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The Master of Shadows[3] is an arrogant entity who believed he was superior to all mortals. He challenged Egon Spengler to a battle of wits.

History[]

The Master of Shadows decided to demonstrate his superiority to all mortals[4] and directed minion ghosts to attack several areas in New York. After a few busts, Egon detected secondary and tertiary spectral readings. He deduced an outside force was controlling and directing the ghosts.[5] The Master of Shadows was intrigued by Egon's intellect but upon being shot at, he threatened to plunge the city into destruction.

Back at the Firehouse, Egon used the Master's spectral frequency on a communication device.[6] A holographic projector hooked to the device could only pick up a spectral voice mail at first. Then the Master appeared to the Ghostbusters. Egon then egged him onto a challenge at midnight, on the corner of 15th and Madison.[7] However, Slimer hit several non insulated wires and switched bodies with Egon. Growing impatient, the Master moved up the appointment. During the match, the Master is utterly confused by Egon and Slimer's dilemma. The Ghostbusters captured him in Proton Streams and trapped him with ease.

Personality[]

The Master of Shadows has a superiority complex. He is very arrogant and thinks he is smarter and more powerful than humans. However, he completely underestimated the Ghostbusters, especially Egon. This led to his down fall and capture. He also does not care about being fair and only wanted to win.[8]

Powers and Abilities[]

The Master of Shadows can control and direct lesser entities, teleport, and concentrate P.K.E. into fireballs.

Physical Description[]

The Master of Shadows takes the form of a purple red eyed demon with reddish flowing arm drapes and reddish loincloth. He is has a single eye in the center of his waist line and a large red mushroom shaped dome for a head.

Appearances[]

The Real Ghostbusters

References[]

  1. Marsha Goodman (1986). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1986).
  2. Eatock, James and Mangels, Andy (2009). The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection Booklet, p. 23. CPT Holdings, Inc. Line reads: "William Marshall makes an uncredited cameo as the voice of The Master of Shadows."
  3. Master of Shadows (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 2:50-2:52). Time Life Entertainment. Master of Shadows says: "I am called the Master of Shadows."
  4. Master of Shadows (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 5:19-5:23). Time Life Entertainment. Master of Shadows says: "To demonstrate my superiority to all mortals."
  5. Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 2:14-2:21). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "I'm picking up secondary and tertiary spectral readings. Just like the last few times. Some outside force is controlling this. Directing it."
  6. Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 3:53-4:00). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "In theory, when the creature appeared, I was able to get a reading of its spectral frequency. If I transmit on that frequency, it should receive me."
  7. Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 5:56-5:58). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "Midnight. Corner of 15th and Madison."
  8. Master of Shadows (2009).The Real Ghostbusters- "Slimer, Is That You?" (1987) (DVD ts. 15:24-15:27). Time Life Entertainment.

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