Books and Comics

The Phantom Comics and the New Left: A Socialist Superhero by Robert Aman

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0530

The Phantom Comics and the New Left: A Socialist Superhero by Robert AmanOverviewThe Phantom Comics and the New Left: A Socialist Superhero (Palgrave Pivot, 2020) is an academic study by Robert Aman that explores how The Phantom—originally an American superhero—was repurposed within Swedish comics culture through the lens of leftist politics and international solidarity.Aman examines the unique

The Phantom Unmasked: America’s First Superhero" by Kevin Patrick

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:42:00 +0530

"The Phantom Unmasked: America’s First Superhero" by Kevin Patrick:#OverviewThe Phantom Unmasked (University of Iowa Press, 2017) is an academic exploration of "The Phantom" —a masked hero who predates Superman and Batman—examining how this American-origin comic strip hero gained extraordinary popularity outside the U.S., especially in countries like Australia, Sweden, and India.---#Key

The Phantom (99 only: #1701 to 1800 except 1755)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:30:00 +0530

Update 1 May, 2021: 1755 had own cover, but 1756 story inside, so removed. Consider 1755 as missing for now. #1701: This replica collects #196, #195 and #194 from 1961."War in the Jungle" part 2 by Lee Falk and Ray Moore"The Iron Dragon" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"Queen Asta of Trondelay" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy#1702: "Temple of the Snow Demon" by Jens Hansegård and Felmang#1703: "The

Charlie Chaplin Annual 1974

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:24:00 +0530

Publisher: Brown Watson Ltd; hardcover edition (January 1, 1974)Language: EnglishHardcover: 72 pages

The Phantom (18 only: 1877 to 1894)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:28:00 +0530

Phantom stories"The Adventures of Lucy Cary" by Lee Falk and Sy Barry"The Outlaws" by Pidde Andersson and Rafael DantasThis replioca issue collects #127, #126, and #125 from 1958. ContentsPhantom stories"The Valley of No Return" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"The Chain" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"Jungle King" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"Diana Aviatrix Lost" part 2 by Lee Falk and Ray

15 The Phantom Novels

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:01:00 +0530

There were 15 books written, based on Lee Falk's stories, from 1972 to 1975 by Avon Publications. Those were written by Lee Falk or a ghost writer. Ron Goulart, using the pseudoneum of Frank S. Shawn, later remarked that Falk originally asked Alfred Bester, who had previously worked on the Phantom comic strip when Falk served in the army, to ghost-write a few novels. Bester was not

DCD-ENG-CXLI-Mandrake-49

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:11:00 +0530

This Comics contains two Mandrake stories"The Revenge of Cobra" (D-187 - "Behind Death's Door")"The Drug Dealers" (D-194 - "Aleena and the Smugglers")")Writter: Lee FalkArtist: Fred FrederickScanned by: Nagesh MishraEdited by: MiSD

All Bruce Lee Comics & Strips

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0530

According to my knowledge, only these comics and strips of Bruce Lee in English are printed so far. (If anyone knows about anymore, pls inform.)The Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Issue #28 (Sept. 1976) Publisher: Magazine ManagementWritten by Martin SandsArt by: by Joe Staton and Tony DeZuniga.Note: Out of 34 (33 + 1) Annual numbers, only #28 was dedicated to Bruce Lee. But #1 also contains

The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0530

The Adventures of Jo, Zette and Jocko is a comic book series created by Belgian artist/writer Hergé. The protagonists of the series are two young children, brother and sister Jo and Zette Legrand and their pet monkey Jocko. Jo, Zette and Jocko have appeared on the rear covers of some The Adventures of Tintin editions, but never appear in the stories.All 5 albums were written in French

Yakari collection

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 14:42:00 +0530

Yakari is one of the most well-known Franco-Belgian comics in Europe.So far 40 comics are written in French, but only 18 are aviliable in English.Writters: Job (André Jobin) (1973-2016), Joris Chamblain (2016-) Artist: Derib (Claude de Ribaupierre)English version of the series are:Yakari and Great Eagle, 2005Yakari and the White Buffalo, 2005Yakari and the Beavers, 2006Yakari and

Dragon Lady Press

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:30:00 +0530

Series: Classic Adventure Strips # 1 Year: 1985Colour: b&wContains:King of the Royal Mounted (1947) by Jim GaryMandrake the Magician (1937) by Lee Falk - D9 - In the Cobra's Grip (19 Apr 1937 - 11 Sep 1937)Series: Classic Adventure Strips # 11Year: 1987Colour: b&wContains:D-8: Mandrake in the Lost World (30 Nov 1936 - 17 Apr 1937)D-15: Mandrake in Love (12 Sep 1938 - 3 Dec 1938) (

The Phantom (Election Commission, Australia)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:08:00 +0530

Today The Phantom turns 85!Lee Falk’s “The Ghost Who Walks,”Lives Forever in the Hearts of His Fans!The Phantom, the first costumed hero, made his debut on Feb. 17, 1936 in daily strips. Creator: Lee Falk (April 28, 1911 – March 13, 1999): Well know as the creator of "Mandrake the Magician" (1934–2013) and "The Phantom" (1936–present). Falk was able to successfully combine themes from epic

The Phantom (15 only : 1705 - 1794)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Sat, 6 Feb 2021 06:27:00 +0530

#1705 - "Rasputin's Puzzle" by Idi Kharelli and Georges Bess(Earlier as #878 (1987))#1709: "The Usurer" by John Rassy and Heiner Bade#1728: "The Mystery of the Golden Rune, Part 2: The Garden of Death" by Norman Worker and Kari Leppänen(Earlier as #941 (1989))#1730: "The Mystery of the Golden Rune, Part 3: Count of the Darkness" by Norman Worker, Felmang, and Claudio Waldrag(Earlier as #942 (1989

