Review: 'The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1' from Mad Cave Studios
- Scott Waldyn
- 15 minutes ago
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Following up on The Phantom 5-issue miniseries from Mad Cave Studios, Writer Ray Fawkes returns with another story in this new incarnation of the classic pulp hero. In The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1, the titular hero tracks down members of the criminal organization after the fallout of the Singh Brotherhood's attack on the Bandar Village. It's a bigger, 40-page comic book one-shot that packs more of a punch, and it's the first of three known one-shot follow-up stories.
Credits for the issue are:
Title: The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1
Writer: Ray Fawkes
Artist: Federico Sabbatini
Colorist: Juancho! Velez
Letterer: Taylor Esposito
Editor: Sarah Brunstad
Main Cover: Federico Sabbatini
Alternative Cover: Freddie Williams III
Synopsis: THE PHANTOM’S JUSTICE IS SWIFT AND ETERNAL! The Sky Band entered the Phantom’s domain when they took blood money to carry the Singh Brotherhood into Bangalla. They thought their helicopters would make them untraceable, immune. Now the mercenaries for hire will face the Phantom’s wrath. Those who survive…will be irreparably MARKED.
How Does This Compare to the Original Sky Band?
This version of the Sky Band is less a band of daring, aerial thieves and more a criminal logistics enterprise, one that can plan, supply, and transport criminals around the globe. It's also a smaller, more tight-knit crew, consisting of only 5 members, including the villainous Baroness.
For great reviews and walkthroughs of the original Sky Band story, check out Pirate Dave's and Matt Kyme's reviews below:
Does Sala Make an Appearance?
Yes, Sala is still an integral part of the Sky Band, as well as an important relationship in The Phantom's life. We don't want to spoil it if you haven't read it yet, but the spirit and history of Sala and Phantom are paid tribute.
Question for the Phans: What did you think about this one-shot? Would you read more Phantom stories in this one-shot format?
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