On the cover, the Phantom Stranger's "DC brand logo" is of his face and beckoning hand. Combined with the cover illustration, it looks as if the potential victim is torn between the Phantom Stranger's beckoning hand of the logo, and the more sinister beckoning hand of the cover illustration. Presumed to be unintentional, but effective.
Jim Aparo is credited for "art" only. No given credit for lettering.
Jim Aparo is credited for "art" only. No given credit for lettering. Credits only appear in Part One of the story.
An inset of The Phantom Stranger is seen at middle-left of the opening splash panel, giving the impression that he is the "host" for this story.
The year seen in the final panel of this reprint of a 1952-release story is updated to "1970".
Letters of comment from Dennis Ziolkowski, Scott Gibson and Carl Gafford.
Mr. Scratch operates his nuisance removal business out of a storefront.
Upon closing the deal, Mr. Scratch records Charlie's name in his ledger book. Other names seen in his ledger are Carmine Infantino, Joe Orlando, and Neal Adams - each listed as being with "National Periodical Publications".