay as The Shadow grapples with a criminal mastermind concealed by “The Mask of Mephisto." This instant collector’s item showcases the original color pulp covers by Modest Stein and the classic interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with supporting commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-258-2 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 139: “Kings
of Crime” & “The Stars Promise Death” The Master of Darkness crushes crime in Seaview City in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, while community leaders speed the growth of a great city, “Kings of Crime” plot to fleece the resort town out of millions Then, following a cryptic clue left by a dead man, The Shadow pursues a trail of astrological slayings when “The Stars Promise Death.” BONUS: The Whisperer investigates “Invisible Evidence” in a pulp thriller by Alan Hathway writing as “Clifford Goodrich,” plus Nick Carter solves “The Case of the Mermaid’s Murder!” in a Golden Age of Comics classic by Bob Powell. This instant collector’s item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein plus the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with supporting commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-257-5 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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138: “Murder Mansion” & “Young Men of Death” The Knight of Darkness journeys from Connecticut to Chicago’s slums and the Alabama bayous in never-reprinted pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, an innocent man is accused of serial slayings perpetrated in an old colonial “Murder Mansion,” and only The Shadow can unmask the real murderer—but which Shadow? Then, the Dark Avenger braves a series of bizarre deathtraps as he investigates the strange disappearances of “Young Men of Death." BONUS: Carrie Cashin confronts ancient Egyptian magic in "Black Queen." This collector’s special showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein plus the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-256-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 137:
“Green Eyes” & “Gray Fist” — Chinatown Special The Shadow combats Chinatown crime in two of Walter B. Gibson's greatest action thrillers! First, the Master of Darkness journeys to San Francisco’s Chinatown to combat the expanding power of “Green Eyes” and his Wu-Fan secret society! Then, a police informant’s corpse is deposited in The Shadow’s secret sanctum as a deadly warning from the criminal mastermind known only as “Gray Fist.” This instant collector’s item showcases both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-255-1 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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136: “The Wealth Seeker,” “Guardian of Death” & “Murder in
White" Lamont Cranston takes center stage in three classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott writing as “Maxwell Grant.” First, the generous donations of an unknown philanthropist attract the sinister attention of “The Wealth Seeker” and his criminal minions! Then, a “Guardian of Death” protects a crypt’s incredible secret until it’s unearthed by The Shadow! Finally, Lamont Cranston goes undercover in a big city hospital to clear a physician falsely accused of committing “Murders in White.” This triple-novel special leads off with a knockout color pulp cover by George Rozen and also showcases the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, Paul Orban and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-254-4 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume
135: “The Ghost Murders” & “Ships of Doom” The Master of Darkness teams with G-Man Vic
Marquette in two never-reprinted pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson
writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, an enigmatic message from a
dying man leads The Shadow to uncover the strange secret behind
“The Ghost Murders.” Then, the Master of Darkness intervenes when
“Ships of Doom” are destroyed by a hostile power! BONUS: a Sheridan
Doome, Naval Investigator mystery by Steve Fisher. This collectors
special showcases the classic color covers by Graves Gladney and George
Rozen and also features the original interior illustrations by Tom
Lovell and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Will Murray and
Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-253-7 Softcover,
7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95
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134: “The Creeping Death” & “The Banshee Murders” Haunted Halloween Special!The Master of Darkness proves that “crime does not pay" in chilling pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, a deadly Oriental poison is employed to dominate the world gold market! Will Lamont Cranston fall victim to “The Creeping Death”? Then, a seance, a vanishing blonde and a nymphlike creature lure The Shadow along a trail to hidden treasure! Can The Shadow pierce the occult shroud in one of his most baffling cases? This instant collectors item leads of with one of George Rozen’s most haunting paintings (reproduced directly from the original art) and also showcases the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-252-0 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 133: “Syndicate of Sin” & “Merry Mrs. Macbeth” The Knight of Darkness proves that “crime does
not pay" in classic pulp thrillers by Theodore Tinsley and Walter B. Gibson
writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, only The Shadow knows that stolen Nazi
art treasures are being peddled in America by a murderous “Syndicate of Sin."
Then, death comes hurtling onto the stage of “Merry Mrs. MacBeth,” a new
Broadway musical. BONUS: a Golden Age of Comics Nick Carter adventure illustrated
by Bob Powell! BONUS: Carrie Cashin investigates the mystery of the “White
Elephant” in her first adventure by Theodore Tinsley. This instant collectors
item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein
plus the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban with historical commentary
by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-251-3 Softcover, 7x10,
112 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 132: “Fingers
of Death” & “The Blackest Mail” Lamont Cranston investigates crime in classic
pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott writing
as “Maxwell Grant." First, one by one, prominent citizens fall
victim to “Fingers of Death” and only The Shadow can uncover the
murderous mastermind behind the serial killings! Then, mysterious
writing on a wall, a toy boat and a kite set Lamont Cranston on the
trail of the Hollywood extortionist behind “The Blackest Mail." BONUS:
a lost Shadow radio adventure by Walter Gibson! This instant collectors
item showcases the original color pulp covers plus the classic interior
illustrations by Tom Lovell and Newt Alfred with historical commentary
by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-250-6 Softcover,
7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 131: “Vanished Treasure” & “Isle of Gold” The Dark Avenger searches for Revolutionary
War treasures in two never-reprinted pulp thrillers by Walter.
B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow confronts
a ghost when a deadly inheritance dating back to the American Revolution
sets cousins against each other in their pursuit of “Vanished Treasure."
Then, the Master of Darkness follows a dead man’s map on a deadly
treasure hunt that leads to the “Isle of Gold." This instant collectors
item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves
Gladney plus Edd Cartier's original interior illustrations, with historical
commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-249-0
Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 130: “Hands in the Dark” & “Murder Marsh” The Master of Darkness crushes crime in classic
pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant."
First, guided by a hidden mastermind, “Hands in the Dark”
deliver sudden death, and the only clue is a blood-red message
left by a dead man! Then, as scientists seek an exotic plant and
crooks hunt ill-gotten wealth, The Shadow stalks death itself in
the haunted “Murder Marsh." This instant collectors item showcases
both original color pulp covers by George Rozen plus the classic interior
illustrations by Tom Lovell with historical commentary by popular
culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-248-3
Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 129: “Mobsman on the Spot” & “Murder Trail” The Dark Avenger teams with an ally from his own wartime secret origins in thrilling pulp novels by Walter. B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, as rackets take over New York, The Shadow recruits wrongly convicted ex-con Cliff Marsland to put “Mobsmen on the Spot." Then, the Master of Darkness and Marsland follow a “Murder Trail” of stolen millions to unmask a hidden mastermind! BONUS: A Nick Carter illustrated thriller by Bob Powell from the Golden Age of Comics! This instant collectors item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen plus the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell with historical commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-247-6 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW #128: “Shadowed Millions” and “No
Safety in Numbers” plus “The Chateau of Shadows" The Dark Avenger proves that crime does not pay in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, a huge investment in a South American country attracts international criminals and corrupt politicians, leading the Dark Avenger on a hunt for “Shadowed Millions.” Then, gang violence and gambling madness corrupt a city until The Shadow demonstrates to vicious mobsters that there is “No Safety in Numbers." BONUS: “The Chateau of Shadows,” a Golden Age of Comics classic by Walter Gibson and Bob Powell. This instant collectors item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Charles J. Ravel plus the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Bob Powell with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-246-9 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 127: “The Silent Death”
& “Charg, Monster” The Master of Darkness battles fantastic science fiction threats in two outstanding pulp novels by Walter. B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, as he tracks the scientific mastermind behind a deadly plague, The Shadow becomes the target of “The Silent Death.” Then, the Dark Avenger follows a trail of brutal killings as he closes in on the sinister sanctum of “Charg, Monster” in a thrill-a-minute pulp classic! BONUS: a Supersnipe classic from the Golden Age of Comics! This instant collectors item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and interior illustrations by Tom Lovell with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-245-2 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 126: “The
Scent of Death” & “The Chinese Primrose” Exotic fragrances conceal criminal plots in two unusual pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." First, only The Shadow knows that beautiful aromatic golden roses mask “The Scent of Death." Then, the Knight of Darkness confronts an Asian princess and a murderous pirate in San Francisco’s Chinatown when “The Chinese Primrose” leads to the bizarre disappearance of a priceless necklace from the Manchu Dynasty! Finally, Carrie Cashin investigates "The Hollywood Mystery" in her first illustrated adventure from SHADOW COMICS "1. This classic pulp collection features the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and interior illustrations by Earl Mayan with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-244-5 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 125: “The Death Tower”
& “The Silent Seven” The Dark Avenger hunts down members of a hidden criminal order in two superb 1932 pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant." 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 and Jerome Rozen with historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-243-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 124: “The Ghost Makers”
& “House of Ghosts” 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 haunting collectors 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. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-241-4 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 123: "The Voice” & "Alibi Trail" The Knight of Darkness demonstrates that “crime does not pay" in classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, “The Voice” commands and murder is done—but will The Shadow's taunting triumph laugh finally ring out above all? Then, a Spanish playing card, a baggage claim and a bank check are the enigmatic clues leading The Shadow along the murderous “Alibi Trail." This classic collection showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Charles Coll and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and R. F. Schabelitz, with background commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-238-4 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 122: "The Four Signets,"
"Five Keys to Crime” & "The Three X’s" The Master of Darkness proves that “crime does not pay" in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow knows that “The Four Signets” hold a secret message that spreads crime and murder in their deadly wake! Then, the bequest of a rosewood music box leads to “Five Keys of Crime” that can provide its young heir with a fabulous inheritance—if he lives long enough to collect it! BONUS: A Hollywood star steals the picture when female sleuth Carrie Cashin investigates the mystery of “The Three X’s” in a tale by Theodore Tinsley. This instant collector’s item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-237-7 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 121: "Hidden Death"
& "The Shadow Meets The Mask" The Dark Avenger aides Commissioner Weston in landmark pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, can a dead man kill? All the clues suggest that the cunning brain behind serial murders was the first victim! Only The Shadow can unearth the bizarre secret behind “Hidden Death,” in the 1932 novel that introduced Commissioner Weston! Then, the Knight of Darkness is accused of terrible crimes by a radio pundit when “The Shadow Meets The Mask.” BONUS: "Murder in the Ball Park," a classic thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector’s item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-236-0 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 120: "The Cup of Confucius"
