Phantasm

Danny Chase (later called Phantasm) is a fictional superhero in DC Comics publications. Publication history Danny Chase/Phantasm first appeared in The New Teen Titans Annual (vol. 2) #3 and was created by Marv Wolfman and artist Mike Collins. Although Wolfman hoped the character would restore the "teen hero" feel to a group composed mostly of characters in their twenties, Danny was also intended as a comic foil for one of the group's foundational characters, Changeling. Problematically, the character is often portrayed as an overly snide, egotistical brat. Conflicts with Beast Boy were one-sided, with Chase invariably delivering come-uppance. Meanwhile, other members of the team proved prone to commenting on how impressed they are by Chase's cleverness and capability. This quickly proved unpopular with most fans, and pro and anti-Chase letters sparked heated debate in the letter column. Wolfman tried various ways to make the character more appealing to the Titans' fan base, including having him briefly disguised as the mysterious "Phantasm" during the Titans Hunt storyline. However, negative fan pressure was strong enough to write Danny out of the series. Years later, during Jay Faerber's run on "The Titans", he planned for new series villain Epsilon to be a resurrected Danny. Tempest's evil uncle Slizzath was supposed to have revived him as part of a planned storyline. The new editor Andrew Helfer overturned this and a new origin was given instead.