The Phantom

One of many comic strips birthed in the 30's, the legend of the Phantom - or 'the Ghost Who Walks' - continues to this day. The Phantom mythos dates back to the 1500's, when the father of British sailor Christopher Walker was slain by pirates and his son swore a blood oath to fight evil-doers, and thus the legacy passes from father to son each generation.

The Phantom - January 21, 1940. Written by Lee Falk and drawn by Ray Moore.