The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies #15
In "The Crybaby," young Cecil, tormented by bullies and grieving his absent father, finds unexpected refuge in the jungle with the Phantom and the Bandar boys. Under the Phantom’s guidance, Cecil learns resilience through boxing and courage in defending the Wambesi village. Written by Bill Harris and illustrated by Bill Lignante, with letters by Ben Oda, this heartfelt tale captures a pivotal moment in Cecil’s transformation—his first real test of strength, both physical and emotional.
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Repeatedly beaten by bullies, fatherless Cecil flees into the forest to be found by the Phantom, who takes him in to toughen him up by the rough-and-tumble of life with Bandar boys. He teaches Cecil boxing, and shows him how to handle a bully terrorizing the Wambesi village. When Cecil returns home bully Mike attacks, but Cecil puts his lessons to excellent use.
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