& "No Time for Murder" The Master of Darkness searches for deadly relics in thrilling pulp novels by Theodore Tinsley and Walter B. Gibson. First, only The Shadow knows the deadly secret that lurks within the priceless "Cup of Confucius." Then, a feathered figure of the Quetzal promises death to all who possess it, until The Shadow proves it's "No Time for Murder" in a magic-based mystery that reveals the secret behind Houdini's greatest illusion! Plus, "The Shadow on the Silver Screen" examines the 1946 Monogram films starring Kane Richmond Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 119: "Crime’s Stronghold" & "Death Diamonds" The Knight of Darkness crushes Florida-based crime in two thrill-packed pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow investigates simian burglaries and battles a Super Gorilla when he invades “Crime’s Stronghold." Then, only The Shadow knows why jewel robbers ignore diamonds and only purloin other gemstones in the novel that introduces future agent Chance LeBrue! This thrilling collector's special showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-232-2 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 118: "Teeth
of the Dragon"
& "Jade
Dragon" The shadowy Ying Ko confronts Tong evil in San Francisco's Chinatown in two exotic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow navigates the perilous mazes of Chinatown to destroy the deadly "Teeth of the Dragon" in the action-packed thriller that introduced the mysterious Myra Reldon. Then, a young woman's purchase of the "Jade Dragon" of Tsai Hsun leads to serial murders that lead The Shadow through the deadly streets of Chinatown in search of tong killers. This thrilling collector's special showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Bob Powell and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier (scanned from the original printer’s proofs), with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-230-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Shadow battles murderous arsonists in thrill-packed pulp novels by Theodore Tinsley and Walter B. Gibson. First, the Knight of Darkness hunts a masked mastermind who uses a stolen invention to become the "Master of Flame." Then, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane search for a sinister arsonist who attacks a "Town of Hate" with deadly lightning from the sky! Finally, The Shadow must unmask the murderous firebug called The Salamander to clear an ex-con and discover the strange secret of "The Lizard of Fire" in a lost radio adventure by science fiction legend Alfred Bester! This hot instant collectors item showcases the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney (reproduced from the original oil painting) and Modest Stein with the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. Softcover, 7x10, 978-1-60877-228-5, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Shadow battles gilded crime in two action-packed pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Knight of Darkness hunts the criminal mastermind who stole "The Keeper's Gold" and framed The Shadow for the deed! Then, "Forgotten Gold" from a lost Georgia mine mixes with red blood in a tale of vicious greed and murder! BONUS: Norgil investigate "The Silver Venus" in a magical tale of prestidigitection. This classic pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Earl Mayan, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-225-4 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 114: "Death
by Proxy" & "Loot of Death" Alone and unaided, The Shadow wages a solo war on crime in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. First, the Knight of Darkness investigates a murder ring whose victims die twice, first in real life followed by a 'Death by Proxy.' Then, the police assume a million-dollar crime to be a simple bank robbery, but The Shadow knows there is a hidden secret behind the 'Loot of Death.' This double novel pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-222-3 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 113: "Legacy of
Death" & "The Devil's Partner"—Spotlighting
cabby Moe Shrevnitz The Knight of Darkness and his cabby aide crush crime in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, when old Landis Framingham dies, his multimillion dollar estate becomes a "Legacy of Death" to his heirs! Then, The Shadow, Margo Lane and Shrevvy investigate a young man who has followed in his father's footsteps, first as a psychoanalyst and then as "The Devil's Partner." BONUS: a classic Shadow thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This special collector's volume showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Charles de Feo and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-221-6 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE
SHADOW Volume 112: "Death Token" & "Three Stamps
of Death" The Master of Darkness investigates collectible crime in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a supposedly insignificant French silver franc leads to murder and mayhem until The Shadow uncovers the sinister secret behind the "Death Token." Then, three foreign postage stamps cost the lives of three men, until Lamont Cranston infiltrates the underground collectors market to discover the mysterious mystery of the murderous buying power of the "Three Stamps of Death." BONUS: a lost Shadow adventure from the Golden Age of Radio! This special collector's volume showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-220-9 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW #111: "The Radium
Murders" & "The Crystal Skull" The Knight of Darkness again proves that "crime does not pay" in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, can The Shadow ferret out the scientific mastermind behind "The Radium Murders" before falling prey to his deadly doom device? Then, plundered art treasures from war-torn Europe are offered for sale by the mysterious swindler known only as "The Crystal Skull" until The Shadow strikes with all the force and mystery at his command! BONUS: a lost Shadow adventure from the Golden Age of Radio! This blockbuster collector's edition showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-217-9 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW
ANNUAL #2: "The Black Master," "The Death Giver"
& "The Shadow's Shadow" Sanctum Books continues its Tenth Anniversary celebration with its biggest book ever—collecting nearly 200 pages of early pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the invisible hand of "The Black Master" kills the very men who serve him, leaving no trace except the promise of future murders—in The Shadow's eighth recorded adventure! Then, the Dark Avenger battles an enemy from his past who knows the hidden secrets of the mystery man who became The Shadow! Finally, the Master of Darkness confronts Thade, "The Death Giver," a murderous malefactor who spreads death for the sheer love of killing! BONUS: Anthony Tollin examines Thade's Golden Age return in the four-color pages of SHADOW COMICS! This blockbuster collector's edition showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-216-2 Softcover, 7x10, 192 pages, B&W, $19.95 |
| THE
SHADOW Volume 110: "The House on the Ledge"
& "The League of Death"
Sanctum Books commemorates ten years of classic pulp reprints with two powerhouse thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, escaping from counterfeiters, a young woman and her guardian take refuge in "The House on the Ledge," without knowing that their only hope for salvation lurks in the shadows! Then,The Shadow seeks to answer the strange riddle of why killers are taking their own lives—along with those of their victims! BONUS: The Shadow's 1940 Golden Age of Comics debut from the super-rare Shadow Comics #1 and Walter Gibson recalls writing "A Million Words a Year for Ten Years." This double-novel collector's edition showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-214-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Superpack #4
- Collectable art prints
and a Foreword by Michael Uslan Sanctum Books collects nine thrilling Shadow novels including Theodore Tinsley's ultra-violent "Prince of Evil" saga in a deluxe collector's set. The Shadow investigates the sadistic machinations of Benedict Stark, attempts to rescue Harry Vincent from "The Murder Genius," uncovers a plot to murder Lamont Cranston in "The Man Who Died Twice" and becomes "The Devil's Paymaster" to end the Prince of Evil's murderous reign. Plus "Messenger of Death," "The Triple Trail," "Cyro" and "The Wasp Returns" by Walter Gibson, "Room 1313" by Bruce Elliott and a classic radio script, "The Comic Strip Killer." Plus, collectible art prints by Graves Gladney and a foreword by Batman film producer Michael Uslan. Softcover, 7x10, 528 pages, B&W, $49.95 |
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THE SHADOW
Volume 109: "The Blur" & "Blue Face"
The Shadow battles incredible
super-villains in startling pulp thrillers by
Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as
"Maxwell Grant." First, the Knight of Darkness hunts down
a mysterious super-foe who appears only as a kaleidoscopic
blur and has kidnapped Margo Lane! Then, "Blue Face"
conducts a series of sadistic attacks that net
miniscule proceeds, but only The Shadow knows that there
is far more to the bizarre crime wave than meets the
eye. This double-novel collector's edition showcases the original
color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and
the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical
commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books)
978-1-60877-211-7 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W,
$14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 108: "Vengeance Bay" & Death Has Grey Eyes" The Shadow confronts Nazi agents in two thrilling wartime thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." The search for Blackbeard's pirate treasure uncovers a foreign conspiracy, and another Shadow emerges from the darkness after Lamont Cranston is kidnapped! Then, in the latter days of World War II, The Shadow uncovers a plot to secure the Nazi's future Fuehrer for a secret plan to take over the world 20 years in the future. BONUS: a lost Shadow adventure from Radio's Golden Age! This double-novel collector's edition showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-209-4 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 107: "The Killer"
& "The Museum Murders" The Master of Darkness proves that "the weed of crime bears bitter fruit" in chilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, "The Killer" launches a campaign of serial murder until he makes an appointment with death with The Shadow! Then, priceless treasures are moved to secret strongholds for wartime safekeeping, leading to vicious robbery attempts from two gangs of murderous cutthroats. GOLDEN AGE OF COMICS BONUS: Another fantastic adventure of Iron Munro illustrated by George Tuska! This collector's classic features the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney plus interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-208-7 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 106: "Room of
Doom" & "The Chest of Chu-Chan" The Shadow investigates impossible murders in two magical mysteries by Walter B. Gibson. The Knight of Darkness investigates a bizarre "Room of Doom" to uncover the truth behind a "locked room" death. Was it suicide or murder? Then, The Shadow seeks to discover how the new owner of "The Chest of Chu-Chan" was found entombed inside his new locked acquisition. Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume
105: "Doom on the Hill" & "Clue for Clue" The Shadow's premier agent Harry Vincent takes center stage in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Master Avenger investigates "Doom on the Hill" after Vincent summons him to track down a serial killer in one the series' greatest murder mysteries. Then, The Shadow follows a winding trail "Clue for Clue" as he searches for Nazi diamonds, while Harry Vincent finds romance with an enemy agent! GOLDEN AGE OF COMICS BONUS: A rare IRON MUNRO illustrated adventure by Theodore Sturgeon and Jack Farr from SHADOW COMICS #105. This double-novel collector's edition showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney plus the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray. Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Knight of Darkness proves that "crime does not pay" in startling pulp novels by Theodore Tinsley and Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, disguised as both Lamont Cranston and Kent Allard, The Shadow investigates "Double Death" when a corpse is murdered—a full day after its actual death! Then, the Dark Avenger battles an eight-foot man of steel in "The Robot Master," a change-of-pace super-science thriller. BONUS: a rare Iron Munro illustrated adventure by science fiction great Theodore Sturgeon and Golden Age of Comics legend Jack Farr! This groundbreaking collector's edition showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen (reproduced directly from the original oil painting) and Graves Gladney plus the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-202-5 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume
103: "The Romanoff Jewels" & "Crime
Under Cover" The Master of Darkness confronts international intrigue in two thrilling espionage novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow journeys to Paris and Moscow to undermine a Bolshevik conspiracy to seize "The Romanoff Jewels" in one of Walter Gibson's most acclaimed novels! Then, the Dark Avenger is summoned to Washington, DC to prevent a hidden spymaster from acquiring the Neutralizer, the ultimate weapon of war. BONUS: counterintelligence agent Tim King examines "Spycraft and The Shadow" plus a Shadow espionage thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney plus the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with original commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-198-1 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE
SHADOW Volume 102: "King of the Black Market" &
"Crime Caravan"
The Shadow crisscrosses the country battling
thieving black marketeers in
two wartime thrillers by Walter B. Gibson.
