Phantom Stranger

The Phantom Stranger is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Debuting in Phantom Stranger #1 (August/September 1952), he was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. The characters is of supernatural origin, battling mysterious occult forces, sometimes under their Vertigo imprint. Originally having a mysterious origin, the character often appeared as spiritual advisor and guide for dilemmas of both spiritual and supernatural origin. Frequently battling demonic forces, the Phantom Stranger was once characterized as an agent for the Lords of Order that sought to prevent chaotic forces from prevailing and was only known to work to atone for a great sin. Speculated to be a fallen angel or the Wandering Jew, the Phantom Stranger was later revealed to be Judas Iscariot, having been punished by the Circle of Eternity (at the behest of God) for his betrayal of Jesus Christ by being cursed to see the world but never can be part of it while atoning for his sins. An eternal servant of God, the Phantom Stranger is also an important member of the Quintessence, a council of supremely powerful beings that witnesses events of the multiverse but do not directly intervene. The Phantom Stranger made his first live-action appearance in the 2019 DC Universe television series Swamp Thing, portrayed by Macon Blair. Additionally, Kevin Conroy, D. B. Woodside, and Peter Serafinowicz have voiced the character in animation.