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After I designed my entry for the Phantom club ID competition I had some left over pictures I hadn't used, so I thought I'd make yet another infamous Police Lineup. I wanted to use more Phantoms, like the Charles Dance version and the Ken Hill version, but I wanted to try to keep the number of psychotic disfigured musical geniuses to a minimum.Herbert Lom
The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
I’ve never seen this version, I never heard anything particularly great about it, yet I included him for some reason. I was going to replace him with the Ken Hill version, but I never got around to it...
Claude Rains
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
I remember Claude Rains’ phantom from when I was a child and when I first got into Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical version. I became interested in Phantom and after finding my old plastic Batman mask I cut off the ears and put on a cloak and ran around pretending to be Claude Rains. I have the dvd, I like elements of it, but overall it’s pretty disappointing. I do enjoy Claude Rains portrayal of the Phantom though, he just looks so cool! I love his mask and cloak and the hat he wears, he has my favourite phantom costume.
Young Erik
Susan Kay's Phantom
I think out of all the Eriks and Phantoms I like the child Erik from Susan Kay’s Phantom the best. I just felt so sorry for him, he was such a sad character, and he still had an innocence about him. The scene where Erik asks for his birthday present from his mother is the scene I’ll never forget, it was just so tragic.
Lon Chaney
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Lon Chaney played an excellent Erik, his film was fairly true to the book, the ending is the only part I dislike. What stands out is his amazing makeup though… he was a truly haunting character.
I know if I hadn't included him, I would be upsetting some very loyal phans.
Erik
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Without this happy fellow, none of the rest of these opera ghosts would exsist. I admit I took some liberties with his clothing, I think it's likely Erik would be wearing something less colourful.
Michael Crawford
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera
I chose Michael Crawford because he is my favourite Lloyd Webber Phantom. Some other favourites include Brad Little and Steve Barton. However, well... I won't waste any more space going on about Crawford or Barton, as I've got a few deviations for that purpose.
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Comments: 166
great image but i just got to like the professor petrie
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Awesome. There was also a film that came out in 1989, which starred Robert Englund as the Phantom.
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I kept meaning to come back and redo this with as many Phantoms as I could discover. There are a lot that I left off this list.
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Gaston's and Susan's have always been my favorite Eriks. With them you really see how tragic and sad his life was and how he became what we see in Gaston's. Two of the best books I have ever read.
And also this is a hilarious line up LOL Young Erik is so serious it's adorable ^_^
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I agree with the comment below. I am a total Gerard and Ramin fan, but I do love this too. Of course, Susan Kay's Erik is probably the best, but give credit were credit is do, to Gaston Leroux.
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Young Erik reminds me of Michael J. Fox for some odd reason.
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Dont change the 1962 phantom with that other one! The 1962 version is my favorite! You really must watch it; its good, dispite what other phans say. Ill admit, you did take some liberties with his clothing that were...just not him, I've got to say.
Can you give me the cliff notes version of the scene in Kay's book, where Erik asks his mom for a present? I never read it and cant find a copy.
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Ah, don't worry, I won't be making any changes to this now. When I said I was going to replace him, that was back while I was drawing it.
So the scene takes place the evening of Erik's fifth birthday, in these early chapters the book is narrated by Erik's mother.
She has basically forced him to wear a mask since birth and only goes through with a birthday party due to the persistence of a family friend, Marie who was always nice to Erik. Erik's mother tells him that Marie will be giving him a present, which leads to him asking if she'll also give him one.
"Mama."
"What is it now?" I demanded irritably.
"Will you give me a present too?"
I put the napkins out on the table with a trembling hand.
"Of course," I replied mechanically. "Is there something in particular that you want?"
He came to stand beside me and something about his taut silence made me suddenly very uneasy. I sensed that he was afraid of my refusal, so no doubt whatever it was he wanted was going to be highly expensive.
"May I have anything I want?" he asked uncertainly.
"Within reason."
"May I have two of them?"
"Why should you need two?" I inquired warily.
"So I can save one for when the other is used up."
I began to relax. This didn't sound very alarming... nothing more extravagant than a ream of good quality paper, by the sound of it. Or perhaps a box of sweets...
"What is it you want?" I demanded with a sudden confidence.
Silence.
“Erik, I’ve have quite enough of this silly game now. If you don’t tell me what you want straightaway, you will have nothing at all.”
He jumped at the sharpness of my tone and began to twist a napkin between his thin fingers.
“I want—I want two…” He stopped and put his hands on the table, as though to steady himself.
“For God’s sake!” I snapped. “Two what?”
He looked up at me.
“Kisses,” he whispered tremulously. “One now and one to save.”
I stared at him in horror and without any warning burst into uncontrollable tears and sank down at the table.
“you must not ask that.” I sobbed. “you must never, never ask that again… do you understand me, Erik… never!”
He shrank from my noisy grief in horror and backed away to the door.
“Why are you crying?” he stammered.
I made a mighty effort to control myself.
“I’m not… crying.” I gasped.
“Yes, you are!” he shouted in a voice that was suddenly ugly with rage. “You’re crying and you won’t give me my birthday present. You made me ask—you made me ask—and then you said no. Well, I don’t want a birthday… I don’t like birthdays… I hate them!”
The door slammed behind him and a moment later I heard the echoing bang from upstairs.
I sat where he had left me, staring at the napkin he had thrown on the floor.
