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X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #148 - March 2020 Comics & News

Mar 24, 2020

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #148 - March 2020 Comics & News

After an acknowledgment of the virus, this podcast becomes a refuge where you can focus on the Phantom instead of the worlds crises. This is a bumper podcast as we go through a lot of news and comics to review and discuss. There is some great discussions throughout the two hour podcast as we discuss editing of covers and comics, the famous Golden Eagle story, the end of the Phantoms World series, the ongoing Giant Size series with the cross over stories and new characters plu

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #127 - Kid Phantom?

ChronicleChamber Team

Aug 26, 2019

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #127 - Kid Phantom?

It's an odd sort of podcast this time around! About 3 weeks ago we recorded a conversation with Dr Paul Mason and Andrew Constant, the creative duo behind Frew Publications' made-for-kids magazine, Kid Phantom. It was an extensive chat, covering the highs, lows and minutiae of producing Australia's only 100% locally-developed comic book while managing the challenges of licensing and reaching the target market. Then, just a few days before our planned release came the bombshel

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

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #114 - Comics & News (March 2019)

ChronicleChamber Team

Apr 2, 2019

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #114 - Comics & News (March 2019)

Even though sometimes it genuinely felt like the universe was trying to stop us recording this podcast, it is that time again. Today, ChronicleChamber looks back over the comics and news that have emerged over the last month or so. The big news this month is of course the Kickstarter campaign for The Phantom: Treasures of Drakon board game that we are so excited about. Unfortunately, the Kickstarter was launched a week after we recorded this so we barely discuss it! But, as w

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

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #106 - December 2018 Comics & News

ChronicleChamber Team

Dec 21, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #106 - December 2018 Comics & News

The ChronicleChamber team take a look back at all the comics and news for the last months of 2018. The recently concluded SHORTEST EVER Daily story leads us out, with Kit's Letter Home opening up a range of conversation points. Frew regular issues #1824-1827 then form the core of the conversation, with one each of the quarterlies also up for review: Giantsize #7, Phantom's World #7 & Kid Phantom #6. For the first time ever we also have an international reviewer, with Mikael L

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #98: July 2018 Comics & News

ChronicleChamber Team

Jul 31, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #98: July 2018 Comics & News

It's only been "two" podcasts since our last Comics & News but somehow there's nine Frew issues to discuss! Kid Phantom dominates early because we love it, then later there is a bit of a barney over the latest installment of the Sandal Singh saga - fair to say this plot-line had divided readers (and podcasters)! In between there's all the usual rabbit holes and side-tunnels you've come to know (and love?) from your Phantom podcast... we hope you enjoy it. Happy Phantoming! #M

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96 - May 2018 Comics & News

ChronicleChamber Team

May 25, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #96 - May 2018 Comics & News

In this episode Dan, Jerm, Steve along with a special appearance by Gus review the latest comics in the world of the Phantom. The phellas also discuss the latest news in the Phantom World. Happy Phantoming! #Mallon #DolmenEditorial #Supanova #Frew #LightningStrikeComics #HermesPress #KidPhantom #Giantsize #PhantomsWorld #AlexSaviuk #ClaesReimerthi #ShaneFoley #JasonPaulos #ChrisWahl #JeremyMacpherson #DaleMaccanti #Felmang #GlennLumsden #AndrewConstant #DrPaulMason #PhantomsV

Phantom's Universe Folder Getting Closer

Dan Fraser

Mar 1, 2018

Phantom's Universe Folder Getting Closer

It was September last year that Frew announced the release of their Phantom's Universe cards, the little bonus that is being sent to subscribers of Frew's special quarterly releases: Kid Phantom, Giantsize Phantom and Phantom's World. At the time, publisher Dudley Hogarth promised that Frew would "be bringing out a collector's folder with sleeves to accommodate the cards in the future." Well it seems that future is getting closer! In a reply to a Facebook plea from a desperat

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #89 - February 2018 Comics and News

ChronicleChamber Team

Feb 7, 2018

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #89 - February 2018 Comics and News

In Episode 89 of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, Steve, Dan and Jermayn have a short chat about the last three comics to come out from Frew - #1801 The Emperor's Treasure, #1802 The Phantom Goes West (2018 Annual) and Kid Phantom #3. After these reviews we're joined by Dale Maccanti, co-designer of the upcoming Phantom board game. Following on from our conversation with his partner-in-crime Alex Wynnter in Episode 86, Dale fills us in on a few more details about the game-play, a

ChronicleChamber Team

Jan 8, 2018

X Band: Episode #87 - The Best of 2017

For the first podcast of 2018, Steve, Dan and Jermayn take a look back at the year that was 2017. They share their thoughts on the best writers, best artists, best stories, best issues, best covers, best merch, best addition to their own Skull Caves, best moment of being part of the ChronicleChamber team in 2017, and what they thought of 2017 in relation to the Phantom. Enjoy! #DynamiteEntertainment #HermesPress #XBand #KingFeaturesSyndicate #Podcast #Frew #YearinReview #KidP

X Band: Episode #86 - December 2017 Comics and VERY BIG News

ChronicleChamber Team

Dec 24, 2017

X Band: Episode #86 - December 2017 Comics and VERY BIG News

It's a bumper Xmas special from the ChronicleChamber team as we review the latest Frew comics and discuss some of the news to come out of our interview with Glenn Ford. The VERY BIG NEWS to break in this podcast comes in the form of an absolute first - an interview in a Comics and News podcast! We're lucky enough to chat with Alex Wynnter, one of the co-designers of the board game Glenn leaked in his interview. He tells us quite a lot about the upcoming game, including some d

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

Dan Fraser

Sep 21, 2017

FREW News

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 Facebook

X Band: Episode #71 - August 2017 Comics and News

ChronicleChamber Team

Aug 1, 2017

X Band: Episode #71 - August 2017 Comics and News

Dan, Jermayn and Steve are back with an episode jam packed with all the Phantom news and comic reviews that you need to listen too. The phellas are still on high after Supernova and are incredibly excited about all the latest innovations put forward by Frew and other companies. Pour yourself a nice long glass of milk and take a seat in your most comfy skull throne and enjoy one of the biggest podcasts that we've done. Happy Phantoming! #XBand #Podcast #Frew #Supanova #HeroC

Jermayn Parker

May 11, 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 seeing IMO this is the best set so far 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 Felmang, Ang

Dan Fraser

Apr 29, 2017

Frew at Sydney Supanova 2017

Following the 2016 success of Frew Publications' Supanova booth, their first in many years, it is wonderful to see they are renewing their appearance in 2017. So, what can we expect to see from them this year? From the outset, we already know that they will have double the floorspace from last year with not one but two booths in 2017. Clearly, while The Phantom may be a "niche" and "antiquated" character, he still draws enough of a crowd to really cram a small area! Given the

More Details on the Phanfare Gallery Card Set

Jermayn Parker

Dec 13, 2016

More Details on the Phanfare Gallery Card Set

Sadly, it looks like the new Gallery trading card set has been delayed and will not be part of our Christmas Stockings this year. However Phantom artist Sal Velluto gave Facebook a sneak peak today of one of the sub sets, chase cards or features in the card set. Over the weekend, Frew posted some preview cover images. On the Phantom's World Expedition to the Jungle part 2 (Frew 1771) back cover it has an image featuring a drawing by Velluto in the style of Ray Moore. The Phan

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #46 - September 2016 Comics and News

ChronicleChamber Team

Sep 1, 2016

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #46 - September 2016 Comics and News

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

Jermayn Parker

Aug 11, 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 was p