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New Series from FREW - "The Phantom By Gaslight"
Some very exciting news to begin the New Year! In 2017, Frew Publications will be publishing a new, Australian-made The Phantom series! Written by Sydney-based author Christopher Sequeira with art by fellow New South Wales resident Jason Paulos , the series will be advertised inside the rear cover of the new Frew issue (#1773) due in newsagents later this week. Believe it or not, Sequeira actually made the announcement on his Facebook page in November last year! FREW PU

Dan Fraser
Jan 2, 2017


The First Phantom Comic - A Confusing Tale
Ask any Phantom phan and they will say the first ever The Phantom comic book was produced in Italy. This is something we have all...

Jermayn Parker
Dec 26, 2016


Frew To Go Giant - UPDATED
In news sure to gladden the hearts of most Phantom collectors, Frew co-owner Rene White has announced that the Australian company is seeking to reproduce a popular publication from the 1950s and 60's: the Giant Size comics. * In a late night Facebook post , Rene White wrote: Frew is looking at starting to produce the giant size Phantom subject to King Features approval and require scanned copies or photocopies of Phantom Ranger No 1 and Sir Falcon No 1 if anyone has any of

Dan Fraser
Dec 22, 2016


The Return of a Female Phantom?
Speculation is awash in the ChronicleChamber offices that we may be about to see the long-awaited return of a female Phantom. Regular...

Dan Fraser
Dec 5, 2016


Shane Foley Interviewed on ABC Radio
One of Frew's newest cover artists is certainly starting to come into his own. The emerging artist was interviewed on radio for ABC Wide...

Dan Fraser
Nov 19, 2016


Danger in the Forbidden City - TPB Review
From late 2014 through to early 2016, it seemed like Phantom phans around the world were always eagerly awaiting the next installment of...

Dan Fraser
Nov 6, 2016


Hermes Press' Avon Novels Available to Pre-Order
You may recall a little while ago we told you about the exciting news that Hermes Press would be reprinting the classic Avon Phantom...

Joe Douglas
Oct 7, 2016


X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #48 - Frew's 80th Anniversary Issue
In this Episode Dan, Jermayn and Steve review the hotly anticipated 80th Anniversary Special published by Frew . The episode opens with the boys recording their first impressions of the issue as soon as they open it. They then drag a fine tooth comb through every aspect of the publication. Was the colour a success? Does Jermayn agree with Barry's history? What's Dan's opinion on the non-inclusion of any Falk stories? Can Steve somehow reign these guys in so that we don't go

ChronicleChamber Team
Sep 23, 2016


Frew's 80th Anniversary Special - Unwrapped
Most phans have by now seen the impressive covers for Frew's 80th Anniversary Special, and many Australians have been down to their newsagent or local comic book store and picked up a copy. But for those who haven't yet been able to get their hands on one, or who are still weighing up the $20 cost, here's what it looks like once you unwrap the protective plastic covering! The Contents page is the first real impression you get that this is no ordinary Frew comic. For only the

Dan Fraser
Sep 21, 2016


Frew's 80th Anniversary Special - OUT NOW!
IT'S HERE!! It started with a simple statement in Facebook Messenger from Stephen East: "Get to the newsagents pronto!" The accompanying photos confirmed what we had barely dared hope for: Frew's 80th Anniversary Special, issue #1763 is finally in stores and available for phans to purchase. There was a flurry of activity on the various Facebook groups as phans scurried to get to local retailers to pick up their copies and share their finds. Rest assured that the Chronicle

ChronicleChamber Team
Sep 16, 2016


Frew's 80th Anniversary Issue Announced
Frantic phans might feel like it's been a long time coming, but finally there is word of Frew's 80th Anniversary Special! On their...

Dan Fraser
Aug 18, 2016


Phantom's World Coming to Frew
In the latest Frew 1759 that comes out in Newsagents on Thursday the 11th August, Dudley breaks some exciting news about a new series that will start in Frew 1761 called the Phantom's World. It is a series of comics from all around the world that have never been previously published in English. Dudley then mentions that the first of this new series will be another Spada story from artist Angelo Todaro who will also be creating a new Frew cover. Attached is an image that wa

Jermayn Parker
Aug 11, 2016
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