Out of the Shadows #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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