Cover: Michael Wm. Kaluta

The Shadow #3

Feb 1974 · DC · 0.20 USD

📊 ~19,554 copies sold its debut month

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“The Kingdom of the Cobra”

In "The Kingdom of the Cobra," The Shadow and his network of agents launch a high-stakes operation to dismantle a criminal empire hidden within Ainsley Prison, where the enigmatic King Cobra has turned the facility into a fortress for masterminds and thieves. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with striking, atmospheric art by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Bernie Wrightson, this 1974 DC classic blends noir suspense with the shadowy intrigue that defines the character. The cover, also by Kaluta, captures the issue’s chilling tone with its moody, detailed imagery.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist, inker Michael Wm. Kaluta · artist, inker Bernie Wrightson · colorist Jerry Serpe · cover Michael Wm. Kaluta

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Cast · 6 characters

Burbank Harry Vincent Lamont Cranston Margo Lane Shrevvy The Shadow

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writer Denny O'Neil

artist, inker Michael Wm. Kaluta

artist, inker Bernie Wrightson

colorist Jerry Serpe

cover pencils, inks Michael Wm. Kaluta

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The Shadow and his agents bring down crime master King Cobra who has secretly taken over Ainsley Prison and has been using it as a safe house from which crooks can plan their next robberies.

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