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Out of the Shadows #[nn]

Jun 2012 · Fantagraphics · 26.99 USD
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This collection gathers the 2012 Fantagraphics series Out of the Shadows, a crime-noir tale set in a gritty urban landscape. The story follows a down-and-out private investigator as he navigates a web of corruption, betrayal, and murder, with artwork that evokes classic pulp aesthetics.

Contains 27 stories
Untitled Jungle story
5 pp · Jungle

In the heart of the untamed jungle, Bob Reynolds and Prof. Van Dyke find themselves captured by Sheena’s guards, only to escape and walk straight into her throne room. There, Van Dyke speaks to Sheena in her native tongue, declaring their peaceful intent—just as the medicine man begins to tell the tale of how she rose to become queen. The story unfolds with the arrival of a dwindling band of Moguls, their numbers worn down by the wild land and fierce resistance, until they settled among the people who would one day call Sheena their queen.

The Origin of Sheena: Part 2
1 pp · Jungle
The Heart of Gold
9 pp · Superhero
No Home for Heroes!
12 pp · Superhero
Danger in the Air
10 pp · Superhero

In "Danger in the Air," the criminal boss of a traveling circus orchestrates a deadly betrayal, turning his own performer against an acrobatic couple—setting off a chain of perilous events that hang in the balance. The story unfolds with tense aerial stunts and hidden motives, where trust is as fragile as a tightrope.

The Winston Murder!
8 pp · Superhero

In "The Winston Murder!", Mary faces execution for the murder of her employer, with only a day left to prove her innocence. As the Terror Twins race to uncover why Winston's butler gave false testimony to the police and in court, the truth behind the crime begins to unravel in unexpected ways.

Fireworks on the Fourth!
10 pp · Superhero
Flight for Freedom!
6 pp · Historical
The Man Who Never Laughed!
8 pp
Female of the Species
7 pp · Crime
Time to Kill!
4 pp · Crime
Face of Death
6 pp · Crime

In "Face of Death," master of disguise Arthur Duneen turns his talents into a deadly game, evading the law with ever-shifting identities. With the police closing in, he and his accomplice flee to Nevada—only to find that no face can truly hide from fate.

The Saucer Man!
6 pp · Crime
The Man Who Died Twice!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Ghost of Jean Lafitte!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Clinging Corpse
4 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Clinging Corpse," former convict Bradley seeks revenge on Inspector Harper, the man who sent him to prison two decades prior. After shooting Harper, Bradley attempts to dispose of the body in the mud flats, only to find the dead man’s arms locked around him—refusing to let go—until the rising tide claims them both.

Modern Achilles
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Modern Achilles," convict Jim discovers a secret formula from his cellmate, a scientist, that promises invincibility. After his release, he uses the compound to shield his body—becoming untouchable by bullets—until a single ricochet through an uncoated ear ends his reign of crime.

Werewolf
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In the fog-draped hills of the English countryside, a werewolf terrorizes the quiet villages, leaving only fear in its wake. When a young constable begins to suspect the reclusive Sir Langley, the truth proves far stranger—and far more personal—than anyone could have imagined.

Custer's Massacre
14 pp · Western-Frontier
Weak Boy!
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Mystery of the Calico Pony
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Octopus Tree!
7 pp · Science Fiction
The Spaceways of Peril!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Untitled History story
6 pp · History
Untitled History story
6 pp · History
The Pirate Frogman
6 pp · Adventure, Historical
My Destiny!
6 pp · Romance

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Full credits

artist, inker Mort Meskin
cover pencils, inks Mort Meskin

Reprints

↩ Reprints Jumbo Comics #1 (1938), Jumbo Comics #2 (1938), Golden Lad #1 (1945), Atoman #1 (1946), Treasure Comics #10 (1946), Treasure Comics #12 (1947), The Black Terror #23 (1948), The Black Terror #25 (1948), The Westerner Comics #19 (1949), The Fighting Yank #29 (1949), Supermouse #7 (1950), Headline Comics #1 (49) (1951), Frankenstein #4 (20) (1952), Frogman Comics #4 (1952), Frankenstein #5 (21) (1952), Headline Comics #3 (63) (1954), Frankenstein #1 (29) (1954), Out of the Shadows #14 (1954), Headline Comics #4 (70) (1955), Justice Traps the Guilty #6 (72) (1955), Tom Corbett, Space Cadet #1 (1955), Prize Comics Western #2 (117) (1956), Prize Comics Western #3 (118) (1956), All for Love #2 [2] (1957)

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