If a true Phantom phan is measured by the size of his collection, then William Higgins must surely be among the greatest of Phantom aficionados. Owning one of the most impressive and extensive Phantom collections this humble fan has ever seen, William kindly took some time to chat to us about his impressive collection.
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400 years ago the first Phantom swore an oath to fight “piracy, cruelty and injustice in all its forms.” Unfortunately, one of the most prevalent forms of injustice in the world today is discrimination. Wear It Purple is a movement that works to battle discrimination toward one of the most misunderstood of minorities; the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community. Given the name of the movement there is no better hero than The Phantom to fight this cause and we think you’ll agree it’s something he’d fight for. In this article we talk to an artist who has worked on The Phantom and identifies as transgender – Lindsay Walker.
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Tony De Paul has written countless Phantom stories since the early 90s, taking the Ghost Who Walks on some incredible adventures. Last year saw the Death of Diana storyline, second only to Claes Reimerthi and Joan Boix’s brilliant Heart of Darkness when it comes to being the most ambitious Phantom story ever created. Tony kindly took time out of his very busy schedule to talk to Paul Andreas Jonassen and answer some questions about his work on The Man Who Can Not Die.
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In the first of a new series of interviews looking at phans who have, arguably, more money than sense we talk to Jermayn Parker about his impressive Phantom collection.
A member of the Phantom phan community for many years both here on ChronicleChamber and other on-line communities Jermayn is known as Germ. Constantly attaining new items for his collection CC asked Jermayn to share with us what a closer look at his ever growing horde of Phantom goodies.
CC: Hello Jermayn, thanks for sharing your collection with us on CC. To start with can you tell us what it is about The Phantom that drew you to the character and made you decide to collect the various merchandise associated with the character.
JP: I always grew up with comics thanks to my step father who always borrowed (for good) Asterixs, Footrot Flats, Phantoms, Tintins, Cammandos, Archies and some of the British comics (Beatle I think they were called) but it was not until I was 12 and going to Indonesia for a Church Mission Trip and I was brought into a newsagent and told to buy something to read on the 4 hour flight to Jarakata.
I picked up Frew #1120, The Set Up, and was enthralled, it was an amazing story of action, a good storyline with a bit of mystery and I was hooked. I read it about five times during the trip and before even landing in the airport I had decided to myself to buy the next issue in two weeks time when back in Australia – the rest as they say is history.
That was back in 1995 but it was not until I started earning more than just pocket money did I focus on merchandise in 2000 which was annoying as I missed out on all the 1996 movie merchandise and it has cost me a mini fortune since.
CC: How long have you been collecting for?
I have been collecting comics from 1995 and collecting merchandise from early 2000 when I discovered eBay while I should have been studying at Tafe. I started focusing on comics around the world back in 2009.
CC. Where do you source your collectables from?
I daily visit eBay and have a bunch of RSS feeds but I also source collectables from around the world from other phans around the world including Norwary, Sweden, Hungary, USA, India, Canada etc.
I do enjoy going to the local comic store/ book stores and sifting through back issues in Perth but also whenever I go to other cities and towns around Australia. I usually plan a whole day to visit as many as possible and I am lucky enough to have a wife who will come with me.
CC: Is there an particular kind of collectable you concentrate on?
All of them….
I go through phases where I focus on certain stuff, I am like a little kid in a lolly store where you go from one place to another excited and counting your pennies to buy as much as possible. That is me…
I focused a lot on the trading cards and now have almost them all including the famous G0 card and the 3 Chromium Animal card subset which all cost me a fortune.
I now am focusing on countries published around the world – I use the PhantomWiki.org website for my research and have been able to identify about 40 odd different countries around the world. At last count I have 25 different countries including some super rare ones from Israel, Egypt and Angola (in Africa).
I also love original artwork and whenever possible buy sketches, sketch cards and commissions.
Overall it costs me a lot which means I do a lot of extra work around the house to stay out of trouble with what I spend.
CC: If you could choose one item from your collection you are most proud of to have found, what would it be?
I am fairly proud of some of the rare comics I have from Israel and Angola. It took me 6 months to track down an Israel seller who had a Phantom comic. It may seem weird but I do not really have a one favourite item, I am proud of them all and with most of them there is always a story behind them which I love telling phellow phans.
CC: Are there any items you are yet to track down that you’d love to have in your collection?
