...A SCENE FROM THE UPCOMING, "SALA...1952"
CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF THE PHANTOM CREATED BY LEE FALK
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For those who came in late. . . . . . .
"The temple is not much farther, that must be where Eichman is heading!"
(......A scene from the "Enter Diana" Story, our first big picto-story arc.)
(......A scene from the "Enter Diana" Story, our first big picto-story arc.)
TO ALL THE FANS OF THE PHANTOM, THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE PHANTOM AND ALL HE STANDS FOR. ALL IMAGES OF THE PHANTOM ARE COPYRIGHT LEE FALK, AND KING FEATURES LTD./THE HEARST CORPORATION. I AM A GREAT FAN OF THE PHANTOM, AND SHARE THE CHARACTERS BELIEFS AND VALUES THAT THE CHARACTER REPRESENTS. I DO THIS PURELY AS A HOBBY TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE CHARACTER AS CREATED BY LEE FALK, AND PUBLISHED BY KING FEATURES LTD. I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO REPRESENT SUCH AN ENDURING AND ORIGINAL FOLK HERO. SPECIAL THANKS TO KING FEATURES, MOONSTONE COMICS, FANTOMEN PUBLISHING, CHARLTON COMICS,DC COMICS,MARVEL COMICS,GOLD KEY AND ALL OTHER RESPECTIVE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS. ALL COMIC IMAGES OF THE PHANTOM ARE SHOWN HERE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE LEGEND OF THE PHANTOM AND HIS QUEST FOR JUSTICE AGAINST EVIL. THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE PHANTOM AND THE KING FEATURES CHARACTERS! PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PHANTOM, BY READING HIS ADVENTURES 6 DAYS A WEEK IN BLACK AND WHITE, AND IN COLOR ON SUNDAYS, IN YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND KING FEATURES COMICS ONLINE! http://kingfeatures.com/ THANK YOU LEE FALK (April 28, 1911 - March 13, 1999), FOR YOUR CREATION, YOU ARE MISSED!
The Phantom O Ghost Who Walks in: "ENTER DIANA PALMER"
TO READ THE PHANTOM STORY, JUST CLICK ON THE DIANA PALMER COMIC COVER BELOW!
****.....As a note to all the Phans out there, this story "Enter Diana" is not intended to take away from any of the established Phantom history or stories in print. This story is a mixture of the 1996 film, and the comics I have read. With the limited funding I have, I wanted to try to tell Phantom stories as if The Phantom really existed in our universe and bring more attention to this entertaining family character that has been around for more than 75 years in print. I hope you all enjoy what we have done, and I encourage everyone to please tell us what you like or dislike about the Picto-stories. As Phans, your opinions mean a great deal to me and the others involved in this project.
Thank you all for visiting this site, and supporting the KING FEATURES Phantom through the many years in print!
Christopher Walker
Thank you all for visiting this site, and supporting the KING FEATURES Phantom through the many years in print!
Christopher Walker
CELEBRATING 79 YEARS OF THE PHANTOM'S FIGHT AGAINST EVIL!
PICTURED ABOVE IS ONE OF THE MANY EARLY PISTOLS, A .50 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK, THE ORIGINAL MASK, AND RING OF CHRISTOPHER STANDISH WALKER, THE PHANTOM!
THE RED CROSS
One of the charity organization's we support is the Red Cross. The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations year round, especially the rare blood type groups. The Red Cross is always there in the many trouble spots when there is a natural disaster, providing water, blankets, and basic needs for the victims. If you are unable to donate, please check with your local Red Cross to volunteer, and be a hero to someone today!
Kari Tapio Leppänen
Kari Tapio Leppänen has been working on the Phantom comics for the Swedish Fantomen (The Phantom) title since 1979. He has done a done a great artistic service to the medium of comics storytelling, and helping to continue the legend of the Phantom. He is best known for his extensive historical stories of the Phantom's skull ring origins dating back from Medieval times, to the time of the Roman empire, and the powerful rule of the Egyptians.
