The Spirit of the Shadows

The Spirit of the Shadows is a 2015 Radical Realm Comics graphic novel written by Daniel Ziegler with art by Nick Cagnetti.

Plot
In this throwback to the classic horror genre, Erik Leroux, a poor musician, falls for the lovely Katrina, the daughter of a ruthless aristocrat. Little do they know, forces are in play to tear them apart and transform Erik into an undead monster.

​Now, taking up the mantle of the mythic Spirit of the Shadows, Erik must wage war against those who wronged him and take whatever steps necessary to be with his true love once again.​

In Other Media
The graphic novel served as inspiration for the 2016 short film, Lost in the Shadows, featuring events that take place between the book's main story and frame story.