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Cover: Joe Simon
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Daring Adventures #12

Jan 1963 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.12 USD
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In "Scoundrels and Scandals (The Great Stamp Robbery)," Phantom Lady takes on a mystery when her old friend Kitty is arrested for murder during a rain-soaked encounter on the street. With the evidence pointing against her, Phantom Lady is certain of Kitty’s innocence and sets out to uncover the real culprit behind the crime. Written by Ruth Roche and illustrated by Matt Baker in both pencils and inks, this 1963 tale blends suspense and intrigue, with Joe Simon’s striking cover capturing the mood of the story’s dramatic opening.

Contains 4 stories
Scoundrels and Scandals (The Great Stamp Robbery)
8 pp · Superhero
Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight]Ted [Don Borden?]Rougo (flashback, death)Slippery Dukes (villain, pickpocket)Monk (villain)Scrawn (villain)

In "Scoundrels and Scandals (The Great Stamp Robbery)," Sandra, sent to bid on the legendary Piedmont Collection at a high-stakes auction, finds herself unexpectedly victorious when the winning bidder is robbed—only to have her own purse stolen on the way home. Determined to uncover the thief behind the string of thefts, Phantom Lady takes up the case, diving into a web of deception surrounding the rare Haitian stamps.

Condemned Venus
10 pp · Superhero
Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight]Don BordenKitty MandersKitty's husbandSenator Henry Knightun-named State GovernorHilda (villain)two un-named thugs (villains)

In "Condemned Venus," a stormy night brings Sandra face-to-face with her old friend Kitty, who seems off in ways she can’t quite place. When police arrive to arrest Kitty for murder, the Phantom Lady steps in—certain the friend she once knew is being framed. With no time to spare, she dives into a mystery that threatens to bury the truth beneath lies and shadows.

A Shroud For the Bride
10 pp · Superhero
Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight]Rosie Maloon (death)ClaireIreneDon BordonPorky MeadBrooks (Mead's butler)Flora (villain)

In "A Shroud For the Bride," popular ladies' man Porky Mead’s choice of a date for the masquerade party takes a deadly turn when he picks diner waitress Rosie—only for her to be murdered before the night begins. With the case unfolding under the shadow of the masked ball, Phantom Lady steps in to unravel the mystery behind Rosie’s death.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
1 pp · Detective-Mystery
Inspector Roc

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $30
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $148*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $104*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $73
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $73*
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CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $47*
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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

artist, inker Matt Baker
writer Ruth Roche
cover pencils, inks Joe Simon

Reprints

↩ Reprints Phantom Lady #14 (1947)

Reprinted in The Phantom Lady #2 (1979), Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady Softee #3 (2013)

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