The Phantom (1203, 1214 & 1233)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 23:28:00 +0530

#1203:"City of the Skull-Marked Men" by Scott Goodall and César Spadari"The Maharajah's Daughter" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy#1214: "The Star of Sekhmet" by Ken Ikonen, Jens Hansegård, Kim McLaughlin, Felmang, and Edward Morrik#1233: "The Black Phantom" by Norman Worker, Felmang, Anthony BennyThese are contributed by: Arijit Parai

The Phantom (1653)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:46:00 +0530

The Phantom #1653 (2013) Annual Special contains 9 classical comics: "The Wrestling Tourney" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"Carlyle's Good Mark" by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy"The Founding of the Jungle Patrol" by Lee Falk and Sy Barry"The Golden Sands of Keela-Wee" by Lee Falk and Sy Barry"Strangers at Keela-Wee" by Lee Falk and Sy Barry"The First Phantom" by Lee Falk and Sy Barry"The Tree

The Phantom (5 only: 1408-1412)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:13:00 +0530

#1408: "The Grim Reaper" by Claes Reimerthi and Paul Ryan.#1409: "Annihilate All Singh" by Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix.#1410: "Death at the Fun Park" by Claes Reimerthi and Hans Lindahl.#1411: "The Secret Singh Leader" by Claes Reimerthi and César Spadari.#1412: "In the Shadow of Death" by Claes Reimerthi and Hans Lindahl.#1408 to #1412 are contributed by: Zayed Quader

The Phantom (16 only from 1718 to 1776)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:30:00 +0530

#1718: "Blood Red Sea" by Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix#1719: "The Rivals" by Philip Madden and Sal Velluto#1721: "The Bourbon Tax" by Jens Hansegard and Heiner Bade#1722: "A Plague in Venice" by Janne Lundstrom and Hans Lindahl#1725: "Raiders of the Lost City, Part 1" by Claes Reimerthi and Alex Saviuk#1726: "The Mystery of the Golden Rune, Part 1: Pirates of the Arctic" by Norman Worker and

The Phantom (#1700)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:06:00 +0530

Friends, Today on 21st Jan of 21st year of 21th century,enjoy one 21st Phantom comics!#1700: "Path to Truth" by Philip Madden and Hans LindahlIt's contributed by Arijit Parai. Update April 2021: One more version of scans is now available.

The Phantom (16 only: 1861 to 1876)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:50:00 +0530

"The Golden Eagle" by Philip Madden and Alex Saviuk"The Heart of Darkness VI - Part 6: The Secret of the Crypt" by Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix"Inked in Blood, Part 1" by Pidde Andersson and Jason Paulos"The Heart of Darkness VII - Part 1: The Apostate" by Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix"Inked in Blood, Part 2" by Pidde Andersson and Jason Paulos"The Heart of Darkness VII - Part 2: The Ethiopian

The Phantom - 1735, 1750, 1754, 1756 & 1757 (Nat Turner's Spirit" - all 6 parts)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 12:56:00 +0530

Update (16 Jan 2021): Classical b&w versions are added*******#1735 contains:"Nat Turner's Spirit - Part 1 & 2" by Claes Reimerthi and Kari Leppänen#1750 contains:"Nat Turner Mystery, Part 3" by Claes Reimerthi and Kari Leppänen"The Heart of Darkness, Part 6: Unmasked Murderer" by Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix#1754 contains:"Nat Turner's Spirit, Part 4: A Diabolical Plan"

The Phantom (DCD-13)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 1 Jan 2021 20:29:00 +0530

Happy New Year to all Visitors!This Comics contains two Phantom stories"The Bullet's Town" (D93-"Bullets' Town") "Prince Hali" (D-92 - "Prince Hali and the White Stallion") Writter: Lee Falk Artist: Sy BarryScanned by: IunKnownEdited by: PBC

The Phantom (60 only: 1801-1860)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 04:43:00 +0530

1801: "The Emperor's Treasure" by Ulf Granberg and Jaime Vallvé Story: John Bull aka Norman WorkerArtist: Özcan Eralp - Bertil Wilhelmsson Cover Artist: Antonio Lemos First print: Fantomen, 1976Offline ReadingCredits to original uploaders.

Flash Gordon 4 Strips sets

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:32:00 +0530

Set 1:Flash Gordon Dailies: Dan Barry Volume 1: The City of Ice is a must-read for all science fiction lovers!It contains 7 Dailies (Nov. 1951 - Oct. 1953) by Dan Barry.D2-001 - "Space Prison" (11/19/51 to 2/16/52)D2-002 - "The City of Ice" (2/18/52 to 6/14/52)D2-003 - "The Butterfly Men" (6/16/52 to 8/9/52)D2-004 - "Tartarus" (8/11/52 to 10/18/52)D2-005 - "The Awful Forest” (10/20/52 to 12/

The Phantom's World Special (#1-12)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:24:00 +0530

Phantom's World Specials, by Frew Publications in Australia, is the Phantom stories from all over the world published in English for the first time.Period: 2017-PresentPage: 100The Phantom's World Special #1New story: "Kidnapped", never published before! Plus 2 Italian classics never published before in English ("The Valley of the Giants" and "Scandal in High Society")!#1 Phantom

Giantsize Phantom (2nd Series - 15 Comics)

noreply@blogger.com (PBC) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:04:00 +0530

Giantsize Phantom #1 (2nd Series) is the first issue in the second series published in 2017. Like first series it also contains the Phantom as well as other old and new Australian comics Heroes.Contents1. Phantom stories"The Ape Idol of the Durugu" (Sundays only) by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy2. Other comics"Catman" by ?"Diavolo": "Kaniska" by Felmang"The Phantom Ranger" by ?"Sir Falcon"