Our story begins with The Case of the Phantom Prototype.
Chapter One

Here's a word from the editor:

We all know who Paladin Blake is.

A captain of industry. A tough-as-nails businessman. The successful founder of Blake Aviation Security, the premier aerial protection service operating in North America.

But who was he before he amassed his fortune?

Spicy Air Tales is proud to present official, authorized accounts of Paladin Blake’s early adventures. Each tale is culled from Blake Aviation Security files, eyewitness accounts and even exhaustive interviews with Blake himself! So join us as we explore the colorful past of Paladin Blake, gentleman pirate-fighter and daredevil air ace!

—Nero MacLeon
Senior Editor, Air Action Weekly Press