- "Captain Walton's story was a lie. The good doctor did not die on that fateful day in the Arctic. He lived on. Assumed a new identity."
- ―Nazi
| "The Phantom Detective vs. Frankenstein" | |
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| Return of the Monsters | |
| Title: | "The Phantom Detective vs. Frankenstein" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | $3.99 |
| Cover date: | February, 2012 |
| Publisher: | Moonstone |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Joe Gentile |
| Writers: | Aaron Shaps |
| Pencilers: | Jay Piscopo |
| Inkers: | Jay Piscopo |
| Cover artists: | Dan Brereton |
| Cover inker: | Dan Brereton |
| Cover colorist: | Dan Brereton |
| Letterers: | E.T. Dollman |
| Editors: | Joe Gentile; Howard Hopkins; Matthew Baugh |
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"The Phantom Detective: The Blood of Frankenstein" is a one-shot comic book special and is part of the Return of the Monsters series of one-shots published by Moonstone. The story was written by Aaron Shaps with artwork by Jay Piscopo. It was lettered by E.T. Dollman and edited by Joe Gentile, Howard Hopkins, and Matthew Baugh. This issue was released in February, 2012 and carries a cover price of $3.99 per copy (US).
Synopsis[]
One of the greatest crime-fighters in pulp history crosses paths with the most iconic monster in all of pop culture! Frankenstein's Monster is on a rampage in New York, leaving a trail of destruction and dead bodies in his wake, but before the Phantom Detective can stop him, the World's Greatest Sleuth must contend with the insidious, occult Nazi brotherhood known as the Order of the Black Sun!
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Robert Walton, IV (Referenced only)
Organizations
- Order of the Black Sun
Races & Animals
- Humans
- Reanimates
- Sasquatches (Referenced only)
- Spiders
Locations
- Arctic Sea (Referenced only)
- Switzerland
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- Return of the Monsters: Phantom Detective vs. Frankenstein and Return of the Monsters: The Phantom Detective both redirect to this page.
- Frankenstein, and all related characters, are based on concepts developed by English author Mary Shelley's as presented in her 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. The Frankenstein story has since been adapted and expanded upon in numerous films, novels, comic books and television projects.
- The Phantom Detective, whose real name is Richard Curtis Van Loan was created by D.L. Champion and first appeared in The Phantom Detective #1 in February, 1933.
- This issue shipped to retailers on February 15th, 2012.
- This issue is the last of the four Return of the Monsters one-shot specials.
Recommended Reading[]
- Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
- Phantom Detective
- Return of the Monsters: Domino Lady vs. Mummy
- Return of the Monsters: Black Bat vs. Dracula
- Return of the Monsters: The Spider vs. Werewolf
- Thrilling Comics Vol 1