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Phantom (Kit Walker)
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Creation & Design

Created by Lee Falk, The Phantom was one of the first superheroes to appear in comic strips, establishing many conventions of the genre.

Early Years

The character debuted in 1936 and quickly became popular, appearing in various comic strips, novels, and adaptations.

Character Development

Over the years, the Phantom has evolved from a simple comic strip character into a complex hero, dealing with modern issues while maintaining his classic roots.

Cultural Reception

The Phantom has been well-received globally, becoming a cultural icon in various countries, particularly in Europe and Australia.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kit Walker
Aliases:
The Ghost Who Walks, Guardian of the Eastern Dark
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Jungle Patrol, The Phantom's Family
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled marksman
Equipment:
Twin pistols, Phantom ring, Horse
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Ace Comics #11

King Features ⋅ 1938

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Ace Comics #11
 
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1st appearance of The Phantom, Kit Walker, in a standard comic book

Feature Book #20

David McKay ⋅ 1938

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Feature Book #20
 
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Reprinted newspaper comic strips

Feature Book #22

David McKay ⋅ 1939

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Feature Book #22
 
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$75
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Reprinted newspaper comic strips

Future Comics #1

David McKay ⋅ 1940

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Future Comics #1
 
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Origin of The Phantom

Feature Book #39

David McKay ⋅ 1943

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Feature Book #39
 
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Reprinted newspaper comic strips

Ace Comics #143

King Features ⋅ 1949

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Ace Comics #143
 
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1st full cover appearance of the Phantom

Phantom, The #1

Western ⋅ 1962

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Phantom, The #1
 
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Origin of the Phantom

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