The Phantom Stranger #38
dc • 1975
- Series
- The Phantom Stranger
- Issue
- 38
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 1975
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Published in 1975, The Phantom Stranger #38 serves as a notable entry in the character’s second self-titled series. At this stage in DC Comics' history, the title was heavily influenced by the occult and supernatural horror trends of the Bronze Age, moving away from the more ambiguous, grounded roots of the character to embrace full-blown mystic detective stories and gothic atmosphere.
The issue features work from long-time series writer Len Wein, who was instrumental in shaping the Phantom Stranger’s personality during this era. The aesthetic leans into the detailed, moody illustration style characteristic of the period, aimed at readers drawn to the 'mystery' line of DC titles. The issue is remembered by collectors today as a quintessential representation of DC’s mid-seventies fascination with supernatural entities and atmospheric storytelling.
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