Sanctuary

A deadly new enemy hunts the Phantom in the Ghost Jungle as the mysterious Shadow Panther's secret is revealed.

Nia, the African warrior (whom we met in Episode 6), comes to Metropia with Gunnar, a hunter of endangered species who wants to stalk the ultimate prey- the man who will not die. They have come to seek retribution for the peace that the Phantom helped establish in Africa, ending the tyranny of Nia's family.

Hunted by Gunnar and Nia, Guran disappears in the Ghost Jungle. At the same time, the legendary elusive Shadow Panther is discovered there. The Phantom and Sagan enter the Ghost Jungle to find Guran. When Heloise assists the Phantom in his search for Guran, she reveals a Walker family secret- Guran is the Shadow Panther. Heloise explains that Guran's desperate search for forbidden knowledge after the death of Kit's father transformed one side of him into this elusive beast. The Phantom makes contact with the Shadow Panther, and urges Guran not to blame himself for the death of his father. Nia and Gunnar attempt to ambush the Phantom but the Phantom deflects their attack. His domain is a sanctuary for life, not a place for its destruction.

23rd Phantom, Commander, Kit Walker, Jr./24th Phantom