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Phantom Raider of the Sky

The Phantom Raider of the Sky was a former World War I flying ace with the rank of lieutenant, who was shot down over Flanders in 1918. This apparently caused him to snap, and he spent time in an insane asylum, with no identification, while he was believed dead by the rest of the world. Believing the war still on in 1939, the Phantom shot down civilian planes and painted a skull and crossbones on the wreckage. His rampage was ended by the Masked Pilot. It is unclear what nation he originally fought for, but he called people “comrade.” The Phantom was a highly skilled pilot and excellent hand to hand combatant, said to have the strength of 10 men.
Alias Phantom Raider of the Sky
Real Names/Alt Names Unknown
Characteristics Villain, Aviator, Ghost-themed, World War II Era, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Bob Jenney
First Appearance Popular Comics #45 (November 1939)
First Publisher Dell Comics / Western Publishing [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Popular Comics #45-46 (only mentioned in #47)
Sample Read Popular Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description The Phantom Raider of the Sky was a former World War I flying ace with the rank of lieutenant, who was shot down over Flanders in 1918. This apparently caused him to snap, and he spent time in an insane asylum, with no identification, while he was believed dead by the rest of the world. Believing the war still on in 1939, the Phantom shot down civilian planes and painted a skull and crossbones on the wreckage. His rampage was ended by the Masked Pilot. It is unclear what nation he originally fought for, but he called people “comrade.” The Phantom was a highly skilled pilot and excellent hand to hand combatant, said to have the strength of 10 men.
Source Phantom Raider of the Sky – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Popular Comics #46 (December 1939) | Bob Jenney
Popular Comics #46 (December 1939) | Bob Jenney