Ed Rhoades
| Ed Rhoades (Charles Edward Rhoades, Jr) | |
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| Born: | December 9, 1946 |
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| Died: | July 30, 2012 |
| Nationality: |  American
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Biography
Life and career
Ed Rhoades was the son of Charles Edward Sr. and Ellen Mae (Snyder) Rhoades. He was born in Mahoning Township, Momtour County (Pennsylvania) on December 9, 1946.
He grew up in Danville where he was active in the art world. When he graduated Danville High School in 1964 his cartoons were featured weekly in the "Danville News" (as part of a school page). He continued to study art at Bloomsburg State College and recieved a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1968. He held the post as art editor of the college publication (Maroon and Gold), and his cartoons were also featured in nationally Collegiate Publications. He also worked in the studio of Peter Gstalder and exhibited his work in his gallery during the weekends. While at Bloomsburg University he began exploring his interest in music, and performed in Philadelphia clubs and at college concerns and festivals.
He moved to Philadelphia and took graduate courses at the Tylor School of Art, and worked as a graphic artist in the city.
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Ed Rhoades is a longtime Phantom fan, and friend of Lee Falk.
Rhoades was editor and publisher of the newsletter for the Phantom fan club "Friends of the Phantom". He has also contributed Phantom-related articles and interviews for several other publications. In addition, Rhoades was integral to the making of the A&E "The Phantom: Comic Book Crusader" special, created for the A&E Biography series in 2000.
As of 2006, Rhoades is a consultant for Moonstone Books and contributes articles under the title "Behind the Mask". Rhoades also co-wrote a story with Mike Bullock for the prose anthology The Phantom Chronicles.
Cameo appearances
| Year | Daily/Sunday | Title | Comments |
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| 2001 | Sunday | "Return of the Tourist" | as Ed, wearing a Phantom t-shirt |