Best of 2026 (So Far)
Somehow we’re already halfway through the year. Here’s a look back at some of my favorites from the first-half of 2026.
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The Phantom
The Phantom
- Title: The Phantom
- IMDb: link
Although 1996’s The Phantom wasn’t a big success with critics or audiences of the time, I had a grand old time seeing in theaters. The adaptation of Lee Falk‘s classic character unapologetically leans into making a comic book movie accepting the ridiculousness of the premise and championing it rather than forcing such bizarre concepts to appear more realistic. Set in 1938, with a focus on practical effects, if anything the nostalgic charm of the film has made it age even better with time. Revisiting it every few years, I always end up having a good time and appreciate it even more 30 years later.
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The Phantom vs. The Sky Band
- Title: The Phantom vs. The Sky Band (One-shot)
- Comic Vine: link
- Writer: Ray Fawkes
- Artist: Federico Sabbatini
Following up events from the recent Phantom comic, our hero has tracked down the members of the Sky Bound (a group of mercenary pilots who helped the Singh Brotherhood infiltrate his jungle) one-by-one, leaving them forever marked by the Skull Ring, eventually leading him to the final two members of the group, including their leader and the least evil of the team who the hero turns, to a secret mountain fortress far away from the comforts of home.
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The Phantom #1
- Title: The Phantom #1
- Writer: Ray Fawkes
- Artist: Russell Mark Olson
Originally created nearly 90 years ago, the Phantom gets a new lease on live in this new series from Mad Cave Studios. All the pieces of the classic character are included here as we see Kit Walker protecting the jungle and verbally sparring with Diana Palmer in-between action. The first issue also takes to the time to show how the Phantom is part of the local community, not only as their protector but a loyal friend.
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