Update: Bystander #1 (feat The Phantom) release & new images from the story
- Scott Waldyn
- Aug 26
- 1 min read
For those who have been eagerly awaiting for the latest Moonstone The Phantom series by Mike Bullock and Sergio Ibáñez, we have an update. The first part of this new storyline was set to debut as a backup to Steven Grant's Bystander #1, which was originally scheduled to release sometime in May or June 2025.
As posted on The Phantom subreddit, there has been a delay with no updated release date. As posted in a screenshot with the publisher, Moonstone is currently working out issues with their distribution channel. The publisher plans to release the series once distribution has been ironed out.
Exciting New Phantom Art from Sergio Ibáñez
Bystander series artist Ibáñez posted some fantastic new images from the series on Facebook. Check out The Ghost Who Walks in action. There are five new images in all, all from the forthcoming Bystander #1. Scroll through the gallery below.
When asked about his work on the series, Ibáñez said, "Honestly, it's a great pleasure for me to draw The Phantom. Since I was a child, I've read his stories in magazines and newspapers in Argentina, my country. I think he's an iconic comic book character. One of those characters who will never die."
For collectors, we can confirm that there are two covers for Bystander #1. Stay tuned to Chronicle Chamber for more news, reviews, and details about the series.
