Hanna-Barbera The Funky Phantom #13

The Funky Phantom series was published by Gold Key Comics between 1971 and 1973, following the successful television run of the Hanna-Barbera animated series of the same name. This title capitalized on the studio's mid-century formula of supernatural-themed mystery shows, featuring a group of teenagers and a ghost from the American Revolution who helped them solve crimes. The comics sought to capture the quirky aesthetic of the animation, which was heavily influenced by the unexpected popularity of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!.

Issue number 13, released in the early 1970s, reflects the standard production practices of Gold Key at the time, which often relied on a rotating team of illustrators and writers rather than singular, high-profile comic book auteurs. The design prioritized accessibility for younger readers, utilizing the recognizable character archetypes of the show. Like many tie-in publications of the era, the issue was marketed as inexpensive entertainment, and while it maintained a dedicated readership among children, it did not achieve the lasting critical acclaim or high-end archival status of more prominent comic lines.