Move over Spiderman and Captain America – there’s a new superhero in town, Kid Phantom.
Griffith Film School animation lecturer Dr Paul Mason grew up devouring comic books. Now the talented illustrator has been chosen by Frew Comics to reboot the adventures of The Phantom.
Kid Phantom is the first spin-off of The Phantom in its 81-year-history, and Paul admits that re-imagining The Phantom for a new generation was a daunting prospect.
“I was very nervous about tackling such an iconic character – there are people out there who are big fans and real traditionalists who have been reading The Phantom for years,” he says.
“There is a real nostalgic connection to this character, and taking it on was intimidating at first.
“It’s been a real learning curve for me, but it’s great that a company like Frew have embraced local creators and are passionate about creating new stories.
“It’s been a lot of long hours,
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