The Phantom: The Complete Series: The King Years #[nn]
In "The Treasure of the Skull Cave," the Phantom and his ally Guran race against time to prevent a volcanic eruption, only to face a deeper threat as the tribe's belief in the ghost of the dead Kiyanga turns dangerous. With Bill Lignante handling both art and inks, and Dick Wood writing the tale, the story unfolds in a tense, atmospheric setting where deception and ancient legends collide. Sy Barry’s cover captures the eerie intensity of the moment, as the Phantom stands at the heart of a mystery that could decide the fate of the tribe.
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Arriving with the dynamite to blow the volcano safely Guran and the Phantom discover Tuluck stirring up mischief, with everyone supposedly hearing the dead Kiyanga telling them they must kill the false Phantom. Temporarily ignoring this, the Phantom and Guran enter the mountain to prevent the eruption. Setting the charges the Phantom gets caught inside the mountain when it blows. He was successful and quieted the mountain. Tuluck uses the quieting and forces his tribe to follow him into the mountain to cement his control, only to find the Phantom waiting for him disguised as Kiyanga.
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