The location of the Phantom's world originally in Indonesia before Africa and India
Where is Bangalla (Bengali) The majority of phans accept that the Phantom's world and home in the Skull Cave in the jungles of Bangalla is off the east coast of Africa. Many phans will also know that before the Phantom 'moved' to Africa, his world was located in India. Even now we see the remnants of the Indian influence with tigers, the Singh Pirates being named after a common Indian name, and the name of Bangalla / Bengali being very similar to the location off the coast of
'Defenders of the Earth' Complete Omnibus Available for Preorder
The complete omnibus for Mad Cave Studios' Defenders of the Earth series, which includes all 12 issues, will be available on November 17th, 2026. Preorder your copy today!
Shakti Comics rereleases issues 1-5 in new format
The first five issues of Shakti Comics had a different size format compared to their other issues from issue 5 to current, and to please all the completists, they have decided to rerelease these issues again. Originally issues 1 to 5 are sized 17.5 × 23.5 cm. The new size format are 18 × 26.5 cm. Are you a completist who will buy these? If you've always wanted your Phantom collection to have a uniform look on your bookshelf, this is your chance.
New Phantom series for Zauberstern printing Team Fantomen stories starting with 'The Empty Throne' saga
The Empty Throne saga featuring Kit & Heloise taking over the role as the joint 22nd Phantom is being printed in Germany.
X-Band: Phantom Podcast #341 - July 2026 newspaper stories, comics & news review
We review & discuss Phantom comics, stories, & related news from around the world for July 2026 incl Frews 90th birthday comic
