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New York City - W 43rd Street - Times Square - circa. early 1930's Shadow advertising poster from 1933 featured prominentally in this shot. Original 11½” x 14½” cardboard window sign “Weird Avenger of Crime” - circa. 1933 .. as seen in the above newsstand pictures (NOT one of the paper repro's that Steranko did in the 1970's). ....from my personal Shadow collection.

[font:Arial Black]Shadow Blue Coal Trolley Sign (28" x 5 1/2")[/font] Hi, Just picked this up for my personal collection (circa. 1930's) This is an incredibly beautiful vibrant two-sided Blue Coal thick cardboard like material sign. the colors are so extremely bright and the condition is so wonderful, that I don't believe this one was ever displayed. not many of these signs have survived, especially in this shape. Blue Coal was the sponsor for the radio serial "THE SHADOW" from the 1930's and 1940's. As you can see the program was on Sunday afternoons when all of the family was together and it didn't interfere with Sunday worship. The sign was used in store front windows to be seen inside and out. It was used in bus stations and on buses, in train stations and on trains, trolley platforms and trolleys, and perhaps even airports. The signs slid in slots and were changed each month. This month is Oct. The month is on lower left side where as most are on the right. BLUE COAL must have sent out a set of twelve each year to their advertising venues so every month a different sign could be displayed. Talking to the person who had this sign, NONE of the other 11 signs had the shadow on them, they were just generic blue coal signs.

Just picked this up for my collection. The Spider - "The Flame Master" - March 1935 - File Copy - Classic cover Dwight

Hi, Actually the run is not high grade. There are the odd examples in the 1935-39 range in nice shape. Nothing in the early years is decent shape (fr-gd wih tape). Dwight

Thanks, Here are recent Spicy acquisitions for my collection!

Thanks, Here are recent Spicy acquisitions for my collection! Dwight

I posted these in the pulp thread as well to get that one going again, Four Horror Stories and Terror Tales pulps from my collection.

4 Terror Tales and Horror Stories pups from my collection! Dwight

Hi, Here are new 3 additions to my collection. The Shadow - "The Silver Scourge" - July 15, 1933 The Shadow - "The Embassy Murders" - January 1, 1934 The Shadow - "Gray Fist" - February 15, 1934

Awesone classic covers of key isssues BZ, and if beautiful shape!! I read the Ward article and was amazed when I found out that he was the artist that did the Superman paiting that hung in DC's offices for years. I wonder where that one went (don't tell me you have it BZ), that would be awesome! Dwight

Hi guys, I know this is double posting, but it is Christmas holidays. These are most of the 1932 Shadows which are really tough to get in grade. Most are in high grade with ow-white or white paper. I just picked "Green Eyes" (bottom left), it had a little bit of wear at the top and bottom of the overhang, the color on it was unreal. The silver foil cover of "Crime Cult" is my favorite, and in newsstand condition. Dwight

Here are some of my 1932's. Most are high grade with white/ow paper. It is a tough run to put together, especially in grade. Just picked up Green Eyes (bottom left), which has a little wear on top and bottom overhangs, but the color strike on this particular issue was unbelievable (replaced two other issues of it I had).

Just picked this up! Dwight

Ryan, Great Group Shot!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BZ, I was waiting for you to post your paintings...simply awesome!!! Dwight

The Shadow - "The Gray Ghost" - May 1, 1936. Classic covered Shadow from the "Strasser" collection! Bottom right is just a printers crease, not a tear. The Shadow - "The City of Crime" - October 1, 1936 From the "Strasser" collection!

I also just picked up this Ultra Rare Shadow premium. Blue Coal was the sponsor of the Shadow radio show in the late 1930's and early 1940's. In the late 1930's, Blue Coal sales reps would gave away an extremely limited number of Shadow Blue Coal Capes. These capes were adult size made of heavy fabric and were striking in appearance. This is a beautiful example of one of only 3 known to exist. 1930's Shadow Blue Coal Cape (extremely rare and well made).

Just picked up a killer copy of The Shadow - "Crime Insured" - July 1, 1937 from the "Strasser" collection.

Hello, here are a couple of sharp Shadows I picked up for my private collection! "The Strange Disappearance of Joe Cordonia" - November 15, 1936 from the "Strasser" collection (white pages). The CLASSIC cover of "Shadowed Millions" - January 1, 1933 - (White pages..blazing cover gloss...printers crease only in the bottom middle part of the front cover). A straight on shot of "Shadowed Millions" (in a mi-lite 2).

Hi, Just picked this up. I have never seen this cover before but it is cool, and from 1933 to boot. Dwight

Well, I have been quiet for a while, so here are three pulps I have added to my collection. Dwight Spicy Mystery - February 1936 - Classic Cover - "The Batman" - OW/W paper. The Black Mask - December 1935 - Bone White paper. Operator 5 - March 1935 - File Copy - OW paper

Hi BZ, Here are another couple of pulp/comic comparisions: All Star #3 - Winter 1940/41 The Shadow - "The Lone Tiger" Feb. 15, 1939 More Fun #65 - March 1941 The Shadow - "The Plot Master" - Feb. 1, 1935

Hi BZ, Yes, Ed's sons brought his collection. As expected there was a feeding frenzy. Some of the more impressive stuff were the All Detective, All star Detective, Far East, Oriental Stories, runs of Dime Mystery, Dime detective, Clues Detective, a low grad run of Spiders, Green Lama's appearances, etc. and hiundreds of other pulps, from early to mid 1930's items right up to the 1940's items. By the end, most of the pulps had been sold. Ed's sons were very nice fellows but I think at times overwhelmed by the interest in the collection. If you want to know any more specifics, you can PM me. Dwight

These are some very rare and highly sought after pulps that surfaced from an old time collector, and showed up at last weeks Pulpcon in Dayton. The ALL DETECTIVE'S are from 1933 and 1934 and pre-dating the Dr. Death run. The STAR magazine is from 1931 and has a great cover ****As much as I like the covers and the rarety of the newly acquired pulps, I have to admit that they could all be available for trade for early Shadows and 1930's and 40's Shadow collectibles.****

These are some very rare and highly sought after pulps that surfaced from an old time collector, and showed up at last weeks Pulpcon in Dayton. The ALL DETECTIVE'S are from 1933 and 1934 and pre-dating the Dr. Death run. The STAR magazine is from 1931 and has a great cover. ****As much as I admire these covers, and the rarety, they are always up for trade for early high grade Shadows****

Very cool Shadow AD!!! I just picked this up this Rare Shadow Cardboard Advertising Sign. This goes into my collection alongside three other Shadow signs and three other Doc Savage Advertising signs from the from the early 30's 1) Rare Street & Smith Shadow cardboard advertising pulp sign from 1934. It measures 11" x 14" (before framing). 2) A Rare Street & Smith Shadow advertising cardboard sign from 1933. It measures11" x 14" (before framing). *Just picked up a double of this one on ebay* 3) A Rare Shadow Radio cardboard sign from 1934, sponsored by Blue Coal. It measures 11" x 14" (before framing). 4) A Rare and very large Street & Smith Shadow advertising cardboard sign from 1932. It measures 22" x 28" (before framing). I am always looking to add more Shadow Pulp or Radio advertising posters/signs from the 1930's and 1940's, to my personal collection. I am especialy looking the original Shadow signs that Steranko reprinted in the 1970's. I am also looking to obtain Shadow Pulp cover oil paintings and interior Shadow pulp art. Dwight