By Joe Douglas
While this may not be my favorite
Falk story it is one I remember for a very different reason to that
of your regular Phantom tale. I remember this story for its
sweetness.
There really isn’t any other word to describe The Heirs. Sure, it
has moments of action but they are overshadowed by the warm
feeling you get at seeing this new family blossom and the
obvious, unconditional love The Phantom and Diana have for
each other. This is a tale from the heart and Falk delivers it
superbly. I won’t even bother to mention how good Barry’s art is
because you all know what a master he is.
The Heirs is a beautiful story of the beginnings of a new family,
a family that is one of comicdoms most famous. It is also the story in which the Phantom himself really sheds his “hero” personal and becomes something
perhaps a lot more important – a father.
SCORE: 4/ 5
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