Another superhero is headed to TV, and this is it Lee Falk’s Phantom.
Per DiversityFalk’s comic strip is getting a new show from director Reginald Hudlin, who will direct and produce the series. During his decades-long career, Hudlin wrote for Black Panther at Marvel Comics and helped relaunch DC’s Milestone imprint. He will work on the show with studio King Features behind him The Cuphead Show!.
“(This series) marks a major expansion for this brand to respond to the current cultural zeitgeist,” said King Features President CJ Kettler. “Reginald has a deep respect for the comics industry and the source material itself, (and) we are confident that this adaptation will meet the high expectations of both long-time and new fans globally.”
It was released for the first time in 1936. Phantom usually focuses on Kit Walker, an underpowered criminal with marksmanship and sword skills. He is famous for being the first fictional hero to wear a boring costume, inspired by pulp icons like The Shadow and going on to influence later comic book heroes like Batman and Superman, and is considered a historic step for superheroes.
In terms of comics, Phantom has had adventures published by various companies, including Dark Horse and DC. As Variety notes, the character’s popularity has increased recently thanks to digital editions of old comics. Phantom 2040 Webcomic by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci and John Amor. Aside from the 1996 film Billy Zane, the Phantom’s had a steady life in TV and film, and has several parodies to its name, including The Venture Bros.‘Phantom Limb.
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