Waiting for Dad

Waiting for Dad
Produced for:	The Phantom #1997 (2025)
# of pgs:
Writer:	Shane Foley
Artist:	Shane Foley
Original colorist:	N/A
Producer:	Frew Publications

"Waiting for Dad" is a 2025 Frew story, written by Shane Foley, with art also by Shane Foley.

Plot synopsis

It is the twins' eleventh birthday at the Tree House. Kit and Heloise are play-fighting and name-calling as siblings do when Mum suggests they try on their old Phantom costumes from when they were younger. The twins convince Mum to try on hers and they think about the dangerous work Dad does. Mum reassures the twins that Dad has not forgotten that it is their birthday as they celebrate with cake.

Appearances

Recurring characters

• Kit
• Heloise
• Mum
• The 22nd Phantom (mentioned)
• Great Aunt Julie (mentioned)
• Dad (mentioned)

Real-life characters

• John Milton (mentioned)

Locations

• Bangalla
  • The Tree House
    • Heloise's Room
    • Kit's Room
    • Diana's Room
• America (mentioned)

Organizations

• Singh (mentioned)

Behind the scenes

• The story ends with a quote from John Milton: "They also serve, who stand and wait."

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Australia

• "Waiting for Dad", The Phantom #1997 (2025)