 Shadow Annual #1 (2012) $4.99 Quantity
VERY FINE/NEAR MINT
(W) Tom Sniegoski (A) Dennis Calero (CA) Alex Ross The Shadow is plagued by visions of New York City plagued by living fire-fire in the shape of a Chinese dragon-fire with the potential to spread hungrily to the world. But what do these visions mean? The Shadow will peel back the layers of mystery, leading to a confrontation that could very well shake the pillars of Heaven. Who are the waifs of Li-Lung, and what are their connections to Brother Pritchard's Orphanage for Wayward Children, and to crime boss on the rise, Vincent Ruzzo? Soon, the Shadow will know. Date Available: 09/26/2012
BONUS REVIEW by Gary Owens
 Forerunner of Batman, The anti-hero Shadow dates back to the beginnings of the Great Depression when the forces of darkness and despair seemed to be growing with alarming power. The Shadow has had many adventures, under different aliases, and the one presented here teases with an Asian connection, but ultimately doesn't go very far in that direction, tossing aside any cultural wrinkles that builds characterization to offer just another comic book brawl. Forget real character relationships here for The Shadow; it's all about the menace. If you like the Shadow, buy it--if you're not sure, try the Garth Ennis books first. I give it 5 out of 10 Grahams VERY FINE/NEAR MINT
(W) Tom Sniegoski (A) Dennis Calero (CA) Alex Ross The Shadow is plagued by visions of New York City plagued by living fire-fire in the shape of a Chinese dragon-fire with the potential to spread hungrily to the world. But what do these visions mean? The Shadow will peel back the layers of mystery, leading to a confrontation that could very well shake the pillars of Heaven. Who are the waifs of Li-Lung, and what are their connections to Brother Pritchard's Orphanage for Wayward Children, and to crime boss on the rise, Vincent Ruzzo? Soon, the Shadow will know. Date Available: 09/26/2012
BONUS REVIEW by Gary Owens
Forerunner of Batman, The anti-hero Shadow dates back to the beginnings of the Great Depression when the forces of darkness and despair seemed to be growing with alarming power. The Shadow has had many adventures, under different aliases, and the one presented here teases with an Asian connection, but ultimately doesn't go very far in that direction, tossing aside any cultural wrinkles that builds characterization to offer just another comic book brawl. Forget real character relationships here for The Shadow; it's all about the menace. If you like the Shadow, buy it--if you're not sure, try the Garth Ennis books first. I give it 5 out of 10 Grahams |
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