Who Is Phantom Lady? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Phantom Lady is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Sandra Knight, with over 346 comic issue appearances. Armed with a 'black light ray projector' and a barely-there costume, Sandra Knight was the original Phantom Lady and one of the first female superheroes of the Golden Age. After joining the DC pantheon in the 1970's, Phantom Lady became a founding member of the Freedom Fighters. Sandra has since retired from crime-fighting and has passed the mantle of Phantom Lady to other women.

Who is Phantom Lady?

Note: This page is for Sandra Knight , the original Phantom Lady. For the second Phantom Lady (active from 1989 - 2005), see: Dee Tyler. For the third Phantom Lady (active from 2005 - 2011), see: Stormy Knight. For the fourth Phantom Lady (active from 2012 - 2013), see: Jennifer Knight. For the current Phantom Lady (active from 2015 - ), see: Sophia Becker . Origin Sandra Knight was the beautiful debutante daughter of respected U.S. Senator Henry Knight , and she was truly devoted to his cause. One night, Sandra discovered a plot to kill her father by two assassins who were trying to cause political strife.

Key facts

Phantom Lady is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 346 recorded issue appearances, Phantom Lady ranks among the most featured characters in comics.