Description: For Sale, Phantom Stranger #4 and #8 , published by DC Comics in 1969 and 1970. Description + 1st New Look for Phantom Stranger (#4)+ Both comics are Neal Adams covers (#4 #8) Issue # 4 Summary: Cover art by Neal Adams. "There Is Laughter in Hell This Day!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Bill Draut; While out in the tropics, Dr Thirteen and Marie witness a ceremony where a man is sacrificing himself to Tala, a death god that the indigenous people worship; When Dr. 13 tries to debunk their beliefs as superstition, he unleashes Tala upon the world; Tala follows them back to the United States, riding their plane, where she engages in battle with the Phantom Stranger. "Out of This World," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth and Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson and Bill Draut; A man picks up a hitchhiker and has a wonderful evening with her before dropping her off at her home; When he returns the next night he is informed she died a year ago. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15. Issue # 8 Summary: Cover art by Neal Adams. "Journey to the Tomb of the Ice Giants!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Jim Aparo; Terrence Thirteen and his wife Maria are asked to come up and investigate sightings of ice giants in the north on behalf of the Muttson Oil Company when their owner is frozen in a chunk of ice; The phenomenon also brings out the Phantom Stranger; While Terrance and his wife are exploring outside, they come across a giant sword; They are then attacked by an Ice Giant, who knocks Terrance out; The Phantom Stranger arrives to save them, but he encounters Tala, who has come to witness the Giants' insurgence; As it turns out the Ice Giants are an ancient civilization that has been living in hiding, and they intend to come out of hiding and take over the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15. {Source: MyComicShop.com} Condition of Comic The included photos are of the specific comics for sale. I am not a professional grader, but have 30+ years of experience in collecting comics and staying informed on the latest grading guidance and criteria. The estimated condition of the two comic lot is Fine to Fine+ (6.0 - 6.5)INSIDE PAGES are WHITE to OFF-WHITE. These grades are an estimate, please make your own assessment before purchasing. If you want any further information or pictures, please ask and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. Shipping and Payment:The comic books will come freshly bagged and boarded and packed safely shipped via USPS Media Mail within 72 hours after payment is received. Combined shipping is offered on multiple listings. ** Lastly, thanks for purchasing my comic books. Collecting comics was a joyful hobby back in the 80's and 90's, and I'm older now and no longer collect and am happy to give them a new home with others who will appreciate them as much I did! **
Price: 28 USD
Location: Mount Prospect, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-02T02:51:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.35 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Unit of 2
Tradition: US Comics
Custom Bundle: No
Vintage: Yes
Format: Softcover
Language: English
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Publication Date: 1969 and 1970
Style: Color
Personalized: No
Features: Bagged, Boarded, First Character Appearance
Main Character: Phantom Stranger
Artist/Writer: Jim Aparo, Neal Adams
Character: Phantom Stranger
Signed: No
Series Title: Phantom Stranger
Ex Libris: No
Grade: 6.0 Fine
Publisher: DC Comics
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: General Audience
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
Publication Year: 1969
Type: Comic Book
Rarity: R2.5 Slightly uncommon to common 7201 14800
Issue Number: 4 8
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Genre: Supernatural
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States