The Shadow: Year One (The Shadow: Year One Omnibus)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606905414 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. The Shadow has enjoyed nearly a century of enduring popularity as the first and greatest hero from the golden age of pulp magazines. 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.. 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
"Margo Knows" according to Tim Hewitt. If there were ever a character who has no need of an origin story, it is The Shadow. Yet just about every comic book incarnation of the characters eventually gives him an origin in an apparent effort to turn him into a costumed super-hero rather than a mysterious force against crime. As envisioned by Walter Gibson in the character's . Faithful, enjoyable re-telling of the legend Tom from NC Matt Wagner pays homage to The Shadow with a story that is spot-on with characterization, dialogue, and mood. Not a huge fan of the art (I wish Matt had drawn it) because it's a little too clean, plain, and brightmakes me long for the darker moodiness of Gary Gianni and Mike Kaluta. Most importantly, Wagner captures the enigmatic aur. Not Your Grandfather's Shadow Joseph Baneth Allen Just finished reading "The Shadow - Year One" by Matt Wagner and Wifredo Torres released by Dynamite .Perhaps this should have been titled "Margo Lane - Year One."Purist fans of "The Shadow" will have some definite misgivings and problems with Margo Lane's back - "origin" - story in this comic series.To paraphrase the radio show intr