Mr. Leppänen also has done some amazing work on his science fiction related stories, including his fantastic adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars! The John Carter series is serialized on his website, and has been hand colored by Kari himself! Mr. Leppänen has an extensive website showcasing his art, and has a guest book if you want to drop him a message.
Please visit his wonderful art filled website at: http://www.karileppanencomics.fi/english%20startpage.htm (We are currently building a tribute page, so please bear with us while we finish the page.)
Mr. Leppänen also has done some amazing work on his science fiction related stories, including his fantastic adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars! The John Carter series is serialized on his website, and has been hand colored by Kari himself! Mr. Leppänen has an extensive website showcasing his art, and has a guest book if you want to drop him a message.
Please visit his wonderful art filled website at: http://www.karileppanencomics.fi/english%20startpage.htm (We are currently building a tribute page, so please bear with us while we finish the page.)
The Phantom Picto-Stories
Our goal with the Phantom Picto-Stories, is to try to bring a little nostalgia back from the "good 'ol days", when you and your family went to the theatre, and lined on the wall would be lobby cards, that basically told you the story of the film you were about to see. It is like looking at still shots from a film, although no film was ever actually made. The stories will be accompanied with photos, and dialogue, like a novel. Due to the performers busy schedules, and of course the sporadic bad weather we have here in the south, (heat, thunderstorms, snow, ice and freezing temperatures!) some of the people involved in the project, have never actually met face to face, but have been added in later with photo shop, thanks to the wizardry of our lead photographer, Magestiq!
We hope to entertain all the Phans out there that have supported the Phantom through the years, and hopefully to bring in a new generation of Phans also! Please drop us a line and let us know how we are doing, and what you would like to see!
The Phantom and Diana on location!
Our jungle for the most part is on location in the heart of Birmingham Alabama, at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It has an immense area to serve as our "jungle" backdrop, with varied locations, tropical, as well as a desert area. we have shot in different areas around town, and this summer I am hoping to make a trip to the Alabama Gulf coast to film a classic King features comic story called "The Belt". The Belt is the story of how the 21st retrieves his father"s (the 20th Phantom) stolen gun belt.
For now though, we are releasing the 1st Picto-story of Diana's encounter with Phantom for the first time since they were in school!
For now though, we are releasing the 1st Picto-story of Diana's encounter with Phantom for the first time since they were in school!
Diana stops to give cover fire, while attempting to put pressure on the Phantom's wounds. "Phantom, we are almost to the horses, just don't pass out!" The Phantom looking over his shoulder in the direction of running footsteps getting closer by the second knows they do not have much time. " Don't worry about me, if I go down, run as fast as you can to the horses, and get back to Jungle Patrol headquarters, they will know what to do!"
This is a scene from an upcoming storyline, where the Phantom is hunted by a mercenary selling weapons in the Bangalla region. (Most of the photos we have taken to tell a story have taken us over a year to assemble, due to inclimate weather, illness, and availability of the actors.)
"....Unit 7,....unit 7 ! Be aware, the Phantom sighted in your area! .....Shoot on sight!!!"
THE PHANTOM PROJECT
".....Suddenly, the sound of drums echoing in the distance speak of a trouble at the trading post, near "Deep Woods" edge!"
Our main goal at the Phantom project, is to bring classic Phantom stories to you as told in pictures and words. Our inspiration for the 'picto-stories' are a blend of the old Phantom serial, the 1996 Billy Zane Phantom film, and the many comics and novels of the Phantom.Our first story, is entitled 'Enter Diana' . This tells the story of the Phantom's encounter with Diana Palmer, and her uncle Dave Palmer, during an attack on their expedition in the jungle. many years have passed since they last saw each other at school, when Kit was summoned to return home to take over the father's 'business'. She does not recognize her long lost love, and helps the Phantom set out on an adventure to recover a stolen idol from thieves who attacked them. We hope the stories will please the Phans, and fans of good clean fun and adventure of the old days! Please help continue to support the Phantom, by emailing King Features and telling them how much you love and support the Phantom and his adventures! Thank you all very much!
