Issue #73 (October 1976) — "The Torch" Written by Ben S. Parillo with art and cover by Don Newton. In total, Don Newton contributed six beautifully illustrated 22-page stories to the Charlton run, and "The Torch" is among the most dramatic — a powerful, moody tale that showcases Newton's mastery of shadow, expression, and action. Collecting significance: One of Newton's finest issues, and a penultimate entry before the title's close - - this is essential for any serious Phantom or Don Newton collection. Newton worked in the comic industry for an all too brief ten-year period but created a distinctive body of art featuring iconic characters,making every issue he touched historically valuable.
