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X-Band: Phantom Podcast #331B - January & February 2026 comics review (Published in Australia, the USA, Germany & Austria)
We discuss all the Phantom comics from around Australia, USA, Germany, and Austria that was released in January & February 2026

ChronicleChamber Team
Mar 17


Review of 'Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #2' from Mad Cave Studios
Flash Gordon finds himself sentenced to trial by combat for a second time. In Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #2, we're treated to action galore.
Scott Waldyn
Jan 31


X-Band: Phantom Podcast #325 - December 2025 Newspaper Stories, Comics & News Review
We discuss all things Phantom from around the world for December 2025 with the latest Phantom news, reviews of comics and stories to read.


The 2026 Frew Annual details announced
We can announce the theme for the 2026 Frew Annual which will feature crossover stories of Mandrake the Magician.

Stephen East
Dec 19, 2025


Frew Pholio #10 set now available for sale
If you did not attend the Sydney Supanova event, they have now made it available to purchase on their website.

Jermayn Parker
Jun 27, 2025


Review of Mad Cave Studios 'Defenders of the Earth' issue 6
This review will host spoilers as we dig into the 6th issue of this series with two left after this. Are you enjoying the series?
Scott Waldyn
May 15, 2025


Podcast interview with Defenders of the Earth comic book writer Dan DiDio
Writer of Mad Cave Studios Defenders of the Earth comic book series chats about his series on this podcast. Worth a listen!

Jermayn Parker
Mar 4, 2025


Original Frew #2 up for auction
Have a spare $10,000AUD+ laying around & want to invest in a piece of Phantom history? Frew #2 is now up for auction. Good luck!

Jermayn Parker
Jan 31, 2025


Review of Mad Cave Studios 'Defenders of the Earth' crossover story in Flash Gordon Quarterly #2
Confused on the Dale Ardan return to the Mad Cave Studios Defenders of the Earth comic book series? Scott in this review may have the answer
Scott Waldyn
Jan 12, 2025


Review of Mad Cave Studios 'Defenders of the Earth' issue 2
Issue 2 has a big ending from a Phantom phan perspective as we review the second instalment of the series from Mad Cave Studios.
Scott Waldyn
Oct 6, 2024


Several Phantom Creators & Phantom Frew Comic Shortlisted on Comic Arts Awards Of Australia
The announcement of the shortlist awards for The Comic Art Awards of Australia featuring several Phantom creators & Frew #1925 by Paul Mason

Jermayn Parker
Aug 18, 2023


Magazine Bild & Bubbla #222: Swedish Influence on the Frew Comic
Bild & Bubbla has a long tradition of writing about the Phantom in their magazine. We have previously written about the magazine and some of their earlier covers here. In the latest issue of Bild & Bubbla (issue 222) there are two pieces about The Phantom in Australia and its influence by Swedish creators. One of the articles is written by Andreas Eriksson and is about the history of the publication from the debut in Australian Women's Mirror in 1936 all the way to prese
Mikael Lyck
Mar 23, 2020


Frew in the Digital Age
The Phantom may still be living in a cave, but Frew Publications has jumped into the digital age by offering their books as digital comics via the popular ComiXology platform. At this stage it is nothing more than a soft launch with only three volumes available, but word from Frew is that more will be added soon. [ Note: They now sell their digital comics on their own platform instead of ComiXology which you can view and buy here ] Phantom comics have been available digita

Jermayn Parker
Nov 20, 2019


Frew's 2019 Supanova Goodies
Frew have recently established a great tradition of attending the Sydney Supanova comic convention, and an even better one of releasing beautiful items for Phantom phans to enjoy. This post is a wrap up of all the items that Frew have published on their Facebook page, as well as those that Glenn Ford told us about in X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #121 . The Phantom Gallery - Series 2 Trading Cards While they're not necessarily a 'Frew Publications' product as such, the rele

ChronicleChamber Team
Jun 20, 2019


Frew News with their new sunsbription services
When news comes out of Frew Publications it comes strong, and so it has been today! The first item of big news is something that has been anticipated by phans ever since Frew started publishing titles outside their regular numbering: Kid Phantom , Giantsize and most recently, Phantom's World . Given that subscriptions have become such an important part of the business model, it was only a matter of time that these titles would also available directly from Frew HQ. In a Face

Dan Fraser
Sep 21, 2017


Frew Pholio #3 is OUT NOW
Without any phanfare at all (phun intended) Frew has released their pholio #3 quietly on the Frew website. Interestingly, this is the best set so far in my opinion, as it includes international cover art from the popular Phantoms World releases, including yet-unseen published Frew covers from Ömer Muz (Turkey) and Alexandre Jubran (Brasil). This set included five prints that feature The Phantom's World covers, created by four different artists: Alexandre Jubran , Romano F

Jermayn Parker
May 11, 2017
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