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Creation & Design

Phantom Lady was created during the Golden Age of Comics, designed to be a strong female superhero who could stand alongside her male counterparts. Her character was notable for her unique powers and her striking costume.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the 1940s, Phantom Lady became a popular character in the Quality Comics lineup, often fighting crime and battling various villains. She was known for her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Character Development

Over the years, Phantom Lady has evolved from a Golden Age superhero to a modern icon, reflecting the changing attitudes towards female characters in comics. Her stories have explored themes of empowerment, justice, and resilience.

Cultural Reception

Phantom Lady has been well-received as a pioneering female superhero, often praised for her strong character and unique abilities. She has garnered a dedicated fanbase over the decades.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sandra Knight
First Appearance:
Police Comics #1
Aliases:
Phantom Lady
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron
Abilities:
Invisibility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled detective
Equipment:
Invisibility cloak, Utility belt
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Police Comics #1
Quality ⋅ 1941
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Police Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of Plastic Man

1st appearance of the Human Bomb

1st appearance of Firebrand

1st appearance of Phantom Lady

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Police Comics #2
Quality ⋅ 1941
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Police Comics #2
 
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2nd appearance of Plastic Man

2nd appearance of Human Bomb

2nd appearance of Firebrand

2nd appearance of Phantom Lady

Police Comics #3
Quality ⋅ 1941
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Police Comics #3
 
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3rd appearance of Plastic Man

3rd appearance of Human Bomb

3rd appearance of Firebrand

3rd appearance of Phantom Lady

Phantom Lady #13
Fox ⋅ 1947
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Phantom Lady #13
 
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Stories featuring Phantom Lady by Matt Baker begin

Phantom Lady #14
Fox ⋅ 1947
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Phantom Lady #14
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker

Phantom Lady #15
Fox ⋅ 1947
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Phantom Lady #15
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker

Phantom Lady #16
Fox ⋅ 1948
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Phantom Lady #16
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker

Phantom Lady #17
Fox ⋅ 1948
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Phantom Lady #17
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker

Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority

Reason: Wertham writes of the cover art, 'sexual stimulation by combining headlights with the sadist's dream of tying up a woman' -headlights a reference to her breasts

Phantom Lady #18
Fox ⋅ 1948
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Phantom Lady #18
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker

All Top Comics #12
Fox ⋅ 1948
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All Top Comics #12
 
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Cover art by Matt Baker featuring Rulah

Interior story featuring Phantom Lady

Phantom Lady #23
Fox ⋅ 1949
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Bondage cover by Jack Kamen

Phantom Lady #1
Ajax ⋅ 1954
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Phantom Lady #1
 
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Ajax (Farrell) begins publishing Phantom Lady

Interior identifies this issue as #5

Justice League of America #107
DC ⋅ 1973
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Justice League of America #107
 
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1st team appearance of The Freedom Fighters: Uncle Sam, The Ray, Black Condor, Doll Man, Phantom Lady and the Human Bomb

1st appearance of Earth-X, a parallel Earth where The Third Reich won World War II

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Bizarre Thrills #1
AC ⋅ 1977
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Bizarre Thrills #1
 
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Bondage cover art

Freedom Fighters #15
DC ⋅ 1978
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Freedom Fighters #15
 
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Origin of Phantom Lady

Femzine #1
Paragon Publications ⋅ 1981
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Femzine #1
 
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1st team appearance of FemForce, the world's first all-female superteam: Phantom Lady, Synn, Tara, Miss Victory, Blonde Bomber

Action Comics #636
DC ⋅ 1989
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Action Comics #636
 
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1st appearance of the second Phantom Lady, Dee Tyler

Phantom Lady #1
Verotik ⋅ 1994
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Phantom Lady #1
 
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Cover art by Adam Hughes

Reprinted stories from Phantom Lady #14 - #17 and All-Top Comics #9 and #1

Infinite Crisis #1
DC ⋅ 2005
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Infinite Crisis #1
 
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Death of the second Phantom Lady, Dee Tyler, brutally impaled by Deathstroke's sword

Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven #2
DC ⋅ 2006
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Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven #2
 
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1st appearance of the third Phantom Lady, Stormy Knight

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