The Phantom Stranger #5
In "The Living Nightmare!", boxing champion Jerry Samson is manipulated into thinking he's lost his strength—his hair cut in a cruel trick by a gambling syndicate exploiting his belief in a biblical reincarnation. With the Phantom Stranger guiding him, Samson must reclaim his confidence and prove his power in the ring. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino, with inks by Bernard Sachs and letters by Gaspar Saladino, this 1953 DC classic features a striking cover by Gil Kane and Ruben Moreira.
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Boxing prizefighter Jerry Samson is made to believe he lost his powers. A gambling syndicate coaxed him into thinking he is the reincarnation of the biblical Samson, then cuts off his hair, thusly securing their odds at betting. The Phantom Stranger coaches Samson into winning his match.
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