“Arms trafficking” is a 1981 Team Fantomen story, written by Idi Kharelli, with art by Knut Westad. “Arms Trafficking” is one of those Phantom adventures where the stakes feel uncomfortably real. There’s no lost treasure or jungle superstition driving the plot this time, instead, writer Idi Kharelli taps into the uneasy world of embargoes, shifting loyalties, and quiet deals made behind closed doors. It’s a story that feels grounded in modern geopolitics, yet still firmly rooted in Phantom tradition. Kharelli was part of the strong Scandinavian wave of Phantom storytellers who helped keep the legend vibrant beyond the original American newspaper strip. Writing primarily for the Swedish Fantomen line, he developed a reputation for scripts that blended action with political awareness.
