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The Irish publisher Lightning Strike Comics has promised and produced great things on a Phantom-front, but have they delivered? Phantom phans from around the world are sharing their frustration that comics they have paid for not being delivered when promised. We at Chronicle Chamber are receiving word and complaints from places around the world, including Australia, Europe and North America. Phantom phans by nature are patient. We are used to being given the rough end of the

Irish publisher Lightning Strike Comic Books are about to launch their third foray into the Phantom universe, and they're going bigger and better than ever. Lightning Strike are best known to Phantom phans for the two oneshot Phantom books they have released: 2016's 80th Anniversary special Tales of the Ghost Who Walks, and the standalone story Scarlet Sapphire, published in 2017. Now co-publisher Eoin McAulley is proud to announce that in 2018, they will be taking it to the

Last month we posted that you can vote for Norway and Sweden's best cover & Story for 2016. Voting for Sweden's Fantomen ends this Wednesday 1st March 2017. Get your vote in now and be in the running for the Fantomen 80th Anniversary Book. To vote go to www.fantomen.org - you will need to either speak Swedish or use a translator on your browser to help you know what to add in. Thanks to Andreas for reminding us about the competition. #80th #Egmont #YearinReview

Eagle eyed fan Jon Cookson spied an announcement from the creators of the 80th Dublin Con Phantom comic that they may be releasing another Phantom comic. Apart from the below image all they have quoted on their Facebook page is Stay tuned for our exciting new line-up of titles coming soon. The promo image also shows that we will see the comic in May 2017 which is only a few short months away. Now while the Facebook post is ambiguous on purpose all bodes well that we may end u

With 2017 officially here it is the perfect time to look back at the year that was. 2016 was another big year for not only we here at ChronicleChamber but also the Phantom himself. Join us as we look back at the biggest stories of last year. 80th Anniversary: February 17, 2016 saw Lee Falk's hero turn 80 years young. Still enjoying any level of popularity after 80 years is an achievement for any fictional character but The Phantom still enjoys on-going publication in Australi

For the first Podcast of 2017, Steve, Dan and Jermayn take a look back at the year that was 2016. They share their thoughts on the best writers, best artists, best stories, best issues, best covers, best merch, best addition to our own Skull Caves, best moment of being part of the ChronicleChamber team in 2016, and what they thought of 2016 in relation to the Phantom and his 80th year in publication. Enjoy! #DynamiteEntertainment #HermesPress #XBand #KingFeaturesSyndicate #

We are surely in a modern golden age for Phantom products at the moment with countless Phantom items available for you to buy yourself for Christmas! Forget the kids, the wife and the girlfriend, spoil yourself instead or you can play it safe and share the ideas with them so they can buy them for you instead. Australia Post Coin and Stamp Set First up is the Australia Post Coin and Stamp Set featuring the Perth Mint coin and the Australian Post Stamps in a smart looking folde

Frew readers will remember the Phantom Merchandise competition that was announced in the 80th Anniversary Special, issue #1763. Run by Australian brand licensing and marketing agency Merchantwise, the competition attracted over one hundred entries. The competition required entrants to email in with the answers to two "simple" Phantom questions: What colour suit, other than purple, has The Phantom appeared in? What is The Phantom's real first name? These may have seemed easy e

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 of

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

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 ChronicleCham

This bit of news may have been skipped with the exciting Frew 80th Special out, but some stores also received the 2017 Mallon Diary today. There is also be a Journal out similar to the last one in 2013. Below are some pictures of the cover, back and an interior page of the Diary, with the pic of the front cover of the journal courtesy of Josh Turnbull. #Mallon #80th

In this episode the boys discuss the fallout from the biggest Phantom Nerd of the 90s battle. They also sink their teeth into Frew issues 1758, 1759 and 1760 and the phellas sure have a bit to say about the direction Reimerthi is going with his current story arc. Jermayn explains a bit more about what he wishes we could see in a replica series, and he's so fired up about it he's even made a video to demonstrate what he's talking about: The boys also discuss the upcoming Phant

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 Facebook profile tonight, Frew nonchalantly released the author, artist and cover artist details of issues 1758-1764. Tucked away somewhere in the middle is #1763, the long awaited 80th Anniversary Special. In their words: Contrary to popular belief we have been working very hard on the 80th Anniversary Special. We thought it was about time that w

One of the more hotly anticipated productions celebrating The Phantom’s 80th Anniversary is Tales of the Ghost Who Walks, a commemorative issue released at the Dublin Comic Con over the weekend of August 6th and 7th. This special one-off edition is licensed by King Features Syndicate and proudly pays tribute to the legacy of The Phantom. Readers looking for the warmly familiar and oft reprinted artistic stylings of Wilson McCoy and Sy Barry, or even the more modern artists li

In this episode Jermayn leads Dan and Steve as they discuss the latest Phantom news, including: Egmont's "Empty Throne" story, the passing of Frew artist Peter Chapman, Sal Velutto's fundraiser, The Frew-Phan Fare-Phantom's Vault connection, Frew comics in colour, Colouring in books, Frew Crew badges, the 80th anniversary, a Mandrake Movie, Dublin Comic Con, Bradford Exchange and Indian T-shirts! Phew, That's quite a bit to get through so brew yourself a nice cuppa, get comf

Lightning Strike Comic Books has announced the cover as well as some of the contents and artists for their Dublin Comic Con 80th Anniversary Comic. The cover features the Phantom walking down a crypt like area of I am assuming his Skull Cave with the past Phantoms profiles looking at him, its very modern and the style almost looks like it was done by a computer. Art by Basil Lim and text design by Robin Jones. As detailed in an extensive interview by Comic Mix, the comic itse

Bradford Exchange has released a new print to celebrate The Phantom's 80th Anniversary with art by Glenn Ford for a cost of $499.95AU. It has been a bit quiet down at Bradford Exchange the last year or so but they have come back with a bang with this print that is available for pre order with delivery in August 2016. You may notice the new Glenn Ford design is a direct copy from one of the Women’s Mirror covers that where the first Australian Phantom comic books. To buy you c

Comic Reflections, a podcast about all things Silver and Bronze age in the world of comics, have dedicated a whole episode on the Phantoms 80th Anniversary. You can listen to it here or download it on your iTunes/ Android devices. They talk about the Hermes Free comic books, the history of the character, his importance, and also why he is not the popular hero he should be. Thanks to Ohm for the heads up about this. #Podcast #80th

The Phantom 2016 80th Anniversary 1oz Silver Phantom coin released by Perth Bullion Company is now available today on the 1st June 2016. Struck by the Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this “Phantasy coin” is denominated as 100 Bengalla Dollars. No more than 5,000 of the 2016 80th Anniversary – the Phantom – 1oz Silver “Phantasy Coins” will be released. DESIGN The reverse of this coloured coin features an image of the the Phantom and Devil running thr