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The Phantom Stranger
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Real Name
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Unknown
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First Appearance
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Phantom Stranger (Vol. 1) #1
(August–September, 1952)
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Creators
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John Broome, Carmine Infantino
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Team Affliations
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The Quintessence. Justice League, The Trenchcoat Brigade, Sentinels of Magic
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Aliases
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Brotherless One, Grey Walker
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Base of Operations
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None
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Powers
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Magic spells, Immortality, Omniscience
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Skills and Abilities
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Ancient Wisdom, Magical Skills
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Tools and Weapons
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Medallion of Magic
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The Phantom Stranger is a mysterious figure and occassional super-hero in the DC Universe.
Origins
Silver Age/Pre- and Post- Crisis
Not much is known about the Phantom Stranger and there are many theoretical origins to the character, suggesting he was perhaps a man cursed for whipping Jesus, an angel and even a survivor of the previous universe. As originally seen, he often told people stories of horror, but it was not uncommon for him to appear in the stories to effect the outcome and sometimes to help those in need. When getting involved, he often debunked fake supernatural events, not letting on that he himself was a paranormal entity.
New 52
He was a member of the infamous Trinity of sin. Vastly knowable and a mystery to everyone who meets him. Condemned for betrayal, the circle of eternity sentenced the Phantom Stranger and his fellow sinners - The Question and Pandora- to eternal punishments specific to their crimes. For the the Phantom Stranger he would forever remain a stranger to those who he meets, cursed to see the world's fate, but never truly be part of it. Throughout the history of Mankind has appeared to heroes. Knowing more than he should've and cursed to witness catastrophes but, never intervene himself, he has gone so far to influence other's decisions but to what end ? Nobody knows.
Tv shows
Almost all of the Dc shows, (he is very important).
powers
Teleportation, energy manipulation, immortality, supernatural knowledge, intelligence