The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies #2
"Little Toma" is a gripping chapter from The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies #2, showcasing the timeless artistry of Ray Moore in both story and cover. Written by Lee Falk and illustrated with bold precision by Ray Moore, this installment follows the Phantom as he uncovers a sinister plot by the self-proclaimed "Count" Bart, who has seized control of Barogar by pretending the Maharajah is still alive. With the heir imprisoned and his fiancée in peril, the Phantom’s return from apparent death sets the stage for a tense showdown at Bart’s Himalayan fortress.
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"Count" Bart, an Australian exile, earns the trust of the Maharajah of Barogar. When the Maharajah dies, Bart seizes power, pretending the Maharajah is alive but too ill to be seen by anyone, and pretending that the heir, whom he has imprisoned in the Himalayas, is off on a hunting trip. Investigating, the Phantom discovers that Bart is planning to force the heir's fiancee to marry him in order to gain a legitimate claim to the throne. Bart captures and seemingly kills the Phantom, and is terrified when the Phantom returns. The Phantom follows Bart to his fortress, where he rescues the heir.
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