More Fun Comics #69
In "The Shadow Killers," Doctor Fate confronts the terrifying mystery of men who exist only as shadows, tracking their source to the sinister inventor Karkull. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Howard Sherman, this 1941 tale blends early superhero intrigue with a chilling twist, as the fate of a man is sealed by a machine that traps him in eternal shadow. The cover by Howard Sherman captures the eerie essence of the story, a striking visual that matches the menace within.
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Following up the strange sighting of men who appear only as shadows, Doctor Fate must track down Karkull, who has invented the machine making this possible, turning him into a shadow for all eternity.
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