T!M. Finney :: 1980's & 1990's Art

The Shadow No. 2 p. 19 by M.W. Kaluta

Artists: Michael Kaluta (All) , Mike Kaluta (All) , M.W. Kaluta (All) , John Workman (Letterer)

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The Shadow No. 2 p. 19 by M.W. Kaluta Comic Art

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Title:	The Shadow No. 2 p. 19 by M.W. Kaluta
Artist:	Michael Kaluta (All)
Artist:	Mike Kaluta (All)
Artist:	M.W. Kaluta (All)
Artist:	John Workman (Letterer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,472
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	3/21/2012
Comic Art Archive:	The Shadow Issue: 2 Page: 19 View

Description

When I first started collecting art, and before I knew what I was doing or what it would take to acquire art by certain artists, I had a dream list, and one of the top dreams was to get a Shadow page by Mike Kaluta. However, I soon learned that the pages from the much loved 1970s series were out of my reach from a financial standpoint. Recently, however, I was able to reach a happy compromise with myself and acquire a page from the movie adaptation Mr. Kaluta did back in the 1990s.

The page features the Shadow, Shiwan Khan (for better or worse, Kaluta went with the classic "yellow menace" look rather than the mysterious and sexy image John Lone used in the movie), and Margo Lane in action, and it showcases both Mr. Kaluta's wonderful pulp illustration style and his incredible sense of design. I fell in love with this character and Mr. Kaluta's art when I was a kid, so, for me, a page like this is a little bit of comic book art Heaven. As compromises go, I have to admit that this one was easy to swallow.

Finally, let me note that this page was made possible by the good graces of Mike Burkey of Romitaman Comic Art. I don't know how he felt about this little transaction, but to my mind, he pretty much bent over backwards to help me acquire this. He also sent me this very nice scan for us all to enjoy and I cannot thank him enough.

(The scans of the cover and the printed page were borrowed from a blog called "Secret Sanctum of Captain Video." Check it out.)

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Hart R.
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

A spectacular Shadow page by the great Kaluta!!!

Yoshi M. (REP. Japan Comic Art Expo)
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

Great page Tim! The movie Shadow was one of my earliest superhero movie I watched as a kid. Though I didn't know about this adaptation, it triggers my nostalgia.

Thomas Rosko
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

I love this...

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

Congrats, Tim! I'll take Kaluta's Margo over Penelope Ann Miller.

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

Cool! Great action page with all the main stars! Congrats!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/21/2012

nice page

Patrick Brooks
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

Kaluta's Shadow work was AMAZING!!! This page is a beautiful example of his linework. Congrats.

Ron S
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

Congrats!! Just a great page. I remember this scene from the movie!

Maria Coppola
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

A fantastic addition! Classic character, Studio extrordinaire Mike Kaluta, and killer action sequence. What more can you ask for, bravo!

Holly Burnett
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

This brings back soo many memories of my Uncle's treasured comics. I wasn't allowed to touch them so I would read them over his shoulder. This is a terrific page, Tim. I'm really thrilled for you. :)

Mike Pascale
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

Fabulous acquisition, Tim! Not only classic Kaluta, but frankly it's hard to tell this was done 20 years after his original run--which says a lot about Mike's skill! Congrats!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

Just gorgeous, Tim - what a great addition to your collection.

J L
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/22/2012

Fantastic shadow page Tim!!!! Congrats. 8 )

Lars Teglbjaerg
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/2/2012

Great first panel with the shadow of the Shadow - however that is possible with the lightening from the gun! Artistic license I guess. Congrats Timothy!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/5/2012

Lars Teglbjaerg wrote:

Great first panel with the shadow of the Shadow - however that is possible with the lightening from the gun! Artistic license I guess. Congrats Timothy!

Thanks everybody. And Lars, the sound effect happens in the second panel so maybe he hasn't pulled the trigger yet.

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 2/15/2014

This is a great page!

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 8/4/2016

Classic - l like the shadow !!

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 8/26/2022

This is the bomb!

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 7/12/2023

What a beauty!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/26/2024

Great Kaluta Page! Love the panel set-up

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