When Was The First Publication Of The Shadow Man Comic?

2025-10-27 19:26:12 292

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Flynn
Flynn
2025-10-28 10:50:16
My little library card notes 'Shadowman' first appeared in 1992, specifically with Valiant Comics' initial issue dated May 1992. I enjoy how that era mixed supernatural horror with superhero pacing; the comic’s voodoo roots and haunted-hero angle made it stand apart from most early-'90s titles.

People often mix it up with the old pulp 'The Shadow' or the later Acclaim 'Shadow Man' game, but the comic origin I keep returning to is that early Valiant launch. That original run has a raw energy I still prefer over many polished modern reboots, which is why I pull those issues out on slow weekends.
Omar
Omar
2025-10-29 00:28:40
My take: the comic first hit the stands in 1992, with the debut issue from Valiant Comics cover-dated May 1992. I came to the title through the video game, but tracking the comic back to that early-'90s launch was a thrill—seeing where Jack Boniface’s grim, voodoo-centered mythos began was like finding an origin story for a favorite song.

It’s worth noting the character’s path after 1992: the property was picked up and reinterpreted a few times, but that May launch remains the canonical comic debut. I still like the mood of those first issues more than a lot of later reboots, and that’s why they stay on my shelf.
Grayson
Grayson
2025-10-29 05:28:47
Short and friendly: there are two common things people mean. If you mean the pulp-era vigilante often called 'The Shadow', he first appeared around 1930 with pulps and radio stories surfacing in 1930–1931 before comic adaptations later on. If you mean the comic-book 'Shadowman' associated with Valiant Comics, the first comics for that particular character were published in 1992. I like keeping both versions in mind because one scratches the noir detective itch while the other scratches the supernatural action itch—both great for late-night reading.
Ellie
Ellie
2025-10-29 10:03:06
I love tracing comic origins, and the name 'Shadow' is one of those that splinters into different eras and publishers. If you mean the Valiant character 'Shadowman' (the occult-powered hero associated with New Orleans and the Deadside), that character first showed up in the early 1990s—the series most people point to as the first proper comic publication of that incarnation was published in 1992 by Valiant. That launch helped spawn a bunch of story arcs, crossovers, and even a late-'90s video game adaptation that bumped the character into a wider pop-culture orbit.

If instead you were thinking of the much older pulp figure often called 'The Shadow' (the mysterious vigilante who inspired radio shows, pulps, comics, and later reprints), his roots go back to 1930 as a radio/pulp-era creation, with magazine stories and pulp editions appearing around 1930–1931. So depending on which 'Shadow' you meant, the first publications land either around 1930 for the pulp-era 'The Shadow' or 1992 for Valiant's 'Shadowman'. Personally, I find both lineages fascinating—one's pulpy and noir, the other's grim and supernatural—and I keep revisiting them whenever I want a different kind of dark hero fix.
Abigail
Abigail
2025-10-29 17:46:39
I get into the nitty-gritty of publication history a lot, and this is one of those questions where context matters. For the modern comic book series most people mean by 'Shadowman', the first comic publications date to 1992 under the Valiant banner—this is when that particular interpretation and ongoing series were launched and began building a continuity of stories set around the Deadside mythos. That version became the basis for later revivals, reprints, and multimedia nods.

On the other hand, the archetypal masked figure often referred to as 'The Shadow' actually predates comic books by decades. He originated in the early 1930s as a pulp/radio character (circa 1930–1931) and only later appeared in comic strips and comic book adaptations. So when cataloging appearances, I separate the pulp/radio-origin 'The Shadow' (1930s) from Valiant’s supernatural 'Shadowman' (1992). Personally, I’m drawn to the way each era reflects its time—the pulp one is pure noir atmosphere, while the 1992 take leans into supernatural horror and antihero vibes.
Isaiah
Isaiah
2025-10-30 07:26:51
Okay, quick and casual take: if you're asking about the comic book titled 'Shadowman' (the one people usually mean when they talk about the comic character tied to Valiant), it first showed up in 1992. That was the era of bold, slightly grim 90s comics with spooky vibes and big stylistic art, and 'Shadowman' fit right into that mood.

If you meant the classic pulp figure sometimes called 'The Shadow'—that’s way older, from around 1930–1931 when the pulp and radio character became popular and then moved into comic formats later on. I always mix them up at first glance, so I keep a little mental note: early 1930s for the pulp 'The Shadow', early 1990s (1992) for the Valiant 'Shadowman'. Feels good to have both on my shelf when I want creepy nighttime reads.
Reagan
Reagan
2025-10-31 05:25:06
My timeline research shows 'Shadowman' debuted in 1992, with the first issue hitting shelves in May under the original Valiant Comics banner. I’ve read a ton of comic histories, and that run helped cement Jack Boniface as a darker, mystic-centered protagonist who leaned into voodoo folklore and New Orleans-flavored storytelling. It’s easy to confuse it with older pulp heroes like 'The Shadow', but this is a separate, modern comic-book creation.

After the early-'90s launch, the property hopped around—Acclaim licensed it in the late '90s and released the memorable 'Shadow Man' video game in 1999, which introduced the character to a whole new audience. If you’re tracing the lineage, start at May 1992 and watch how the tone and art evolve through reboots and reimaginings; the character keeps getting darker and richer with each iteration, which I find really cool.
Ellie
Ellie
2025-10-31 19:52:00
Turns out the comic was first published in May 1992 by Valiant Comics, and I still find that era endlessly charming. I’ve got a few old issues and the gritty, supernatural vibe of 'Shadowman'—centered on Jack Boniface and the Spirit of Vengeance—really screams early-'90s fun. The series ran through the decade and was a big part of Valiant’s lineup back then, which is why it later inspired other media.

I like to think of that first publication as the moment the character stomached into modern comics: moody artwork, voodoo themes, and a hero who wasn’t your standard cape-and-cowl type. It even led to an Acclaim-era revival and a cult-classic video game in 1999 called 'Shadow Man'. For me, May 1992 will always smell like ink and VHS covers—pure nostalgia.
Liam
Liam
2025-11-02 16:14:22
I keep a mental map of where favorite series started, and for 'Shadowman' the marker is 1992—Valiant Comics’ May release. Rather than walking you chronologically through every issue, I’ll mention what that date meant: it introduced a protagonist who was less archetypal hero and more haunted guardian, with heavy voodoo influence and a darker art direction compared to peers.

Later revivals and license shifts (notably the late-'90s Acclaim phase and the 1999 'Shadow Man' game) expanded the audience, but the 1992 first publication is the seed. That initial issue set a tone that writers and artists kept revisiting, which is why collectors and fans still cite that year as the true beginning—something I appreciate every time I flip through those yellowing pages.
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