The Phantom #50 comes under the The Boyette-Gill Era written entirely by the prolific Joe Gill, with all interior art by Pat Boyette and covers by Boyette as well.
The Phantom investigates a mysterious chronicle entry and finds New Rome, a hidden city in Bengali's jungle founded by a lost legion of the Roman Empire.
Collecting significance: Despite the critical reputation, this era has a gritty, pulpy charm uniquely its own. Gill was one of the most prolific writers in comics history, and Boyette's scratchy, raw style gives these issues an underground-comic energy. For serious Phantom completists, owning this run intact is essential - and they remain affordable, making them perfect entry points for new collectors.
