The Shadow Fan

Below is the interview that I conducted with Michael Kaluta, through email. My questions are in White while his reposonses are in Grey.

Why do you like the shadow?

I like that the character is smart.

What do you think of the 1994 shadow movie?

I didn't care for any of the Old Movies... too creaky, and they ignored what the Shadow was about... it's strange to think on: all those Perfect Pulps, and such stinky movies. The New Movie, if watched without the Sound on, is a MUCH better movie than if watched WITH the sound on, meaning it LOOKS good... the Producer and Director (and Writer) forgot it was supposed to be about The Shadow. The 1994 Shadow Movie was about Shiwan Kahn. HE got to do all the Cool Stuff. The Shadow slept, dropped his guns a lot, tried to pick up a girl and couldn't, nearly drowned, fell over some, etc... the only thing he shot with his guns was a block of cement... That's Not My Shadow!!!

What would you like to see happen with the shadow legacy?

Anything, as long as it was honest to the stories and the Character

Do you think the shadow will ever be popular again?

He still IS popular, no matter what.. He is in the public consciousness forever.

If there was a new shadow movie what would you like to see in it (actors, story, director, etc.)?

All I can say is, as long as the story takes place in the 20's-30's or 40's and the producer/director/actors/designers believe in the material, I'll be happy with what they do.

And finally would you ever want to be the artist of a new shadow comic book series?

If they ask me, sure!

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Now all we need to do is to get DC to make a new comic book series of The Shadow with Mr. Kaluta in it! =)

Thanks again Mr. Kaluta for doing this interview!

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