{"product_id":"the-shadow-68-frew-publications-australian-pre-decimal-comic-1959","title":"THE SHADOW #68 [FREW PUBLICATIONS] AUSTRALIAN PRE-DECIMAL COMIC 1959","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shadow \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Frew Publications, 1952 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Title: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shadow (main feature story)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Edition (pre-decimal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frew Publications Pty Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/- (one shilling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shadow (Australian masked crime-fighter), supporting cast and villains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Australian pre-decimal black \u0026amp; white adventure comic from Frew Publications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the home-grown Australian masked hero\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shadow (distinct from the American pulp character).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main 22-page story was written, drawn, and lettered by Peter Chapman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover was later reprinted in The Shadow (Tricho, 1961 series) #131 and in Giantsize Phantom #28 (2024).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle-stitched with matte colour cover on newsprint interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible pre-decimal Australian comic from the late 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHappy to combine shipping...!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur story:\u003c\/b\u003e This is my father's \"The Hoarder's\" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications Pty Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51317896839453,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/6D68791F-216E-46CB-8DDF-359E0B3A3107_1_105_c.jpg?v=1779502632","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/the-shadow-68-frew-publications-australian-pre-decimal-comic-1959","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}