I would love to get a Fijian and Papua New Guinea comic but they can sell from $400 to a few thousand so I may have to wait for those. If anyone has any they would like to sell, please do contact me 
And apart from that and getting the other 15 country comics I yet to have I would love to get artwork from as many current and past Phantom artists.
CC: Some Phantom collectables are very expensive. Do you have a limit to what you spend on any item?
With comics from countries I want, there is no limit except what I have in the bank account. For various merchandise I know will be on sale somewhere again someday I usually am more stingy and never pay what the price guide says.
CC. Lastly, what advice would you give to other Phantom collectors, be they seasoned collectors or just starting out?
First of all never outbid me on eBay!
Second, it can be hard to buy and collect everything Phantom related so focus on what you enjoy and what you like the look off. I know people who spend majority of their money and time collecting rings, clothes, artwork, comics around the world, English comics, figurines etc.
Also most items will appear again on eBay so unless its super rare and or you have no patience, be patient and wait for it to appear again. I waited an extra year to get one of the Phantom Candles with the ring in the bottom but it meant I saved myself $30 and a bidding war.
CC would like to thank Jermayn for giving us a look into his impressive collection. If you’d like to see more of Jermayn’s collection check out his Picasa collection gallery.
With Dynamite Entertainment’s The Last Phantom series just around the corner, Paul Jonassen and Joe Douglas decided to put some questions towards the series writer Scott Beatty.
Scott Beatty: If you Google me or search my name on Amazon.com, you’ll find that I’ve spent a good portion of my career writing for DC Comics in the company of Bat-Characters mainly. I also wrote RUSE for CrossGen Comics and I just concluded a 12-issue run on BUCK ROGERS for THE LAST PHANTOM publisher Dynamite Entertainment, a company that has graciously allowed me to play with some very cool “action figures.”
I’m a HUGE Phantom fan and I hope that comes through in the writing. And as any reader of my Ultimate Guides for DC knows, I’m pretty “immersive” when it comes to research on any given character. I’m familiar with Lee’s stories and I count the Jim Aparo and Don Newton tenures on Charlton’s PHANTOM run as some of my favourite stories.
Inarguably, The Phantom is an archetypal superhero and the model for just about every costumed hero who followed him beginning with comics’ Golden Age. Perhaps it’s the setting. Superman and Batman are inherently American. The Phantom is the guardian of Bengali, yet doesn’t shy away from globetrotting to battle evil. I think that latter trait makes him so easily embraced by other parts of the world. His primary loyalty, after Bengali of course, is to JUSTICE. So therefore he’s not just the defender of a major Metropolitan city, but a hero to THE WORLD. He belongs to EVERYONE.
I don’t think you can have one without the other. Obviously, we want to appeal to both Column A and Column B. Alex, Ed, and I want to please the hardcore fans while introducing Kit Walker to readers who’ve never read a Phantom story before. But we’re not slowing down for either camp. A good “jumping-on point” for any comics story is simply a GOOD STORY, and that’s what we’re striving for in THE LAST PHANTOM
The core of the character is the enduring nature of Kit Walker. Generation after generation there’s always a Kit Walker, and by extension—always a Ghost Who Walks—because evil is often hard to kill. The Phantom isn’t simply a hero who dons a costume in order to exact retribution on the villains who wronged him. He’s part of a DYNASTY. If you’re the son of Kit Walker, this is the family business, no questions asked. Except Alex and I envisioned a Kit who didn’t exactly figure on carrying on the Walker legacy. That’s a CONFLICT that’s every bit as important as the schemes and stratagems of the bad guys.
Yup, and we will.
As far as were concerned, and this may seem contradictory given the title, THE LAST PHANTOM is an ongoing series until the wheels fall off.
We’ll see. As far as Kit Walker is concerned, the 21 Phantom is THE LAST PHANTOM.
Oh yeah? Where did you hear that? I think the best Rogues Galleries are like that old wedding tradition where brides-to-be carry with them four specific items: Something OLD, Something NEW, Something BORROWED, and Something… RED. I’ve said too much!
Alex has sworn me to secrecy! It’s a blood oath and I bear the mark of the Good Ring to prove my fealty here. Change is inevitable. Superman didn’t even wear boots in his first appearance. His costume resembled a toddler’s footy pajamas! And Batman carried a gun! Phantom fans need to read the story. Every detail means something. Trust us: WE HAVE A PLAN.
