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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #10 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #10  (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Teen+

SPECIAL EXTRA-SIZED FINALE ISSUE!!! 30 pages of story and art! Join Eisner Award-winning artist Matt Wagner and the art team of Wilfredo Torres and Brennan Wagner for the pulse-pounding conclusion to this landmark series. Excitement fills the night as The Shadow finally faces off with his long-time nemesis, Dr. Zorn, a psychic villain whose powers and training rival those of the Night Master himself! Will Lamont Cranston’s dark-cloaked alter-ego find the strength to defeat the vile and consumptive Zorn? Will Margo Lane fall to the flying bullets and psychic traps of The Shadow’s enemy? And will the Reporter finally manage to unmask the mystery behind New York’s crusader for justice? New readers and longtime Shadows fans alike will thrill as all is finally revealed as The Shadow’s fledgling adventures against crime draw to a close…and his longtime crusade truly begins!

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #9 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #9 (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

In pursuit of his enemy, The Shadow and Margo Lane must uncover the mysterious secrets of Chinatown, an area of the city that seems suddenly cloaked in a miasma of dread.  As the intrepid Reporter inches ever closer to discovering The Shadow’s own secrets, the black-cloaked Master of Darkness finally comes face-to-face with his long-time nemesis—Dr. Zorn!  Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Wagner and artists Wilfredo Torres and Brennan Wagner bring this exciting expose of The Shadow’s first adventures closer and closer to its thrilling conclusion.

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #8 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #8 (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee,
Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

In the aftermath of his sky-scraping battle with Big Gun Massaretti, Lamont Cranston hunts for the psychic super-villain who was puppet master to the belligerent mobster, the grotesque and mysterious Dr. Zorn. His pursuit takes him to all corners of the Big Apple, even as the NYPD are just beginning to hear reports of the dark-clad vigilante known only as The Shadow!

Eisner Award winner Matt Wagner and artists Wildfredo Torres and Brennan Wagner bring the classic pulp hero’s fledgling adventures to life in this blazing hot ten-issue series.

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #7 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE# 7 (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Margo’s solo attempt to locate Big Gun Massaretti lands her in the hands of her crazed ex-lover. Danger looms high above the streets of old New York as The Shadow attempts his most daring rescue ever! Meanwhile, an intrepid reporter inches ever closer to uncovering The Shadow’s guarded secrets…

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #6 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #6 (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

In the aftermath of a daring armored-car hijacking, Police Inspector Cardona first hears rumors of a mysterious, black clad vigilante whose merciless vendetta is accompanied by a spine-chilling laugh. Despite his most ferocious attempts, The Shadow is frustrated by his continual inability to locate mob boss, Big Gun Massaretti. Equally aggravated by his arrogant inability to value her input, The Shadow’s fledgling agent, Margo Lane, endeavors to locate her former paramour on her own. This hit series continues, for the first time ever, to unveil The Shadow’s deepest secrets as imagined by Eisner Award-winning author, Matt Wagner.

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #5 (of 10)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #5 (of 10)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
NOW 10 ISSUES!

The Shadow pursues his crusade against crime, and Margo Lane struggles to fit into Lamont Cranston’s mysterious world.  Meanwhile, Big Gun Massaretti’s senseless gang war disrupts the mobs of New York, prompting a daring heist that draws the Master of Men like a moth to flame. And finally, an intrepid reporter relentlessly pursues The Shadow’s secrets, closing in!

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #3 (of 8)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #3 (of 8)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres (a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Bear witness to the first time that The Shadow ever donned his costume in action! When mobsters meet in secret at a meatpacking warehouse, they become the unfortunate first criminals to see the Master of Men’s unsettling form. Will any survive the ensuing carnage to warn their master? Plus, Margo Lane and the debut of The Shadow’s ultimate nemesis!

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Preview: The Shadow: Year One #2 (of 8)

THE SHADOW: YEAR ONE #2 (of 8)

Matt Wagner (w)
Wilfredo Torres(a)
Matt Wagner, Alex Ross, Chris Samnee, Howard Chaykin (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
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Matt Wagner “virgin art” retailer incentive cover Brennan Wagner hand-drawn sketch retailer incentive cover
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The Shadow saves Margo Lane for the first time as two thugs try to throw her off the roof of the Cobalt Club. “Big Gun” Massaretti begins a gangland war under the mesmerizing control of a mysterious presence. And, The Shadow sets up the initial version of his hidden Sanctum.

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Dynamite Heads to Emerald City Comiccon

Dynamite has announced their creative guest line-up for this weekend’s Emerald City Comicon, along with their talent-packed signing schedule, three panels spotlighting some of the industry’s most beloved creators, a full selection of ECCC convention exclusives, and the foreshadowing of a surprise guest superstar who will reveal groundbreaking news!

