The Phantom Album comic book series is published by Zauberstern Comics in Germany commencing in August 2026 and continues to be published every three months. This comic book series complements their existing regular Phantom and Phantom Spezial comic book series, publishing high-quality, full-color editions.
Zauberstern Comics is a German publisher that made its debut in the comic book scene in 2020. While they publish a range of comics, they are particularly notable for their extensive focus on the Phantom, having launched their first Phantom title in 2022. They have since expanded their Phantom offerings with a second series called ‘Phantom Spezial’ which began in 2025 and a third series called ‘Phantom Album’ in 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to this classic King Features Syndicate character. Their publications are generally known for their full-color presentation and high-quality paper.
The publisher has consistently released their Phantom comics on a bi-monthly basis, often featuring a mix of modern and classic newspaper strip stories, as well as reprints from other international publishers like Frew Publications, DC Comics, and Charlton Comics. Zauberstern also sometimes includes unique elements such as posters within their issues. They make their comics available both through their own website and in retail stores across Germany, aiming for broad accessibility for their readership.
Beyond the Phantom, Zauberstern Comics has diversified its catalogue to include other popular characters and series. They have published titles featuring Flash Gordon, often reprinting material from Defenders of the Earth comics, and have also delved into other genres with series like Savage Dragon, Van Helsing, and Mikros. This broad approach indicates their ambition to cater to a wider audience while maintaining a strong foundation in classic comic characters.
Each edition typically features two or three Phantom comic strip stories, including works by renowned creators such as Claes Reimerthi, Paul Ryan and Alex Saviuk. The comics are produced with a high standard of quality, containing approximately 52 pages printed in full color on thick, glossy paper, and boast dimensions of 21cm x 29.5cm, larger than traditional comic books, providing a premium feel for collectors and fans.
The comic books distinguishes themselves as a dedicated special series, featuring distinct cover artwork style and content curated for a more unique reader experience. Two variant front covers were introduced for the first edition in this series, both depicted below. The first cover is illustrated by Timo Wuerz (seen above left) and the second cover is illustrated by Henrik Sahlström (seen above right).
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