First, The enigmatic "King of the Black Market" endangers
the future of our nation at the time of its greatest
peril. Then, coast-to-coast car hijackings sabotage
the war effort until The Shadow shuts down the subversive
"Crime Caravan." BONUS: an Orson Welles Shadow classic
from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector's
item showcases the classic color pulp covers by Modest Stein
and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban,
with original commentary by popular culture historian Will
Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-196-7
Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 101:
"Gangdom's Doom" & "The Golden Grotto" The Master of Darkness crushes crime in two early pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. First, after one of his key agents is murdered by mobsters, The Shadow journeys to Chicago to avenge the death through "Gangdom's Doom." Then, piracy on the high seas lures the Dark Avenger into a deadly confrontation with the murderous mastermind of "The Golden Grotto." This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by Jerome and George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by George Wert and Tom Lovell, with original commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-192-9 Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $15.95 |
| THE SHADOW
Superpack #3 - "BAT-VILLAINS FORESHADOWED!"
- Foreword by Harlan Ellison Sanctum Books collects eight more novels that inspired Golden Age BATMAN stories and villains in a blockbuster 512-page superpack. The Knight of Darkness battles the Voodoo Master in "The City of Doom" (the thriller that inspired Batman's first archfoe Doctor Death) and unmasks a two-faced crimelord in "Face of Doom" and a master of disguise in "The Fifth Face." Extortionists attack America with a super "Crime Ray," while The Shadow combats the Chinatown demi-god known as "The Living Joss," then investigates "The Crystal Buddha" and "The Vindicator" and stops "Judge Lawless" from making a mockery of the law. PLUS three classic radio scripts: "The Immortal Murderer" and "The Man Who was Death" by Alfred Bester and "Djaruti, Goddess of Death," plus an Edd Cartier classic from the Golden Age of Comics! BONUS: exclusive art prints of George Rozen's "Judge Lawless" and Graves Gladney's "The Time Master" and "Death Premium" paintings! This instant collector's item showcases all eight original 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. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-189-9 Softcover, 7x10. 512 pages, B&W, $44.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume
100: "The Death Triangle,"
"The Crimson Death" & "The Seven Deadly
Arts" - SUPER-SIZED CENTENNIAL EDITION
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." This instant collector's item showcases
the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen, Graves Gladney
and Modest Stein and the original interior illustrations
by Tom Lovell, Paul Orban and Edd Cartier, with original commentary
by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books)
978-1-60877-190-5 Softcover, 7x10,
160 pages, B&W, $15.95 |
| THE SHADOW
Volume 99: "Mardi Gras Mystery" & "City
of Fear"- HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE SPECIAL The Dark Avenger becomes immeshed in murderous masquerades in two pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, from colorful carnival festivities arises a baffling puzzle, leading The Shadow to don a series of disguises to solve "Mardi Gras Mystery." Then, the Knight of Darkness journeys to a "City of Fear" to unmask a master of disguise who can impersonate anyone—even The Shadow himself! Which Shadow will have the last laugh? BONUS: Anthony Tollin unmasks "The Many Faces of The Shadow." This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, with original commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-187-5 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW
Volume 98: "Gems of Doom" & "Tear-drops
of Buddha" The Knight of Darkness investigates daring jewel robberies in two pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, an attempted diamond theft by a Shadowy impersonator leads the Dark Avenger through a winding trail of murder to uncover stolen "Gems of Doom." Then, reflections of evil guide The Shadow through a web of international intrigue to retrieve a rajah's fabulous jewels, the priceless "Tear-drops of Buddha." BONUS: a rare Golden Age adventure of Iron Munro by science fiction great Theodore Sturgeon from SHADOW COMICS #5! This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and Modest Stein and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 97: "Crime
at Seven Oaks" & "The Northdale Mystery"
The Master of Darkness uncovers hidden evil in the quiet New Jersey town of Northdale in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the wail of the banshee signals "Crime at Seven Oaks" until The Shadow unleashes a giant Great Dane named Vulcan to bring a hidden killer to justice! Then, Lamont Cranston returns to Northdale with Margo Lane to investigate the mystery of a bizarre bank robbery and the puzzling distruction of the stolen funds. This deluxe pulp reprint showcases both original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Earl Mayan and Paul Orban, with new commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray and a special tribute to man's best friend. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-180-6 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 96: "The
North Woods Mystery" & "Death About Town" The Knight of Darkness journeys from Chinatown to the Canadian North Woods and to Manhattan society haunts to combat criminal conspiracies in two pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." The Shadow follows a trail of counterfeit money from the back allies of Chinatown to the uncharted Canadian wilderness in pursuit of Mongol smugglers. Then, serial killings at a posh New York gentlemen's club become even more baffling when the murderers themselves are slaughtered! BONUS: a classic adventure from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector's item showcases both original color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-178-3 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE
SHADOW Volume 95: "The Chinese Tapestry"
& "The Jade Dragon" The Dark Avenger known as Ying Ko journeys to San Francisco's and New York's Chinatowns to combat exotic menaces in two pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow investigates the strange mysteries of a dead man who still lives and "The Chinese Tapestry" that holds the secret to a fabulous inheritance! Then, The Shadow of Justice falls over Manhattan's Chinese community as the Knight of Darkness attempts to stop a murderous monster from acquiring the occult power of "The Jade Dragon." BONUS: a rare Golden Age classic from the first issue of SHADOW COMICS! This instant collector's item features both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-176-6 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 94: "Q" &
"Formula for Crime" The Knight of Darkness hunts hidden crimelords in two thrilling mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the only clue to the deadly crime wave engulfing Manhattan is a single wireless message typed out in Morse Code: "Q." Then, a brilliant mathematician invents a system to chart future crimes. Can The Shadow use the "Formula for Crime" to solve the mysterious "X" and unmask a criminal mastermind? BONUS: an ultra-rare classic from the Golden Age of Comics! This instant collector's item features both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Earl Mayan and Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-172-1 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 93: "Brothers
of Doom" & "The Three Brothers" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" The Knight of Darkness returns in two thrill-packed mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Knight of Darkness and his agents meet the challenge of an evil foursome who have made a deadly compact as "Brothers of Doom" Then, The Shadow investigates "The Three Brothers" to discover which is the evil mastermind behind a series of enigmatic murders! This instant collector's item showcases both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with original commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-170-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 92: "Murder
House" & "Death in the Crystal" Lamont Cranston takes center stage in two thrilling mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the peace and quiet of a countryside give way to criminal warfare as The Shadow stalks the hidden mastermind of the "Murder House." Then, in "Death in the Crystal," Margo Lane's visit to the Tibetan fakir Mahatma Xanadu sets The Shadow on the trail of strange crime that leads to a criminal mastermind discovering The Shadow's secret identity as Lamont Cranston. BONUS: a classic Shadow adventure from the Golden Age of Radio by science fiction grandmaster Alfred Bester! This instant collector's item showcases both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-168-4 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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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 first 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! PLUS The Shadow battles merciless foes who wield the night itself as a weapon in "The Black Hush," attempts to stop "The Money Master" before his financial machinations destroy the global economy and proves a young man's innocence in "Voice of Death." Plus the original color pulp covers by Jerome Rozen, George Rozen and Graves Gladney, interior illustrations by George H. Wert, Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and historical commentary by Walter B. Gibson, Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. BONUS: Four exclusive art prints by Jerome and George Rozen! (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-165-3 Softcover, 7x10, 564 pages, B&W, $44.95 |
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The Shadow proves that "crime does not pay" in two rare mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant" from the first and final years of THE SHADOW MAGAZINE. First, secrets from the Dark Avenger's wartime activities behind Russian lines are revisited as The Shadow confronts "The Red Menace" of a masked revolutionary whose political machinations threaten the Free World. Then, "The Black Circle" is the secret token behind society robberies directed by The Voice in the penultimate Shadow pulp novel! This instant collector's item showcases both classic color pulp covers by Jerome and George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with original commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-164-6 Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 90: "The Lone
Tiger" & "The Muggers" The hidden secrets of The Shadow's secret sanctums
are finally revealed in two action-packed thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing
as "Maxwell Grant." After the law fails, it's up to The Shadow to track down
the hidden mastermind behind the Tiger Mob, a man who may not even exist!
Then, a ruthless band of night marauders stalks the blacked-out streets of
Manhattan, but only The Shadow knows that a hidden plotter is behind the
seemingly unrelated murders! This stunning collector's edition leads off
with one of George Rozen's most famous covers and showcases the original
interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban with original commentary
by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-161-5
Softcover,
7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 89: "Treasures
of Death" & "The Yellow Door" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow demonstrates that "crime does not pay" in two macabre mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, discovery of the theft of "Treasures of Death" brings fatal consequences, but The Shadow knows that this is only the prelude to a greater supercrime! Then, the greatest crooks in the world pass through "The Yellow Door," until the Man in Black teams with G-Man Vic Marquette to uncover the deadly secrets of the sinister portal! This instant collector's item showcases both classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell with original commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-159-2 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 88: "The
Creeper" & "Death's Masquerade"- HALLOWEEN
SPECIAL The Master of Darkness demonstrates that
"crime does not pay" in two
macabre mysteries by Walter B. Gibson
writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a secret treasure
map and a strange ebony casket hold the
secret to a hidden fortune, but will it be claimed
by its rightful heirs ... or the underworld crimelord
known as "The Creeper"? Then, "Death's Masquerade"
threatens the masked revelers of the Pageant of
Progress unless The Shadow can unmask a serial murderer!
