The Phantom #22
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Secret of Magic Mountain [Part One]," the Phantom and his ally Guran race against time to defuse a volcanic threat, only to be thrown into a web of deception when the tribe begins hearing the voice of the dead Kiyanga—commanding them to kill the false Phantom. With the mountain about to erupt, the Phantom sets the charges and barely escapes, but Tuluck seizes the moment of silence to manipulate his people into following him into the mountain, unaware that the Phantom is already waiting—disguised as the very spirit they believe in. Written by Dick Wood and illustrated by Bill Lignante, with a striking cover by Sy Barry, this 1967 adventure blends suspense and tribal intrigue in a pivotal chapter of the series.
In "The Secret of Magic Mountain [Part One]," the Phantom finds himself hunted by the Wambesi tribe, incited by the witch doctor Tuluck, who claims the current Phantom is an imposter and blames him for awakening a long-dormant volcano. As the attacks intensify, the Phantom uncovers a forgotten truth in the ancient chronicles—revealing a past alliance between the 2nd Phantom and the long-dead Kiyanga, one that stands in stark contrast to the tale of betrayal Tuluck has spun.
In the heart of a dormant volcano, the Phantom and Guran race against time to prevent a catastrophic eruption, only to find the tribe gripped by whispers of the dead Kiyanga urging them to kill the false Phantom. As the mountain trembles and secrets rise from the ash, Tuluck seizes the moment to manipulate his people—leading them into the depths where the Phantom, disguised as Kiyanga, waits to expose him.
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Reprinted in Indrajal Comics #48 (1967), Le Fantôme #172 (1967), Lyn Gordon #2/1968 (1968), The Phantom: The Complete Series: The King Years #[nn] (2012), El Fantasma #22, Sinister Tales #71
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