THE SHADOW #68 [FREW PUBLICATIONS] AUSTRALIAN PRE-DECIMAL COMIC 1959

Series Title: The Shadow (Frew Publications, 1952 series)

Issue #: 68

Story Title: The Shadow (main feature story)

Date of Publication: December 1959

Edition: Standard Edition (pre-decimal)

Publisher: Frew Publications Pty Limited

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Cover Price: 1/- (one shilling)

Cover Artists: Peter Chapman

Artists: Peter Chapman

Writers: Peter Chapman

Characters: The Shadow (Australian masked crime-fighter), supporting cast and villains

Key Facts:

• Classic Australian pre-decimal black & white adventure comic from Frew Publications.
• Features the home-grown Australian masked hero The Shadow (distinct from the American pulp character).
• The main 22-page story was written, drawn, and lettered by Peter Chapman.
• The cover was later reprinted in The Shadow (Tricho, 1961 series) #131 and in Giantsize Phantom #28 (2024).
• Saddle-stitched with matte colour cover on newsprint interior.
• Highly collectible pre-decimal Australian comic from the late 1950s.

Page Count: 24 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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