A deluxe edition of the Phantom comic book is scheduled for release later this year, a new publication by the US-based Mad Cave Studios.

Titled ‘The Phantom Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition‘, this new hardcover collection from Mad Cave Studios features an assortment of Phantom comic strip adventures, meticulously crafted by writer Ray Fawkes and illustrated by the talented Russell Olson, Federico Sabbatini, and Lynne Yoshii, with letters rendered by Taylor Esposito. The comic book will be published with 216 full color pages measuring 16.83cm x 25.72cm x 2.54cm with English text.

It collects the full run of three exhilarating one-shot stories along with a wealth of bonus material. Readers can enjoy specially designed endpapers, a full-page cover gallery, and exclusive “making of” and behind-the-scenes content that offers a deeper look into the creative process of Fawkes and Olson.

The story follows the Phantom as he works to maintain the hard-won peace in his home nation of Bangalla. This tranquility is suddenly threatened when a violent gang of smugglers stumbles upon an idyllic Bandar village, forcing the Phantom to spring into action. To restore order and protect the village, the Phantom must utilize his legendary skills and call upon his trusted allies, setting the stage for an action-packed revival of the classic pulp hero.

The front cover of The Phantom Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition features a dynamic, high-action illustration of the Phantom swinging through the dark on a chain in a cavernous environment while firing a handgun. The Phantom is clad in his iconic purple suit, positioned mid-air above a large, spectral green skull that looms in the background.

The description provided in online advertisements on the contents of the comic book reads:

The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed superheroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stumbles on an idyllic Bandar village, the peace that the Phantom has brought to the African nation of Bangalla will suddenly shatter. It will take all of the Phantom’s many skills — and allies — to restore it. The most exciting series of the year starts here!

The Phantom Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition by Mad Cave Studios is due for release on the 15th of December 2026, which can be pre-ordered on the Simon & Schuster website HERE.

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