Phantom 2040: A New Shadow is a webcomic series produced by Comics Kingdom in USA on the 24th of September 2025. The all original series was designed to be read online on the Comics Kingdom website, the online digital comics platform owned by King Features Syndicate.
The webcomic series is an updated take on the original Phantom 2040 animated series which was released in 1994. This new series is written by Alex Segura and Michael Moreci with art by John Amor and edited Alex Garcia.
Phantom 2040 was a French-American animated series, based on the Phantom and was produced by Hearst Corporation and Minos S.A. in France. The central character of the series is the 24th Phantom. It aired on televisions from the 18th of September, 1994 thru to the 3rd of March, 1996.
This new series is an updated take on the original Phantom 2040 animated series, but with a different central character. The story will run for 20 chapters, with new chapters released weekly on the Comics Kingdom digital platform.
The Plot
In a world scarred by climate collapse and fractured nations, Megacorporations operate from behind fortified steel walls, while the last remaining rainforest, the Ghost Jungle, teeters on the brink of destruction. Amidst this chaos, a billionaire named Charles Tyrus emerges, claiming to be the rightful heir to the Phantom’s legacy. He publicly flaunts the Phantom’s costume, a move that draws the reluctant attention of Carlos Osorio. Driven by a sense of duty rather than a desire for fame, Carlos steps forward to challenge Tyrus.
This single, defiant act transforms Carlos into the new Ghost Who Walks. His decision to confront Tyrus, despite being reckless, is the catalyst that sparks a new legend. It is the moment he accepts his destiny and takes up the mantle of the Phantom, becoming the last line of defense for a world in desperate need of a hero.
The Charaters
Carlos Osorio – Once a promising soccer star, Carlos Osorio’s life took an unexpected turn in his twenties when a career-ending injury forced him into a skeptical, drifting existence as a sports journalist. His reluctance to embrace heroism or take a stand is shattered when fate intervenes, selecting him—and the legendary Phantom’s iconic gear—to become the Ghost Who Walks. Now an unlikely defender of the powerless against the pervasive corporate control of ZERO, this orphan must confront the mysteries of his past and navigate a future he never asked for, suddenly tasked with embodying a hero he barely believed existed.
Charles Tyrus – Charles Tyrus, the mega-billionaire, master manipulator, and CEO of ZERO, possesses a compelling facade—handsome, fit, and driven—that he uses to present himself as humanity’s savior while ruthlessly exploiting both the planet and its people. Tyrus believes the Phantom mantle is his birthright, but when the costume rejects him and bonds instead to Carlos, he instantly pivots from would-be heir to bitter nemesis, becoming single-mindedly determined to crush the legend that spurned him and remake its power in his own image.
Kit Walker II – Kit Walker is the formidable, scarred, and aging living link to the Phantom legacy, having carried the weight of the Ghost Who Walks longer than almost any before him. In Phantom 2040, he serves as more than just a mentor; he is a survivor determined to entrust the skeptical Carlos with a mantle that has protected the world for centuries. Kit understands that the legend is far bigger than one man, and in Carlos, he sees the potential for a new future and a vital second chance for the Phantom to endure.
The Creators
Alex Segura (story writer) – Award-winning author Alex Segura is a bestselling novelist whose work spans literature and comics. His novel, Secret Identity, was named a New York Times Editor’s Choice and called “wittily original,” in addition to being described as “masterful” by NPR and receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Segura is also known for writing Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery series, and numerous comic books, including The Mysterious Micro-Face and The Black Ghost. His short fiction is also acclaimed, with his story “90 Miles” winning the Anthony Award for Best Short Story and being included in The Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories for 2021.
Michael Moreci (story writer) – Bestselling comics author, screenwriter, and novelist Michael Moreci is known for a wide range of original and licensed work. His original comic book creations include popular titles such as The Plot, Barbaric, and Wasted Space (all published by Vault Comics), as well as Roche Limit. Beyond his original series, Moreci has also contributed canonical stories to major franchises, writing for Stranger Things, Star Wars, Hack/Slash, and the DC universe. Expanding his career into film, his first movie, Revealer, premiered in 2022, and he is currently in pre-production on a second feature film.
John Amor (illustrator) – John Amor is a Filipino illustrator and comic artist celebrated for his versatile work across digital and print platforms. He is the artist for the hit Webtoon series “Urban Animal,” created with writer Justin Jordan, which boasts over half a million regular readers. His graphic novel, “One Week in the Library” (Image Comics), earned him an Eisner Award nomination for best short story, highlighting his skill as a storyteller. Amor has also contributed his talents to major publishers, including Image, IDW, and DC’s former webcomic platform, ZudaComics, and is also recognized in the community as a skilled Dungeon Master.
A poster was produced by Comics Kingdom in September 2025 based on the webcomic serie available in a variety of sizes from 11” x 14” up to 24” x 36”, printed in a partly glossy and partly matte finish on thick premium photo paper. The poster is fingerprint resistant with paper sourced from Japan for exceptional quality. It can be seen below, illustrated by John Amor.
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