The Phantom's costume is iconic and ground-breaking in the world of comics, with features that must be maintained. Of less importance is his 'Mr Walker' alias disguise when "walking the streets of the town as an ordinary man". (See Mr Walker Alias page)

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Essential elements:

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• Skin tight outfit, including cowl - colour varies internationally.

• Mask - eyes cannot be seen.

• Belt - black leather with Skull motif buckle. 

  • Holsters or scabbard​ attached.

• Trunks - black diagonal stripes - colour varies internationally.

• Boots - period appropriate.

  • Modern Boots are calf-length; riding boots.

• Weapons - period appropriate (See Individual Phantom's for examples for each Phantom)

  • Hidden knife in boot.

  • 20th & 21st Phantom uses twin Colt 1911s.​

  • Past Phantoms. Flint guns, swords period appropriate.

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Historically, creators have depicted an almost completely unchanged outfit, which is entirely palatable to phans. The Phantom's costume has remained relatively unchanged since the first of the line. 

 

In recent times some creators have changed their Phantom costumes to be realistic to the time period. At this stage it is NOT official Phantom Lore, time will tell if it becomes official.