“Phantom re:Port” is the name I’ve given to my zine series for Phantom Port (get it?). The first entry being “Ghost Mapping” — a concept I’ve mentioned in other posts.

Per the Phantom Port instagram account: “Ghost Mapping is a zine by Phantom Port that tells the story of cloaked individuals appearing around a cramped city one summer. The mystery around the individuals unfolds via chat room logs and photos documenting the strange circumstances.”

I’ve got a lot of fun ideas for it but I don’t want to spoil the fun. Originally it was going to be a part of a larger zine and it wasn’t going to be as long of a story. I started getting very enthusiastic about it and before you know it, Ghost Mapping became it’s own zine.

I will add that it’s set in a futuristic cyberpunk style setting. I haven’t decided yet if it’s in the Cadence universe that has been the focus of other creative efforts.

I will also share one other photo, however. The finished version of the “hallway” image I posted on instagram:

If you’d like some insight into what inspired this project, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Season 1 (specifically the Laughing Man arc) is a good place to start. Additionally, Paranoia Agent, especially the opening credits, gave me huge inspiration for the vibes. See for yourself:

Here’s a fun fact: the video I linked is one of the first anime openings uploaded to youtube.

Speaking of Phantom Port – I’m putting in an order for lanyards and washi tape soon. Things are finally coming together.

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