As The Shadow continues to pursue his crusade against crime, Margo Lane struggles to figure where she fits in to Lamont Cranston's dark and mysterious world. Their fortunes disrupted by Big Gun Massaretti's senseless gang war, the other NYC mob bosses seek a big score in the commission of a daring heist. Meanwhile, the intrepid reporter continues his relentless search, inching closer and closer to uncovering The Shadow's secrets. Eisner Award-winning author Matt Wagner continues his thrilling exploration of The Shadow's original adventures as the iconic Master of Darkness, with stunning and evocative art by Wi more
A must buy! This isn't even over yet, but I feel if this is not released as a collected work in hardcover it would be an incredible disservice to fans. Amazing, month after month. Highest possible recommendation! Read Full Review
The Shadow: Year One #5 is a delightful mixture that highlights the unique properties of this title, and with a sturdy team at the helm this is one adventure you should not miss. Recommended. Read Full Review
The Shadow: Year One is a great story for the greatest pulp hero of all. With ten issues, it sort of feels like things aren't as tight as they could be, but you can't really complain too much about getting more Shadow. Wagner is writing a very broad and ambitious story and hopefully we start to see things tightened up a little. Read Full Review
Much of the issue is set aside for conversations between Lamont and Margo about her new role. These work fine, and show us the two have feelings for each other neither is likely to share anytime soon, but the action certainly picks up with the appearance of The Shadow and the bloody gunfight on the bridge for the money inside the armored cars and some terrific laughter-filled panels by artist Wilfredo Torres. Worth a look. Read Full Review
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