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17th February 1936: ‘The Phantom’ comic strip published for the first time, widely regarded as the first costumed superhero

17th February 2025
Tagged as: Art, Cartoon, Comic, Culture, King Features Syndicate, Newspaper, Superhero, The Phantom

The Phantom’s distinctive appearance of a skin-tight purple costume, domino mask, and striped trunks became iconic, influencing later superheroes in comic book history.

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17th February 1936: ‘The Phantom’ comic strip published for the first time, widely regarded as the first costumed superhero

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