Walter B. Gibson

Walter Brown Gibson was a prolific American author and professional magician, most renowned for his work on the pulp fiction character, The Shadow. Writing under the pseudonym Maxwell Grant, Gibson produced over 300 novel-length tales of The Shadow. With an astonishing output of up to 10,000 words per day, Gibson met the immense public demand for these thrilling adventures during the character's golden age. His extensive body of work defined this iconic figure, leaving an indelible mark on the pulp adventure genre.