"The Shadow" (pulp character)

The Shadow is a fictional vigilante hero from pulp fiction in the 1930s and 1940s, known for fighting crime secretly. He has the power of "clouding" people's minds, making him invisible or hard to detect. Often depicted as a mysterious figure dressed in a dark cloak and a wide hat, he uses intelligence, stealth, and his mental abilities to combat villains and protect the innocent. The Shadow’s stories blend crime-fighting with elements of mysticism, making him one of the earliest characters to influence the superhero genre.