The Phantom (1962) #8

Western 1962–1966 series Cover date Aug 1964

Fair market value

Grade	CGC slab	Raw
9.8 NM/M	$480 $408–$552	$210 $179–$242
9.6 NM+	$374 $318–$431	$168 $143–$193
9.4 NM	$292 $248–$336	$134 $114–$155
9.2 NM-	$228 $194–$262	$108 $91.39–$124
9.0 VF/NM	$178 $151–$204	$86.02 $73.12–$98.92
8.5 VF+	$139 $118–$159	$68.81 $58.49–$79.13
8.0 VF	$108 $91.89–$124	$55.05 $46.79–$63.31
7.0 FN/VF	$84.31 $71.66–$96.96	$44.04 $37.43–$50.65
6.0 FN	$65.77 $55.90–$75.64	$35.23 $29.95–$40.51
5.0 VG/FN	$51.30 $43.61–$58.99	$28.19 $23.96–$32.42
4.0 VG	$40.01 $34.01–$46.01	$22.55 $19.17–$25.93
2.0 GD	$31.21 $26.53–$35.89	$18.04 $15.33–$20.75
Raw, ungraded	—	$65.00 $55.25–$74.75

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About this issue

The Phantom #8 (1962) is issue #8 of Western's The Phantom (1962–1966), with a cover date of August 1964. Written by Bill Harris and drawn by John Celardo, Joe Certa and Bill Lignante.

Creators

Writer: Bill Harris
Pencillers: John Celardo, Joe Certa, Bill Lignante
Inkers: John Celardo, Joe Certa, Bill Lignante
Letterer: Ben Oda
Cover artist: George Wilson

The stories

“Wild Animals of North America, Number 4: Raccoons”

Facts about raccoons, and especially their interactions with humans.

“The Belt”

The current Phantom's father was betrayed and murdered by an informant while acting against the Singh pirates. The current Phantom learns that the pirates have turned mostly to smuggling, gambling, and extortion under the leadership of Rama, who claims to have killed the Phantom, and who displays his belt and pistols as proof. In disguise, the Phantom visits their island, turns the pirates against each other, and terrifies Rama, who sets off hidden explosives destroying himself, the pirate base, and most of his confederates.

“Ivory, Ivory, Everywhere”

The four friends participate in controlled hunting, but Jack is knocked out and dreams of fabulous riches from the ivory in the elephant graveyard. King and Queen explain that unwell elephants usually expire when unable to arise from rivers, which is why their massive carcasses and their tusks are rarely found.

“Prehistoric Animals, Number 4: The Dinosaurs”

Facts about Mesozoic dinosaurs

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.