On Wednesday, January 7th, Mad Cave Studios is releasing THE PHANTOM #4!

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 Mark Olson’s stylish new era continues in another pulse-pounding issue!

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages
for Mad Cave Studios’ release this week…

THE PHANTOM #4

Written by Ray Fawkes
Art by Russell Mark Olson
Letters by Taylor Esposito

Covers & Cover Artists:
Freddie E. Williams II (Cover A)
Caanan White w/ Juancho! (Cover B – Sequential Battle Scene Variant)
Natacha Bustos (Cover C – Fist of the Phantom Unlock Variant)

Genre: Crime & Mystery
Age Range: Teen+
Page Count: 33

On Sale: 1/7/2026

DEADLIER THAN A COBRA’S STRIKE!

The Phantom has eaten away at the forces of the Singh Brotherhood — but the soldiers are seemingly endless, and the people of the Bandar village are still under threat. There’s an old jungle saying… ‘The Phantom never dies.’ Asif Singh will put it to the test.


About Mad Cave Studios:

Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.


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