The Shadow
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Generic Pulp Collection is comprised of 10 different series. Each series contains a different pulp magazine run and a miscallaneous series. Each series is organized alphabetically by publication, under each publication are items sorted by date.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-2001
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
The Shadow was a pulp magazine that was published by Street & Smith from 1931 to 1949.The Shadow under Walter B. Gibson laid the foundation of the archetype of the superhero, including sidekick, supervillains, seecret identity, and stylized imagery and title.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.94 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu