The Halloween Gang

The Halloween Gang
Produced for:	Fantomen 22/1999
# of pgs:	31
Writer:	Claes Reimerthi
Artist:	Hans Lindahl
Original colorist:	Times Graphics Singapore
Producer:	Egmont Serieförlaget

"The Halloween Gang" is a 1999 Team Fantomen story, written by Claes Reimerthi, with art by Hans Lindahl.

Plot synopsis

A mysterious gang wearing pumpkin masks kidnap several children in Morristown, including colonel Worubu's nephew. The colonel asks the unknown commander to investigate the matter.

Appearances

Recurring characters

• The 21st Phantom
• Carrion Crane
• Colonel Worubu
• Devil
• Hero
• Toma (unnamed)

One-time characters

• Paul Ariba, kidnapped child
• Tony Ariba, Paul's father
• Wendy Ariba, Paul's mother
• Unnamed female police officer
• Zeb, police officer
• Phil, police officer
• Moses, police officer
• Martha Crane
• Tommy, gang member

Locations

• Bangalla
  • Morristown
    • Morristown police HQ
    • Morristown City Park
  • The Jungle Patrol Headquarters
  • Jungle Patrol Monument

Organizations

• The Jungle Patrol
• Morristown Police Department

Phantom lore

• Talking drums

Related stories

Remade as

• "The Halloween Kidnappers" by Claes Reimerthi, George Olesen, and Keith Williams.

Referenced in

• "Return of the Halloween Gang" by Claes Reimerthi and Paul Ryan.

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Australia

• "The Halloween Gang", The Phantom #1246 (1999)

Finland

• "Halloween -liiga", Mustanaamio 12/1999

India

• "The Halloween Gang", The Phantom #21 (2002)
• "The Halloween Gang", The Phantom #16 (2003)
• "The Halloween Gang", The Adventures of the Ghost who Walks #9 (2003)
• "The Halloween Gang", Guardian of Truth (2007)
• "The Halloween Gang", The Halloween Gang and Messenger of Evil (2010)
• "The Halloween Gang", Guardian of Truth (2010)

Norway

• "Halloween-ligaen", Fantomet 22/1999

Sweden

• "Halloweenligan", Fantomen 22/1999