The Phantom Viking

The Phantom Viking
The Phantom Viking in Lion, 14 October 1967. Art by Nevio Zeccara.
Character information
First appearanceThe Champion (26 February 1966)
In-story information
Alter egoOlaf Larsen
SpeciesHuman/Norse god
Place of originEarth
PartnershipsHelen Yates
AbilitiesFlight
Superhuman strength
Increased durability
Publication information
PublisherFleetway Publications
ScheduleWeekly
Title(s)The Champion
26 February to 4 June 1966
Lion
11 June 1966 to 3 August 1968
The Champion Annual
1967 to 1968
Lion Annual
1968 to 1970
FormatsOriginal material for the series has been published as a strip in the comics anthology(s) The Champion
Lion.
Genre
Publication date26 February 1966 – 3 August 1968
Creative team
Writer(s)Donne Avenell
Artist(s)José Ortiz
Nevio Zeccara

The Phantom Viking is a British comic character, appearing in strips published by Fleetway Publications. The character's alter-ego was weak-willed school teacher Olaf Larsen, who gained the ability to turn into the Phantom Viking when he dons a Norse helmet. The character first appeared in the debut issue of the short-lived boys' anthology title The Champion on 26 February 1966, and continued in Lion when it was merged with Champion a short while later.