I’m going to go on record and say that Kit WANTS his enemies to see his eyes. As for the reason, you have to read the opening story arc, “Ghost Walk.”
We’re quite respectful of The Phantom’s huge phan following. And I’m not about to spoil the story by explaining what we have planned. Give us six issues and you’ll be HOOKED.
THE LAST PHANTOM is set in the here and now. The current Kit Walker believes that after 20 generations, there might be a better way. He actually thinks that he has a CHOICE.
It “rings” true for the latest Kit Walker.
Definitely. Alex is part of the creative team from the get-go.
There are many jungles in this world, including the so-called concrete jungles.
Moonstone put out a few stories where the Phantom teamed up with Mandrake the Magician, Captain Action and the Domino Lady. Is there a possibility to see stories where the purple guy teams up with characters licence by Dynamite, like the Green Hornet, Zorro, etc.?
That’s up to Dynamite Head Honcho Nick Barrucci, as well as the characters’ individual owners and licensors. You’ve undoubtedly read by now that Dynamite acquired the rights to publish stories with Mandrake and Flash Gordon. Want DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH? Write to Nick and make your voices heard!
I’ve only seen the Billy Zane film, which I think is simply a hoot. Much fun. In my mind, any comic book film worth its salt simply MUST take the subject matter seriously. I’m talking about staying true to the character(s) core motivations and not dumbing it down for an audience. And for God’s sake, make it about THE HERO. Not his love life. Not umpteen villains vying for screen time with hammy actors chewing scenery. Show us why he wears a purple leotard and zebra shorts. Trust us. If it’s good, we’ll stay until the final credits roll.
Didn’t I already tell you Alex and I have a pact! What happens in the Skull Cave STAYS in the Skull Cave!
A HUGE thanks goes to Scott for taking the time to answer our question and to Paul for helping me with this interview!
Moonstone writer Mike Bullock joins us again here at CC to discuss what’s in store for the Phantom in up-coming issues, the origins of the various series and answers some questions that phans have long be awaiting the answers to. Fans of Moonstone’s books WILL NOT want to miss this one!
Chronicle Chamber: G’day Mike, welcome back to Chronicle Chamber. It’s been a little while, how have you been doing?
Mike Bullock: Hi Joe, thanks for the welcome. How are you? 2009 was a very tumultuous year for me and my family, but the skies seem to be clearing, the seas calming and it looks like some good sailing ahead.
CC: I’m very well, thanks! So Moonstone just announced five new Phantom trades. What’s it like to be working at the only American publisher to create enough original Phantom stories to fill that many TPBs?
MB: It’s great. There are a lot of publishers out there, not just in comics, but books, magazines, and I can even lump in some record companies, run by people who are far more concerned with making money than making good creative material. What I really find captivating about Moonstone is how much this is one giant labor of love for them. From Phantom, Zorro, Kolchak and Green Hornet to Black Bat, Spider, Captain Future, Gladiator and more, Moonstone just loves this stuff, which makes working on it a lot of fun. This isn’t just a job.
CC: Your “modernizing” of the Phantom that was one of the key themes of the Ghost Who Walks (GWW hereafter) series and has really brought the Phantom into the modern world wonderfully without losing any of the character’s classic sensibilities. Do you feel there is still more to do in regards to bringing the Phantom into 2010 or are you happy with where the character is?
MB: Well, I don’t think there was ever a time when the Phantom wasn’t modern. Sure, some people get it in their heads that he’s a 1930s character, but anyone who followed Lee Falk’s work knows that Mr. Falk kept The Ghost Who Walks up to date. 1930s characters don’t get into battles with terrorists, but the Phantom did in the 1990s newspaper strips. The things I’ve done are merely an organic extension of what Mr. Falk was doing, although no one will ever do it as well as he did. I had nice conversations with Fred Fredericks and Sy Barry and both agreed, The Phantom (and Mandrake) wouldn’t still be using out dated technology. He’d have a cell phone, computers, etc. The Phantom has access to vast wealth; he’s highly intelligent and driven. So, why wouldn’t he put that wealth and intelligence to use by affording himself the advantages of modern technology?
CC: We know from hints from various GWW issues, as well as solicitations of future issues, that one of the big villains of the last series, HIM, will be making a return. Is this return part of an arc you’ve been planning for a while or did you just felt it was right for HIM to resurface.
