The Phantom unmasked: America's first superhero

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By tracing the publication history of The Phantom in magazines and comic books across international markets since the mid-1930s, author Kevin Patrick delves into the largely unexplored prehistory of modern media licensing industries.

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Full title :The Phantom unmasked : America's first superhero / Kevin Patrick.

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Publication Date:2017.

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Publisher(s):University of Iowa Press
Place of Publication:Iowa City
Language:eng
Publication Date:2017.

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Description:1 online resource

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ISBN:9781609385019, 1609385012
oclc:on1003856302
LC Classification:PN6728.P5
Dewey Decimal:741.5/973

Introduction: The forgotten superhero -- The ghost who walks -- The syndicated superhero -- The Phantom abroad -- The "Yank comics" invasion -- Becoming "Fantomen" -- One hero, many masks -- Fans of the Phantom -- Who owns the Phantom? -- Conclusion: The eternal champion.

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