Operation Hades

Operation Hades
Produced for:	Fantomen 10/1996
# of pgs:	30
Writer:	Claes Reimerthi
Artist:	Carlos Cruz
Original colorist:	Times Graphics Singapore
Producer:	Semic Press

"Operation Hades" is a 1996 Team Fantomen story, written by Claes Reimerthi, with art by Carlos Cruz.

Plot summary

Former cabinet minister Luis Varga started a secret government research project to develop a biological weapon but this project was cancelled by then president Luaga. Current president Lubanga intends to restart the project but he needs to find Luaga to learn where the research took place.

Appearances

Recurring characters

• The 21st Phantom
• Sarah Cartwright
• Dr Aron Cartwright
• Kigali Lubanga
• Lamanda Luaga
• Chastity Dark
• Hero
• Luis Varga (mentioned only)

One-time characters

Locations

• Bengali
  • Morristown
    • Secret police headquarters
      • Cell number 7
    • Bengete
      • Dr Cartwright's medical clinic
  • T'Tongo army base

Tribes

• Llongo

Objects

• Good Mark necklace

Phantom lore

• Talking drums

Behind the scenes

President Lubanga says that cabinet minister Luis Varga was working for him and that he knows all about "Operation Hades" except its location. In "Caught in the Crossfire" Lubanga knows nothing about "Operation Hades" except its name.

Related stories

Refers to

• "Duel on Destiny Top, Part 2" by Claes Reimerthi and Carlos Cruz

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Australia

• "Operation Hades", The Phantom #1151 (1996)
• "Operation Hades", The Phantom #1813 (2018)

Finland

• "Operaatio Hades", Mustanaamio 10/1996

Norway

• "Operasjon Hades", Fantomet 10/1996

Sweden

• "Operation Hades", Fantomen 10/1996