The Phantom #7

May 1964 · Western · 0.12 USD

📊 ~3,521 copies sold its debut month

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In "Wild Animals of South America, Number 6: Armadillos," the Phantom faces a new threat when three crooks masquerade as Super Apes to steal from the Llongo king. Written by Lee Falk and Bill Harris, with art by Bill Lignante and inks by the same, this 1964 Western Comics issue delivers a classic jungle adventure. The Ghost Who Walks outwits his captors in a blazing hut, proving once again that legend is no myth—cover by George Wilson.

Contains 5 stories

Wild Animals of South America, Number 6: Armadillos

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Animal

The Super Apes

23 pp · Jungle, Superhero

The PhantomKing of the LlongoPatrolman SmytheSuper Apes

In "The Super Apes," the Phantom races to rescue the King of the Llongo after crooks in ape disguises abduct him, turning the jungle into a trap of deception and danger. When Patrolman Smythe is captured, the Ghost Who Walks springs into action—only to be outwitted and tied to a burning hut, where he proves once again that legend is no myth.

Trapped

4 pp · Jungle

Victor KingFrancis QueenJack Hawkins

When Francis Queen and Jack Hawkins are injured and trapped by a pride of lions during a jungle hunt, their only hope lies in the arrival of Victor King—just as their ammunition runs out.

The Phantom's Boyhood, Part III: School

4 pp · Jungle, Superhero

Kit Walker [the "current," 21st Phantom as a boy]Redwatchmanschoolmates

In this 1964 installment of The Phantom, young Kit Walker navigates the challenges of school life with quiet confidence, excelling in both academics and athletics while keeping a dignified reserve. His calm demeanor draws the ire of his classmates, but when he steps in to help the injured leader of the bullies, an unexpected bond begins to form.

Seagoing Vessels, Number 12: 17th Century Man-of-War

1 pp · Non-Fiction, History