Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady Softee #1

In "The Kidnapped Ambassador," the Phantom Lady races to expose a dangerous deception: a covert scheme by the nation of Kioland to manipulate Herma into attacking the United States, all to seize control. With her wits and stealth, she unravels a web of lies before the conflict escalates.

In "Framed for Kidnapping," the Phantom Lady races to save her fiancé, Don Borden, from spies who’ve not only taken him but are also trying to pin the crime on her. With the police on her trail and her reputation on the line, she vanishes after rescuing Don—only for a mysterious tip to lead the authorities back to the scene, leaving Don to wonder if the real hero might be the woman he thought was the criminal.

In "The Autogiro Spies," Jo and Sandra race against time to rescue Don from his locked apartment, where enemy agents have taken him hostage, believing he holds vital State Department secrets. With the clock ticking and danger closing in, the trio must outwit their captors before the truth is lost—or worse, used.

In "Murder at the Anglican Embassy," the Phantom Lady investigates a murder at a diplomatic event, where a man in a lion tamer's costume is found dead. Following a fleeing suspect also in costume, she tracks him to the zoo, where she confronts him and his accomplices, uncovering a briefcase holding crucial Anglican State papers.

In "Chaos in Cuba," Don and Sandra find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of international intrigue as they investigate suspicious European tourists in Havana. What begins as a routine mission soon uncovers a bold scheme to mine the waters between Cuba and Florida—part of a larger plan to secure control over the island.

In a gripping wartime flashback, young Sandra must confront the shocking moment her father is assassinated in Congress by a Japanese agent, uncovering a dangerous plot to destroy the J. M. Steel Plant. The story unfolds with tense urgency, grounding her personal loss in the larger stakes of wartime sabotage.

In "The Civilian Defense Scandal," Phantom Lady takes it upon herself to probe a web of corruption within the U.S. offices of Civilian Defense after Senator Knight blocks an official investigation, citing distrust in Capitol integrity. With her signature blend of stealth and determination, she dives into the shadows of a powerful organization, uncovering secrets that threaten to unravel the very foundation of public trust.

In "The Spy Ring Murder," Phantom Lady races to uncover a deadly conspiracy after Sandra and Don witness the assassination of a U.S. intelligence officer linked to a sabotaged re-fueling station. When the trail leads to a wealthy jeweler's office, she must expose a Nazi network operating in plain sight—before more lives are lost.

In "The Tank Factory Sabotage," Sandra joins the ranks of factory workers to uncover why newly built U.S. tanks are failing catastrophically during tests—her father’s latest project. With her wits and courage, she dives into the heart of the factory, determined to expose the truth behind the sabotage.

When the Phantom Lady is falsely accused of bombing a foreign consul, the real hero finds herself trapped in a deadly game—kidnapped by spies who plan to use her to reach the White House and carry out a devastating attack. With her reputation in ruins and time running out, she must outwit her captors before they turn her into a weapon.

In "The School for Spies!" from Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady Softee #1, Melinda enrolls in an unusual espionage class at Baron Torpe’s estate, where she learns the art of stealth and surveillance. After promising to put her training to the test that evening, she returns with a stolen clock and secret intel—only to find herself captured by the very man who taught her.

Phantom Lady swings into the spotlight at a lavish opera house, drawn in by the mysterious theft of a wealthy patron’s diamond necklace. As she navigates the gilded halls and shadowed backstage corridors, she uncovers that not all the performers are who they seem—some may have been part of the heist.

In "Mystery of the Black Cat!" from Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady Softee #1, Sandra reads Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tale to guests when a real-life cat’s cry sends a chill through the room—followed by a murder with claw marks on the victim’s face. As Phantom Lady investigates, she uncovers a Nazi plot to plant a bomb at Senator Knight’s home, linking the eerie crime to a sinister scheme.

In "Golden Egg!", Jo and Sandra join an Easter egg hunt at Senator Knight's estate, but when one egg ticks and another feels suspiciously heavy, the duo quickly realizes the playful event hides a deadly trap. With danger lurking in plain sight, they must untangle the ruse before it’s too late.

In "Murder on the High Seas," Phantom Lady and her friends—Don, Jake, and Heidi—set out on Jake’s sleek new runabout, *The Fire-Eater*, for what should be a simple day on the water. But when an unseen assailant tries to capsize Sandra mid-aquaplaning, the calm of the sea turns deadly. As secrets from her father’s past resurface, Sandra must piece together a web of betrayal tied to the very people she once trusted.

In "null," Sandra finds herself caught in a web of suspicion when The Raven suggests she seek help from Dianne Grayson—only to discover the two women clash almost immediately. As they're taken by one of The Boss’s henchmen in a tense, uncertain journey, their friction doesn’t ease, and the trail vanishes just as quickly as it began.

Phantom Lady receives a bold challenge from the mysterious Spider Widow, who demands a showdown to prove who’s the superior crime fighter—and insists on keeping the Raven by her side. But when Phantom Lady sends a reply with her own terms, both women realize too late they’ve been manipulated by a criminal gang hoping to eliminate one hero by pitting her against the other.

In "null," Phantom Lady tracks the mysterious Spider Widow to the Lookout Hotel, where she learns the Raven—once a patient recovering from injury—has vanished. Inside, Dianne confronts the Raven, who claims he’s now loyal to the Boss’s mob, leaving her to question his true allegiance.

In "Submarine Sabotage," Phantom Lady joins Senator Knight and other officials on the maiden voyage of a cutting-edge super submarine—unaware that a saboteur has infiltrated the crew and is about to unleash a deadly gas. With the vessel sealed and the crew trapped, she must uncover the traitor before the entire mission—and everyone on board—ends in disaster.

When the Raven is swamped with petitions to end the feud between Spider Woman and Phantom Lady, he summons them to an escape-proof cellar in a quiet building—only to find their showdown takes a far stranger turn than anyone expected.

In "The Four Maniacs," Sandra and the Senator return home to find their household overrun by strange new servants—escaped patients from a nuthouse who quickly take them hostage. With the situation dire, it's Don who steps in to rescue them, though the full extent of his role remains shrouded in mystery.