The Shadow

The Shadow Synopsis

• The Shadow has enjoyed nearly a century of enduring popularity as the firstand greatest hero from the golden age of pulp magazines. Here, for the firsttime, is unveiled the origin story of how the Master of Men returned to Americafollowing his many adventures abroad in the aftermath of World War I. How didLamont Cranston launch his legendary crusade against crime, assemble his vastnetwork of covert operatives, and meet his lover and companion, Margo Lane? Atreat for longtime Shadow fans and a perfect introduction to the character for awhole 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: YearOne, including a pin-up gallery of over 50 comic book covers (by top-tierartistic talent including Alex Ross, Matt Wagner, Jason Alexander, HowardChaykin, and more), plus the complete script to the firstchapter.