The Phantom is an American adventure comic strip created by Lee Falk, also creator of Mandrake the Magician. A popular feature adapted into many media, including television, film and video games, it stars a costumed crimefighter operating from the fictional African country Bangalla.
The Phantom is the 21st in a line of crimefighters that originated in 1536, when the father of British sailor Christopher Walker was killed during a pirate attack. Swearing an oath on the skull of his father's murderer to fight evil, Christopher started the legacy of the Phantom that would be passed from father to son, leaving people to give the mysterious figure nicknames such as "The Ghost Who Walks", "Guardian of the Eastern Dark" and "The Man Who Cannot Die", believing him to be immortal.
Unlike many fictional costumed heroes, the Phantom does not have any superpowers but relies mainly on his strength, intelligence, and fearsome reputation of being an immortal ghost to defeat his foes. The 21st Phantom is married to Diana Palmer, whom he met while studying in the United States; they have two children, Kit and Heloise. Like all previous Phantoms, he lives in the ancient Skull Cave, and has a trained wolf, Devil, and a horse named Hero.
The series began with a daily newspaper strip on February 17, 1936, followed by a color Sunday strip on May 28, 1939; both are still running as of 2014. At the peak of its popularity, the strip was read by over 100 million people each day.
The Phantom is the 21st in a line of crimefighters that originated in 1536, when the father of British sailor Christopher Walker was killed during a pirate attack. Swearing an oath on the skull of his father's murderer to fight evil, Christopher started the legacy of the Phantom that would be passed from father to son, leaving people to give the mysterious figure nicknames such as "The Ghost Who Walks", "Guardian of the Eastern Dark" and "The Man Who Cannot Die", believing him to be immortal.
Unlike many fictional costumed heroes, the Phantom does not have any superpowers but relies mainly on his strength, intelligence, and fearsome reputation of being an immortal ghost to defeat his foes. The 21st Phantom is married to Diana Palmer, whom he met while studying in the United States; they have two children, Kit and Heloise. Like all previous Phantoms, he lives in the ancient Skull Cave, and has a trained wolf, Devil, and a horse named Hero.
The series began with a daily newspaper strip on February 17, 1936, followed by a color Sunday strip on May 28, 1939; both are still running as of 2014. At the peak of its popularity, the strip was read by over 100 million people each day.
Lee Falk continued working on The Phantom until his death in 1999. Today, the comic strip is produced by writer Tony DePaul and artists Paul Ryan (Monday-Saturday) and Terry Beatty (Sunday). Previous artists on the newspaper strip include Ray Moore, Wilson McCoy, Bill Lignante, Sy Barry, George Olesen, Keith Williams, Fred Fredericks, Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto.
New Phantom stories are published in comic books in different parts of the world, among them by Dynamite Entertainment in the United States, Egmont in Sweden, Norway and Finland (not anymore), and Frew Publications in Australia.
The Phantom was the first fictional hero to wear the skintight costume that has now become a hallmark of comic book superheroes and was also the first shown wearing a mask with no visible pupils, another superhero standard.
New Phantom stories are published in comic books in different parts of the world, among them by Dynamite Entertainment in the United States, Egmont in Sweden, Norway and Finland (not anymore), and Frew Publications in Australia.
The Phantom was the first fictional hero to wear the skintight costume that has now become a hallmark of comic book superheroes and was also the first shown wearing a mask with no visible pupils, another superhero standard.
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The Yellow Rose of Texas, who enjoys writing sexual intercourse between her favourite fictional characters.
KT is notoriously dramatic, with a love of strong make-up and over the top costumes. KT thinks she is an opera singer, and most identifies with the Phantom of the Opera, as like him, she has a facial disfigurement and needs a mask to cover up.
KT is notoriously dramatic, with a love of strong make-up and over the top costumes. KT thinks she is an opera singer, and most identifies with the Phantom of the Opera, as like him, she has a facial disfigurement and needs a mask to cover up.
