The Shadow #20
In this gripping 1951 adventure, The Shadow arrives in the Republic of Barania to meet with its president, only to uncover a web of sabotage targeting the nation’s leader. With the president’s guard and assistant, Carlos, assigned to aid him, the Shadow must unravel a series of deadly attacks—airliner shootdowns and bombings—while the true traitor remains hidden in plain sight. Written and illustrated by Peter Chapman, this issue delivers suspense and intrigue in a story where loyalty is tested and danger lurks behind every shadow. The cover, also by Chapman, captures the tension of the moment with sharp, dramatic detail.
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The Shadow catches a flight to the Republic of Barania to meet with its president. Carlos, the president's guard and assistant, escorts the Shadow into the president's chambers when he arrives. He soon learns that someone is trying to assassinate the president, shooting down airliners and bombing the president's country residence while he was away on a hunting trip. Carlos has been assigned to assist in the Shadow's investigation. Little does he know though that Carlos is the one responsible for the treasonous acts, something he will learn soon enough.
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