Who Is The Phantom? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Phantom is a King Features Syndicate comic book character, the alter ego of Kit Walker, with over 10,264 comic issue appearances. Created in 1936 by Lee Falk, The Phantom dwells deep in jungles of the African nation of Bangalla. The "Ghost Who Walks" has battled pirates and criminals for more than 400 years!

Who is The Phantom?

Origin The First Phantom During the sixteenth century , a man named Christopher Walker was sailing on the seas of Africa with his father, when they fell prey to pirates' attack. The pirates slaughtered the ship's crew and blew up the ship. The only survivor was young Christopher. He was washed up onto the Bangallan Beach. He then took his father's skull and swore an oath upon it, " I swear to devote my life to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice! And my sons, and their sons, shall follow me! " Thus originated the first Phantom. He became friends with the various local tribes and dedicated his life to fighting injustice and cruelty. The violet costume was standardized by this Christopher ' Kit ' Walker. Creation Lee Falk In 1936, Lee Falk created a mysterious costumed crime fighter on the request King Features Newspaper Syndicate to create a new feature.

Key facts

The Phantom is of human origin and first appeared in "El Fantasma". The character is published by King Features Syndicate. With 10,264 recorded issue appearances, The Phantom ranks among the most featured characters in comics.