Phantom 2040: A New Shadow

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 George Kambadais and John Amor and edited by 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

Masterminded by award-winning writers Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, with stunning art by John Amor and George Kambadais, the vertical webcomic Phantom 2040: A New Shadow series aims to reinvent the legacy. Instead of sticking strictly to the Walker bloodline, the mantle falls onto a completely new kind of reluctant hero.

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.

George Kambadais (illustrator) – George Kambadais is a self-taught Greek comic book artist and illustrator who launched his professional career in 2014 by co-creating The Double Life of Miranda Turner for Image Comics. Since his debut, he has collaborated with industry giants such as DC Comics, Disney, IDW, and Dark Horse, contributing both interior and cover art to high-profile series like The Flash, Batman: White Knight Presents, and Speed Force. His recent portfolio features prominent work for Dynamite Entertainment on titles including Gargoyles, Darkwing Duck, and Silverhawks, as well as the upcoming Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck crossover. Beyond traditional publishing, Kambadais has also expanded his reach into gaming by illustrating cards for the popular title Marvel SNAP.

SEASON 1 – 24/09/2025-26/06/2026

Episode 1: “Ghost in the Machine”

  • Release Date: September 24, 2025
  • What Happens: The series kicks off in high gear. Carlos is running for his life through the mutated undergrowth of the Ghost Jungle, desperately clutching a mysterious purple suit. Cornered at a cliffside by ZERO Corporation’s lethal combat androids, he is unexpectedly saved by an older Phantom riding a mechanical horse. Carlos is told he has been given a “wonderful, difficult gift.”

Episode 2: “Fallen Star”

  • Release Date: October 1, 2025
  • What Happens: Carlos deals with the shock of his encounter. This entry takes a personal turn as he reflects heavily on his past on the soccer pitch, mourning the tragic career-ending injury that stripped away his dreams and left him aimless.

Episode 3: “Ghost Jungle”

  • Release Date: October 22, 2025
  • What Happens: While the mysterious veteran Phantom races back to his hidden base at Walker’s Table, Carlos reconnects with his childhood friend Melinda. Together, they reminisce about their youth before the world completely fractured.

Episode 4: “Heir Apparent”

  • Release Date: October 29, 2025
  • What Happens: The primary antagonist takes center stage. Billionaire tech magnate Charles Tyrus holds a massive public broadcast to reveal a staggering secret: he claims the historical legacy of the Phantom belongs to him by birthright.

Episode 5: “Stolen Legacy”

  • Release Date: November 7, 2025
  • What Happens: Tyrus deepens his propaganda machine. He lays out the extensive history of Christopher Walker and the centuries-old Phantom lineage, detailing his corporate plan to rebuild the Ghost Who Walks as a tool under his direct control.

Episode 6: “Unmasked”

  • Release Date: November 14, 2025
  • What Happens: With the corporate forces closing in, Carlos faces an intense internal crisis. He has the gear, but he doesn’t want the target on his back. He is forced to decide whether to officially take up the mantle or throw it away.

Episode 7: “Borderlands”

  • Release Date: November 28, 2025
  • What Happens: Carlos continues to grapple with his dark past and his deep-seated skepticism of heroes. By the end of this reflective chapter, the final choice is made: he will stand up and fight.

Episode 8: “The Phantom We Need”

  • Release Date: December 5, 2025
  • What Happens: Things go wrong when corporate forces connect Melinda to Carlos right around the time the Phantom suit went missing. A frantic, high-stakes chase erupts as Melinda tries to evade ZERO’s surveillance grid.

Episode 9: “Wasteland Justice”

  • Release Date: December 12, 2025
  • What Happens: The mid-season finale before the holiday break drops a massive payoff. Carlos finally dons the iconic purple suit in earnest, stepping out to face down ZERO Corporation’s robotic enforcers in front of a stunned crowd of ordinary citizens.

Episode 10: “Twists, Reveals”

  • Release Date: January 9, 2026
  • What Happens: Returning from the winter hiatus, this chapter sets off a chain reaction of narrative shifts, revealing deeper conspiracies regarding ZERO’s ultimate plans for the dwindling Earth.

Episode 11: “Repeat Offender”

  • Release Date: January 16, 2026
  • What Happens: The narrative slows down just enough to unpack more of Carlos’ family history. An old ally manages to track Carlos down to deliver a deeply personal, hidden keepsake left behind by his mother.

Episode 12: “Tabula Rasa”

  • Release Date: January 23, 2026
  • What Happens: Carlos attempts to reinvent his fighting style, realizing that relying on raw athleticism isn’t enough to beat calculated corporate AI. He begins learning the tactical espionage side of the Phantom legacy.

Episode 13: “Fat Accompli”

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026
  • What Happens: Tyrus accelerates his plans, choking off resources to the lower city sectors to flush out the new vigilante. Carlos realizes that staying passive will only cause the innocent to suffer.

Episode 14: “Bait”

  • Release Date: February 6, 2026
  • What Happens: ZERO Corporation sets a carefully calculated trap for the new hero, utilizing a faked environmental emergency inside the precious Ghost Jungle to draw the Phantom into the open.

Episode 15: “TKTKT”

  • Release Date: February 20, 2026
  • What Happens: Operating under a stylized placeholder title, this chaotic chapter ups the ante by introducing a terrifying obstacle: hints of a terrifying, corporatized “Anti-Phantom” designed by Tyrus to tarnish the legend.

Episode 16: “Breakdowns”

  • Release Date: March 13, 2026
  • What Happens: Pinned down and severely overwhelmed by Tyrus’ elite robotic tactical squad, Carlos looks like he’s out of options. Luckily, classic series favorites Fitzroy and the cybernetic police dog D.V.L. step onto the scene to turn the tide.

Episode 17: “York’s Most Wanted”

  • Release Date: April 10, 2026
  • What Happens: Following the explosive fallout of the previous battle, the corporate-controlled media brands Carlos an existential threat. He becomes Metropia’s public enemy number one, hunted by both robots and corrupted law enforcement.

Episode 18: “Hold the Line”

  • Release Date: April 17, 2026
  • What Happens: Carlos, Melinda, and their small band of underground rebels make a definitive, desperate stand to protect a vital communications array that connects the lower city to the outside world.

Episode 19: “Into the Blackout”

  • Release Date: May 20, 2026
  • What Happens: The grid drops. With Metropia thrown into complete digital darkness, Carlos uses the shadows to take the fight directly to ZERO’s fortified headquarters.

Episode 20: “Finale”

  • Release Date: June 26, 2026
  • What Happens: The explosive finale pits Carlos against Charles Tyrus in a final showdown. To save Melinda, Carlos manually reverses Tyrus’s “Anti-Phantom” transformation, triggering a massive facility meltdown. Two weeks later, a fully committed Carlos officially embraces his destiny as Metropia’s new protector.

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.