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oh my God that is so sad. you are really good
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POOR ERIK! (bawls)
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Yeah, it's a pretty heartbreaking scene.
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YUS@!!! i love herbert lom's phantom. i know it's COMPLETELY far from the book, but i LOVE the 1963 versions. and claude rains is inevitably short and cute. Lon chaney phantom was my phone background for more than a year
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Awesome job. I totally agree. Susan Kay's version is my favorite of all the phantoms!
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haha I like it I found it very accurate and a very good job!
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It's interesting how though they all come from one (brilliant) book, they can vary so drastically.
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You're right, it's quite amazing at just how many variations of that one character there are, counting all the books, stage plays, movies, and tv shows.
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I love this!
I especially love little Erik. 
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I love Erik! Actually I think he played a part in my joining DA
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that's pretty cool. Some of my first drawings on devart were of Erik... or weird variations of him.
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Miss Daae, can you identify the man who in sleep sang to you?
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Cool picture, boss. I have not yet had a chance to see/read most of these, having just been intruced to the story, but it's a clever idea, and I look forward to being able to give you more intelligent feedback as I learn more.
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thanks for the comment, buddy.
Definitely check out Susan Kay's "Phantom", it kicks arse... though starting off with the original novel is a goo start too.
Movies wise, the original silent version with Lon Chaney is pretty damned awesome too.
Don't worry about your feedback, as long as you're being honest with what you already know, it is intelligent.
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You're welcome. And thanks!
Yeah, I saw the silent one and the one with Charles Dance in bits and pieces on YouTube. They both rocked. I've got the original book, too, but haven't got time to read it yet.
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The concept is pretty clever, and I like how you put all of my favorite Phantoms in there. It's pretty awesome.
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I love this.
The scene in Kay's novel about his birthday present is also something I'll never forget. It honestly made me come to tears, and then (I was reading it in class) I had the urge to pass the book to everyone near me and force them to read those few paragraphs.
Eventually, the teacher read it too, and - is now, hopelessly in love with Erik. A good day all in all.
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Arrrgh... my mom does not appreciate Erik and won't let me read Kay's Phantom. Is there anyway I could read that bit online?
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Won't let you read it?!?! Is she mad?
I'm sure there is a copy of it online somewhere, it's possibly the most amazing book I've ever read, honestly.
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Just over-protective and with an exsistence starved of Erik. SHE HASN'T EVEN READ THE ORIGINAL BOOK. TT.TT She wouldn't let me see any of the movies either,I had to look them up an YouTube - I even read the original book online.
So far I've survived by thinking 'Four more years and I'm legally an adult and can see/read anything I want...' Until then I'll stew over it. You can recount this little incident if the reporters ever ask you how I went bad.
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An illegal trip to the local library (or school library) might do you some good!
Your life reminds me strangely of the movie Mathilda...maybe you'll find out you're a psychic and levitate all copies of Erik directly to you.
While of course I don't reccoment sneaking around behind your parents, you could tell her you need to go to the library and get a book, and get something obvious like "To Kill a Mockingbird" or something, then have the library get you a copy of Susan Kay's Phantom.
Then come pick it up later. ;3
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I'll take that advice - minus the 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' She won't let me read that! I'll say I'm getting Goody Hall - I might as well. It's a great book.
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Huzzah! And good luck to you. Susan Kay's "Phantom" is a little...intense, I will say that. It's vivid, and sad, and strong...but one of the best books I've ever read.
I give her nothing but praise for writing it.
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Going to the library today (gotta keep myself in check, my sister was giving me funny looks for singing under my breath 'Goin' on a phantom hunt, harooah, harooah'
I've seen some stuff about it and I know it's going to be sad and intense, but I still can't wait to read it.
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Oh my god this is amazing! Wonderful job! I'm a huge Phantom of the Opera fan!
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lol, i LVOE this, but you left out Gerard butler...anyway GREAT work
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Hilarious. I love it. You're not missing anything having not seen Herbert Loms. And I thoroughly agree--Susan Kay's young Erik asking for a birthday present...ah, makes me want to cry. That moment, and also "Please God let her love me and I'll be good forever." Heartbreaking. Any case, excellent drawing, thoroughly amused!
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I like it, but you left out the Charles Dance version.
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love it.
but you missed out the '89 eirk
cant remember the actor's name though
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that's pretty good, and regarding the 1962 Phantom it was made by Hammer films and I don't think it's that bad. I actually think it's very interesting, but you need to see it for yourself. I especially like the Chaney's Erik.
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thanks, I don't think the Hammer version is available in Australia, if it is I'll definitely give it a go.
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Har harr, I love this.
I have the Claude Raines version too, on DVD--but only because I'm collecting all the movies (not to mention albums, etc.) but I just had to say I loved that fact that, when Raoul and Anatole are chasing him, Erique throws his hat at them. Well, at Anatole, anyway. I thought that was hilarious. SO THREATENING!!!
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haha, I can't remember that scene... it's not a great film, but as I constantly bang on, I love the way Claude Rains looks as the Phantom 
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Lol, not just an attempt to scare them! As an attempt to knock them off a ladder entirely!
Yeah, I think that Claude Rains does make a good Phantom image. However, he just isn't romantic enough for me. My Erik/Erique/Phantom/whatever needs to be handsome and brooding; drool-worthy attractive. 
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