Series synopsis
Phantom 2040 is a French animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Multishow on September 18, 1994. It ended on March 3, 1996. It was created by Lee Falk. It stars Scott Valentine, Carrie Snodgress, Harlan Ellison and Jeff Bennett.
Phantom 2040 is a French-American animated science fiction television series loosely based on the comic strip hero The Phantom, created by Lee Falk. The central character of the series is said to be the 24th Phantom. The unusual character designs are the work of Peter Chung, creator of Æon Flux.
The show debuted in 1994 to rave reviews, though it survived only 35 episodes before it was relegated to weekend repeats in 1996. Along with action sequences, stories focused on intelligent plotting and ...
Premise
Phantom 2040 is a French-American animated science fiction television series loosely based on the comic strip hero The Phantom, created by Lee Falk. The central character of the series is said to be the 24th Phantom. The unusual character designs are the work of Peter Chung, creator of Æon Flux.
The show debuted in 1994 to rave reviews, though it survived only 35 episodes before it was relegated to weekend repeats in 1996. Along with action sequences, stories focused on intelligent plotting and character development, winning the series praise for its subtle teaching of such values as individuality, freedom, and the volatility of humanity. It also spawned comic books tie-ins and other merchandise.
Featured voice actors included Scott Valentine, Margot Kidder, Ron Perlman, and Jeff Bennett, while Mark Hamill, Debbie Harry, Rob Paulsen, and Paul Williams had recurring roles.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Scott Valentine
- Carrie Snodgress
- Harlan Ellison
- Jeff Bennett
- Margot Kidder
- Paul Williams
- Richard Lynch
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | September 18, 1994 | April 29, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 15 | September 16, 1995 | March 3, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Generation Unto Generation, Part 1 The origin of the 24th Phantom, as he is called into service on his 18th birthday, unaware of his family's history. |
September 18, 1994 |
| 2 |
Generation Unto Generation, Part 2 The origin of the 24th Phantom, as he is called into service on his 18th birthday, unaware of his family's history. |
September 25, 1994 |
| 3 |
The Sum of the Parts Maximum's new invention, the fractal (shape-changing) biot is part of a new plot to capture the Phantom. Meanwhile, Professor Archer finds out about Kit's dual identity. |
October 2, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rite of Passage A ""retrospective"" show, bringing you up-to-date on the goings-on in season 1. |
September 16, 1995 |
| 2 |
The World Is My Jungle A ""retrospective"" show, bringing you up-to-date on the goings-on in season 1 |
September 23, 1995 |
| 3 |
Sanctuary When the Egyptian Queen Nia returns to defeat the Phantom, she brings along ace marksman Gunnar to assist. However, while they hunt him in the Ghost Jungle, Gunnar cannot pass up the chance to hunt the rare, supposedly nonexistent Shadow Panther. Meanwhile, Max, Jr. remains blissfully trapped in VR - and Rebecca schemes to coax him out of his reverie by giving Baudelaire the boot... |
September 30, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Multishow |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 1994 |
| Last aired | March 3, 1996 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |