The Philosopher's Stone, Part 2: King of Beggars
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| The Philosopher's Stone, Part 2: King of Beggars | |
| Produced for: | Fantomen 15/2006 |
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| # of pgs: | 32 |
| Writer: | Claes Reimerthi |
| Artist: | Kari Leppänen |
| Original colorist: | Reprostugan |
| Producer: | Egmont Kärnan |
"The Philosopher's Stone, Part 2: King of Beggars" is a 2006 Team Fantomen story, written by Claes Reimerthi, with art by Kari Leppänen.
Plot synopsis
Following the events of The Ring, the 1st Phantom leaves London with the scientist Paracelsus. Arriving in Paris they hear gossip about the cruel Baron de Phénix. The baron kidnaps Paracelsus and offers him employment to solve the mystery of the philosopher's stone, including access to a scientific library and laboratory. Meanwhile the Phantom challenges the king of the beggars in a duel.
Appearances
Recurring characters
- The 1st Phantom
- Phoenix (as Baron de Phénix and the real-life Count Gilles de Rais)
- The 21st Phantom
- Devil
- Guran
- Sir Thomas, the Earl of Gatswick (in flashback)
One time characters
- Count de Rochefort
- Fargas, the count's servant
- Rénard
- Bearnice de Phénix, the count's new wife
- Victor, burglar
Real-life characters
Related stories
Refers to
- "The Ring" by Ulf Granberg and Jaime Vallvé
Follows
- "The Philosopher's Stone, Part 1: Phoenix Reborn" by Claes Reimerthi and Hans Lindahl
Followed by
- "The Philosopher's Stone, Part 3: The Lost Library" by Claes Reimerthi and Alex Saviuk and Dick Giordano
- "The Philosopher's Stone, Part 4: The Middle of the World" by Claes Reimerthi and Kari Leppänen
Reprints
This story has been published in the following publications:
Australia
- "The Philosopher's Stone, Part 2: King of Beggars", The Phantom #1452 (2006)
Finland
- "Viisasten kivi, osa 2: Kerjäläisten kuningas", Mustanaamio 15/2006
Norway
- "De vises sten, del 2: Tiggernes konge", Fantomet 14/2006
Sweden
- "De vises sten: Del 2 - Tiggarnas konung", Fantomen 15/2006