"Burke, I have paid you well because I wanted intelligent cooperation. You have done your part. This is only the second time that you have met me. I want your honest opinion. Do you trust me? Would you work for me, faithfully, without question? Keeping all our dealings confidential. Then I can tell you my real purpose in setting you up in business. Burke, I am a criminologist. I have my own way of dealing with crime. Those who work for me must always obey me implicitly -- even though they may not understand my motives. Even though they may face danger!"
-'The Death Tower' (1932)
Artwork by Tom Lovell
The deadly duology of 'The Silent Seven' saga begins with the pulp classic "THE DEATH TOWER"
as The Shadowcats continues our ongoing analysis of the early years of The Shadow Magazine in order!
as The Shadowcats continues our ongoing analysis of the early years of The Shadow Magazine in order!
Then, we review a rarity in literary circles: A full biography of The Shadow's mysterious creator: Author, journalist and famed magician Walter Gibson in 'WALTER B. GIBSON and THE SHADOW' by Thomas Shimeld! The book contains diary entries and previously undocumented stories of the life of this oft-overlooked pop culture icon, so you'll definitely want to give this week's Shadowcast a listen.
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