The Phantom 2040 Lapel Pin was produced by King Features Syndicate in USA in 1994. The lapel pin is based on the futuristic animated television series Phantom 2040, believed to be used for promotional purposes. The character depicted is Kit Walker, the 24th Phantom, set in a sci-fi dystopian version of Metropolis in the year 2040. The pin shows the Phantom standing heroically with his arms crossed over his chest, wearing his iconic futuristic suit with golden metallic gauntlets and dark glowing eyes set against a vibrant orange and red circular gradient backdrop.
The lower section of the pin displays stylized branding with the word “PHANTOM” bolded in red lettering directly above the year “2040” written in black text on a red bar. Positioned right in the center between the character and the title text is the famous Skull Mark symbol enclosed in an oval border, which is a signature element associated with the lore of The Phantom franchise. The artwork is encased within a polished gold-tone metal border topped with a clear protective dome finish.
The reverse side of the pin offers clear details regarding its official licensing and production origin. Stamped directly onto the gold-colored metal back is the copyright inscription reading “© Hearst Entertainment, Inc. / K.F.S. 1994”. “K.F.S.” stands for King Features Syndicate, the long-standing distributor and rights holder of the Phantom comic strips and associated media properties.
Manufactured in 1994 to coincide with the original release of the animated series, this pin served as an official promotional merchandise item. It comes fitted with a standard metal butterfly clutch fastener on the back to securely attach it to clothing, hats, or display boards. Today, it stands as a memorable retro collectible for fans of 1990s animation, superhero memorabilia, and Lee Falk’s classic comic character legacy.