Phantom #30- Charlton

Phantom#30
February 1969
Charlton Comics
Cover: Frank McLaughlin
Script: ?
Pencils/Inks: ????

Charlton comics tosses its hat into the ring with Phantom #30, picking up from right where King Comics left off. Except it's not. See, King's last issue was #28 which begs the question "Where's #29?" Perhaps it still lurks somewhere in the treasure rooms of the Skull Cave, waiting to be discovered.

At any rate, they're off to a great start with a story that features pirates, Girl Phantom and the ubiquitous tiger attack.

Enjoy!

Phantom #R-06, King Reading Library

Phantom# R-06
1973
King/Charlton Comics
Cover: Sy Barry/ Bill Lignante
Script: Uncredited (original script by Pat Fortunado)
Pencils/Inks: Bill Lignante


According to the GCD (Grand Comic Book Database) :

"The King Comics Reading Library were previously published stories but re-writtten to be accessible to younger readers or readers with limited reading skills. Giveaway to schools. Printed by Charlton, produced by King Comics." - Sort of the same principle as Spidey Super Stories.

This story was reprinted from Phantom #20 (King), 1966. The dialog has been greatly simplified and, in some cases, footnotes define "big" words for you.

So, sit back, regress to a third-grade reading level and enjoy "The Adventures of the Girl Phantom".


































I don't know how much the dialog was changed, but the idea that The 21st Phantom's great-aunt fought crime in a world with airplanes and cars seems a little anachronistic. But hey, the puzzles and the fantastic house ad on the back make it all worth while.

Coming Attractions...

Jungle Patrol-

I just acquired this little gem in the mail today and I can't wait to share it with all of you. I'll have it posted ASAP.

- Unseen Commander