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The Phantom is back in Papua New Guinea
The Phantom has had an interesting relationship with the fine folks of Papua New Guinea . The country is located north of Australia , sharing a land border with Indonesia on the New Guinea Island, with hundreds of other offshore islands. According to tradition, during World War II, The Phantom was first introduced to the locals, and he was an instant hit, as a purple jungle-dwelling hero likely appealed to them more than other heroes living in areas that did not relate to the

Jermayn Parker
2 days ago


Austrian publisher Art:9 publishing Ray Moore Sunday stories
On the back of the Ray Moore and Lee Falk daily adventures being published by Austrian publisher Art:9 , they have now announced they will be publishing the Sunday stories as well. The first volume will be shipping before the end of April 2026. You can order your copy at their website here The price is €25.00, and the book in landscape format will be 114 pages and printed in black and white in German. " Die Liga der Verlorenen " (" The League of Lost Men ") by Lee Falk and R

Christian Möller
4 days ago


Sy Barry features in Andover Living Magazine
Andover Living is a local magazine featuring Sy Barry a resident of the small town who has lead an amazing life.

ChronicleChamber Team
6 days ago


X-Band: Phantom Podcast #333 - March 2026 newspaper stories, comics & news review
We review & discuss Phantom comics, stories, and related news from around the world, including new products to buy & updates on the video game.


Australian Phantom weekend, 19-21 June 2026 with Supanova comic convention & LFMBEC dinner
Details on the 2026 Phantom weekend held in Sydney, Australia on the 19-21 June with the guest speaker at the LFMBEC dinner announced


Frew release a new A2 poster featuring artwork from their 2000th comic by Daniel Picciotto
Frew release an A2-sized print on their website for sale at $25AUD featuring artwork by Daniel Picciotto.

Jermayn Parker
Apr 6


India-based 'Read Bengali Books' company releases Phantom coffee mug
Read Bengali Books, a Kolkata, India-based company, has released a licensed Phantom coffee mug in partnership with Indian Phantom publisher Shakti Comics

Jermayn Parker
Apr 3


Original art by Alex Sanchez for sale from the Mad Cave Studios 'Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny' series
Are you an original Phantom art collector? eBay seller Tropic Comics and Collectibles Inc has listed 40+ original pages of artwork by Mad Cave Studios ' Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny ' artist Alex Sanchez . The art listed is from issue 3 and issue 4. Click to view the art pieces available for sale The pages are selling them from $99US and several of the pages feature the Phantom as well as the other Defenders of the Earth heroes in Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician

Jermayn Parker
Apr 1


X-Band: Phantom Podcast #332 - Mad Cave Studios Phantom issues 1-5 review
We review the first five issues by Mad Cave Studios which see the Phantom battling Singh Pirates as they invade the Deep Woods.

ChronicleChamber Team
Mar 30


César Spadari original painting Fantomen cover art in auction
Leading American-based auction house Heritage currently has an original cover painting by phan favourite César Spadari up for auction. Bidding starts at $1 US and ends Sunday 19th April 2026, local USA time. You can bid on it here on Heritage From what we have been told, this is a larger piece than the one previously sold and features the popular Kate Sommerset character. The cover was used for Fantomen 24/2011 and Fantomet 23/2011 .

Jermayn Parker
Mar 29


Original Phantom art by Mad Cave Studios artist Jim Calafiore for sale
USA artist Jim Calafiore behind the Defenders of the Earth comic book series published by Mad Cave Studios is selling original artwork including covers

ChronicleChamber Team
Mar 27


Photos of the Newstalgia Lounge at the Comic Con Cruise 2026
The Comic Con Cruise 2026 has ended, and the Phantom, his Defenders of the Earth buddies, and other Comics Kingdom characters were featured in the Newstalgia Lounge. The Comic Con Cruise described it as A fully immersive fan experience inspired by the golden age of comics, designed to feel like you’ve been dropped right into the Sunday Funnies. In between themed events, games, and panels, you’ll love soaking in the playful, nostalgic vibe as you kick back with a comic-stri

Jermayn Parker
Mar 24


Mad Cave Studios: The Phantom Battles The Red Dragons in June 2026!
The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1 is the second one-shot from Mad Cave Studios. It debuts both digitally and on comic stands on June 17, 2026. Preorder your copy today!
Scott Waldyn
Mar 21


Phantom historian Bob Griffin donates his collection to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
Robert J Griffin is a Phantom collector and historian from the USA who had one of the largest Phantom collections in the world. He also was instrumental in his Phantom research, providing information on comics and products produced around the world for the Deepwoods.org website as well as the popular 1990s Friends of the Phantom newsletters. What many phans may not know is that he is one of the key reasons Jim Shepherd and Frew were able to locate the unedited and uncenso

Jermayn Parker
Mar 20


Finnish Mustanaamio (Phantom) 'Sormus' TPB out now!
After two years, the third TPB collection is now available to be purchased online for 15,00€ (160 sek/nok, $20US and $25AUD). Click here to buy! These TPB's are published by Egmont Kustannus which is a Finnish magazine publisher and subsidiary of the Danish media house Egmont. Petri Aarnio is the editor of these three books. This volume is printed in black and white, which the stories were originally created for, and the TPB is 104 pages. This volume the stories included ar

Jermayn Parker
Mar 19


Mythos Editora releases a reprint TPB Dynamite 'Kings Watch' collection
Brazilian publisher Mythos Editora has announced a reprint Phantom TPB collection to be released in March 2026.

Jermayn Parker
Mar 14


X-Band: Phantom Podcast #331A - January & February 2026 newspaper stories & news review
We discuss all things Phantom from around the world for January & February 2026 with the latest Phantom news, and Newspaper daily and Sunday stories.

ChronicleChamber Team
Mar 11


Fantomet Magazine cancelled AGAIN!
The poor Norwegians have had no luck in the last 8 years with their Phantom comic, with another Phantom series cancelled after 3 issues in 2025

Jermayn Parker
Mar 8


Are we getting two more one-shots after 'The Phantom vs. The Sky-Band'?
Simon & Schuster's listing for 'The Phantom Vol. 1' reveals that we're getting more than just the Sky Band one-shot from Mad Cave Studios this year!
Scott Waldyn
Mar 5


Martin Goldbeck-Löwe presents a Wilson McCoy talk in Borås, Sweden
Martin Goldbeck-Löwe is well known to many Swedish & international phans after his 2016 & 2017 exhibitions celebrating Phantom artist Wilson McCoy 's work . Almost a decade on, Martin Goldbeck-Löwe is still celebrating his work with an event being held on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in Borås, Sweden ( Google map to location ). Click here, to reserve your spot to the event The lecturer will host 600 images from the world of Wilson McCoy , including some fascinating information

Jermayn Parker
Mar 4
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