The Phantom vs. the Sky Band #1 One-Shot Cover A Federico Sabbatini – Dynamite Entertainment
The Phantom vs. the Sky Band #1 One-Shot Cover A Federico Sabbatini – Dynamite Entertainment
The Phantom vs. the Sky Band #1 – One-Shot, Cover A: Federico Sabbatini
The Ghost Who Walks takes to the skies. The Phantom vs. the Sky Band #1 is a thrilling standalone one-shot from Dynamite Entertainment, pitting one of the oldest and most beloved heroes in comics history against the deadly aerial menace of the Sky Band in a self-contained adventure that is perfect for longtime Phantom devotees and new readers alike. Cover A features the dynamic, classically inspired artwork of Federico Sabbatini — whose clean, expressive linework and strong compositional instincts honor the pulp adventure tradition that has defined the Phantom for nearly nine decades while bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to the Ghost Who Walks.
One-shots are the ideal entry point for iconic licensed characters — complete stories, no prior reading required, and the kind of high-stakes adventure that reminds you exactly why the Phantom has endured as one of the most recognizable heroes in the world for generations. Don’t miss this one.
- Title: The Phantom vs. the Sky Band
- Issue: #1 – One-Shot (Complete Story)
- Cover: Cover A (Main Cover)
- Cover Artist: Federico Sabbatini
- Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
- License: The Phantom / King Features Syndicate
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book / One-Shot
- Genre: Action / Adventure / Pulp / Superhero / Licensed
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
👻 Fun Fact: The Phantom — created by Lee Falk in 1936 — is widely considered the first costumed superhero in comics history, predating both Superman (1938) and Batman (1939) by several years, and is one of the longest-running comic strips still in continuous publication today, making him a true founding father of the entire superhero genre.
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