After failing to aid a dying criminal in order to get a more gripping news story, burgeoning journalist Walter Whitney not only gains national acclaim, but the attention of a ruthless global crime syndicate; now he must go from mild-mannered reporter by day to Bob Phantom, a heartless ambulance chaser and even hardened crime fighter by night. It's Nightcrawler meets Spider-Man in the brand-new take on a classic Archie universe character!
Part The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, part American Psycho, this one-shot puts a new spin on a Golden Age character. It's a great premise, though a single issue only scratched the surface of the character's frustration with the modern world as well as his own potential. Read Full Review
On the one hand, it's an entertaining concept full of Archie/MLJ Easter eggs, with some lively art. On the other, it feels like a set-up for more stories, but it's posited as a one-shot. Read Full Review
Bob Phantom #1 is bringing superheroes back to the Archie Universe, and sadly, his debut issue falls flatter than a worn-out cape. Read Full Review
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