Frank Robbins was an artist that I didn't fully appreciate as a kid. At the time I thought his work was a bit sloppy, but when I look at his pages now, I am impressed by the amount of noirish action and excitement that he packed them with. Plus, I love the thick brush strokes that he used. This cover comes about from a suggestion by Ken Roskos, a Patron of this Blog. Thanks, Ken!
I also thank Ken for this suggestion. Especially as the title reminds me so strikingly of THE SHADOW STRIKES #27 (DC, 1992)! I particuarly loved it when the Shadow told a young Mao Tse Tung: "Beware, lest in freeing your people from economic slavery, you bind them to promises of a false prosperity. I know what evil lurks in the hearts of men!"
ReplyDeleteSeeing the Shadow here reminds me about a thought that I had while reading the pre-Flashpoint 'Batgirl' series (the one starring Stephanie Brown). In one issue a Harvest Festival was being held in Gotham City, and more than one person there wondered out loud "What does Gotham harvest, anyway?" Surely the correct answer has to be "Bitter fruit"...
ReplyDeleteLol! Good point.
ReplyDeleteThe Shadow would imo fit right in with Annie and her crew of (TBH) very strange people like Punjab and some other guy (forgot his name) who looked like someone from a Dracula movie.
ReplyDeleteI believe you're referring to the Asp. Warbucks' ninja-like chauffer/bodyguard.
DeleteFantastic Ross! I'm very grateful for this. I completely missed the mark on one vital element: It makes more sense that The Shadow would be tasked with the rescue of Daddy Warbucks instead of Annie. Naturally, she would also spring into action to save her foster father. This team-up fits the art styles and the tensions of those times perfectly. Salute!
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