Fantomen

The original Swedish Fantomen series, published by Serieförlaget from 1950 to 1955, is a foundational entry in the character's European history, running for 137 issues. While the strip was primarily written by Lee Falk and drawn by Wilson McCoy, this Swedish edition also featured local contributions from artists like George Camitz and John Lindblom. Alongside the adventures of the 21st Phantom, the series included reprints of other popular American strips such as Hopalong Cassidy and Topper, making it a key window into mid-century comics for Swedish readers. Its importance lies in establishing the Phantom as a lasting icon in Scandinavia, long before the character's global multimedia fame.