The Phantom Detective was the second pulp hero character published, after The Shadow. The first issue was released in February of 1933, a month before Doc Savage. The title continued to be released until 1953, with a total 170 issues. This is the third highest number of issues for a character pulp, after the Shadow and Doc Savage.
In "Tycoon of Crime," a diabolical fiend uses the weapons of modern science to threaten humanity! Follow the Phantom as he embarks on one of the most exciting manhunts of his entire career -- and answers fire with fire! Ripped from the pages of "The Phantom Detective" magazine, here is the lead novel from the February, 1938 issue!
