September 1974 on the cover, August in the indicia. According to The Comic Reader #106, there were eleven Charlton comics intended for release in May 1974. Those with a newsstand date of May 7th, 14th, or 21st had August cover dates. Those with a newsstand date of May 23rd or 30th had September cover dates. Phantom #61 had a newsstand date of May 23rd. On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #106, May 1974.