MB: When I penned the first Invisible Children arc in Phantom #17-19 I always planned to have HIM return. When I ended the last series in the Checkmate arc, many may have noticed I tied up just about all the loose ends, except HIM. Now, those who are keeping score at home most likely have seen a whole new set of loose threads unraveling in the pages of Phantom: Ghost Who Walks so far. From disappearances in the End War arc, to a certain set of eyes watching the events in the Return of the Eastern Dark, and several other “Easter eggs” planted in the series so far, all signs are pointing towards Godfall: Invisible Children II.
CC: Okay, let’s get to the big question: what’s happening with Dynamite Entertainment (D.E. hereafter)? Back in 2008 comics site Newsarama posted an article saying that D.E. had acquired the rights to do their own Phantom series. This had many wondering where this left Moonstone. After much back and forth between the two companies D.E. said they had put their plans for the Phantom on hold and that Moonstone was free to continue publishing Phantom stories. While things quieted down after that the possibility of D.E. coming in and taking the license was something that was at the back of a lot of phans’, and I’m sure Moonstone’s creators’, heads.
Cut to now and phans are beginning to wonder if the end of Moonstone’s run is drawing near. What first started them wondering is the sheer amount of Phantom publications Moonstone was putting out. GWW, Generations, Double Shot etc. Some saw this as Moonstone trying to get as much product out there as they could before they lost the license. As if to reinforce this thought Moonstone then changed the format of Generations to a larger sized book, effectively giving us two issues in one and drawing the series to a close quicker. The biggest worry for phans however is that the recent solicitation for the Phantom: Guardian of the Eastern Dark TPB reads that it collects the “entire twelve issue series,” which suggests that GWW will only last twelve issues before it ends.
Many phans have seen these as ominous signs of the coming of D.E. and the ending of Moonstone’s Phantom run. So, the big question is are you able to comment on any of that either confirming or denying any of those suspicions and/or give us an idea of what is happening with Moonstone’s Phantom publications?
MB: Wow, that’s a whole lot of queries in one question, Joe. 
Let me see if I can address each one. I have no idea what’s going on with Dynamite. I do know based on conversations I’ve had with King Features that they will indeed have the US comic book Phantom license as of July 1st, 2010. What they plan to do, who will do it, how it will be done and when it will come out are questions I can’t answer as I simply don’t know. As for the goings on you mention from Newsarama, Moonstone has had the license continuously since long before I came aboard. That didn’t change in 2008.
We had a lot of internal discussions in late 2008 about how we could get more exposure for the character, and one tried and true way seemed to simply be putting out more books. We had some great ideas for about five special projects, and managed to sell King Features on a few of them, including the Doubleshot and Generations series. Phantom: Doubleshot was originally something I dreamed up after seeing some of Ruben Procopio’s Phantom art and was simply dubbed Phantom: The Hammer. I thought “What if there was a new, animated Phantom movie and we adapted it into comics?” This led to the rough plot, which led to me contacting Ruben and discussing the idea with him. He was all for it, we dug up the locale of Madeira, Portugal as a neat “James Bond-esque” setting for an action packed story. Unfortunately, several months after I wrote the first script for what was to be a four-issue miniseries, Ruben had to bow out due to other projects he was involved in outside of comics. I took it back to Joe Gentile at Moonstone, he and I then came up with the idea of the Doubleshot series and used the Hammer story as the “headliner” so to speak. I had to tweak the tale somewhat to get it to fit into the new format and the rest is history. It, unfortunately, lost that “animated blockbuster movie” vibe somewhat, but gained a new identity all its own from the wonderful art created by Fernando Peniche.
Next up we had the Generations series, which I think Joe dreamed up, if memory serves, which was something never done before in the history of Phantom comics. It seemed like a no-brainer, King Features loved the idea and we got the ball rolling. However, the format didn’t seem to be working for readers, so we changed it up to include more “bang for the buck” in the form of the Generations Special.
To your last question, sadly, yes, Phantom: Ghost Who Walks is coming to an end with #12. I have rough plots for the series to run through #25, and plot seeds and ideas to keep it going well past #50, but the unfortunate truth is that Moonstone will not be renewing the U.S. Phantom comic book license after June 31st of this year. Regardless of any rumors, speculation or “writing on the wall” this decision was only made a few weeks ago. It’s a shame, as Silvestre, Fernando, Bob, Josh and I had really begun to get into a solid groove, but keeping a creative team on one book for any length of time these days is very rare.
