The Phantom #3
In "Roads and Vehicles, Number 5: Medieval Street," the Phantom confronts a feverish hunter whose obsession with a diamond-cut cup leads to a treacherous journey through betrayal and deception. Written by Bill Harris and illustrated by Bill Lignante, with lettering by Ben Oda, this 1963 Western Comics issue sees the Ghost Who Walks track a guide across an airliner, reclaim the cup, and deliver justice—before sending a guilty financier to fund a native hospital. The cover by George Wilson captures the tale’s tense, adventurous spirit.
In "The Diamond Cup," the Phantom confronts a dangerous hunt for a legendary artifact when a feverish hunter’s cryptic account leads to a perilous expedition. David Wells, backed by financier Lorgen and guide Bandar, ventures into the jungle, only to face betrayal from both men—each with secrets of their own. With sharp instincts and quiet resolve, the Phantom tracks the guide across the skies, recovers the diamond cup, and ensures justice before returning the relic to Skull Cave, leaving Wells to face the consequences of his choices.
Victor King and Francis Queen take Jack Hawkins on his first lion hunt, but their inexperienced guides soon ignore warnings—leading to a tense rescue when the hunt turns deadly.
The Phantom takes in Cecil, a boy tormented by bullies and fatherless, bringing him to live with the Bandar boys to learn resilience in the wild. Under the vigilante’s guidance, Cecil trains in boxing and gains the courage to stand up to a bully threatening the Wambesi village. When he returns home, he faces his tormentor Mike with newfound strength—proving that even the most vulnerable can rise.
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Reprinted in X9 #13/1970 (1970), X9 #14/1970 (1970), Fantomet #25/1971 (1971), Fantomet #10/1989 (1989), Fantomet #17/1989 (1989), The Phantom: The Complete Series: The Gold Key Years #1 (2011), The Phantom: The Complete Series: The Gold Key Years #2 (2012), The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies #15 (2018), Giantsize Phantom #23 (2022), The Art of George Wilson #[nn] (2025)
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