New Don Newton Book By Mythos Editora

The Brazil based publisher Mythos Editora have made available for pre-order a new Phantom book featuring artist Don Newton.

Don Newton mainly worked on Charlton Comic’s horror titles before being hired for the Phantom, first appearing in comic book number 67 in October 1975. He continued on the Phantom until the series ended with edition 74 in January 1977. He illustrated all comic strips in these editions and provided the cover art for all except edition 72.

Titled ‘O Fantasma por Don Newton‘, which translates to ‘The Phantom by Don Newton‘, the hardcover book contains a striking front cover illustrated by Don Newton, originally published by Charlton Comics in the USA in 1977 on the front cover of edition number 74. It’ll feature all 6 Phantom comic strip stories illustrated by Don Newton found in the Charlton Comics series.

The front cover can be seen below.

The description provided by Mythos Editora on the pre-order advertisement reads:

THE SPIRIT-WALKS IN THE HANDS OF THE MEMORABLE DON NEWTON Don Newton (Batman – Legends of the Dark Knight: Don Newton) was a brilliant comic book artist between the 1970s and 1980s, who worked at Marvel, but is best known for different works at DC, including the first appearance of Jason Todd, who would become the second Robin, and the co-creation of the character Maxie Zeus, together with the legendary Dennis O’Neil.

Before that, Newton would lend his art to Lee Falk’s greatest creation, The Phantom, in the last issues produced by the classic publisher Charlton Comics. In six sensational adventures, with breathtakingly beautiful covers, the artist showed everyone his virtuosity and then took new heights at the two largest superhero publishers in the world. Unfortunately, Don would pass away in 1984, at the age of 49, victim of a heart attack, tragically interrupting an already very well-established career. However, like the “Man Who Never Dies” that he illustrated, the flame of his talent remains lit in this vintage edition, which brings together all of his production at Charlton to delight old and new readers.

O Fantasma por Don Newton will contain 146 full color pages measuring 17cm x 26cm in Portuguese text, providing a vibrant and engaging experience for readers, showcasing Don Newton’s artistic prowess and dedication to the craft. The scheduled release date is January 2025.

A sample of internal pages can be seen below.

As an additional bonus, Mythos Editora are also providing a complimentary metal Phantom key ring with the book, which replicates the triangular belt buckle worn by the Phantom. The key ring not only serves as a practical accessory for holding your keys but also makes for a striking collectible.