This deluxe pulp reprint showcases both classic color
pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations
by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban with historical commentary
by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books)
978-1-60877-157-8
Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W,
$14.95
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| THE SHADOW Volume 87: "The
Pooltex Tangle" & "Death Turrets" The Dark Avenger's skills as an escape artist are showcased in two thrilling 1937 pulp novels by Theodore Tinsley and Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow attempts to recover a stolen invention that could change the course of a future world war in "The Pooltex Tangle," a thrilling tale of espionage and escape. Then, in his true identity of Kent Allard, the Knight of Darkness attempts to stop the murderous plots of a serial killer in "Death Turrets," a masterpiece of misdirection! BONUS: Walter Gibson recalls his legendary mentor in "Memories of Houdini." This deluxe pulp reprint features a classic color pulp cover by George Rozen plus the only Shadow photo cover and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-154-7 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 86: "Treasure
Trail," "The Crimson Phoenix" & "Model Murder"
- EDD CARTIER CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE Sanctum Books commemorates the 100th birthday of acclaimed science fiction/fantasy illustrator Edd Cartier in its biggest volume ever, with tales by each of The Shadow's three Maxwell Grants! First, the Knight of Darkness follows an old sea captain's "Treasure Trail" on a deadly path to uncover the sunken wealth from a Spanish galleon in a thriller by Walter B. Gibson! Then, "The Crimson Phoenix" entangles The Shadow in a poisonous net of international intrigue in a Theodore Tinsley novel that foreshadowed Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Finally, Lamont Cranston investigates a grisly "Model Murder" in a tale by Bruce Elliott. BONUS: a rare Edd Cartier classic from the Golden Age of Comics! This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen with historical commentary by Dean Cartier, Will Murray and Phil Foglio. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-152-3 Softcover, 7x10, 160 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Knight of Darkness crushes supercrime in thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, concealed within an ancient mummy case, The Shadow smuggles himself into a criminal mastermind's "Crime Crypt" using the same gimmick that Doctor Doom reprises in the 1950 Batman story, "1,001 Trophies of the Batcave." Then, The Shadow battles "The Green Terror," a criminal whose use of scientifically induced fear preceded the Scarecrow's infamous modus operandi. Finally, in a classic radio script that foreshadowed Batman's landmark Ra's Al Ghul saga, Lamont Cranston dies so that The Shadow can go undercover to battle a super-villain who has discovered his secret identity in "Can the Dead Talk?" BONUS: Film historian Ed Hulse examines the glaring plot similarities between the 1994 SHADOW film and 2005's BATMAN BEGINS! This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-150-9 Softcover, 7x10. 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume
85: "Masters of Death," "Voodoo Death" & "The
Shadow Challenged" The Knight of Darkness battles murderous supervillains in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow wages a final battle against his greatest enemy, Shiwan Khan, in "Masters of Death." Then, savage drums promise eerie menace when Professor MacAbre attempts to bring "Voodoo Death" to The Shadow and Margo Lane! BONUS: A murderous Shadow uses the power of invisibility for evil and sets a deadly trap for Lamont Cranston in "The Shadow Challenged." Which Shadow will have the last laugh? This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and Modest Stein and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-146-2 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Dark Avenger proves that "crime does not pay" in two interconnected pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Knight of Darkness journeys to a "City of Shadows" to investigate the disappearance of a beautiful redhead escapee from a woman's prison, and a mysterious series of "accidents" manipulated by a hidden mastermind! Then, a plea from a former ally lures Lamont Cranston to a California/Nevada border town where Professor Scorpio foresees "Death in the Stars" for The Shadow! BONUS: "The Astrological World of Walter B. Gibson." This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the classic color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Earl Mayan with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-143-1 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW "FORESHADOWING THE
BATMAN" superpack with THE SHADOW SPECIAL
#1 and bonus art prints! 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, featuring a new foreword by legendary Batman scripter Dennis O'Neil, exclusive new bonus art prints and brand-new THE SHADOW SPECIAL #1. This instant collector's item leads off with "Partners of Peril," the groundbreaking 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 Batarang! 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 Special #1 reprinting for the first time "The Crime Crypt" and "The Jade Dragon." 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. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-140-0 Softcover, 7x10. 528 pages, B&W, $39.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 83: "Crime over Boston" & "Crime
Over Miami"
The Master of Darkness journeys from his Manhattan environs to prove that "crime does not pay" in two action-packed pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." The Shadow reverts to his true identity of Kent Allard to bring a fugitive financier to justice in "Crime Over Boston." Then, The Shadow teams with the real Lamont Cranston to unmask a criminal mastermind who has organized the Florida underworld into a criminal hurricane! This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Earl Mayan and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-139-4 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 82: "The Spy Ring" & "The
White Column" The Knight of Darkness battles saboteurs and Fifth Columnists in two classic prewar tales of espionage by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow teams with Myra Reldon and the real Lamont Cranston to defeat Velma Thane and her international "Spy Ring." Then, America's future hangs in the balance as Nazi saboteurs of "The White Column" attempt to cripple our nation's military defenses! BONUS: a Shadow espionage thriller from the Golden Age of Radio PLUS a classic adventure of Sheridan Doome, Naval Investigator by Steve Fisher writing as "Stephen Gould." This deluxe pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Earl Mayan and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-137-0 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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81: "Murder Every Hour" & "The Time Master"—plus
"The Man Who Murdered Time" The Master of Darkness proves that crime does not pay in two classic pulp novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, "Murder Every Hour" follows each time a murderer is caught—until it's finally time for The Shadow to ring in the midnight hour! Then, super-crimes are perpetrated with split-second precision by the minions of "The Time Master." BONUS: The entire world will endlessly relive the same day's events unless The Shadow can reverse the incredible plot of "The Man Who Murdered Time" in a bizarre New Year's thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector's item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan and historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-134-9 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Knight of Darkness confronts his greatest superfoe in the classic pulp novels that inspired the 1994 Shadow film starring Alec Baldwin! In "Shiwan Khan Returns," the last descendent of Genghis Khan comes back from the dead for a titanic rematch with The Shadow! Then, the Dark Avenger and the exotic Myra Reldon team up to battle the mesmeric menace of "The Invincible Shiwan Khan" in another of Walter Gibson's greatest pulp thrillers! This instant collector's item showcases both original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by legendary artist Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-132-5 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume
79: "Crime
Circus" & "Noose of Death"
The Master of Darkness investigates
bizarre crimes in classic pulp novels
by Walter Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as
"Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow undercovers racketeers
behind the glamour and gaiety of a "Crime Circus."
Then, an off-trail mystery leads The Shadow
from Manhattan's Madison Square Garden to a Western dude
ranch to save innocent victims from the strangling coils
of the "Noose of Death." This instant collector's item
features the original color pulp covers by George Rozen
and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations
by legendary illustrator Tom Lovell and commentary by popular
culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-129-5
Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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THE SHADOW Volume 78: "The
Circle of
Death" & "The Sledge-Hammer Crimes"
The Master of Darkness
crushes murderous evil in two classic pulp
thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as
"Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow enters "The
Circle of Death" to uncover the strange secret
behind a bizarre series of Time Square killings!
Then, the murder of a museum curator by an ancient
Mayan stone hammer is only the first of an inexplicable
series of robberies. Can The Shadow unmask the hidden
mastermind behind "The Sledge-Hammer Crimes" and
end the deadly crime wave? This instant collector's
item features both original color pulp covers by George
Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by legendary
illustrator Tom Lovell and commentary by popular culture
historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-127-1
Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W,
$14.95 |
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77: "Temple of Crime" & "The Curse of Thoth" - Arcane
Halloween Spectacular The Knight of Darkness confronts ancient evil in two occult mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the gods of Ancient Egypt walk again when murder strikes within the "Temple of Crime." Can The Shadow end the deadly curse before the slaughter becomes too bloody? Then, a violated tomb and "The Curse of Thoth" pits the Dark Avenger against an ancient Egyptian deity! BONUS: "Murder in the Crypt," a classic Walter Gibson script from Radio's Golden Age! This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Golden Age comics artist Charles Coll, the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and commentary by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-124-0 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 76: "Death Ship" & "The Black
Dragon" The Knight of Darkness battles foreign threats to America in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, with his alter ego compromised, The Shadow rises from the Pacific Deep to confront Japanese agents and retrieve the U.S. Navy's prototype Z-boat, a submersible "Death Ship" that could tip the balance in the future war. Then, at the height of World War II, The Shadow and distaff aide Myra Reldon combat the treacherous plots of "The Black Dragon" and his sinister secret society. BONUS: "The Man with The Shadow's Face!" This instant collector's item reprints Graves Gladney's and Modest Stein's first Shadow covers in color plus the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-122-6 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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75: "The Golden Master," "Death's Bright
Finger" & "REIGN OF TERROR" - Triple
Novel Special The Knight of Darkness battles diabolical supervillains in classic pulp thrillers by all three "Maxwell Grants." First, the Master of Darkness confronts his greatest superfoe, Shiwan Khan, "The Golden Master," in Walter Gibson's landmark novel that inspired the blockbuster 1994 movie. Then, The Shadow battles The Light in "Death's Bright Finger," a violent thriller by Theodore Tinsley. Finally, The Shadow and his agents are faced with a "Reign of Terror" in Bruce Elliott's final (and best) pulp novel. This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-120-3 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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The Knight of Darkness proves that crime does not pay in two pulp classics that inspired Golden Age BATMAN stories and artwork! First, in his true identity of Kent Allard, The Shadow investigates how a dying man's bequest of "The Crystal Buddha" became a legacy of death. Then, the Dark Avenger must invade Vreekill Castle and unmask the enigmatic mastermind called "The Vindicator" before murder claims another victim! This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-117-4 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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73: "Seven Drops of Blood" & "Death from Nowhere" The Knight of Darkness proves that crime does not pay in two pulp classics by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow follows a trail of murder to retrieve the priceless rubies known as "The Seven Drops of Blood." Then, to prove the innocence of a man accused of an impossible crime, the Dark Avenger must uncover the strange secret behind "Death from Nowhere." This instant collector's item features the classic color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier, and commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-115-8 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 72: "Intimidation,
Inc." &
"Wizard of Crime"
The Dark Avenger wages war on organized super-crime
in two classic
pulp mysteries by Walter B. Gibson writing
as "Maxwell Grant." First, a city's financial
system is threatened by the murderous
machinations of "Intimidation, Inc.,"
until The Shadow beats them at their own game!
