Lee Falk

Lee Falk was an American writer and artist best known for creating the iconic comic strip characters "The Phantom" and "Mandrake the Magician." His work, starting in the 1930s, helped popularize comic strips as a form of entertainment and storytelling. The Phantom is considered one of the first masked heroes, inspiring many future superhero characters, while Mandrake combined magic and detective work. Falk’s storytelling and character development made these figures enduring symbols in popular culture, influencing both comic books and adventure narratives worldwide.