The Shadow: Year One Omnibus #1
The Shadow: Year One Omnibus #1, written by Matt Wagner and illustrated by Wilfredo Torres, kicks off a gripping origin with the Shadow swooping in to save Margo from a deadly rooftop threat. As he reveals fragments of his past to her, it becomes clear his actions are part of a deeper game, while Grant’s investigation leads him to a mysterious wartime connection tied to Kent Allard. The cover, penciled and inked by Matt Wagner, captures the tension of this pivotal moment.
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Mad Dog and his men are about to throw Margo off the Empire State Building but the Shadow arrives in time to rescue her. Later, he tells her more about his past and admits that he used her eagerness to help to lure Massaretti out of hiding. Elsewhere, Grant interviews a retired WW I officer who tells him about Kent Allard.
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