Croatian publisher Oz Comics has released a new Phantom comic book at the Interliber International Book Fair, held in Zagreb, Croatia.

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Oz Comics is an independent Croatian publishing house founded in Zagreb by comic book enthusiast Ozren Švarc. Dedicated to expanding the regional reach of comic books, the publisher specializes in high-quality local translations of diverse international graphic novels and classic syndication titles across French-Belgian bandinée, American superhero/western comics, and classic newspaper strips. Their boutique catalog spans acclaimed series like Jeff Smith’s Bone, James O’Barr’s The Crow (Vrana), The Kong Crew, Jonah Hex, and archival hardcover collections of iconic American syndicated heroes like Flash Gordon and The Phantom (Fantom). Oz Comics regularly debuts its major releases at key regional literary events like the annual Interliber book fair in Zagreb, frequently collaborating with local organizations such as the CRŠ (Zagreb Comic-Con) association to champion heritage comic preservation.

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Interliber (the International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair) is Croatia’s premier literary trade event, bringing together authors, publishing houses, media, and book lovers annually every mid-November for book launches, workshops, signings, and heavy retail discounts. Held at the expansive Zagreb Fairgrounds (Zagrebački Velesajam) in Zagreb, Croatia, it attracts over 100,000 visitors and hundreds of international exhibitors each year. First inaugurated in 1977, Interliber has been running continuously for 49 years (marking its 48th official edition in 2026) as an essential cornerstone of the region’s publishing industry.

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This hardcover release marks the official launch of Oz Comics’ Fantom series, featuring the classic newspaper strips written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry. As announced during the event, the publisher rolled out the new book alongside other titles at their designated booth.

The newly launched volume specifically compiles the daily comic strips (“dnevne pasice”) spanning the years 1961 to 1963. It highlights Sy Barry’s definitive artistic era on the strip, presenting these vintage adventures in a clean archival format for fans and collectors.

The book’s striking cover, an illustration by Sy Barry, features a bold duotone design showcasing the Phantom running alongside his wolf, Devil, complete with the prominent “Broj 1” (Issue 1) designation. This inaugural issue was prominently featured at the publisher’s setup during the event.

According to the publisher’s announcements on their Facebook page (found HERE), this release was made available during the Interliber International Book Fair (specifically the 48th edition running from November 10 to 15, 2026) located in Pavilion 6, Stand 5F.

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