The Phantom Archives

Defenders of the Earth is an American cartoon from 1986 that united three icon comic strip characters with Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician Min the Merciless is the bug bad this time around, and it is up to them and others to save the Earth from certain destruction NECA has created three[...]

The classic comic book character The Phantom is back as Boss Fight Studio announces a new addition to their Hero H.A.C.K.S line The 21s Phantom is back and is ready for a new adventure as Boss Fight is also having his horse Hero join in on the fun Standing 4" tall, the 21st Phantom is[...]

Hermes Press is to publish the DC Comics' runs of The Phantom by the likes of Peter David, Joe Orlando, Mark Verhiden and Luke McDonnell, in three volumes, beginning in May There are discounts for direct preorders as well. Hermes Press to Publish Complete DC Comics' The Phantom The Phantom was first published as a daily newspaper strip[...]

The 1930's comic character The Phantom is back with new figures from Boss Fight Studio Boss Fight has been on a hot streak lately with their 1/18th scale Hero H.A.C.K.S figure line with recent releases like Zorro and Flash Gordon This time though, the 21st Phantom Kit Walker is back and better than ever[...]

In 1996, I became keenly aware about the Ghost Who Walks, also known as The Phantom The original comic strip started in 1936 by Lee Falk, centering around a pulp hero who fights crime in the jungles of Africa The comic strip is still ongoing, which a testament to it's longevity But I'm not here[...]

The first comic he ever read, Superman #124, was almost alarming to young Saviuk, who wasn't prepared for the bright, vivid colors. Saviuk had also worked on a number of The Phantom books, which also happens to me one of my favorite comic characters Out of curiosity I asked him what he thought of the movie,[...]

So, without further ado: Here are some things that have happened on February 17: 1933- First issue of Newsweek is published. 1936- The Phantom by Lee Falk debuts This is the first Sunday Strip. 1958- The comic strip B.C. by Johnny Hart premieres. 1966- The Beach Boys record the first version of Good Vibrations, which would take Brian Wilson 6 months to complete. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVlSVkzbJDAVideo can't[...]

These characters have never been in this situation—a star war—in this way before. CB: And speaking of those two Phantoms—who are they? BA: First, things first. The Phantom is a mantle passed on from father to son When a Phantom dies, his son dons the skintight bodysuit, making it appear that it's been one Phantom this whole time[...]

It was announced today that Mike Manley will be taking over The Phantom comic strip after the recent passing of artist Paul Ryan Manley has worked previously on Batman, Quasar, Darkhawk, Captain America and The Power of Shazam He has also worked on animated series like Spy Groove, Spawn and Clerks: The Animated Series[...]

It is written by Brian Clevinger, art by Ryan Cody and Scott Godlewski, and colors by Robt Snyder. Magical guest stars! Heyyyyyy…what's Mandrake the Magician doing in The Phantom's book? (Hint: Saving Phantom's life, hopefully) Will magic be a help or hindrance for our purple punching pugilist? And at long last…has the missing next Phantom been[...]

This is for King: The Phantom #4 and is offered to retailers as an incentive as the final order cutoff is fast approaching Here we get to see the original art and the colored version If you want this cover, let your retailer know asap There is also the regular issue cover by Jonathan Lau[...]

This one is short but fun as Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, writers on KING: Flash Gordon #1, talks with writer Brian Clevinger about KING: Phantom #1, both on sale today. BEN ACKER AND BEN BLACKER: Did you grow up reading The Phantom? BRIAN CLEVINGER: Nope In fact, I managed to accidentally avoid The Phantom at every turn![...]

We also have the start of the King: The Phantom series and Purgatori #5. Flash Gordon #8 Jeff Parker (w) Evan Shaner (a) Marc Laming (c) This is the end The final issue by super-team Jeff Parker, Evan Shaner, and Jordie Bellaire! Flash, Dale, and Zarkov may have finally figured out a way back to Earth! But will[...]

These FOC (final order cutoff) incentive covers are on King: Flash Gordon #1 and King: The Phantom #1 Here are the covers and what your retailer has to do to get them Let your LCS know soon if you want these particular covers. o   FOC Incentive A: For every five (5) units of NOV141191: KING FLASH[...]

This guy more or less invented the bulk of what people think of when they hear "superhero." And a lot of that comes from The Phantom. BB: How did you get involved in the celebration? BC: Nate Cosby is the one guy in the industry who's crazy enough to give me work He asked me if I[...]