GURAN
Actor Terry portrays GURAN, the king of the Bandar tribe. Guran is one of the most beloved characters of the Phantom next to the Phantom himself. Guran is ten years older than Kit Walker, (the current Phantom) he is usually seen wearing a special hat made of blades of grass, and carries a mattock (a combination of an axe and hoe). Guran is the son of the previous chief of the Bandar tribe, who when he grew to manhood he took the place of his father as king, and advisor to the Phantom, as his previous ancestors did. Guran and Kit grew up together and were constant companions in the deep woods of Bangalla, where Guran helped the 20th Phantom teach kit the ways of the Bandar, and survival skills. Guran even traveled to America with Kit when his parents sent him abroad for an education. Once Kit was settled in at his new home Guran returned to the Jungle where eventually took of for his father as King.
Terry is a great friend, and dedicated actor for us, I am glad to call him friend!
Terry is a great friend, and dedicated actor for us, I am glad to call him friend!
JAMES STERANKO
When we first started to do the photo shoots, I showed the actors the graphic illustration's of Jim Steranko. Jim was the pioneer of cinematic storytelling, and I wanted to mimic the movements, and the feel of movie lobby cards brought to life. As shown here in the wonderful painting by Steranko you have all the major elements of the Phantom jungle adventure. Phantom, Diana, Hero,Devil, danger, and excitement.
(We are working on a Steranko dedication page, so please bear with us while we finish the page.)
(We are working on a Steranko dedication page, so please bear with us while we finish the page.)
......All of us are kids at heart, and love the images of adventure through our imagination both literary, and in film. jungle movies and hero serials are being discovered by a new generation that are finding these lost 'gems' through the DVD compilations, and through the renewed interest in comics, and graphic novels. The image you see here above is drawn, and colored by the legendary artist Jim Steranko, who has single-handedly changed the comic art form from one dimensional drawings, to giving you a three dimensional adventure for the naked eye! No other graphic illustrator has blended the comic art form with cinematic storytelling the way Mr. Steranko has. His paintings, and art still astound fans world wide. His art is an inspiration for our photo sessions. Thank you Jim Steranko for all your hard work, and endeavors! For more Steranko visual feasts for the eye please visit Tony Robertson's most excellent site at:http://www.thedrawingsofsteranko.com
(This image, copyright 1976 / 2011 James Steranko and Supergraphics)
(This image, copyright 1976 / 2011 James Steranko and Supergraphics)
DIANA PALMER
(photo by Magestiq)
Diana Palmer. Beautiful, educated, explorer and adventurer. She is proficient with a bow, and a crack shot with a pistol, or a rifle. One time childhood sweetheart of Kit Walker, these two were destined to be together, even though there was a lapse of time, and a continent apart.
The Phantom's down through the ages have all picked strong willed, and courageous women to be their mates, thus ensuring the bloodline to be strong for the next generations to come. (Photo by Matt Young)
(photo by matt)
Diana would share in many an adventure with the Phantom, and eventually become the wife, and loving mother of two twin children Kit, and Heloise...........but that is a story for another time!
SALA
Sala is the beautiful and highly skilled pilot who is leader of the all woman gang of Sky smugglers. Sala was once part of the Singh the brotherhood a group of pirates that have existed in many different incarnations throughout the centuries. As of today, they exist as modern day pirates, smugglers, thieves, and assassins.
Once Sala broke away from the Singh Brotherhood, she formed her own group of loyal female pilot smugglers named the Sky Band. Although she is a criminal, the Phantom and Sala share a special bond since she saved the life of the Phantom many years ago. Sala is in love with the Phantom, and as far as she is concerned, there will be no other man for her. Sala is not only an accomplished pilot, but extremely well trained in the use of all firearms, and hand to hand combat. Her actual age is not known, but seems to never age, she keeps her past a closely guarded secret, and never discusses her personal life except with the Phantom.
Sala and her Sky band originally started out with the Grumman F3F fighter plane, but later after the war, she purchased several P-38 Lightning U.S. fighters from a contact in the Italian military. The change up was due to the need for more speed, firepower, and maneuverability.
Belle Portrays Sala in our picto stories, and once again after a long search we finally found someone who nailed the character. Belle is a long time costumer, and a big fan of Anime, who came up with her own look for the Sala character, as well as searching for vintage clothing to create her look. We are extremely happy to have such a talented person to work with, on this and other upcoming projects as well.
