Previously, it was announced that Panji Tengkorak, the classic Indonesian comic by Hans Jaladara, would be re-released in Indonesia. The announcement was made on Hans Jaladara and Falcon Publishing’s social media. However, it was still unclear whether the publication would be a reprint of the original comic or a brand-new story.
On Wednesday (6/8), the publisher finally provided further explanation regarding the re-release. On their social media, they explain that the comic will be published with two different versions: the classic version and the modern version.
The classic version is the reprint of the original comic with a new cover, while the modern version is the comic adaptation of the upcomic Panji Tengkorak film. More information about the release date and pre-order period has not been announced yet.
Prior to this announcement, it was announced that Panji Tengkorak will get an animated film adaptation, set to premiere in Indonesian cinemas on 28 August 2025. Directed by Daryl Wilson, the film is produced by Falcon Pictures. Here is the list of voice actors who joined the film:
- Denny Sumargo
- Donny Damara
- Cok Simbara
- Aghniny Haque
- Donny Alamsyah
- Pritt Timothy
- Revaldo
- Tanta Ginting
- Aisha Nurra Datau
- Candra Mukti
Based on a comic character by Hans Jaladara, the original story of the Panji Tengkorak comic tells the tale of Panji, a master in the dark arts of silat (an Indonesian martial art), who seeks the person responsible for killing his wife. In his journey, Panji always disguises himself as a beggar and wears a skull mask.
The comic was originally published by Dwi Djaja Djakarta Publisher in 1968. It has been remade twice. The first one was in 1985 by UP Pradisha, and later in 1996 by Elex Media Komputindo.
Panji Tengkorak has also been adapted into live-action several times, including two movies in 1971 and 1983, and a TV series in 1996, which aired on Indosiar. In 2016, it was reported that a new live-action film was also being planned with Anggy Umbara as the director and Bounty Umbara as the scriptwriter.
The Indonesian Anime Times