I feel very honored to have been able to contribute what I did to Mr. Falk’s wonderful creation over the last six years and hopefully, at some point in the future, I’ll be able to continue in some form or another. The Phantom has become more than just a character, but more akin to a dear friend. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t very sad when I heard the news, which came only a few days after the 76th anniversary of the character. Regardless, it’s been an unforgettable experience, working with some really talented people, creating fun stories for a wonderful audience. I feel blessed having worked on Phantom at all, much less to have reached the point where I’ve now created more original Phantom stories for US comics than any other writer in history. Even better was to have those stories brought to life by such an incredibly talented group of artists. Working on Phantom was indeed a dream come true, but sooner or later, it seems we all have to wake up from our dreams, no matter how much fun they may be. But, God willing, I’ll return to creating Phantom stories at some point in the future.
CC: Wow. That is a huge shame, Mike. I know Moonstone is going to be missed by many, many phans. So what does this mean for you? What will you be working on post-Phantom and where will fans be able to read your stories?
MB: It is a shame, but the outpouring of support we’ve received from Phans has been great. It’s proof that no matter where the Phantom lands, there will be many good people eagerly waiting to greet him.
I just finished up my second Black Bat and third Death Angel stories, which will be out later this year. I’m also doing new tales featuring Captain Future: Wizard of Science and co-writing tales of Philip Wylie’s Gladiator with fellow Phantom creator Josh Aitken.
Moonstone has also landed another pretty huge license that I can’t talk about just yet; however, I should be able to move straight from Phantom over to that one. It’s another property I’ve loved for a long time, so working on it will be yet another ‘dream come true’.
Thanks for all the support you and the Chronicle Chamber community have shown to Moonstone over the years, Joe. We all really appreciate it.
For months now we’ve been hearing rumors of another Phantom movie. No one really knew how serious to take them. There was a lot of back and forth about who had the rights to the character, who was writing the film, who was directing. Rumors came and went and it looked as if our hopes of another big screen Phantom adventure where fading fast. Then Tim Boyle announced he had written two scripts for a Phantom movie, one of which had been picked up. The rumors started again but this time it looked like they might actually be true!
After some very exciting weeks filled with equally exciting news we decided it was time to get the facts right from the source. Tim Boyle, the writer and director of the proposed new film, The Phantom Legacy, agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions about the film and his vision for it in this world-first interview!
NOTE: This interview was conducted before the film’s title was announced and reported on the site.
TB: Probably the main reason why I think now’s a good time to reintroduce The Phantom is that there seems to be a positive trend in comic book to screen translations. Gone are the days where Comic Book films are seen as ‘hokey’. With the success of Spider-man, Iron Man, Dark Knight, Watchmen etc. people are interested in good character based ‘super hero’ films that not only entertain, but tell a solid story as well. The essence, as you know to most Comic Books or Graphic Novels, is based around moral decisions and consequences of our heroes. The Phantom was the first masked Super Hero – he is the original ‘origin story’. I think that character, the one that started it all, should have a place in today’s market.
It’s a modern day Phantom. A Phantom dealing with real world issues based in the real world. The story will be faithful to the legend of the Phantom, but we’re setting it in today’s day. Unfortunately… I can’t say too much more on this.
This is probably the 2nd most asked question… will we be changing the costume???? Yes, there will be changes – but you must remember, what works on the page doesn’t necessarily translate to the screen – Think of the uproar when Byran Singer changed Wolverine’s costume from yellow and blue spandex to the movie’s silver and black leather. It looked AWESOME! I can’t say exactly what we would like to do – but we’re working on a compromise that should hopefully keep the Phans happy, yet make the character more accessible to today’s audience.
With the 1996 film failing at the box office was it hard to pitch another Phantom film to the studios?
Getting any film made is always tricky and there are many hurdles to jump, but so far we’ve had great support from the Executive Producers and the Comic Studio. I’m extremely confident that the film we’re making will have full studio support.
I know this might all sound elusive, but I don’t really want to get bogged down on the last film and what it did or didn’t do at the box office. The direction we’re taking for this film is VERY different. What we have is a relaunch of the Phantom franchise. Comic book films of the mid nineties weren’t as ‘savvy’ in respect to the way they treated their audience. Since then, the bar has been raised substantially. The benchmark has been set well and truly high. So it’s up to us to deliver a film that will work on many levels – I feel that we’re moving in that direction, so I have no concerns about it.