Located at Booth #1802, Dynamite will be a flurry of activity with sixteen established industry veterans and up-and-coming talent greeting fans nearly every hour of the convention.

Garth Ennis will be on-hand to celebrate Red Team, his Dynamite follow-up after the thrilling conclusion to The Boys. Mark Waid makes his Dynamite convention debut as the brainchild of the all-new, all-explosive Green Hornet, while Matt Wagner celebrates the launch of the revealing Shadow: Year One series. Superstar artist Jae Lee will be happily signing his ECCC convention exclusive of Masks #1, featuring pulp hero, The Spider.

Dynamite also happily welcomes Francesco Francavilla, Joe Harris, Ron Marz, Brandon Jerwa, Robert Napton, Chris Roberson, Mark Rahner, Brennan Wagner, Eric Trautmann, and Jim Zub to the booth. The signing times for all guests can be found below.

Dynamite Entertainment will also welcome a Mystery Superstar Creator to their booth to make a huge announcement, as they triumphantly unveil a bold new comic series revitalizing a classic comic character! Keep your ear to the ground on Friday, as the announcement goes live.

Three panels will be held on-site to celebrate Dynamite Entertainment and its superb creators. Two Spotlight events will be hosted by television sensation Blair Butler, providing revealing glimpses into the creative process of Garth Ennis and Jae Lee.

  • “ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Garth Ennis” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 2:40pm – 3:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
  • “ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Jae Lee” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 3:40pm – 4:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
  • “Dynamite is Ready to Explode” takes place on Saturday, 3/2. It runs from 6:10pm – 7:05pm and will be held in Hall B, Room 608-610, and includes a whopping dozen creators, including Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Francesco Francavilla, our Surprise Mystery Guest, and more!

The Emerald City Comicon will feature fans’ first opportunity to pick up six spectacular exclusive variant comics, including the following:

The Shadow: Year One #1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Matt Wagner

  • Limited to 500 copies

Garth Ennis’ Red Team #1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Ryan Sook

  • Limited to 1000 copies

Garth Ennis’ Red Team #1 Eccc “Black & White” Exclusive by Howard Chaykin

  • Limited to 200 copies

Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars #1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Mel Rubi

  • Limited to 500 copies

Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars #1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Ale Garza

  • Limited to 100 copies

Masks #1 Emerald City Comicon “Spider” Exclusive by Jae Lee

  • Limited to 5000 copies

Dynamite has also produced four Limited Prints, available for free at Booth #1802. Two prints are designed to promote MARK WAID’S GREEN HORNET, so be sure to visit the booth during Waid’s scheduled signing time on Saturday between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, and get your prints signed! Dynamite’s other two prints are top secret, but can be signed throughout the weekend by the company’s Surprise Guest.

The complete signing schedule for all of Dynamite’s guests is:

Dynamite’s MYSTERY SUPERSTAR CREATOR, working on an Awesome, Top Secret Project!

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Friday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

GARTH ENNIS, writer of The Boys, Red Team, Battlefields, and The Shadow

  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Sunday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, cover artist of The Shadow, The Spider, Dark Shadows, and Masks

  • Saturday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

JOE HARRIS, writer of Vampirella vs. Dracula

  • Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

BRANDON JERWA, writer of Vampirella and Red Sonja

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Sunday, 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Sunday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

JAE LEE, cover artist of Masks and Thun’da

  • Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Sunday, 10:00am – 1:00pm

RON MARZ, writer of Prophecy

  • Friday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm

ROBERT NAPTON, writer of Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris

  • Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

MARK RAHNER, writer of Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars

  • Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

CHRIS ROBERSON, writer of Masks

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Saturday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

ERIC TRAUTMANN, writer of Flash Gordon and Red Sonja

  • Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Saturday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Sunday, 11:00am – 1:00pm

BRENNAN WAGNER, colorist of The Shadow: Year One

  • Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

MATT WAGNER, writer of The Shadow: Year One, Zorro, and Green Hornet: Year One

  • Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

MARK WAID, writer of Green Hornet

  • Saturday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

JIM ZUB, writer of Pathfinder

  • Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Sunday, 11:00am – 12:00pm

If you’re attending Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this coming weekend, make sure to visit Booth #1802 and join in on the festivities!

Dejah Thoris & Green Men Garza - Censored Dejah Thoris & Green Men Rubi - Censored Layout 1 Layout 1 Masks #1 ECCC Jae Lee Spider Red Team #1 ECCC Chaykin Red Team #1 ECCC Sook Shadow Year One #1 ECCC Wagner

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