PULP FAN #7
Edited by Jim Main & Robert J. Sodaro
Magazine format
36 pgs.
A good friend surprised us the other day by sending along
this terrific looking new magazine series devoted to pulps. Not overly large in
contents, what this issue # 7 makes up in is the quality of the few articles it
does feature. And then there are the wonderful reproductions of art throughout.
Note, the color reproductions of the old pulp covers is gorgeous and the
sampling of the late Frank Hamilton’s stipple art pieces beautiful.
Article wise, Will Murray leads off with an insightful look
at the evolution of the Shadow into a gun-blasting avenger. Whereas very few
fans today are unaware that this particular persona was never writer Walter
Gibson’s intent. In the early years, the Shadow left the vanquishing of his
foes to others. How all that changed makes for fascinating reading.
Next up, Michael Housel looks at the career of premier
Shadow cover artist George Jerome Rozen and deftly examines some of his more popular
pieces. It’s extremely well done. Finally, writer Dennis Kininger takes a look
at the Shadow’s agents. He shines a light on their attributes and skills, how
they were recruited by the crimebusting avenger and their roles in various
adventures. Lots of fun for both long time Shadow fans and newbies.
All in all, PULP FAN # 7 is terrific, beautiful magazine truly worth your interest.
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