Phantom Lady
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
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
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1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Plastic Man
1st appearance of the Human Bomb
1st appearance of Firebrand
1st appearance of Phantom Lady
1st appearance of Plastic Man
1st appearance of the Human Bomb
1st appearance of Firebrand
1st appearance of Phantom Lady
Police Comics #2
Quality
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Plastic Man
2nd appearance of Human Bomb
2nd appearance of Firebrand
2nd appearance of Phantom Lady
2nd appearance of Plastic Man
2nd appearance of Human Bomb
2nd appearance of Firebrand
2nd appearance of Phantom Lady
Police Comics #3
Quality
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1941
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Plastic Man
3rd appearance of Human Bomb
3rd appearance of Firebrand
3rd appearance of Phantom Lady
3rd appearance of Plastic Man
3rd appearance of Human Bomb
3rd appearance of Firebrand
3rd appearance of Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady #13
Fox
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1947
•
Vol. 1
Stories featuring Phantom Lady by Matt Baker begin
Phantom Lady #14
Fox
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Matt Baker
Phantom Lady #15
Fox
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1947
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Matt Baker
Phantom Lady #16
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Matt Baker
Phantom Lady #17
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
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
💰Top Sale: 9.6 sold for $456,000 in 2021
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
💰Top Sale: 9.6 sold for $456,000 in 2021
Phantom Lady #18
Fox
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Matt Baker
All Top Comics #12
Fox
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1948
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Matt Baker featuring Rulah
Interior story featuring Phantom Lady
Cover art by Matt Baker featuring Rulah
Interior story featuring Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady #23
Fox
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Bondage cover by Jack Kamen
Interior story about H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer
💰Top Sale: 9.4 sold for $108,000 in 2021
Bondage cover by Jack Kamen
Interior story about H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer
💰Top Sale: 9.4 sold for $108,000 in 2021
Phantom Lady #1
Ajax
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1954
•
Vol. 2
Ajax (Farrell) begins publishing Phantom Lady
Interior identifies this issue as #5
Ajax (Farrell) begins publishing Phantom Lady
Interior identifies this issue as #5
Justice League of America #107
DC
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Bizarre Thrills #1
AC
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Bondage cover art
Freedom Fighters #15
DC
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Phantom Lady
Femzine #1
Paragon Publications
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of FemForce, the world's first all-female superteam: Phantom Lady, Synn, Tara, Miss Victory, Blonde Bomber
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
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the second Phantom Lady, Dee Tyler
Phantom Lady #1
Verotik
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Reprinted stories from Phantom Lady #14 - #17 and All-Top Comics #9 and #1
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Reprinted stories from Phantom Lady #14 - #17 and All-Top Comics #9 and #1
Infinite Crisis #1
DC
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Death of the second Phantom Lady, Dee Tyler, brutally impaled by Deathstroke's sword
Death of the second Phantom Lady, Dee Tyler, brutally impaled by Deathstroke's sword
Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven #2
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the third Phantom Lady, Stormy Knight
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