The Count of Bengali

The Count of Bengali

Produced for:	Fantomen 3/1995
# of pgs:	46
Writer:	Claes Reimerthi
Artist:	Felmang, Anthony Benny, & Usam
Original colorist:	Times Graphics Singapore
Producer:	Semic Press

"The Count of Bengali" is a 1995 Team Fantomen story, written by Claes Reimerthi, with art by Felmang, Anthony Benny, and Usam.

Plot synopsis

Set in 1828-1829, a villainous French nobleman leaves Paris after killing a young student in a duel. He ends up as an owner of a casino in Morristown where he learns of a large treasure in a mysterious cave deep in the jungle.

Appearances

Recurring characters

The 21st Phantom
The 14th Phantom
The 15th Phantom (as Chris)
Guran
Marie Claire
past chief of the Bandars (unnamed, was the chief in the 14th Phantom's days, probably Zuran)

One-time characters

Theodore Taillefer, Chris' friend
Anastasie Taillefer, Theodore's sister
Vicomte de Arais
Louis, Vicomte's second
Noel Clayton, lieutenant in the Jungle Patrol
Hardy Trevor
Russell, working for the Vicomte de Arais
Chagarra, working for the Vicomte de Arais
Delphine Beauseant
Jaques
Guérin, lawyer (mentioned)
Unnamed colonel of the Jungle Patrol (does not bear the likeness of Lord Cardingham)
Unnamed governor of Bengali (mentioned)

Locations

France
- Paris
- Boulogner Woods
- Rouen, location of Anastasie's boarding house
Bengali
- Deep Woods
  - The Skull Cave
    - The Chronicle Room
- Morristown
  - Morristown Casino
Iron Rock Island
The Island of Tougandabyn