Phantom Lady #18

Phantom Lady #18 from Fox Comics (June 1948) showcases Matt Baker's striking cover work at its most arresting — the Phantom Lady herself dominates the image, her red cape billowing dramatically as she holds a diminutive man in one fist and a struggling red-haired woman in the other. A banner at the bottom promises a true crime bonus feature: "The Case of Irene Shroeder," narrated by Phantom Lady herself, making this a particularly varied issue. Inside, writer Gregory Page and artist Matt Baker team up for "Ghosts, Galleons, and Gold," suggesting high-seas adventure to match the bold, eye-catching energy of this cover.