The Shadow Now #6 Review


The classic pulp icon faces the end of this modern take, but does it go out on a high note? Read on to find out.

The official description from Dynamite:

FINAL ISSUE!!! New York has been plunged into darkness and chaos looms as Khan attempts to restore his youth while his granddaughter seeks to stop the Shadow. This is the moment of truth, as the Shadows plans, at long last reveal, begin to unfold, but will it be enough to stop Khan and save New York City? It’s the final chapter of the Shadow’s return!

The Shadow Now 6_Preview PAgeBelieve me when I say that this release is as much about itself as it is a strong argument for more imaginative titles. What we hold in our hands is a worthwhile update that knows exactly how far to push the aged franchise without breaking it. To sum up: strap in and get ready for one more romp in present day New York.

David Liss brings this opus to a close in a neatly tied bow that sets the foundation for additional mini-series. We’ve seen Lamont Cranston enter this era, and after this comic comes to a close it’s clear that the aged crusader has left his mark with some recognizable threats. The fact that everything comes together so smoothly is the largest detractor within the piece, because much of the plot evolution to be more than a bit predictable.  Despite that the yarn delivers enough to sell me on whatever could come after this.

The art by Colton Worley is a source of visual splendor.  The painted panels ebb and flow with a kinetic energy that embraces various eras without sacrificing the pulp roots of this adventurer. I’ll be honest between the realism and the vibrant colors on display I’m hard pressed to not outright say that the illustrations alone make the price of admission meager. It’s a tiny expense for something the pleases from beginning to end.

The Shadow Now #6 is a solid and good tale that’s worth a look, even if the end result is just a wee bit too neat. Recommended.

OUR RATING
7
  • + Colton Worley offers dynamic visuals!
  • + The script more than works with the material.
  • - Comic carries a predictable path.
  • - The end result is corny...

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