Available for pre-order on the US based Hermes Press website is ‘The Phantom – The Complete Newspaper Dailies: Volume Thirty-Three 1988-1989‘.

The Hardcover comic book with Dust Jacket will contain 296 pages measuring 8” x 12”. It’ll feature Phantom comic strip stories originally published daily in US newspaper from 1988 thru until 1989, written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry.

The Phantom comic strip story titles published within will be:

• The Man-Thing: originally printed 18th January 1988 – 21st May 1988
• Great Raptor of Rhua: originally printed 23rd May 1988 – 3rd September 1988 
• Chasamba: originally printed 5th September 1988 – 4th February 1989
• Rex: Price of Baronkhan: originally printed 6th February 1989 – 5th August 1989 
• Massacre at Walker’s Table: originally printed 7th August 1989 – 11th November 1989 

The front cover can be seen below, containing an illustration by Sy Barry.

The description seen on the pre-order advertisement reads:

The first, original, and best masked hero to ever grace the pages of comic strips and comic books returns with Hermes Press’ new complete reprint of The Phantom. Frequently referred to as the “granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,” The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk with artwork by Ray Moore. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every “masked man of mystery” since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books – it has frequently been copied but never equaled. See it all from the beginning in Hermes Press’ complete reprint.

This exciting 33rd volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children. 

The Phantom – The Complete Newspaper Dailies: Volume Thirty-Three 1988-1989 is currently listed as being available in October/November 2024.

To view the full pre-order listing on the Hermes Press website, click HERE

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