The Princess of the Songhai – Phantom #17 arrives 15 Aug 2025 by Shakti Comics.
“Meet The Princess of the Songhai: Tony DePaul’s New Phantom Adventure.”
The Princess of the Songhai, releasing on 15 August 2025, is the highly anticipated 195th Phantom Sunday story. Written by Tony DePaul, art by Jeff Weigel, and cover artwork by Jeff Weigel, this glossy 32 page edition brings the timeless superhero Phantom, created by Lee Falk to new life in India’s comic book scene.
🔍 What to Expect
- Story: An enthralling Phantom tale set against the exotic backdrop of Songhai.
- Creative Team: Tony DePaul crafts the script, Jeff Weigel delivers striking visuals, with cover by Weigel & design by Avishek Biswas.
- Quality: Premium glossy pages, vivid colors and collectible art.
📦 Pre‑Order & Release Details
- Release Date: 15 August 2025
- Pages: 32
- Binding: Glossy finish
- MRP: 299 /- (249/- Discounted)
- Order Now
Pre-orders are open now, perfect for Phantom fans and new readers alike!
Since 1964, The Phantom has been published across India by Indrajal Comics, Euro Books, Diamond Comics, Regal Publishers and Shakti Comics. Since 2021, Shakti Comics has revived the legacy, publishing monthly Phantom comics in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
📖 25 Illustrated Classic Comic Books
Shakti Comics also offers 25 illustrated classics, bringing beloved stories like Cinderella, Arabian Nights, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and more, into comic book form for modern readers. Based on their official listings, here are the titles confirmed:
25 Classics Illustrated Comics:
- Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Robin Hood
- Frankenstein
- Arabian Nights
- The Black Arrow
- The Adventures of Marco Polo
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Oliver Twist
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Robinson Crusoe
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Moby Dick
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- The Count of Monte Cristo
Plus 10 more titles which appear in the Shakti Classics set, these include other well‑known classics, though full list unavailable online; the above are verified from their site and shop listings. Cheers – Comics Byte!!
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