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This page covers the DC comicbook hero The Shadow also known as Lamont Cranston , The Dark Eagle , Ying Ko . If this is not the page you were looking for check here.
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!"
Origin
Kent Allard was a spy in World War 1 (as well as for Czar Nicholas before the war)as well as a famed aviator who crashed in the South American jungles, he made a fortune in that region (where he discovered a city of gold)he returned to New York where he adopted a new identity. Lamont Cranston was the identity The Shadow took while the real Cranston was traveling around the world, when the two meet, he threatens Cranston, saying that he has arranged to switch signatures on various documents and other means that will allow him to take over the Lamont Cranston identity entirely unless Cranston agrees to allow Allard to impersonate him when he is abroad, so he agree
The Shadow worked with a network of agents like Harry Vincent, his most trusted associate whose life he saved when Vincent wanted to commit suicide, Moe Shrevnitz, a cab driver and Burbank, a radio operator who maintained contact between The Shadow and his agents, there is more of shadows agents out there... even now!
Powers and Abilities
The Shadow is a master of stealth and espionage who went by the nom de plume "The Dark Eagle", during WW1 and worked for Czar Nicholas as part of an inner circle known as "The Secret Star". It was the Czar who gifted Kent Allard with the mysterious Girasol gem that he wears in a ring and uses to hypnotize people. During the 1920's he spent some years in the mysterious city of Shambalah where he learned many oriental disciplines, such as complete control over his bodies vital functions as well various martial arts. When the Shadow resurfaced in the 1980's it was apparent to those that knew him that he had aged not at all! Therefor longevity must be added to his list of disciplines. The Shadow has complete control over his vocal cords and can throw his voice (producing a chilling laugh that can paralyze opponents) and accurately mimic anyone. He has nearly photographic memory and is also a master of disguise and sleight of hand. The ability he is most known for however, is his amazing skills at stealth that make him akin to "A living shadow", to such an extent that rumors evolved that he can "cloud mens minds". The Shadow is a world class intellect.
Tools and Gadgets
During the 30's and 40's The Shadow used suction cups on his hands and knees to climb buildings and flew an early version of a helipcopter known as a "gyrocopter". The Shadow is also known to carry various vials of acid and flash powders. The Shadow wielded twin 45 automatic pistols with unerring accuracy. In the 1980's he was seen to weild twin MAC-10 machine-pistols.
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