Issue 1519 - Fortnightly, 2008

• "The Tiger Queen" - story by Claus Reimerthi and art by Heiner Bade.

Presenting—Dark Justice, a fascinating murder mystery by writer Claes Reimerthi and artist Heiner Bade.

The Phantom is not seen in his famous uniform until near the end of the story, but plays an important role from the first time he swings into action!

This is one of those comparatively rare adventures in which The Phantom applies his forensic crime skills to help unravel a fiendish murder plot and help bring at least some of the culprits to justice.

Writer Reimerthi has simplified most of the forensic findings of The Phantom to speed up the story continuity, but how The Phantom reconstructs a crime scene is identical to the methods used by police scientific experts.

No wonder such work appeals to young people interested in a career in the police force, the armed forces and the aviation industry! Usually, The Phantom leaves all the detective work to the police, but as you are about to discover, this story is...