The Phantom the Gold Key Years Volume One
Will be published approx. on 26. September 2023
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-61345-282-0 (ISBN)
Description
The 1960s comic book adventures of The Phantom return in full, glorious color! Long out of print and in constant demand these classic Phantom stories are collected in two hard cover volumes. Volume One collects eight stories. The Gold Key comic book version of the grand-daddy of costumed heroes, the Ghost Who Walks, is available again, digitally remastered to look better than the original books. Featuring cover art by famed painter George Wilson with interior artwork by Bill Lignante and stories by Bill Harris. Chock full of a extras, an in depth introduction by Phantom expert Ed Rhoades accompanied by rare original artwork. This printing will be limited to 1000 copies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Castle
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 13 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
832 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61345-282-0 (9781613452820)
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Persons
William "Bill" Harris, born on the 25th of November 1933, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA was a prominent American comic book writer and editor whose career spanned several decades. He is best remembered for his significant contributions to the comic book adaptations of the Phantom, a character originally created by Lee Falk. Harris's work in the 1960s, particularly with Gold Key and King Comics, played a pivotal role in bringing the Phantom to a broader audience and solidifying its place in comic book history.
During the 1960's Bill worked for ABC Radio before entering the comic book industry, he worked in promotions for Dell Publishing, his role at Dell provided him with valuable experience in publishing and promotions, setting the stage for his future endeavors in the comic book world.
In the early 1960s, Harris transitioned to Western Publishing, a company renowned for producing comic books under the Gold Key imprint. Between 1962 and 1965, he served as an editor at Western, overseeing a diverse range of titles. His editorial portfolio included popular series such as Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, Bullwinkle, Doctor Solar, I Spy, the Phantom, and Popeye. His versatility in managing both licensed properties and original content showcased his adaptability and editorial acumen.
During the 1960's Bill worked for ABC Radio before entering the comic book industry, he worked in promotions for Dell Publishing, his role at Dell provided him with valuable experience in publishing and promotions, setting the stage for his future endeavors in the comic book world.
In the early 1960s, Harris transitioned to Western Publishing, a company renowned for producing comic books under the Gold Key imprint. Between 1962 and 1965, he served as an editor at Western, overseeing a diverse range of titles. His editorial portfolio included popular series such as Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, Bullwinkle, Doctor Solar, I Spy, the Phantom, and Popeye. His versatility in managing both licensed properties and original content showcased his adaptability and editorial acumen.