Amazing Stories of Suspense #80
In "The Treasure of the Skull Cave," a motley crew of swindlers, con-men, and revolutionaries collude to plunder the legendary hoard of the Phantom, only to find themselves outwitted at every turn. Written by Dick Wood and illustrated by Bill Lignante—with inks by Lignante and Joe Giella—this gripping tale unfolds as deception gives way to revelation, and greed meets its match in the shadows of a forgotten cave. The cover by Bill Lignante captures the eerie allure of the Skull Cave, a 1'- [0-1-0 GBP] adventure from Alan Class’s classic lineup.
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A group of swindlers, con-men, and revolutionaries team up to loot the treasure of the Phantom's Skull Cave, killing him and the Bandar with poison gas. One crook gains entry to the cave by deceit, only to be appalled when the Phantom shows off priceless historical treasures -- worthless antiques to him. When the Phantom and the Bandar round up the gang, the enraged other crooks readily recognize the value of these artifacts, and of the Phantom's "minor" treasure rooms, heaped with gold and jewels.
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