Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) comic books in grade VF/NM or lower

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 16 VF- 7.5

52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Image in Wax," script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; A museum of the occult which specializes in wax sculptures of famous practitioners of the occult are after a woman named Dalia; When the Phantom Stranger intervenes he finds that the woman is amnesiac, and so he uses his powers to lift the fog of her memory; He learns that she was an ancient sorceress who was going to be preserved by being made into a wax figure. "The Threat of the Horrible Hex," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Mark and Elsa travel to central Pennsylvania to help a young woman escape from a curse on her family from the days of the colonial witch trials. "And the Corpse Cried, Murder!", script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; Dr. Thirteen is visited by the "ghost" of a Paul Williams, television executive who supposedly committed suicide; The executive asks Thirteen to solve his murder; Which leads him to Ross Curran, who kills himself as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 26 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "From Dust Thou Art...," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo; Leaving the flaming home of a Satanist, the Spawn of Frankenstein (carrying the body of Rachel Adams) is possessed by two demons who have appeared on this world as a result of the Satanist's spell; Meanwhile, Terrence Thirteen is visiting his unconscious wife in the hospital; He is visited by the Phantom Stranger, to warn Thirteen of coming danger; Just then the Spawn of Frankenstein bursts into the hospital to steal Victor Adam's laser device, and also kidnap Marie Thirteen's body. Half-page text feature, "Behind the Scenes at DC: The Story Behind Strange Sports Stories." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

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Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "It Takes a Witch!", script by Arnold Drake, art by Bill Draut; When a local town is rife with anti-witch hysteria, the local witch Mrs. Haggarty is blamed for various twisted rituals; Things swell to the point in which the mayor, Miles Lanyard III demands that all books on witchcraft and all items pertaining to witchcraft be burnt; When people try to hurt Mrs. Haggarty she is protected by the Phantom Stranger, and later when she is knocked out and her house set ablaze, the Stranger rescues her. "The Crime of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley, art by Nestor Redondo; The Black Orchid appears to be using her abilities for criminal activities. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roger Slifer (and comics artist? Tim Burgard). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 38 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Curse of the Stalking Skull," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; When the Earth is suddenly blanketed in total darkness, the cause is a source of speculation; However, one local preacher blames a nun and believes that she has blasphemed against god; When he leads a mob to attack the nun, the Phantom Stranger is there to save her life and fend off the attackers; The Stranger soon learns this is another plot by Dr. Nathaniel Seine to get revenge on the Stranger for the "murder" of his wife; When the Stranger confronts Sein, the two have a lengthy mystical battle. "The Secret of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Black Orchid disguises herself as female gang-member Roxanne to infiltrate a gang that is planning a diamond heist; She foils it with little difficulty; Change focus to Ronne Kuhn, race-car driver, jet pilot, and heiress; Why does she have a Black Orchid costume? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 39 VF/NM 9.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death Calls Twice for a Deadman," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Sensei teleports Cleveland Brand, Tiny and Lorna to his sanctuary in an attempt to kill Deadman, who he has mistaken for Cleveland rather than his brother Boston. "Minerva Menace!" Hostess ad with Shazam. "The Legion of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Ronnie Kuhn, an admirer of the Black Orchid, is invited to join a league of women who claim collectively to be her; Ronnie accepts, not knowing the Black Orchid Legion is a fraud. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 40 VF 8.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "In the Kingdom of the Blind," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; With the Deadman's help, the Phantom Stranger begins delving into the mystery of why he has been drawn back to his old friend Cassandra Craft (who now works for a school for the blind), sending Deadman to watch over her; Meanwhile Dr. N. Sein seeks to cope with being blind. In his frustration he decides to strike at Phantom Stranger again by summoning a demon and unleashing it on the town; When it attacks Cassandra and her new friend Alex, Phantom Stranger and Deadman work together to destroy the demon. "The Black Orchid Conspiracy," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid Legion dupes Ronnie Kuhn into helping them rob her father's bank. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Joe Kubert art in a two-page Tarzan ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 41 FN- 5.5

Final issue of the series. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "A Time for Endings," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Upon his request, Cassandra Craft returns to the Sanders School for the Blind to see Nathan Seine; She has no idea that Seine plans on using his occult powers to kill her and her friend Adam Shapiro; But her death will take the form of a Satanic sacrifice as Seine places her captured form onto an altar; He petitions the nether-demons to grant him the powers of a god, so that he may avenge himself (and his late wife, Margaret) against the Phantom Stranger; The Phantom Stranger and Deadman arrive to save Cassandra; While the Phantom Stranger engages Seine directly, Deadman hops into the unconscious body of Adam Shapiro, not realizing that the man is blind. "Will the Real Black Orchid Please Stand Up?", script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid saves Ronnie Kuhn and rounds up the Black Orchid Legion. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.