Lamont Cranston

Lamont Cranston is a fictional character best known as the alter ego of the masked crime-fighter The Shadow. Originating from pulp magazines in the 1930s, Cranston is portrayed as a wealthy man with the ability to randomly "cloud" people's minds, making him invisible to them and able to gather information or surprise enemies. He operates in the shadows to combat crime and corruption, often using his intelligence, investigative skills, and supernatural-like powers. The character became an influential figure in popular culture, inspiring radio dramas, comic books, and other adaptations centered on mystery and heroism.