The Phantom the Complete Newspaper Dailies by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy: Volume Sixteen 1958-1959
(Book #16 in the The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies Series)
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The critically acclaimed, best selling completereprint of The Phantom continues
Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Hornas the "granddaddy of all costumed superheroes," The Phantomwas created in 1936 by Lee Falk with artwork by Wilson McCoy. The strip hit thefunny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made theirfirst appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every"masked man of mystery" since. The Phantom set the standardfor action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comicbooks - it has frequently been copied but neverequaled.
Included inthis volume are six complete continuities, reprinted for the first time in theirentirety, "TheReporter,""The Monkey Tail (TheDiamondHijackers""TheGurk Twins,""The 50thWife,""The IronDragon," and"TheWerewolf." Stripsfrom this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in thevolume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Hornas the "granddaddy of all costumed superheroes," The Phantomwas created in 1936 by Lee Falk with artwork by Wilson McCoy. The strip hit thefunny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made theirfirst appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every"masked man of mystery" since. The Phantom set the standardfor action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comicbooks - it has frequently been copied but neverequaled.
Included inthis volume are six complete continuities, reprinted for the first time in theirentirety, "TheReporter,""The Monkey Tail (TheDiamondHijackers""TheGurk Twins,""The 50thWife,""The IronDragon," and"TheWerewolf." Stripsfrom this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in thevolume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:161345158X
ISBN13:9781613451588
Release Date:July 2019
Publisher:Hermes Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:3.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 11.7" x 8.3"
Age Range:13 to 16 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 11
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