Phantom 2040: The Ghost Who Walks (otherwise known as Phantom 2040: Generation Unto Generation)

The show debuted in 1994 to rave reviews, though it survived only 35 episodes before it was relegated to weekend repeats in 1996. Along with action sequences, stories focused on intelligent plotting and character development, winning the series praise for its subtle teaching of such values as individuality, freedom and the volatility of humanity.

This Animated movie follows the opening exploits of Kit Walker, the 14th, after the 1940s TV/ Serial series "The Phantom". "The Phantom" was this Kit Walker's Great-great (you get the idea) Grandfather. Along with the "Phantom Heritage" comes the name, so "The Phantom" is the "man who can never die" (can, will and does, but when one "The Phantom" gets killed, then the 'next son' takes his place.)

Along with Andrea Romano's equally pioneering work on Batman: The Animated Series, Stuart M. Rosen's voice direction on Phantom 2040 had a lasting impact on animated adventure television. Romano and Rosen cast accomplished dramatic actors and introduced a new level of maturity and complexity to their show's vocal performances that set the standard for all TV animation that followed.

Phantom 2040's unique voice cast included Scott Valentine, Margot Kidder, Ron Perlman, Leah Remini, J.D. Hall, Alan Oppenheimer, Richard Lynch and Jeff Bennett - while Mark Hamill, Debbie Harry, Rob Paulsen and Paul Williams had recurring roles.

This series was animated and directed by the main set of fellow animators and directors of Aeon Flux, though this series (Phantom 2040) was never aired on MTV.