The Unknown Commander
The Unknown Commander is the highest ranked officer in the Jungle Patrol. The Phantom is the unknown commander, and he issues most of his orders through the safe in his office, which he accesses via the Abandoned Well. He also communicates with the Jungle Patrol (normally through Colonel Worubu) using the radio X Band, as a 'voice in the dark' at the Jungle Patrol Monument, or as an officer, with his face covered by sunglasses, a cap, and a Jungle Patrol uniform.
History
When the 6th Phantom founded the Jungle Patrol in 1664, it was no secret that he was the patrol's commander. This was the practice until 1831, when the 14th Phantom was murdered by Chandra Sykharn from the Singh Brotherhood, who was a ruler of one of the countries in the Misty Mountains and had infiltrated the Patrol. Following this, the 15th Phantom made the Jungle Patrol's commander unknown, making the 14th the last Phantom to officially serve as Patrol commander. Since then, the current Phantom has led the patrol in secret.
He usually delivers written orders to the Jungle Patrol by leaving them in a safe with a false bottom, which he can access via an underground tunnel whose other end is in The Abandoned Well.
On rare occasions, the 21st Phantom has led the Patrol directly, but then wearing a Jungle Patrol uniform instead of his usual Phantom suit.
Appearances
Only includes appearances where the 21st Phantom has appeared as the Commander in Jungle Patrol uniform.
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Daily/Sunday stories
| Title | Writer | Artist | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Return of Colonel Weeks" | DePaul | Ryan | |
| "The Commander Will See You Now" | DePaul | Weigel |