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Phantom #22-King, Part II

Phantom#22
May 1967
King Comics
Cover: Sy Barry
Script: Bill Harris
Pencils/Inks: Bill Lignante

This was supposed to be posted last Wednesday. Unfortunately, Life reared its ugly head and I now have to contribute 10 hours of Overtime each week from now until Christmas. Which is great financially, but certainly eats into my blog-time.

And now, the dramatic conclusion to "The Secret of Magic Mountain":

Phantom #22- King

Phantom#22
May 1967
King Comics
Cover: Sy Barry
Script: Bill Harris
Pencils/Inks: Bill Lignante

Folklore plays a very important role in Phantom stories and this one is no exception. Folklore is the source of the Phantom's power. It is the belief of the various indigenous peoples of Bengali that the Phantom is an immortal, a spirit in the flesh. It is because they believe this that he is able to keep the peace between the various tribes.

From time to time, someone (usually a disgruntled or power-mad witch doctor) tries to exploit the power of folklore to discredit and Usurp the Phantom's power over the hearts and minds of the local tribes. This is one of those stories. Here's part one of "The Secret of Magic Mountain"
















Friday: Part Two.

Just Another Mandrake Monday- "Arsonist and Old Rags"

Phantom #22
May, 1967
King Comics
Cover: Sy Barry
Script: Uncredited
Pencils/Inks: Bill Ziegler?

I was very pleased that this newly acquired Phantom purchase also included a Mandrake back-up. In this punchy little 4-pager, Mandrake and Lothar aid the Police and Fire Departments.

Enjoy "Arsonist and Old Rags".

Phantom #25- King- Conclusion

Phantom#25
September 1967
King Comics
Cover: Sy Barry
Script: Giovanni Fiorentini (uncredited)
Pencils/Inks: Senio Pratesi (uncredited)

Here it is, the conclusion of "The Cold Fire Worshippers".

Phantom #25- King

Phantom#25
September 1967
King Comics
Cover: Sy Barry
Script: Giovanni Fiorentini (uncredited)
Pencils/Inks: Senio Pratesi (uncredited)

















End of Part One.