The Phantom No. 18

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The Phantom No. 16 contains the story “The Treasure of Skull Cave.” It also features the science fiction adventure Flash Gordon and the Space Pirates Part 1.”

Created by Lee Falk, “The Phantom” began as a newspaper comic strip in 1936. The purple clad hero, known as “the Ghost Who Walks” has since become a fixture of international popular culture. The character, a non-powered vigilante, is the latest of a line of anonymous heroes who protect a fictional Afro-Asian country. With a tradition dating back centuries, and with the hero’s identity and background unknown, “The Phantom” is perceived to be immortal.

The space-travelling "Flash Gordon" was fist published as newspaper comic in 1934. Created by Alex Raymond, the story follows Gordon, who with his Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov, rocket to the planet Mongo, where they have frequent adventures battling the planet's warlord "Ming the Merciless."

Both the Phantom and Flash Gordon have been licensed for use on merchandise and featured in mass media such as radio and film. Both have been highly influential in the development of their respective genres.

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