Avventure Americane (which translates to American Adventures) is the title of a series of comic books published by Fratelli Spada in Italy between 1962 and 1980.
Fratelli Spada, which translates to Spada Brothers, was established by Giuseppe Spada in Rome, Italy in 1957. Fratelli Spade published magazines, books and comic books.
The Fratelli Spada comic book arm focused on featuring comic characters from America, including the Phantom, Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, Prince Valiant, Rip Kirby and Secret Agent X-9.
In 2012, Fratelli Spade ceased operating.
Avventure Americane Phantom comics (or L’Uomo Mascherato as he’s know in Italy) changed in appearance over the 18 years that they were published by Fratelli Spade, with 4 separate series released under this title. Each of the 4 series start with an edition number 1, with format and design changes clearly seen on both the front covers and within the comic. The title of Avventure Americane remained across all series.
Series 1 – January 1962-Feruary 1967
221 editions were published in this series, generally containing from 36 to 48 pages in full color, measuring 15cm x 21cm. A sample of comic covers can be seen below.
Series 2 – March 1967-April 1971
207 editions were published in this series, generally containing from 52 to 68 pages in full color, measuring 15cm x 21cm. A sample of comic covers can be seen below.
Series 3 – May 1971-March 1972
32 editions were published in this series, generally containing 68 pages in full color, measuring 15cm x 21cm. A sample of comic covers can be seen below.
Series 4 – April 1972-1980
96 editions were published in this series, generally containing from 28 to 52 pages in full color, measuring 19cm x 26cm. A sample of comic covers can be seen below.
The Phantom 