It’s still early days, but the biggest challenge so far is getting it right at script stage. If we can’t get it right here, then all the visual effects in the world can’t save you.
The film is predominantly set in today’s day – so I guess you can figure out the math on that one. Again, I’m not really allowed to say too much on this.
Yes! This film is heavily focused on the comics’ mythology. You will see the Skull Oath and much, much more. It’s really kick ass! And it’s funny you mentioned the ‘Phantom Legacy’.
Yes! I have accessed many characters from the comic and updated them to play similar roles in todays world. I did this especially for the Phans. I hope you enjoy that!
This screenplay is an original take on the comic and it’s mythology. Elements from the story arcs will be found… but this is something very new. I’ve been working, and will continue to work hard with the guys at King Features Syndicate to make sure we give you something really special.
The Legacy – the passing down of the Skull Oath. Also the pure white eyes.
Ah! Thank you for this question. The reporter got it WRONG! There was no other draft I wrote. There was a treatment that was not accepted written by a different writer – but both the producers and Comic studio flipped out when they heard my idea for The Phantom, and I was signed on to the project. There has never been a rejected script from my camp. This reporting was incorrect.
What are your opinions of the 1996 Phantom film and how will your film differ?
Look, again not trying to get caught up in the past. I think Simon Wincer did a awesome job for what he had to work with. The movie looked great, Billy Zane really did well and I’ve always loved Kristy Swanson – even before Buffy, when she did that cameo in Ferris Buller’s Day Off... but the film just felt like a 90′s comic book film aimed for children – The 1st Phantom swears an oath on a dead pirates skull he finds on the beach! It’s actually a pretty gruesome visual. The guy carries two guns and has a pet wolf that can rip your head off and as far as the world knows… can’t die! The Phantom has darkness to it – albeit not Batman dark, but still… he kicks ass and that’s what I want to do with this film. Make it kick ass!
No… the film’s working title is called The Phantom: Legacy. I hope that just got you all a little more excited.
It’s been announced that you are considering Sam Worthington for the role of the Phantom. Was he who you had in mind from the start or are there other actors you think would be good in the role? Furthermore, has there been any talks at all with Worthington yet in regards to the film? Ah the # 1 asked question. Who will be The Phantom? I didn’t write the film with anyone per say in mind. Sam’s been very supportive with my career. He’s like the hardest working actor on the planet right now. We’d be lucky to get a guy like Sam – That said, there are a few different people I have in mind – and we’ll start approaching them soon. But right now my focus is the screenplay.
The chances of an Australian shoot is HIGH. Although I’m currently based in the US, it would be awesome to come home and make this film ‘Down Under’.
We’re at scripting stage. The financing is taking place. We’ll be hoping for a 2011 release date.
Thank you. And I just wanted to say I appreciate the support and let you know this film would not be being made with out the love of the Phans!
I’ll try to keep you all as updated as I can and really look forward to making something you can all be really proud of.
Tim sent me an e-mail just as I was readying this interview for publication on the site. He asked me to let you all know that the film he is writing/ directing is NOT a sequle to the 1996 Billy Zane film but rather a complete re-boot of the Phantom film franchise. Tim says;
We’ve NEVER mentioned this as a ‘Sequel’. Tell the Phans… This is a total relaunch. Starting from scratch – taking us into today. Don’t fear… be excited!
You can visit Tim on-line at his MySpace page.
By Paul Jonassen
It has always been popular among fans to discuss who will become the 22nd Phantom and if the 21st will ever die at all. A while ago a rumor was spread that the editors had serious plans about telling stories about the 22nd Phantom, without necessarily killing off the 21st Phantom. What is your opinion on this, should we, and will we, ever see stories featuring the 22nd Phantom of Kit and Heloise, or the death of the 21 Phantom?
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The Phantom is a character who looks to be very usable for a writer, but in contrast to other comic book figures he has not evolved that much throughout the years. What are your thoughts on the Phantom as a character? Are there any sides of his personality you wish had been different?
Which of your own stories are you the most pleased with?
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As I’m sure you all know Moonstone Books will soon be brining Mandrake the Magician back to comics. As anticipation for the new stories builds I asked Mandrake writer Mike Bullock if he could tell us a little about what to look forward to…
You’re welcome, thanks for having me!
With issue #21 the biggest story arc to hit Moonstone’s on-going Phantom series begins. It’s been said this will be a defining moment for the series and once the arc is over things might just be a little…different.
WEEK TWO: