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The Shadow by Alex Maleev

Location: The Shadow, pulp heroes
Artist: Alex Maleev (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: The Shadow, pulp heroes
Title: The Shadow by Alex Maleev
Artist:  Alex Maleev (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 194
Likes on CAF: 9
Comments: 11
Added to Site: 10/4/2025

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"He is feared by all who transgress the law, by all who plan evil...

He comes from nowhere and melts back into nothingness as silently as his namesake...

He acts in the name of justice, striking swiftly, suddenly, finally...

With spitting automatics and a laugh that chills the marrow, he leads a band of loyal agents against the nation's wrongdoers..."

Denny O'Neil, The Shadow #1, 1973

Early 2000s commission

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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Maleev and my Shadow, 
Strolling down pulp avenue, 
Maleev and my Shadow, 
Radio to tell our troubles through 

And when it's twelve o'clock, 
We find him here, 
We want Lamont, 
For nobody's there . . . 

Maleev and my Shadow, 
All in Art and feelin' cool. . .

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

This is a really cool and different depiction of The Shadow. I love the posture and the brush strokes are so organic and beautiful!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  This is a really cool and different depiction of The Shadow. I love the posture and the brush strokes are so organic and beautiful!
 "

Thanks, Rubén! Has an Italian fumetti vibe.

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Very organic! Love the lighting choice!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
Posted On 10/4/2025

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
"  Very organic! Love the lighting choice!
 "

Thanks, Miki! Fab observations! 

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

"S" is for Shadow

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Rick W wrote:
"  "S" is for Shadow
 "

Thanks, Rick! Great observation! Thanks for pointing that out! 

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

I'm so used to seeing Maleev's work in color recently that I had no idea this was him until I looked up at the artist credit! Great bold and striking image of The Shadow. Very cool commission!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Kavi H wrote:
"  I'm so used to seeing Maleev's work in color recently that I had no idea this was him until I looked up at the artist credit! Great bold and striking image of The Shadow. Very cool commission!
 "

Thanks, Kavi! Has an Italian fumetti vibe.

artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Love the sway of the figure in this unique take on the character.  His vestment & hat gives him the look of an Italian priest

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
Posted On 10/4/2025

artless artmore wrote:
"  Love the sway of the figure in this unique take on the character.  His vestment & hat gives him the look of an Italian priest
 "

Great observation! Thank you!

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