Then, the Knight of Darkness strives to unmask
the "Wizard of Crime," the hidden financial genius
behind Intimidation, Inc., in a rare shadowy sequel.
This instant collector's item showcases the
classic color pulp covers by George Rozen and the
original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and
Paul Orban, with commentary by popular culture historian
Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-111-0 Softcover,
7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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71: "Spoils of The Shadow" & "House of Silence" The Master of Darkness explores mansions of murder in two thrilling pulp mysteries by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a mastermind plots five super-crimes, but innocent victims will be murdered if The Shadow intervenes! Then, the Master of Darkness sheds light on the terrible secret of the "House of Silence" in one of Walter Gibson's most atmospheric mysteries. This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, with commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-109-7 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 70: "The Man from Scotland Yard" & "Zemba" The Master of Darkness teams with Scotland Yard's Eric Delka in two thrilling tales of international intrigue by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow investigates an international spy ring with the assistance of "The Man from Scotland Yard" (in his first appearance). Then, The Shadow and Delka's investigation of missing submarine plans sets them on the trail of the legendary Parisian super-criminal, Gaspard Zemba, in Walter Gibson's all-time masterpiece of misdirection! This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen and all the original interior illustrations of Tom Lovell, with commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-104-2 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 69: "The Garaucan Scandal" & "The Death Sleep" The Master of Darkness battles global crime conspiracies in two classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." Following the departure of Commissioner Weston, The Shadow attempts to prevent a Wall Street crisis brought on by "The Garaucan Swindle," in the pulp classic that introduced Police Commissioner Wainwright Barth. Then, The Shadow must find a way to stop the secret gas that causes "The Death Sleep" to prevent a criminal plot to crack the United States Mint and the Bank of London. This instant collector's item reprints both classic pulp covers by George Rozen plus the original interior illustrations of Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-101-1 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 68: "The Thunder
King" & "The Star of Delhi" - MARGO LANE
Special The Knight of Darkness explores deadly enigmas in the Walter Gibson thrillers that introduced Margo Lane into the Shadow pulp mythos. First, The Shadow and Margo Lane (in her pulp debut) confront the deadly lightning of Thor, "The Thunder King." Then, The Shadow investigates the strange machinations of the Secret Six whose giant sapphire, "The Star of Delhi." is the centerpiece for serial murders. BONUS: "The Witch Drums," a long-lost thriller from Orson Welles' legendary Shadow broadcasts! This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by Graves Gladney plus the original interior illustrations of Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. who pays tribute to the late Margot Stevenson, "the Woman who was Margo Lane." (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-100-4 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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of Fire" The Master of Darkness investigates baffling
mysteries
in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter
B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant."
First, a hidden "Death Clue" secreted by Joe
Cardona prevents the Master of Darkness from
stopping serial murders! Then, guised as Kent
Allard and Lamont Cranston, The Shadow travels
from Mexico City to New Orleans to defeat an Aztec
murder cult devoted to "Xitli, God of Fire." This
instant collector's item showcases the original pulp
covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney plus the classic
interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan,
with historical commentary by pulp historian
Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-096-0
Softcover, 7x10, 128
pages, B&W, $14.95
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of the Manor" & "Foxhound" - SPECIAL MOVIE
EDITION The Knight of Darkness crushes crime in the classic pulp novels that inspired Hollywood's first two Shadow feature films! First, the bizarre terms of a dead man's will lead to a series of murders that will condemn an innocent man unless The Shadow can unmask the true killer in Walter Gibson's "The Ghost of the Manor," the inspiration for the 1937 film, "The Shadow Strikes." Then, the Dark Avenger hunts a sadistic blonde murderess and the masked supervillain known as "Foxhound" in Theodore Tinsley's violent novel that was filmed in 1938 as "International Crime." BONUS: Film historian Ed Hulse unearths rare secrets behind the making of the first Shadow feature films! This instant collector's item showcases the original pulp covers by George Rozen and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-094-6 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 65: "Gypsy Vengeance" & "The Veiled
Prophet" - EERIE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL The Master of Darkness investigates baffling mysteries in two classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a deadly outbreak of "Gypsy Vengeance" pittin gclan against clan can only be ended by The Shadow's justice! Then, the Knight of Darkness must pierce the mystery behind a silver veil to end the murderous crimewave commanded by "The Veiled Prophet." BONUS: legendary sleuth Nick Carter investigates murder on the set of a Shadow movie in a classic story from the Golden Age of Comics! This instant collector's item showcases the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney plus the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-090-8 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 64: "Death Rides the Skyway" & "The Ribbon
Clues" The Master of Darkness investigates baffling mysteries in two classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow must unravel the baffling mystery of "The Ribbon Clues" to stop a serial killer and unearth hidden millions! Then, to unmask a diabolical super-crook, The Shadow follows a bizarre trail of murder that leads from San Francisco to Chicago and Manhattan as "Death Rides the Skyway" in an thrill-packed tale of industrial sabotage and deadly greed. This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen and the original interior illustrations by legendary artist Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-089-2 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 63: "The Devil's Paymaster," "The
Wasp Returns" & "The Comic Strip Killer" The Knight of Darkness wages battles to the death with two of his greatest superfoes! First, The Shadow becomes "The Devil's Paymaster" to end the sadistic reign of The Prince of Evil in the violent conclusion of Theodore Tinsley's most acclaimed storyline. Then, Lamont Cranston must die to crush a superfiend's evil plots when "The Wasp Returns" in an action-packed thriller by Walter B. Gibson. Foreword by Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Summer Bat-Blockbuster, "The Dark Knight Rises." This instant collector's item leads off with one of Graves Gladney's greatest covers, and also showcases all the original interior illustrations by legendary illustrator Earl Mayan, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. BONUS: The Shadow tracks down "The Comic Strip Killer" in a classic adventure from the Golden Age of Radio. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-080-9 Softcover, 7x10,. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 62: "Cyro" & "The Man
Who Died Twice" The Master of Darkness battles murderous master
villains
in thrilling pulp novels by Walter B.
Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing
as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Master of Darkness
journeys to New Orleans to uncover
the hidden identity of the international swindler
known only as "Cyro." Then, The Shadow suspects
that "The Man Who Died Twice" still
lives, and is the key to the Prince of Evil's plot
to murder Lamont Cranston! This instant collector's
item showcases the original color covers
by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the classic
interior illustrations by legendary illustrators
Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, with historical
commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-082-3 Softcover,
7x10, 128 pages, B&W,
$14.95
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Volume 61: "The Triple Trail" &
"Murder Genius" The Master of Darkness battles supercrime in thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Master of Darkness follows "The Triple Trail" that could lead to a million-dollar art treasure, in one of Walter Gibson's all-time greatest masterpieces of misdirection! Then, The Shadow attempts to rescue his loyal agent from the clutches of the "Murder Genius" in Theodore Tinsley's violent sequel to "The Prince of Evil." This instant collector's item showcases the original color covers by Graves Gladney and George Rozen plus the classic interior illustrations by legendary illustrators Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Will Murray. BONUS: a thrilling adventure of Police Commissioner James Gordon, a.k.a. The Whisperer! (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-080-9 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 60: "The
Prince
of Evil," "Messenger of Death" & "Room 1313" - TRIPLE NOVEL SPECIAL
The Knight of Darkness combats supercrime in
an extra-length volume showcasing tales by each of the pulp wordsmiths who
wrote as "Maxwell Grant." First, in a violent thriller by Theodore Tinsley,
The
Shadow investigates the murderous machinations
of "The Prince of Evil," a sadistic
fiend who delights in torture and human
misery. Then, The Shadow enters a series
of diabolical deathtraps disguised as a "Messenger
of Death" to retrieve a secret formula in
a classic mystery by Walter Gibson. Finally,
Lamont Cranston tracks down a hidden serial killer
in Bruce Elliott's "Room 1313." This extra-length
collector's special showcases the original color
covers by Graves Gladney and Modest Stein and the
original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and
Paul Orban, with historical articles by Will Murray
and Rick Lai. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-078-6
Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $14.95
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SHADOW Volume 59: "The Green Box," "The Getaway
Ring" & "The Crawling Death" Who knows what evil
lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Shadow's underworld agents
Hawkeye and Cliff Marsland take center stage in two thrilling pulp novels
by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, what is the strange secret
of "The Green Box" that is worth human life? The Shadow seeks the deadly
secret in a masterpiece of misdirection that introduced aides Hawkeye and
Tapper. Then, the Master of Darkness and his underworld operatives investigate
"The Getaway Ring," a racket that helps mobsters evade capture via a modern-day
"underground railway." BONUS: "The Crawling Death," a lost thriller scripted
by radio Shadow Bret Morrison! This instant collector's item reprints the
classic color cover paintings by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the
original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with historical
articles by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-076-2
Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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SHADOW Volume 58: "Castle of Crime" & "Dead Man's
