The Phantom Stranger #39

Jan 1978 · National Book Store · [none]

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In "Death Calls Twice for a Deadman," writer Michael Fleisher and Russell Carley, with art by Fred Carrillo and inks by Fred Carrillo, deliver a chilling tale of deception and the supernatural, as Ronnie Kuhn is drawn into the mysterious Black Orchid Legion—a group of women who claim to be the legendary heroine, though their true nature remains shrouded in mystery. Cover by Jim Aparo captures the eerie tension of a story where identity and illusion blur, setting the stage for a haunting exploration of what it means to be a legend.

Contains 2 stories

Death Calls Twice for a Deadman

12 pp · Superhero

Phantom StrangerDeadman [Boston Brand]TinyLornaSenseiBatman (flashback, cameo)Cleveland Brand

In a twist of fate and mistaken identity, the Phantom Stranger finds himself caught between loyalty and legend as Sensei summons Cleveland Brand, Tiny, and Lorna to his hidden sanctuary—only to set a deadly trap for Deadman, whom he believes to be his long-lost brother. With Boston Brand’s life hanging in the balance and the past rising like a ghost, the line between brother and foe blurs in a story where even the dead can be wronged twice.

The Legion of the Black Orchid

6 pp · Superhero

Black OrchidRonnie KuhnLisa PatrickKaren JensenStefanie TowerBarbie HendersonJanet Grant

When Ronnie Kuhn is invited to join a mysterious sisterhood claiming to be the Black Orchid, she’s dazzled by the allure of belonging to something legendary—until she begins to suspect the truth behind the veil of glamour. The Legion of the Black Orchid may be a carefully crafted illusion, but the real danger lies not in the deception, but in what happens when the women behind the mask start to unravel.