NEWSFLASH!

I've been blessed with having known my friend, Opergeist, a fellow devoted phan, exceptionally talented artist, and oft somewhat morbid yet creative mind, for quite some time and I am very much honored and speechless that he was inspired by this work to create an utterly magnificent and powerful 'fanart' of A Phantom in Uniform which can be seen at this [link]

Do take a look at Opergeist's work. It captures his passion, emotion, and love of detail and boldness in all their dark beauty. A truly remarkable talent who infuses the vibrancy of life and all its flavors in his work. Here's to you, my friend! And thank you once more!

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Also known as 'Das Phantom'

Said nickname is due to the existence of a Phantom fanfic entitled Das Phantom von Deutchland that is an alternate reality featuring the Phantom as a Nazi. Lol.

So, I wonder if the appeal of men in uniform can apply to Phantoms as well?

Anyhow, this is my entry for PFN's 'Modern Art' Phantom art contest. It originally arose as I was doodling uniform ideas for a friend's story and sorta evolved into, well - the Phantom of the Opera if he were wearing a very stylish military officer's dress uniform. The uniform itself draws inspiration from several historical designs and is not meant to particularly represent any country or military force - though I can understand comparisons to the Nazi SS I suppose. But again, not my intent!

Pencil drawing colored in Photoshop 5.0

Original line art can be seen at this [link]