Chest" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The pulp era's greatest crimebuster journeys to Maine on golden quests in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow and G-man Vic Marquette hunt enemy agents sabotaging maritime shipping from a mysterious Castle of Crime. Then, a sea captain's dying words lead to serial slayings along the long-buried trail to a Dead Man's Chest and Cuban gold! This instant collector's item reprints the classic color cover paintings by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-074-8 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness battles evil supercriminals in two action-packed pulp novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, in a never-reprinted 1932 epic, The Shadow seeks to unmask The Five Chameleons, master villains whose uncanny ability to blend with their surroundings rivals his own. Then, the Dark Avenger feels the savage sting of The Wasp in his first confrontation with one of his deadliest foes. This double-novel reprints the classic cover paintings by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, with historical articles by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-072-4 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 56: "The Embassy Murders"
& "Hills of Death" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Master of Darkness, agent Clyde Burke and Secret Service agent Vic Marquette investigate deadly plots in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter Gibson as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow's investigation of The Embassy Murders unearths a sinister plot that threatens world peace. Then, the kidnapping of Clyde Burke leads The Shadow and his agents on a winding murder trail through New Jersey's Hills of Death. BONUS: a two-fisted adventure of Police Commissioner James Gordon, a.k.a. The Whisperer! This instant collectors' item features both classic cover paintings by George Rozen, the original interior pulp illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by popular culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-068-7 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 55: "The Green Hoods" & "Silver Skull" The Shadow's true identity takes center stage in two classic pulp novels that inspired the classic 1940 Shadow movie serial. First, explorer Kent Allard is invited to join The Green Hoods, a hooded secret society whose true purpose is an enigma. Then, airplanes carrying wealthy passengers disappear over the Rockies, setting The Shadow on the trail of the criminal mastermind called Silver Skull. PLUS "Prelude to Terror," a 1939 radio classic. This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historians Ed Hulse and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-065-6 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 54: "The Golden Quest" & "The
Masked Headsman" The Dark Avenger and Harry Vincent share center stage in two thrilling tales of lost treasure by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow and his ablest agent journey to Michigan timber country in a thrilling tale of deadly avarice, betrayal and a forgotten gold mine. Then, a supercrook preys upon aristocratic refugees from the Spanish civil war, leading The Shadow into a deadly dual with The Masked Headsman. This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell, commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray plus "The Shadow Around the World." (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-063-2 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 53: "Garden of Death" & "The Vampire Murders"
VAMPIRE TRIPLE FEATURE! The Knight of Darkness investigates deadly vampire attacks in two heart-stopping chillers by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant" and a classic radio mystery! First, the Master of Darkness must battle a giant vampire bat and enter the dangerous "Garden of Death" to discover the secret behind a deadly drug monopoly. Then, The Shadow enters haunted Haldrew Hall to unearth the bloody secret behind "The Vampire Murders" in a sequel to the legendary Victorian thriller, "Varney the Vampire." BONUS: "Vampires Prowl by Night," a lost thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collector's item showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-061-8 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 52: "The Crime Master" & "The Fifth Napoleon" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness wages war on criminal masterminds in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow executes a deadly chess game with The Crime Master, an underworld kingpin whose amazing superbrain rivals his own. Who will have the last laugh? Then, the Master of Darkness seeks to unmask The Fifth Napoleon, the master plotter who commands New York's four most powerful crime lords. This instant collectors' item features both classic cover paintings by George Rozen, the original interior pulp illustrations by Tom Lovell and historical commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-059-5 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 51: "The Living Joss" & "Judge Lawless" Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness battles strange supercrime in two pulp thrillers by Walter Gibson that foreshadowed classic Batman stories. First, The Shadow goes undercover in Chinatown to battle one of his deadliest foes, the legendary oriental demi-god known as Kwa, The Living Joss. Then, what can prevent Judge Lawless from making a mockery of the law? Only The Shadow knows! BONUS: Djaruti, Goddess of Death, a lost Orson Welles thriller from the Golden Age of Radio! This instant collectors' item features both classic cover paintings by George Rozen, the original interior pulp illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-058-8 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 50: "The Man from Shanghai," "The
Golden Dog Murders" & "Jabberwocky Thrust" Sanctum Books celebrates the publication of its 100th Shadow novel with an extra-length volume showcasing tales by each of the pulp wordsmiths who wrote as "Maxwell Grant." First, "The Man from Shanghai" is caught in the web of a murderous mastermind and his spidery Mongol assassin in one of Walter Gibson's greatest thrillers. Then, blood sapphires drip a deadly trail across Manhattan in Theodore Tinsley's "The Golden Dog Murders." Finally, Lamont Cranston and Joe Cardona go undercover as Tweedledee and Tweedledum to investigate murders at an Alice in Wonderland ball in Bruce Elliott's "Jabberwocky Thrust." This instant collector's item features a knockout action cover by George Rozen, classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-056-4 Softcover, 7x10. 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 49: "The Shadow Laughs!" & "Voice
of Death" The Shadow's radio origins are showcased in two classic pulp novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, the Dark Avenger teams with Secret Service agent Vic Marquette to investigate a far-reaching counterfeiting ring in The Shadow Laughs!‹the landmark novel that introduced the real Lamont Cranston! Then, how can The Shadow prove that an innocent man is not a murderer, when several witnesses have identified the young man as the Voice of Death? This instant collector's item features the original color pulp covers by Jerome Rozen and Graves Gladney, classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-053-3 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 48: "The Eyes of The Shadow" &
"The Money Master" Foreword by Walter
B. Gibson The Shadow's explosive second adventure is paired with a gripping novel of international intrigue in an extra-length special commemorating the 80th anniversary of The Shadow Magazine. The Dark Avenger 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 famous alter ego and his enigmatic agent, Burbank. Then, can The Shadow stop The Money Master before his financial machinations destroy the global economy? This instant collectors' item showcases the classic cover paintings by George Rozen and John A. Coughlin, the original interior illustrations by George H. Wert and Paul Orban, two never-before-published articles by Walter B. Gibson and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-050-3 Softcover, 7x10. 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 47: "The Living Shadow" &
"The Black Hush" (80th Anniversary
Collectors' Special) The Shadow's legendary debut novel is paired with one of his most memorable cases by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant," in an extra-length spectacular commemorating the 80th anniversary of both The Shadow Magazine and the modern single-character hero magazine. Plucked from a suicidal leap by a sinister cloaked rescuer, Harry Vincent is recruited into an international crime-crushing organization by The Living Shadow. Then, the Dark Avenger battles merciless foes who wield the night itself as a weapon in The Black Hush. This instant collectors' item features one of George Rozen's greatest cover paintings, the classic interior illustrations by George H. Wert and Tom Lovell and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-048-9 Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 46: "The
House That Vanished" & "Wizard
of Crime" (Magic Special)
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SHADOW Volume 45: "Terror Island" & "City of Ghosts" "Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! The Master of Darkness journeys to the sunny South to unmask hidden plotters in two mystery classics by MaxwellGrant. First, The Shadow confronts a European mastermind of evil to end the murderous menace that lurks on Terror Island. Then, Lamont Cranston seeks the strange secret behind the deadly "accidents" that have caused a once-thriving community to become a City of Ghosts. BONUS: "The Green Light" by Walter B. Gibson, reprinted for the first time from the ultra-rare first issue of The Shadow Magazine. This instant collector's item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-044-1 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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44: "Atoms of Death" & "Buried
Evidence" The Shadow's alter egos of Lamont Cranston and Henry Arnaud take center stage in two thrillers from the Golden Age of Pulp Fiction. First, The Shadow is captured by the inventor of a deadly atomic disintegrator ray, in a novel that reintroduces the real Lamont Cranston. Then, the truth behind a fatal automobile accident is concealed by Buried Evidence. Can The Shadow unearth the million-dollar secret and prevent more murder? This instant collector's item showcases both color pulp covers by George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-040-3 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 43: "The Key" & "The
Case of Congressman Coyd" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness investigates supercrime in two unusual thrillers that showcase The Shadow's enigmatic agent, Burbank! First, The Key to a mysteriously empty safe deposit box sets up a winding trail of treachery and murder that leads The Shadow to Rio de Janeiro in search of a million-dollar secret. Then, Lamont Cranston is called in to investigate The Case of Congressman Coyd. What is behind the bizarre turnaround of a veteran lawmaker whose new deregulation proposals will profit unscrupulous business interests? This instant collector's item showcases both color pulp covers by George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-037-3 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, b&w, $14.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 42: "Bells of Doom" &
"The Murdering Ghost" - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
The Knight of Darkness investigates paranormal mayhem
in two heart-stopping thrillers
by Walter Gibson writing
as "Maxwell Grant" and an eerie lost
thriller from the Golden
Age of Radio! First, the ghostly death knell
of "Bells of Doom"
foretells serial slaughter in one of the
all-time greatest Shadow
thrillers. Then, a psychic investigator's
scientific study of seances
unleashes a series of killings
by "The Murdering Ghost" in a novel that
draws upon Gibson's work with
Houdini debunking fake spiritualists. This
instant collector's item
showcases both classic pulp covers by George Rozen,
the original interior illustrations
by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban and
commentary by popular-culture historians
Will Murray and Anthony Tollin.
(Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-035-9 Softcover, 7x10. 128 ages, b&w, $14.95 |
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41: "Chain of Death"
& "Death's Premium" "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness battles outlaw corporations in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow seeks to decode the secret plots of Crime, Incorporated and its murderous masterminds to unravel a "Chain of Death." Then, when a rogue insurance company offers death policies, Henry Arnaud takes out a "Death's Premium" on the life of Lamont Cranston. This instant collector's item showcases the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by legendary artists Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-033-5 Softcover, 7x10. 128 ages, b&w, $14.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 40: "The Crime
Clinic" & "Cards of Death"
- 80th Anniversary
Special "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The 80th anniversary of The Shadow's radio debut is celebrated with two special novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant" plus a lost radio thriller. First, a locked room murder and the theft of a priceless diamond set the Knight of Darkness on the trail of the infamous supercrook known as The Jackdaw in "The Crime Clinic," a rare 1933 pulp thriller that was adapted to The Shadow radio series! Then, The Shadow hunts an infamous master criminal who leaves mystical "Cards of Death" at his murder sites. BONUS: "The Red Macaw," a radio script by Edward Hale Bierstadt from Orson Welles' second outing as The Shadow! This instant collector's item features both classic pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-031-1 Softcover, 7x10, b&w, $14.95 |
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Ray" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness battles criminal geniuses in two Batmanesque novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant" and a radio thriller by Alfred Bester. First, The Shadow wages war with the twisted-countenance crimelord called The Face in the novel that inspired Bill Finger's "License for Larceny." Then, Lamont Cranston is convicted and sent to prison while extortionists wage war on America's financial institutions with a super Crime Ray that melts bridges and buildings in a thriller that inspired a 1940 Batman story. BONUS: "The Man Who was Death," a classic radioplay by Alfred Bester. This instant collector's item features the original pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, Edd Cartier's interior illustrations and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-029-8 Softcover, 7x10. 128 pp. B&W, $14.95 |
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Volume 38: "Dead Men Live" &
"Dictator of Crime" "Who
knows what evil lurks in the hearts
of men? The Shadow knows! The Dark
Avenger crushes criminal conspiracies in
two pulse-pounding pulp thrillers by Walter
Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First,
Lamont Cranston discovers that strange scientific
secrets lurk behind a series of prominent murders
when "Dead Men Live." Then, Kent Allard and
Margo Lane journey to a Caribbean nation to
confront a "Dictator of Crime," but "La Sombra"
is soon captured and sentenced to death by firing
squad. This instant collector's item leads
off with one of George Rozen's greatest pulp covers
(later featured on Shadow Comics #1), and also showcases
the original interior illustrations by Tom
Lovell and Paul Orban and commentary by pulp historians
Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum
Books) 978-1-60877-028-1 Softcover,
7x10. B&W, $14.95
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SHADOW Volume 37: "The Third Skull" &
"Realm of Doom" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness crushes crime in two thrilling mysteries by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, "The Third Skull" holds the secret to a hidden fortune, but only The Shadow can decipher its cryptic message. Then, as millionaire Lamont Cranston and businessman Henry Arnaud, the Dark Avenger journeys to a "Realm of Doom" to engage the last of The Hand's murderous Fingers in a battle to the death! This classic pulp reprint showcases both of George Rozen's color pulp covers, the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-023-6 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 36: "Crime Rides the
Sea," "River of Death" & "The Case of the River
of Eternal Woe"
"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! The Dark Avenger takes to the High Seas in two action-packed pulp classics by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley and a lost radio thriller by Bob Shaw. First, roaring ocean waters set the scene for an epic battle between The Shadow and another of The Hand's murderous Fingers. Then, the Master of Darkness combats the drowned corpse calling himself "Davy Jones" in "River of Death." BONUS: Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane investigate "The Case of the River of Eternal Woe" in a lost classic from the Golden Age of Radio. This instant collector's item showcases both of George Rozen's color pulp covers, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-021-2 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 35: "The Condor" &
"Chicago Crime" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness combats supercrime in two action-packed pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a tip from a dying mobster sets Cliff Marsland and The Shadow on the trail of The Condor and his deadly army of evil. Then, The Shadow journeys to the Windy City to wage war against Chicago Crime and yet another "finger" of the murderous crime cabal called the Hand. This instant collector's item showcases both of George Rozen's color pulp covers, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-017-5 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 34: "The Blackmail Ring"
& "Murder for Sale" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Master of Darkness investigates criminal conspiracies in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow follows a bloody trail of extortion and murder that leads from the back alleys of Paris to the country homes of New England to confront "The Blackmail Ring" in a 1932 thriller, the earliest never-reprinted adventure of the Dark Avenger. Then, a bizarre series of Philadelphia murders sets Kent Allard on the trail of another "finger" of the deadly criminal organization called the Hand. This instant collector's item showcases both of George Rozen's color pulp covers and all the original interior illustrations, with commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-014-4 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 33: "The Strange
Disappearance of Joe Cardona" & "The
Hand" "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness crushes crime in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, "The Strange Disappearance of Joe Cardona" sets The Shadow on the trail of the Purple Death. Then, a sinister criminal organization called "The Hand" challenges the Dark Avenger to a fight to the finish, in the first installment of the legendary pulp epic that inspired the premier adventure of DC Comics' Seven Soldiers of Victory. This instant collector's item showcases both of George Rozen's color pulp covers and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier, with historical commentary by Maggie Thompson and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-012-0 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 32: "The Silver Scourge"
& "The Book of Death" "As you sow evil, so shall you reap evil. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! Secret Service operative Vic Marquette teams with The Shadow and his new ally Pietro to end the counterfeiting plague of "The Silver Scourge." Then, the incriminating secrets concealed within "The Book of Death" initiate a winding trail of blackmail and murder! This instant collector's item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen (including his all-time greatest Shadow painting) and the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-009-0 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts
of men? The Shadow knows!
A ruthless blackmailer acquires
the Q-ray, a deadly device that kills
with eerie selectivity via "The Dark
Death." Then, a dying gunman asks the Knight
of Darkness to save his brother from a life
of crime in "House of Shadows," a powerful
tale of redemption. BONUS: An executed murderer
returns to exact vengeance on Margo Lane's
father in "Murder by the Dead," a lost radio thriller
from Orson Welles' first month as The Shadow. This instant
collector's item showcases the original color
pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney and
all the classic interior illustrations by Tom
Lovell and Edd Cartier, with historical articles by
Will Murray and Anthony Tollin.
(Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-007-6 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
| THE SHADOW Volume 30: "The Sealed Box" & "Racket Town" "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows! When supercrime casts its dark shadow over two troubled towns, the Master Avenger swings into action to root out evil. First, guised as both Lamont Cranston and Kent Allard, The Shadow seeks to uncover the strange secret of "The Sealed Box" that makes it more valuable than life itself, in the classic novel that was adapted as the first Shadow comic strip adventure. Then, the Dark Avenger battles the vile corruption that lurks beneath the surface of the "Racket Town." BONUS: Commissioner James Gordon becomes "Bullet Bait" in the first Whisperer short story from the back pages of The Shadow Magazine! This groundbreaking pulp reprint showcases both original color pulp covers by George Rozen and the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier, with historical articles by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 29: "The Shadow's Rival"
& "The Devil Master" ("Foreshadowing the Batman" - Part 3) "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Knight of Darkness battles supercrime in two more pulp thrillers by Walter Gibson that foreshadowed classic Batman stories. First, the Dark Avenger finally meets his equal when "The Shadow's Rival" wages a more successful war against the underworld. Then, The Shadow and Margo Lane find themselves shrunk in a giant world when they confront "The Devil Master." BONUS: Police Commissioner James Gordon, aka The Whisperer, battles the Black Beetle! This instant collector's item showcases the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, and commentary by pulp historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-002-1 Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 28: "Master of Death,"
"The Rackets King" & "The Purple
Girasol" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness battles supercrime in two crimebusting pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, The Shadow follows a bizarre murder trail that leads to the walking dead, a living skeleton and the "Master of Death," a collector of diabolical killing techniques. Then, The Shadow and his agents struggle to protect Manhattan from an underworld war conducted by the Czar of Crime known as "The Rackets King." BONUS: "The Purple Girasol," a never-published 1931 horror story by Walter Gibson that inspired The Shadow's famous ring, newly-illustrated by Shadow Strikes artist Eduardo Barreto! This instant collector's item showcases both original color covers by George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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Volume 27: "The Python" &
"The Shadow, The Hawk and
the Skull" (Supervillain Special) "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness battles master criminals in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, Lamont Cranston is trapped in the deadly coils of "The Python" as he seeks to unravel the sinister machinations of the murderous serpent of crime. Then, in "The Shadow, The Hawk and The Skull," the Dark Avenger and a new female agent battle two master villains: The Hawk, a European jewel thief; and the grotesque blackmailer called The Skull. This instant collector's item showcases the original color covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Earl Mayan, and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-0-9822033-7-8 0-9822033-7-3 Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 26: "Vengeance is Mine!"
