Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Knights of the Crooked Cross" delivers a gritty, morally charged tale from the Golden-Age Greats Spotlight series, spotlighting a young veteran and his wife caught in a web of deceit. Written by Ruth Roche and illustrated by Gregory Page, the story unfolds with sharp tension as greed turns a dream home into a deadly trap. The cover, a striking piece by Matt Baker, captures the era’s dramatic flair.
In "Knights of the Crooked Cross," a mysterious note sent to Senator Knight sets off a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when a group of ex-Gestapo men hijack Professor Harper’s powerful radio-disabling invention. When Phantom Lady intercepts the message meant for the senator, she takes it upon herself to uncover the truth behind the silent airwaves—before the real danger can strike.
In "Ace of Spades," Sandra and Don join Senator Wright on a tense journey to a dusty western town, where a missing colleague has vanished without a trace. As suspicion grows and danger looms, the Phantom Lady must confront the enigmatic Ace of Spades—a masked gunslinger with a deadly reputation and a secret tied to the case.
In "The Adventure of the Jade Maiden," Jo takes on a high-stakes security job guarding a priceless Manchu Dynasty jade figurine at Griben & Gray Jewelers, only to find himself caught in a web of deception. As the tension mounts and the theft looms, he's forced to rely on the unexpected help of Phantom Lady to uncover the truth behind the scheme.
In "Civilian Defense Scandal," the Phantom Lady takes matters into her own hands when Senator Knight blocks an official probe into corruption within the U.S. offices of Civilian Defense, calling it an affront to national trust. With no other recourse, she launches a covert investigation, diving into the shadows where secrets and sabotage thrive.
Jo, a young veteran trying to build a life with his wife, finds himself trapped in a web of deceit when unscrupulous lenders exploit his vulnerability. After taking his down payment, they make a deadly move—only to face a consequence they never expected.
In "A Shroud For a Bride," a vengeful former flame turns the tables on Porky Mead with a deadly twist, leaving Phantom Lady to piece together a mystery stitched together with secrets and silk. With only a single shoe as a clue, she must unravel a web of betrayal before the next bride becomes a victim.
In "Opera House Robberies," Phantom Lady steps into the spotlight—literally—when she investigates the theft of a wealthy lady’s diamond necklace during a performance at the opera. As she uncovers clues hidden in the spotlight’s glow and the theater’s shadows, she begins to suspect the performers themselves may be playing a dangerous game.
In "Ringside Racket," Phantom Lady and her date Don Borden stumble upon a brutal attack on middleweight champion Slim McKay, who claims the thugs forced him to throw his upcoming fight. Determined to stop the corruption, Phantom Lady takes it upon herself to dismantle the gang behind the intimidation.
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