THE SHADOW

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.

Signed by writer and artist Matt Wagner! Legendary creator Matt Wagner returns to both write and draw an all-new tale for the first and most famous of all pulp heroes, The Shadow!

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! In the storyline 'The Fire Of Creation', it's 1938 and The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself.

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, with a new foreword by legendary Batman scripter Dennis O'Neil, exclusive new bonus art prints and brand-new The Shadow Annual #1.

Legendary creator Matt Wagner returns to both write and draw an all-new tale for the first and most famous of all pulp heroes, The Shadow! Following his critically-acclaimed work on The Shadow: Year One and Grendel vs. The Shadow, Wagner once again lends his masterful talents to unveil "what evil lurks in the hearts of men", joined by talented colorist Brennan Wagner. 

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.

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.

Legendary creator Matt Wagner returns to both write and draw an all-new tale for the first and most famous of all pulp heroes, The Shadow! Following his critically-acclaimed work on The Shadow: Year One and Grendel vs. The Shadow, Wagner once again lends his masterful talents to unveil "what evil lurks in the hearts of men", joined by talented colorist Brennan Wagner.

Sanctum Books continues its Tenth Anniversary celebration with its biggest book ever-collecting nearly 200 pages of early pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson!

While investigating the murder of a Gothamite, Batman identifies his prime suspect as Lamont Cranston...but there are two problems with that. One, Batman is not aware of Lamont's alter ego as the master detective known as the Shadow. Two, and more importantly, Cranston seems to have died over half a century ago!

When his mystic powers fail, The Shadow travels the globe on a bloody search for answers.  He attempts to reconnect with his spiritual masters in Nepal, but is sidetracked by an opium smuggling operation.  Afterwards, he travels to the frontlines of the Spanish Civil War in pursuit of arms dealers and a would-be dictator.

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! It's 1938 and The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself.

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."

FOUR-NOVEL FINAL ISSUE SPECTACULAR! 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."

The Master Avenger crushes crime in classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. 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!

The Knight of Darkness investigates magic-based crimes in four thrilling pulp tales by Walter B. Gibson and Bruce Elliott. First, The Shadow infiltrates the world of illusion and legerdemain when professional magician's props are utilized to commit "Murder by Magic."

The Master of Darkness crushes crime in Seaview City in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Batman's debut, Sanctum Books re-solicits the first edition of the book that rewrote the history of Batman!

The Shadow returns in two of his greatest pulp adventures.

The Master of Darkness proves that "crime does not pay" in chilling pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson.

The Dark Avenger aides Commissioner Weston in landmark pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. First, can a dead man kill? All the clues suggest that the cunning brain behind serial murders was the first victim!

The Knight of Darkness again proves that "crime does not pay" in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson.

Sanctum Books commemorates ten years of classic pulp reprints with two powerhouse thrillers by Walter B. Gibson!

The Shadow battles incredible super-villains in startling pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley.

The Shadow confronts Nazi agents in two thrilling wartime thrillers by Walter B. Gibson!

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?

The Master of Darkness crushes crime in two early pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson.

The Master of Darkness teams with G-Man Vic Marquette in two never-reprinted pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson.

The Master of Darkness battles fantastic science fiction threats in two outstanding pulp novels by Walter. B. Gibson.

The Dark Avenger hunts down members of a hidden criminal order in two superb 1932 pulp thrillers by Walter. B. Gibson.

The Knight of Darkness crushes Florida-based crime in two thrill-packed pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson.

The shadowy Ying Ko confronts Tong evil in San Francisco's Chinatown in two exotic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson. 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.