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Best of Frew 2019 - Phan phavourites revealed!

Jan 14, 2020

Best of Frew 2019 - Phan phavourites revealed!

So which did you think were the best Frew issues, stories and covers published in 2019? After a huge response from the phans, the Best of Frew 2019 survey has been run and won. Today we're releasing the results - very exciting! It was an expanded survey this year as we added a "Favourite Issue" category, and we were blown away by the entries - over 230 responses in all. The google form document went into hyperdrive on the last day in particular as votes came in thick and fast

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #128 - September 2019 Comics & News

ChronicleChamber Team

Sep 20, 2019

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #128 - September 2019 Comics & News

It's time again for the ChronicleChamber team to delve into all the latest Phantom news from around the world, followed by an detailed review of recent releases from Frew and Egmont. 1m30 - Billy Zane autographs 2m30 - Kid Phantom cancellation 7m30 - Ray Moore sequel by Matt Kyme 15m30 - Lightning Strike 20m45 - King Features social media 25m00 - Monkey Mail: reprints 33m30 - Frew reviews: #1844 46m30 - #1845 56m45 - #1846 1hr07m - #1847 1hr15m - Phantom by Gaslight conclusio

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #124 - July 2019 Comics & News

ChronicleChamber Team

Jul 23, 2019

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #124 - July 2019 Comics & News

Our determination to keep the conversation under two hours this month was thwarted by a few huge recent announcements in the world of the Phantom! With Billy Zane hitting Australian shores in a few short months, two new exciting collections of Phantom merch, and a raft of reading to get through there's a lot to discuss in the world of the Phantom at the moment! Of course, our ever-reliable Scandinavian correspondent Mikael Lyck also gives us his detailed insight into the late

ChronicleChamber Team

Jan 26, 2019

Best of Frew 2018 - Phan phavourites!

So which were the most popular Frew stories and covers published in 2018? After a huge response from the phans the Best of Frew 2018 survey has been run and won, and many of you will have already heard the results on Episode #109 of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast. However today we're releasing the full set of results in written form so you can sit back and take it all in at your leisure! We were blown away by the entries - over 300 responses to the survey just about melted down

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #109 - The Best of 2018

ChronicleChamber Team

Jan 17, 2019

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #109 - The Best of 2018

It's that time of year again - Steve, Dan and Jermayn take a look back at the year that was!. Reflecting on the 80+ issues of The Phantom comics published internationally, we nominate our choices for best writers, best artists, best stories, best issues, and best covers of 2018. We also consider what we thought was the best merchandise, our favourite additions to our own Skull Caves, the best moment of being part of the ChronicleChamber team in 2018, and our overall reflectio

Phantom at Sydney Comic Con in September

Jermayn Parker

Sep 7, 2018

Phantom at Sydney Comic Con in September

Frew has been at Supanova Sydney for three years now, and this year they have taken the next step to attend to their local: Oz Comic Con in Sydney on September 29 & 30 this year. This is an exciting step for Australian phans, with the Phantom now having a dedicated presence at one of their foremost comic conventions. Along with Frew having their own booth (which is Booth B131) many other Phantom creators will be attending! These include back cover artist Camillo Di Pietranton

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96B - Attending Supanova 2018!

ChronicleChamber Team

Jun 27, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96B - Attending Supanova 2018!

Yes! It finally happened! Steve, Dan and Jermayn actually met in real life! Join the trio as they take in everything that The Phantom Mecca Weekend had to offer, Sydney Supanova and the LFMBEC Dinner. The fun had by the team is evident in every segment. If we met you over the weekend, listen out because you're probably on the recording. If you weren't able to make it, strap yourself in for one heck of a wild weekend! This podcast also includes Andrew Constant's wonderful

Dan Fraser

Jun 19, 2018

P3 gets a makeover

Another newspaper article featuring The Phantom has been published in the mainstream media today, and it gives us the perfect excuse to promote our Phantom Preservation Project! Phantom by Gaslight author Christopher Sequeira recently took the opportunity of a new road naming in his local area to promote The Phantom and Frew Publications in his local paper, the Inner West Courier. Christopher was joined by cosplayer Philip Vincent for the article, which has been picked up and

Jason Paulos Selling his Gaslight & Princess Sin Story Art

Jermayn Parker

Jun 18, 2018

Jason Paulos Selling his Gaslight & Princess Sin Story Art

Hands up if you're enjoying the Phantom by Gaslight series and the very recent prequel to the Princess Sin saga? If so this is your chance to own something cool, historic and very awesome ... the original art! Jason Paulos has a long history of quality comic art, not just in Australia but also for DC. His Australian work has included Mad Magazine, Black House Comics and Hairbutt the Hippo, his own story that stars an anthropomorphic hippopotamus named Hairbutt who works as a

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96A - Getting Excited for Supanova 2018

ChronicleChamber Team

Jun 6, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96A - Getting Excited for Supanova 2018

