The Phantom Edisi Terbatas (which translates to The Phantom Limited Edition) is a comic book series published by Komik Marabunta in Indonesia commencing in 2022. The comic book series contains approximately five editions which are published in small limited quantities for the local Indonesian market, unlicensed by King Features Syndicate.
Komik Marabunta is an Indonesian publisher that distinguishes itself by focusing heavily on reprinting classic, often globally recognized, comic strips and comic book series in the Indonesian language. Their catalog showcases a dedication to nostalgia and preserving older works for a contemporary audience. This focus is evident in the diverse range of titles they have brought to Indonesian readers, covering various genres and eras of comic history.
The publisher’s offerings frequently include translated editions of prominent Western comic properties. Their published list of comic books reveals titles featuring iconic characters like the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Flash Gordon, and Prince Valiant. They also venture into classic superhero territory with characters such as Captain Marvel (Shazam) and Superman, along with more niche, yet beloved, series like Defenders of the Earth and Modesty Blaise.
The Phantom comic books are issued with approximately 24 pages presented in black and white, with color exclusively reserved for the external front and back softcovers. The comic strip stories contained within are printed in Indonesian, having been translated from their original English editions. Each publication contains multiple Phantom stories, prominently featuring the comic strip stories written by Lee Falk and illustrated by Sy Barry.
The front and back covers of the first five editions in the series can be seen below.
The front covers don’t display an edition number; however, the publisher’s name, ‘Marabunta’, is prominently featured on all editions within the footer area, set against a yellow background. The back covers list the other comic book editions in the series, with the lower left corners indicating ‘Komik Marabunta – Edisi Terbatas’.
A sample of internal pages can be seen below.
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