The Island of Death (1997 story)

The Island of Death
Produced for:	Fantomen 23/1997
# of pgs:	30
Writer:	Tony De Paul
Artist:	César Spadari
Original colorist:	Times Graphics Singapore
Producer:	Semic Press

"The Island of Death" is a 1997 Team Fantomen story, written by Tony De Paul, with art by César Spadari.

Plot summary

Off the coast of Bengali lies "The island of death", once colonized by Greeks and Romans and with archaeological treasures still waiting to be explored. Professor Halloran wishes to lead an expedition there, but in Morristown Bone Crusher and his gang are primarily interested in the lost treasures of the island.

Appearances

Recurring characters

• The 21st Phantom
• The 16th Phantom
• Guran
• Lamanda Luaga
• Colonel Worubu
• Hero
• Devil
• Old Man Moz

One-time characters

• Professor Halloran
• The Goddess "Eos" (in flashbacks)
• "Dr Bone Crusher"
• Professor Rockwell
• Professor Leblanc

Locations

• Bengali
  • Morristown
    • Morristown Presidential Palace
  • The Jungle Patrol Headquarters
  • Island of Death

Organizations

• The Jungle Patrol

Items

• Flag of Bengali
• Bengali Times (mentioned only)
• Bengali Post

Trivia

• The number of the past Phantom isn't mentioned, but he watches a grave stone with the text: QEPD Daniel Passarella 1951—1997.

Reprints

This story has been published in the following publications:

Australia

• "The Island of Death", The Phantom #1191 (1998)

Finland

• "Kalman saari", Mustanaamio 1/1998

India

• "Island of Death", The Phantom #6 (2000)
• "Island of Death", The Monument / Island of Death (2001)
• "Island of Death", The Phantom #14 (2003)
• "Island of Death", The Adventures of the Ghost who Walks #2 (2003)
• "মৃত্যুর ছায়া-ঘেরা দ্বীপ" (romanized as "Mrityur Chaya-ghera Dwip"), Chalaman Asariri-er Romanchakar Abbhijan #2 (2003)
• "Island of Death", Island of Death / The Monument (2007)
• "Island of Death", Silent Avenger (2007)
• "Island of Death", Island of Death and The Monument (2010)
• "Island of Death", Silent Avenger (2010)

Norway

• "Dødens øy", Fantomet 23/1997

Sweden

• "Dödens ö", Fantomen 23/1997