Who Is Phantom Stranger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Phantom Stranger is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Judas Iscariot, with over 923 comic issue appearances. One of the most enigmatic beings in the universe, the Phantom Stranger only appears when events of great magnitudes necessitate his direct involvement. Mysterious and all knowing, at one with the cosmos.

Who is Phantom Stranger?

Current Events The Phantom Stranger is currently starring in his own title. In the first issue a revised origin is shown to fit in with the changes brought forth by the new 52 where it reveals him to be a member of the Trinity of Sin alongside Vic Sage and Pandora . The man who would become the Phantom Stranger is the only one of the three who openly repents his actions, while his identity is never ultimately mentioned, it is heavily implied that he is Judas Iscariot. The first story shows him interacting with Jim Corrigan who in the process is gunned down and becomes the Spectre as a direct consequence. The Phantom Stranger learns from it, is how he is to earn forgiveness for his sins is to ultimately betray those he encounters either for their own good or that of the world, even if it horrifies him to do so. Origin Judas Iscariot version The Phantom Stranger's background has never been revealed in full. In fact the entire concept of his origin was never even hinted at until on issue of Secret Origins #10 in 1987 (which as the only portrayal of his background still remains canon .) true to the character though there was not one finite origin given rather four, though two are now c.

Key facts

Phantom Stranger is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Haunters from Beyond / When Dead Men Walk / Goblin in the Bottle / Whistle Magic / Fate Takes a Hand / The House of Strange Secrets". The character is published by DC Comics. With 923 recorded issue appearances, Phantom Stranger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.