In a very special (and very short) episode of X-Band, Dan and Jermayn talk Steve through his first Sydney Supanova / Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorers Club dinner weekend experience. We talk about what we know and what we hope we know; what we expect and what we wish from the FREW Booth at Supanova. And most importantly, we welcome perhaps the most special guest (certainly the youngest) we've ever had on the podcast. Happy Phantoming - hopefully we'll see you in Sydney! #X

Frew to Celebrate 70th Birthday with Very Special TPB

Dan Fraser

Mar 11, 2018

Frew to Celebrate 70th Birthday with Very Special TPB

We all know about the beautiful and successful For Those Who Came In Late trade paperback released by Frew late last year, and are excited about the prospect of a Pirates of the Red Dragon TPB to be released as a Reward level or Stretch goal in the Kickstarter campaign for The Phantom board game in November 2018. ChronicleChamber has now discovered that Frew will also be celebrating their 70th Birthday later this year with another very unique and special TPB. As we explored w

Anthony Gillies

Dec 23, 2017

Introducing Massimo Gamberi

Massimo Gamberi is the creative talent behind the stunning and phestive Christmas-themed cover for Frew's 2017 Christmas Special, currently on sale on newsstands around Australia and winging it's way around the world. Massimo is considered a "future art comic superstar" by the prominent Phantom artist Sal Velluto, and it is a real coup for Frew to have him join their stable of cover artists. Friend of the ChronicleChamber, Anthony Gillies, has been kind enough to chat with Ma

X Band: Episode #85 - Into the Frewniverse

ChronicleChamber Team

Dec 10, 2017

X Band: Episode #85 - Into the Frewniverse

You asked so we answered! In this episode of X-Band, the ChronicleChamber team is delighted to spend a couple of hours speaking with the publisher of Phantom comics in Australia - Glenn Ford. We last spoke to Glenn on Episode 33, almost exactly two years ago, and so much has changed since then! To find out about the phan, the creator and the artist, go back and listen to that one. To find out about Frew Publications - listen to this one! It's a monster recording, but only bec

Inside the Liverpool Library - Ghost Who Walks Exhibition

Dan Fraser

Jul 27, 2017

Inside the Liverpool Library - Ghost Who Walks Exhibition

A very special collection of original Phantom art, comics and collectibles is currently on display and viewable to the public in a Library in Sydney, as part of an event called the Comic Con-versation. The ChronicleChamber team has had a chat to the good folk at the Liverpool City Library to find out all about it! ChronicleChamber: For non-Sydneysiders and those who came in late, what is Comic Con-versation? How many venues participate? Liverpool City Library: Comic Con-vers

Dan Fraser

Jun 18, 2017

Supanova Sketches Simply Sensational

No doubt there's going to be a lot of news and images come out of the Phantom Mecca weekend in Sydney over the next few days, and the first of it from us is the exciting innovation at Frew's Supanova Booth - blank sketch covers. For those who came in late, Frew Publications produced a special Supanova edition for the 2017 convention, featuring the classic 1964 Lee Falk / Sy Barry Daily story The Drummer of Timpenni, partnered with the 1967 Bill Harris / Bill Lignante collabor

X Band: Episode #67 - Planning the Pilgrimage to Phantom Mecca Weekend

ChronicleChamber Team

Jun 15, 2017

X Band: Episode #67 - Planning the Pilgrimage to Phantom Mecca Weekend

In the second X Band Podcast this week (!), Jermayn and Dan are joined by Jon Cookson to discuss their plans for the biggest day on an Australian phans calendar: Saturday at Sydney Supanova and the Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorers Club (LFMBEC) Dinner! As the new-comer, Dan quizzes the experienced Germ and the veteran Jon about the origins and traditions of the day, getting a few tips for new players and advice about gear needed and dress codes applicable. Of course, a ho

X Band: Episode #65 - Phantom by Gaslight: The Creative Team

ChronicleChamber Team

Jun 2, 2017

X Band: Episode #65 - Phantom by Gaslight: The Creative Team

Introducing the creative team behind Frew's newest creation - Phantom by Gaslight !! On the X-Band this week, Jermayn and Dan welcome author Christopher Sequeira and artist Jason Paulos into the wonderful world of Phantom phandom. The boys quiz the creative team about their professional histories, the Gaslight genre, and how the Phantom fits into that world. We also find out a little about their creative processes, their philosophical approach, and the reasoning behind some o

Frew Confirms "Phantom by Gaslight" Series

Dan Fraser

Jan 13, 2017

Frew Confirms "Phantom by Gaslight" Series

The story reported on ChronicleChamber earlier this month has been verified: Frew Publications has commissioned a new The Phantom series, produced by the all-Australian creative team of Christopher Sequeira and Jason Paulos. Frew confirmed the news on their Facebook page tonight with an extensive statement accompanied by some teaser artwork (shown below). As part of their determination to fill the 6-8 page gap left by Egmont's decision to move to 22-page stories, Frew have "c

New Series from FREW - "The Phantom By Gaslight"

Dan Fraser

Jan 2, 2017

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 PUBLICATI