& "Battle of Greed" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness deals out retribution and redemption in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." In "Vengeance is Mine!", The Shadow hunts a terrorist whose murderous bombing rampage extends to the Cobalt Club itself. Then, in "Battle of Greed," The Shadow offers second chances to a trio of broken souls in the most unusual Shadow novel of all time. BONUS: The Shadow teams with Chick Carter, Boy Detective, in a rare crossover from the Golden Age of Radio. This instant collector's item showcases the original color covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and historical commentary by Will Murray, Anthony Tollin and John Nanovic. (Sanctum Books) 978-0-9822033-1-6 0-9822033-1-4 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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Foreword by Everett Raymond Kinstler "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness continues his war on crime in two more pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson (writing as "Maxwell Grant"). First, not even The Shadow's bullets can stop his most formidable foe, "The Gray Ghost," a seemingly supernatural adversary. Then, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane hunt Nazi treasure and a blonde temptress as they attempt to unmask "The White Skulls," skeletal-garbed terrorists who leave behind a deadly wake of destruction. BONUS: The Shadow battles killer ants in "The Red Room," a terrifying script from the Golden Age of Radio. This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein, classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Everett Raymond Kinstler (who also provides a foreword recalling his early days as a comic book artist and pulp illustrator) and historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-23-6 1-934943-23-1 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW
Volume 24: "Washington Crime"
& "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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 23: "Smugglers of Death"
& "The Blackmail King" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two classic pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a sexy champion swimmer teams up with The Shadow to investigate a murderess and her "Smugglers of Death." Then, Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane battle a sinister extortionist to unmask "The Blackmail King." BONUS: a lost thriller from the Golden Age of Radio. This instant collector's item also features a foreword by Margot Stevenson (Orson Welles' "lovely Margot Lane"), the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and George Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-09-0 1-934943-09-6 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 22: "Tower
of Death" & "The Hooded Circle"
(Halloween Special)
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness returns in two haunting pulp mysteries by Walter B. Gibson (writing as "Maxwell Grant"). First, The Shadow investigates unusual disappearances surrounding a bizarre family kept in seclusion in a decaying mansion by the terms of an unusual will. What is the deadly secret of the "Tower of Death"? Then, "The Hooded Circle" commit baffling robberies as they steal the "Seven Hells," and the Dark Avenger must uncover the secrets of the Stonehenge-like monuments in Druid Glen. BONUS: Lamont Cranston wages a war of invisibility against King Malo's voodoo magic when he visits "Terror Island" in a lost thriller from the Golden Age of Radio. This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 21: "The Plot
Master" & "Death Jewels" "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Dark Avenger crushes crime in two thrilling pulp mysteries by Walter B. Gibson (writing as "Maxwell Grant"). First, The Shadow follows a trail of espionage that begins on Death Island and leads to the inner chambers of Washington, D.C. to confront "The Plot Master." Then, Kent Allard investigates a series of unusual gem robberies and as The Shadow enters a sinister deathtrap to solve the mystery of the ill-fated "Death Jewels." This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen, classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-05-2 1-934943-05-3 Softcover, 7x10. B&W ........................................$12.95 |
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"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 4000-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. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-04-5 1-934943-04-5 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 19 - FORESHADOWING
THE JOKER: "Voodoo Trail" &
"Death's Harlequin" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in three thrillers that foreshadowed two classic Batman villains. First, the Voodoo Master returns from the dead to lead The Shadow on a "Voodoo Trail" to their final showdown, in the story that inspired Batman's first supervillain, Doctor Death. Then, The Shadow battles a murderous clown in "Death's Harlequin." Finally, The Dark Avenger searches for a murderer who kills with a deadly formula that causes his victims to laugh themselves to death in "The Laughing Corpse," a classic Shadow script from the Golden Age of Radio, while The Shadow-Batman connection is examined in a foreword by Bat-scribe Denny O'Neil. This instant collector's item also showcases one of George Rozen's greatest covers (reproduced directly from the original oil painting), all the interior illustrations by legendary illustrator Edd Cartier and commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-03-8 1-934943-03-7 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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Volume 18: "The Unseen Killer"
& "The Golden Masks" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" 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 illustrator Tom Lovell and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) ISBN: 1-932806-97-0 13-digit: 978-1-932806-97-7 Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 17: "The
Fate Joss" & "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 disappearances and reappearances of a half-ton golden idol. What are the incredible secrets 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 and all the interior illustrations by legendary artists Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier. (Sanctum Productions) ISBN: 1-932806-92-X 13-DIGIT: 978-1-932806-92-2 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW Volume 16: "City
of Crime" & "Shadow
Over Alcatraz" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness returns in two high-voltage pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson. First, Lamont Cranston enters a "City of Crime" to bring the shadow of justice to hidden plotters. Then, a near-fatal attack on Kent Allard sets The Shadow on the trail of a criminal Napoleon who plots an assault on Alcatraz to launch a criminal empire. This collectors item volume reprints both classic pulp covers by George Rozen plus all the original interior art and a new foreword by legendary illustrator Edd Cartier. Walter Gibson reveals secrets about The Shadow's true identity to pulp-historian Will Murray, while series editor Anthony Tollin examines the mystery behind the 1939 disappearance of cover artist George Rozen. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 15: "The Shadow Unmasks" &
"The Yellow Band" (ORIGIN
SPECIAL)
Who knows what secrets lurk in The Shadow's mysterious past? The Dark Avenger's enigmatic origins are revealed in the first-ever reprint of one of the rarest (and most expensive) Shadow pulps. In The Shadow Unmasks, the real Lamont Cranston's whereabouts become front-page news, and the Dark Avenger is forced to resurrect his long-buried true identity of Kent Allard, missing aviator and former spy. Then, while investigating a Miami crime ring, Kent Allard is framed by The Yellow Band and must revert to his Lamont Cranston alter ego to clear his name, This collector's item special showcases George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers and all the original interior art by pulp-legends Edd Cartier and Tom Lovell, BONUS: Walter Gibson and Will Murray reveal behind-the-scenes revelations about The Shadow's origins, while Anthony Tollin examines the bizarre saga of Colonel P. H. Fawcett, the legendary explorer whose real-life exploits inspired Kent Allard's creation. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 14: "The Grove of Doom" & "The
Masked Lady"
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." BONUS: The Shadow battles a blind super-crook in "Danger in the Dark," a "lost" 1937 show from Orson Welles' first season as Lamont Cranston. This classic pulp collection showcases one of George Rozen's greatest pulp covers (reproduced directly from the original art), restores more than 12,000 words deleted from previous reprintings of "The Grove of Doom," and includes all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrators Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, with new commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray and an article on "The Mercurial Shadow" (Orson Welles) by Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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THE
SHADOW Volume 13: "Six
Men of Evil" & "The Devil Monsters"
"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness combats bizarre menaces in two of Walter Gibson's strangest thrillers. A torturous Aztec transformation gives "Six Men of Evil" an unexpected advantage in their criminal pursuits. Then, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane encounter their most infamous foe?Monstodamous, master of menace?in "The Devil Monsters." This classic pulp collection also showcases George Rozen's breathtaking pulp cover, all the original interior art by illustrators Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, historical commentary by Will Murray and an article on the Golden Age Shadow Comics by Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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Volume 12: "The Magigals Mystery"
& "Serpents of Siva" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Dark Avenger explores the worlds of magic and mystery in two of Walter Gibson's most intriguing thrillers. The Shadow is buried alive when he battles Hindu thuggees and an ancient cult as he searches for the strange secrets of the Serpents of Siva (PLUS writer/magician Walter Gibson reveals yogi secrets and the levitation illusion). Then, Lamont Cranston encounters Walter Gibson when he visits a magic convention to investigate The Magigals Mystery. This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers, all the original interior art by illustrators Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, and historical articles on Walter Gibson's magical world by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. SPECIAL BONUS: "Death Comes to the Magician," a "lost" 1942 Shadow radio classic! (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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Volume 11: "The Road of Crime" &
"Crooks Go Straight" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" 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 a 1933 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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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THE SHADOW Volume 10: "The City of Doom" & "The
Fifth Face"
"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 "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 an 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 the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator 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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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NOVEL Volume
9: "Lingo" & "Partners in Peril"
First, a powerful new underworld kingpin crosses swords with The Shadow in "Lingo," one of Walter Gibson's all-time masterpieces which introduces The Shadow's customized boomerang which inspired the Batarang. Then, Batman co-creator Bill Finger acknowledged that the first Batman "script was a takeoff on a Shadow story." It certainly was, and we found it! Theodore Tinsley's startlingly bat-haunted Shadow tale is reprinted for the first time ever. In "Partners of Peril," Lamont Cranston investigates chemical syndicate murders in the crime thriller that served as the model for Batman's debut adventure in Detective Comics #27. This extra-length volume also reprints Tinsley's "The Grim Joker," a 1936 tale featuring a clown-faced crime boss called The Joker. Popular culture historian Will Murray documents the Shadowy origins of Batman, while series editor Anthony Tollin chronicles how "Partners of Peril" was adapted as the first Batman story. This classic pulp collection also features a foreword by Golden Age Batman artist Jerry Robinson (creator of The Joker), George Rozen's arresting pulp covers and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell including a lost double-page "Partners of Peril" spread. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 144 pages, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL Volume
9:
"Lingo" & "Partners in Peril"
"FORESHADOWING THE BATMAN" VARIANT SPECIAL The book that rewrote the history of Batman is reissued in the first Shadow variant edition‹as "The Knight of Darkness" returns in two historic novels that gave birth to "The Dark Knight." First, a powerful new underworld kingpin crosses swords with The Shadow in "Lingo," one of Walter Gibson's all-time masterpieces which inspired the 'Batarang.' In "Partners of Peril" by Theodore Tinsley, Lamont Cranston investigates chemical syndicate murders in the crime thriller that was adapted by Bill Finger and Bob Kane as Batman's debut adventure in Detective Comics #27. This extra-length volume also reprints Tinsley's "The Grim Joker," a 1936 tale introducing a clown-faced crime boss called 'The Joker'. PLUS: Will Murray documents the "Shadowy" origins of The Batman, Anthony Tollin chronicles how "Partners in Peril" was adapted as the first Batman story, and The Joker's creation is recalled in a foreword by Golden-Age legend Jerry Robinson. This This special variant edition leads off with the classic George Rozen cover painting that many consider the definitive portrait of The Shadow, and also reprints all the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell including a dynamite two-page spread dropped from the original Street & Smith pulp. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, B&W, $12.95 |
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NOVEL Volume
8: "The London Crimes" & "Castle
of 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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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NOVEL Volume
7: "The Cobra" & "The Third
Shadow" "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow Knows!" The Master Avenger returns in two of Walter Gibson's most memorable mysteries. A new crimefighter called The Cobradecimates the Manhattan underworld in a murderous war on organized crime. Has The Shadow finally met his match, or will he be forced to de-fang a human snake? Then, the Knight of Darkness confronts not one but two sinister doppelgangers in The Third Shadow. Which Shadow will have the last laugh? In his foreword, Marvel Comics-great Dick Ayers recalls how The Shadow inspired the creation of the Ghost Rider, while popular culture historian Will Murray explains how The Shadow influenced the creation of classic characters including Batman, the Spider, the Black Bat and the Darkman. This classic pulp collection also features George Rozen's electrifying pulp covers, and all the original interior art by acclaimed illustrator Tom Lovell. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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NOVEL Volume
6: "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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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DOUBLE
NOVEL Volume
5: "The Black Falcon"
& "The Salamanders" The legendary super-sleuth returns in two more pulp classics by Walter Gibson (writing as Maxwell Grant). In The Black Falcon (1934), Lamont Cranston is abducted by a kidnapper who unearths secrets from The Shadow¹s mysterious past. Then, the Knight of Darkness must defeat a Dragon of Fire before the city becomes a blazing inferno in The Salamanders, an action-packed 1936 thrill ride. This instant collector's item also features the original pulp covers by George Rozen, interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and "The Island of Ancient Death," a bonus Shadow story adapted from the MBS broadcast to pulp format by radio scriptwriter Gibson Scott Fox. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME
4: "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‹including The Shadow's! 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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
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SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL
VOLUME 3: "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. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |
THE
SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL
VOLUME 2: "The Chinese Disks”
& “Malmordo”
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DOUBLE NOVEL
VOLUME 1: "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). (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 |