The Phantom Vol. 1

Part of The Phantom
Illustrated by Russell Olson
Published by Mad Cave Studios
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

An all-new interpretation of Tatsuo Yoshida's classic manga/anime, MachGoGoGo, known to Western audiences as Speed Racer!

The first collection of the new ongoing series! Critically-acclaimed writer Ray Fawkes and artist Russell Olson refresh a beloved franchise. While fans of the Phantom will love the homages and easter eggs placed throughout the series, it's a perfect collection for new fans as well, with an accessible, fun adventure story that showcases the Phantom's awesome athleticism as well as his compassion for animals and for the African community he helps protect. THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar village, the peace that the Phantom has brought to the African nation of Bangalla will suddenly shatter. It will take all of the Phantom’s many skills — and allies — to restore it. The most exciting series of the year starts here!

About The Author

Ray Fawkes is the critically-acclaimed author of the comics and graphic novels Underwinter, Intersect, One Soul, The People Inside, The Spectral Engine, Possessions, and Junction True, as well as Batman: Eternal, Constantine, Justice League Dark, and Gotham by Midnight (DC), Wolverines (Marvel), Black Hammer '45 (Dark Horse), Jackpot! (AfterShock) and more. He is an Eisner, Harvey, and Shuster award nominee and a YALSA award winner. Ray has been making comics for over 20 years, starting with and continuing the tradition of DIY fiction as well as working for many major comics publishers in the U.S. and Canada.

About The Illustrator

Russell Mark Olson was born and raised in eastern Missouri but has lived in the United Kingdom for the past 15 years. He has worked for 2000AD, Accent UK, Mad Robot and various UK and US small presses. He is the editor of SKRAWL, the Comix Magazine and the creator of the award-winning, pulp-sci fi series, Gateway City. He lives on the Hampshire-Sussex border with his wife, daughter, and their collection of mostly-harmless, feral spiders.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Mad Cave Studios (July 14, 2026)
  • Length: 152 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781545824993

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