The Shadow Year One Omnibus

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Origin of pulp's first hero; Shadow's transformative crusade.

If the nostalgic allure of pulp fiction combined with a superhero origin story intrigues you, "The Shadow Year One Omnibus" is your perfect match. Matt Wagner revives the Master of Men with a contemporary spin that both honors and enriches the Shadow’s legacy. It’s a visually captivating and narrative-rich journey that’s bound to grip both die-hard fans and newcomers looking for a gateway into the shadowy world of a classic crime-fighter.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Shadow Year One Omnibus

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ISBN: 9781606905418
Date of Publication: 2015-04-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 325 readers)

Description

The Shadow has enjoyed nearly a century of enduring popularity as the first and greatest hero from the golden age of pulp magazines. Here, for the first time, is unveiled the origin story of how the Master of Men returned to America following his many adventures abroad in the aftermath of World War I. How did Lamont Cranston launch his legendary crusade against crime, assemble his vast network of covert operatives, and meet his lover and companion, Margo Lane? A treat for longtime Shadow fans and a perfect introduction to the character for a whole new generation of readers. Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? The Shadow Knows! Collects the complete ten-issue storyline (#1-10) from The Shadow: Year One, including a pin-up gallery of over 50 comic book covers (by top-tier artistic talent including Alex Ross, Matt Wagner, Jason Alexander, Howard Chaykin, and more), plus the complete script to the first chapter.
 

Origin of pulp's first hero; Shadow's transformative crusade.

If the nostalgic allure of pulp fiction combined with a superhero origin story intrigues you, "The Shadow Year One Omnibus" is your perfect match. Matt Wagner revives the Master of Men with a contemporary spin that both honors and enriches the Shadow’s legacy. It’s a visually captivating and narrative-rich journey that’s bound to grip both die-hard fans and newcomers looking for a gateway into the shadowy world of a classic crime-fighter.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.