Shadow Comics Vol. 7 #2 (#74) – Key Highlights
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Publisher: Street & Smith
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Publication Date: May 1947
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Editor: William DeGrouchy
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Cover Artist: Charles Coll
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Interior Artists: Charles Coll, Jimmy Thompson, Bob Powell, Ejay, and others
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Writers: Bruce Elliott and others
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Genre: Adventure / Mystery / Crime
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Pages: 52
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Original Cover Price: $0.10
🔥 Key Significance
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Features the continuing adventures of The Shadow, one of the most recognizable pulp-fiction heroes of the Golden Age.
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The 14-page lead story, “Dead Men Live,” features artwork by Charles Coll, who also illustrated the cover.
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Includes a seven-page Nick Carter adventure written and illustrated by Bruce Elliott and Bob Powell, respectively.
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Features multiple Street & Smith characters, including Parson Pete, Flatty Foote, Doc Savage, and Shadow, Jr.
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The issue is numbered #74 in the overall series numbering.
📖 Story Highlights
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“Dead Men Live” – 14 pages. The Shadow investigates a mystery involving Jasper Bartman. The story also features Margo Lane, Moe Shrevnitz, Commissioner Weston, and four Shadow agents. Pencils and inks by Charles Coll.
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“Last Man's Poker” – 6 pages. A Parson Pete adventure featuring Bad Benson and Tammy Tyron. Script tentatively attributed to Bruce Elliott; pencils and inks by Jimmy Thompson.
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“The Lucky Stiff” – 7 pages. A Nick Carter adventure written by Bruce Elliott, with pencils and inks by Bob Powell.
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“Life Line” – 2-page text story from Nick Carter and the Inner Circle. Typeset lettering.
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“Vinnie the Vampire” – 5 pages. A Flatty Foote story, with pencils and inks by Ejay.
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“Zenda-Delilah” – 6 pages. A Doc Savage adventure featuring Monk.
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“The Steal Mill” – 8 pages. A Shadow, Jr. adventure featuring Donny Dart, along with Lamont Cranston and Commissioner Weston. The story also includes villains Dean and Tiggy.
📌 Additional Details
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The issue features seven listed stories and text features across a diverse lineup of Street & Smith adventure characters.
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Charles Coll handles both pencils and inks on the cover and lead Shadow story.
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The listed contents account for 48 pages of the 52-page issue.
An interesting Street & Smith anthology bringing together The Shadow, Nick Carter, Doc Savage, and several supporting adventure features, with artwork by Charles Coll and Bob Powell.
