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The Shadow 1941: Hitler's Astrologer

Artists: Michael Kaluta (Penciller) ,  Russ Heath (Inker)

6 Comments  -   996 Views  -   1 Like


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Title: The Shadow 1941: Hitler's Astrologer
Artist: Michael Kaluta (Penciller)
Artist: Russ Heath (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 996
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Comments: 6
Added to Site: 2/8/2014
Comic Art Archive: Marvel Graphic Novel: The Shadow
Issue: [nn]   Page: 1

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Page 1 of the Marvel Shadow opus. Michael fills this page with fantastic period detail.We meet our damsel in distress. Beautiful representation of Times Square. I see a new element each time that I look it over. Another Kaluta masterwork.

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Last Login: May 2025
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Jeff Singh 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/8/2014

I always thought this was a strange pairing of inker and artist that worked out better than I would have imagined. I like this comic and the art was great.

Jim Latimer 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/9/2014

Jeff Singh wrote:

I always thought this was a strange pairing of inker and artist that worked out better than I would have imagined. I like this comic and the art was great.

Thanks Jeff. I agree that it is an unusual pairing, but it works beautifully. I've read interviews where Michael stated that he spent a lot of time illustrating the correct period details on guns, machinery, cars, planes, architecture, signs, and clothing, because he was afraid that Wrightson, fantastic artist and inker that he is, might be unfamiliar with those things. He said that Heath was much more familiar with those items, and would not have needed the detailed guidance. I'm glad that Michael chose to fully render them anyway. While I would have loved to see the Kaluta/Wrightson epic, Heath did a great job!

bob fish 
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/9/2014

fantastic page ! the background is awesome in the first panel

Jim Latimer 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/9/2014

bob fish wrote:

fantastic page ! the background is awesome in the first panel

Bob, I agree totally. The cars, signs, trolleys, and people are beautifully done. I would swear that the two pedestrians to the right, are actors Robert Cummings and Barbara Stanwyck.

David K 
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/3/2016

Absolutely beautiful!!

Jim Latimer 
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/3/2016

David K wrote:

Absolutely beautiful!!

David, Thanks for your comment. I love Michael's work, especially on The Shadow. This book came out of nowhere when Marvel announced it back in the 80's. I can remember picking it up at my local comic shop. Once home. I eagerly went through the book. Even now, I marvel at the artwork. This page has so much beautiful period detail throughout. I would have loved to see what Wrightson would have done with the inks, but Heath, an amazing artist on his own, did a fantastic job in relief. I'm glad you enjoyed the page.

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