Le Fantôme

From 1993 to 1995, French publisher Soleil revived the classic pulp hero in Le Fantôme, a seven-issue series that brought a sleek, European sensibility to the Ghost Who Walks. Written by Jean-Marc Lofficier and illustrated by François Froideval, this run is notable for its moody, atmospheric art and a storyline that reimagined the jungle adventurer for a modern audience while honoring his swashbuckling roots. It stands as a distinctive, short-lived take on the character, bridging the gap between American comic traditions and the Franco-Belgian bande dessinée style.