Claes Reimerthi

Claes Göran Reimerthi, born 12 January 1955 in Sweden, was a prolific comic book author best known for his long-running work on the Swedish-language version of *The Phantom*, titled *Fantomen*. He died on 23 July 2021.

Reimerthi entered the comics field in the late 1980s, writing his first *Fantomen* story in 1987. Over the next three decades, he became a defining voice for the character, credited as writer on 87 issues through 2020. His work spanned multiple series, including *Fantomen*, *Fantomet*, and the English-language *The Phantom*, as well as the Swedish humor comic *91:an* and the historical series *Gustaf Vasa (Peder Swarts krönika om Gustaf Vasa)* and *Fantomen-krönika*.

Reimerthi’s storytelling blended adventure with historical depth, often collaborating with artists like Hans Lindahl and Kari Leppänen. He co-created several storylines that expanded the Phantom mythos, though specific co-creations are not detailed in the source. His later years saw continued contributions to the character’s legacy, cementing his reputation as a key custodian of the Phantom in Scandinavia. While major awards are not listed, his sustained output and influence on the Swedish comic landscape remain his lasting achievement.