So my Shadow cosplay is about 98% finished. All I need to do is get new shoulder holsters (I have one but I don't care for the design), get a different pair of dress shoes, and finally decide on what to do for my eye color. In terms of inspiration I will say that's its pretty hard to use any of the current Dynamite Comics stuff as a source. The "easiest" place to look for inspiration is the Alec Baldwin film which had some really stupid parts in it but is still really fun and enjoyable.
When Lamont Cranston is running around as The Shadow and is using his psychic abilities his eyes becoming reflective:
Another example:
Reflective contacts are relatively expensive and I can't think of another cosplay I'll be doing that would call for them so I feel like I am steering away from that option, at least right now. The logo/poster for The Shadow film shows The Shadow with green eyes. Lamont Cranston, in the film, has blue eyes so I'm not really sure about the thinking behind the logo.
The eye color isn't the biggest deal breaker of course, but I just thought I would get some suggestions and thoughts from fellow members of Comic Vine. Thanks ahead of time. Here is a photo of the cosplay as it currently stands:
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