Sala and her Lockheed P-38 Lightning with skull and cross bones logo circa 1948.
The Phantom deals out justice!
This Illustration was done by the fantastic Joe Jusko in 1996, for a trading card company. He captures all the elements of excitement and adventure of the Billy Zane Phantom film, that came out that same year also.
(Copyright Joe jusko 1996, and King Features/ The Hearst corp. 2012)
(Copyright Joe jusko 1996, and King Features/ The Hearst corp. 2012)
HERO
The Phantom would not be the Phantom without his horse, and thankfully after much searching, a horse was found to play the role of 'HERO'. Bud, is a champion racking horse, that we had a privilege to work with, and was an awe inspiring creature to see in person. he has won many titles, and we hope to work with him again in the future.
JULIE WALKER
We were very fortunate also to have run across model Kristen to play the role of Julie Walker. We went through many models before we finally settled on Kristen, and I am very glad we did.
During our first initial shoot, I had not realized it, but Kristen had been wearing the rig the entire time. She was walking around for 2+ hrs., with heavy reproduction six-guns, sand filled faux bullets, and heavy leather rig. Needless to say, she showed her true Phantom strength, and dedication to the shoot, and we hope to tell her origin soon.
UNCLE DAVE PALMER
Dave Palmer, owner of a large newspaper corporation in New York City, relic hunter, sportsman, and uncle to Diana Palmer. I can't begin to thank our next player, Ross Carter enough for stepping in and portraying 'Uncle Dave Palmer'. We once again had been searching for the perfect person to fill this role, and thankfully Ross devoted one of his mornings, and took time from his busy schedule to come and do a shoot with us. We appreciate Ross's vast knowledge of vintage firearms, and his wit and wisdom, and are hoping to do more with him in the upcoming weeks as the photo shoots progress. Thanks Ross!
JUNGLE PATROL
The thin line between chaos, and order in the jungle is the Jungle patrol. Only the finest, and best are selected to be among the ranks of the jungle patrol. Kevin Crews is a character actor that we had initially shot over a year ago, but all his pictures were lost in the computer crash, so we had to begin anew and re-shoot all his pics from scratch. Thank you Kevin for taking the time for the massive re-shoot. Kevo, will also be playing several other characters for us as well, at current count we have him lined up for 5 different roles.
THE CONTESSA
Known only as "The Contessa", she is responsible for the theft, and arrangement of thefts of major museum art treasures. There are no known photographs of the Contessa, but it is rumored that she has been married to no less than nine different men of considerable wealth and rank. Barons, Dukes, and counts. She is known at times to wear a mask to conceal her face, as well as an apparatus attached to her throat to distort her true voice.
Her current whereabouts are currently unknown, but Jungle Patrol information last had her tracked to an old fort in the Bahamas, and she is known to have villas, and castles in every part of the world. She is know to be highly trained in the use of firearms, archery, scuba diving, and fencing. A well educated and highly connected woman, she moves in well respected circles that keeps her informed of the movement of gold, sunken treasure,and diamonds. Rumors of late have linked her to the mercenary Eichmann, who is wanted in almost every corner of the world for theft, extortion, and the transport of illegal firearms. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of either of these individuals, contact Interpol immediately, do not attempt to apprehend either of them, they are highly dangerous!
The Contessa is an original character I have created just for this Phantom web series, I wanted to have a strong female nemesis to square off against for The Phantom, and Diana. The Contessa role, in my eyes had to be someone of Spanish descent, not only to look the part, but to be of that nationality as well. The role of The Contessa is played by model Laura Morales, who lives in the Birmingham area. I knew her mother, and had mentioned that after I saw Laura in a photograph, I would like to talk to her about possibly doing the shoot with us, thankfully she agreed, we met to look at photos, and she instantly wanted to do the shoot! Laura is a mom of two beautiful girls, and a boy, and loves action movies, and video games!
Phantom Picto story update!!