Amz Dog: Oh Poor KT.. :(
Koala: Yeah, she totally can't find her mask today!
Jesus: KT of the Phantom of the Opera!
Koala: Yeah, she totally can't find her mask today!
Jesus: KT of the Phantom of the Opera!
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Get the KT of the Phantom of the Opera mug.When one is engaged in normal sexual intercourse, one may pull a "Phantom Dragon" by unexpectedly and without warning sticking it in the butt. Then, when she asks what the hey that was, pretend like you have no idea what happened.
"She was so suprised that I pulled the Phantom Dragon... and the best part is I could totally deny it!"
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2nd person: Yeh i know, must be a phantom booger i guess.
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Get the Phantom Booger mug.Phantom Testicle Syndrome, or PTS, is a burning, stinging, and overall painful sensation caused in the kidneys after being violently pummeled in the balls by an attacker.
First realized after an unlucky caveman failed to drag an unconscious cavewoman to his dwelling fast enough. She escaped by nailing the brute square in his nuts with a large stone. A genetic predisposition soon developed in the human female. They now do it for fun.
It is believed that the feeling occurs because the testicles were once attached to the kidneys during fetal development. This phenomenon is known in practical medical terms as "phantom limb syndrome," giving rise to its name "Phantom Testicle Syndrome" or "PTS."
The only real relief for the pain, is to stop moving, and assume a fetal position. This remedy is highly controversial sparking disputes amongst doctors, biologists, and psychologists, who really don't count in the matter. Biologists surmise this could be related to the fetal development phase, wherein the fetus is in such a position and the testicles are still connected to the kidneys. Psychologists say that is BS, and the mere thought makes the guy feel better. Doctors kick them both in the balls to see the effects of the remedy.
A very effective test to see if the woman you are dating was once a man. The absence of PTS confirms she was always female. If PTS ensues, you have a transsexual.
First realized after an unlucky caveman failed to drag an unconscious cavewoman to his dwelling fast enough. She escaped by nailing the brute square in his nuts with a large stone. A genetic predisposition soon developed in the human female. They now do it for fun.
It is believed that the feeling occurs because the testicles were once attached to the kidneys during fetal development. This phenomenon is known in practical medical terms as "phantom limb syndrome," giving rise to its name "Phantom Testicle Syndrome" or "PTS."
The only real relief for the pain, is to stop moving, and assume a fetal position. This remedy is highly controversial sparking disputes amongst doctors, biologists, and psychologists, who really don't count in the matter. Biologists surmise this could be related to the fetal development phase, wherein the fetus is in such a position and the testicles are still connected to the kidneys. Psychologists say that is BS, and the mere thought makes the guy feel better. Doctors kick them both in the balls to see the effects of the remedy.
A very effective test to see if the woman you are dating was once a man. The absence of PTS confirms she was always female. If PTS ensues, you have a transsexual.
Example 1:
Little Jimmy was playing ball with his friend Carl when Katie from next door came over unprovoked and landed a devastating blow to Jimmy's berries. Carl, ran away crying at the sight of Jimmy experiencing Phantom Testicle Syndrome and twitching in the fetal position. Katie laughed at his misfortune.
Example 2:
Phantom Testicle Syndrome is not the name of an indie band, but sucks as bad as if they existed.
Example 3:
Phillip attempted to inflict PTS on Cindy, as he thought she was a tranny, but she did not fall to the floor into the fetal position, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Little Jimmy was playing ball with his friend Carl when Katie from next door came over unprovoked and landed a devastating blow to Jimmy's berries. Carl, ran away crying at the sight of Jimmy experiencing Phantom Testicle Syndrome and twitching in the fetal position. Katie laughed at his misfortune.
Example 2:
Phantom Testicle Syndrome is not the name of an indie band, but sucks as bad as if they existed.
Example 3:
Phillip attempted to inflict PTS on Cindy, as he thought she was a tranny, but she did not fall to the floor into the fetal position, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
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