....Dear friends of the Phantom, I just wanted to update everyone, that we are hard at work on the next 3 Phantom Picto stories, and we are about to resume shooting new photos very soon! We are gathering props, and costumes as well as vehicles to be loaned out to us for the upcoming stories. As you can well imagine, these shoots are very expensive, and time consuming, most of the expense comes out of my pocket, and what does not is donated, or loaned to us temporarily to us. Locations are another factor,since we have to ask permission to shoot on properties as well.
We also are gearing up for the 80th anniversary of our beloved hero,....the Phantom.
So my friends bear with us, we will be adding more single photos soon, and am excited as we introduce our latest actor, Terry, who plays GURAN! 2015 looks to be an exciting year for us as the 80th celebration looms in the distance. Be safe my friends, and we will keep you updated as soon as possible!!!
Christopher Walker, the Phantom, O Ghost Who Walks May 10th 2015
We also are gearing up for the 80th anniversary of our beloved hero,....the Phantom.
So my friends bear with us, we will be adding more single photos soon, and am excited as we introduce our latest actor, Terry, who plays GURAN! 2015 looks to be an exciting year for us as the 80th celebration looms in the distance. Be safe my friends, and we will keep you updated as soon as possible!!!
Christopher Walker, the Phantom, O Ghost Who Walks May 10th 2015
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2017 schedule of local conventions you can see and meet the Phantom and crew!!
....This June 30th thru July 2nd, there will be a groovy, happening, fandom based convention here in the Magic City! MAGIC CITY CON!!! Magic City Con is a fan based convention that will be held at the Beautiful Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham Alabama. The convention will feature a variety of panels that focus on cosplay, video games, Star Wars, and much more! This is an all ages convention, and family friendly! Check out the link below for more information, you will be glad you did!! Tell 'em the Phantom sent ya!
http://www.magiccitycon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/magiccitycon/
http://www.magiccitycon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/magiccitycon/
Once again this year Play On Con will be held at The Alabama 4-H Hotel and Conference Center at:892 4-H Road
Columbiana, AL 35051 (www.playoncon.com/index.php/hotel/hotel-info)..... If you love playing games, whether it is online games, role playing games or board games then this is the event for you! We had a fantastic time talking to all the Phantom Phans out there who came out for the 80th anniversary celebration of KING FEATURES Phantom! We hope to see you all again this year, on the eve of the upcoming 81st anniversary of the Phantom in print!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GUESTS, AND EVENTS AT PLAY ON CON PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT: http://www.playoncon.com/
Columbiana, AL 35051 (www.playoncon.com/index.php/hotel/hotel-info)..... If you love playing games, whether it is online games, role playing games or board games then this is the event for you! We had a fantastic time talking to all the Phantom Phans out there who came out for the 80th anniversary celebration of KING FEATURES Phantom! We hope to see you all again this year, on the eve of the upcoming 81st anniversary of the Phantom in print!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GUESTS, AND EVENTS AT PLAY ON CON PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT: http://www.playoncon.com/
TALK TO PHANS ALL OVER THE WORLD BY VISITING THESE OTHER WONDERFUL, AND INFORMATIVE PHANTOM SITES!
If you ever wanted to know anything about the Phantom, this is the place to go:http://www.schapter.org
Here is another fact filled Phantom website, chock full of great art, reviews, and where and how to obtain Phantom collectibles, as well as the latest breaking Phantom news! http://www.chroniclechamber.com/
Here is another Phantastic website, that offers not only page after page of professional art of the Phantom, but fan art as well. You can also enter into discussions with fellow Phans like yourself, from all over the globe! http://phorum.thedan.org/index.php?sid=7d95bcbb3bdf70a74f6787e56e185fc0
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Recently, the owner of Steed's Jewelers, allowed us to come into his fine establishment, and let us to do a quick Catwoman / Harley Quinn photo / Joker photo shoot with him and his exquisite jewelry just for fun. We would like to thank him and his staff for their participation, and being such good sports on Free Comic Book Day, supporting literacy. If you are ever in the Birmingham area please stop by Mr. Steed's Jewelry shop and feel free to browse their wonderful selection of fine jewelry, you will be glad you did!!!