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The Philippines has a rich history with comics (komiks in the Filipino language) and was widespread and popular throughout the country from the 1920s. Komiks were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century. This sky rocketed particularly after World War II and then again in 1971, when DC Comics editor Joe Orlando and publisher Carmine Infantino traveled to the Philippines on a recruiting trip. This led to the Phantom b

Brazil has a rich Phantom history with one of the first Phantom comics ever published being from Brazil back in 1937. This is before countries like Australia, Italy, Sweden, Norway and USA. The Phantom was at his most popular in Brazil between the 1950's and 1980's with the regular RGE series publishing over 350 comics in the series including their own locally created stories. In 2001 Opera Graphica a local Brazillian publishing company tried to reproduce the magic by releasi

At the start of every season (Spring, Summer, Autumn [Fall] and Winter) we hold a competition for our loyal Patreon supporters. For the Australian Autumn, we have two (2) pencil roughs from Jeff Weigel from the current Sunday story which features the 13th Phantom visiting Australia and having an adventure with Australian explorer George Bass. The roughs are from the following dates: Sunday 17 November 2019 Sunday 26 January 2019 You will receive the roughs in A4 format, thumb

Luca Giorgi is an Italian comic artist who first came to the attention of the broader Phantom community as the cover colourist of Frew #1800, that memorable 2017 Christmas-themed cover by Massimo Gamberi. Luca has since worked closely with Massimo on Phantom projects on several occasions, including colouring the cover of the well known Fumetto #106 [right] as well as Fumo di China #280. Luca also coloured Massimo's carton card from the 2019 The Phantom Gallery: Series 2 tradi

At the start of every season (Spring, Summer, Autumn [Fall] and Winter) we hold a competition for our loyal Patreon supporters. For the Australian Summer, we have nine (9) signed Frew trading cards to give away to our Patreon winner. The winner gets to choose from the signed cards we have collected. At the time of writing we have signed cards from American artists in Jeff Weigel and Keith Williams. Australians in Paul Mason, Glenn Lumsden, Jason Paulos, Jamie Johnson, Shane F

Bane Kerac is a name many Phantom phans may not know but is a giant throughout many European countries including his homeland of Serbia. Bane only has one full Team Fantomen Phantom story to his credit along with a trading card in the recent Phanfare 2019 gallery card series. However as you will read, in a sliding doors moment, he could easily have been a house hold name for us Phantom phans. Chronicle Chamber: Can you tell us about yourself? I believe you originally studied

There's no doubt that one of the most enjoyable purchases that a phan could make at the Supanova comic convention in Sydney last month was the long-awaited The Phantom Gallery Series 2 trading cards. Make sure you also check out our video review at the bottom of the page! It really was a delight for phans from around Australia to come together, open packets of the shiny new cards and share what they'd found. Many of us took the opportunity of having like-minded individuals ar

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 release o

It's been 23 years since Series 1 was in stores, and almost three since the promo card came with Frew's 80th Anniversary Special, but finally - The Phantom Gallery - Series 2 trading card set is available for sale! Creator Glenn Ford is understandably relieved that his vision of over two decades has finally been realised. "It all got done - it's looking amazing, it's looking fantastic." he tells us in Episode #121 of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast. Glenn was speaking to Chronicl

While we all wait on tenterhooks for the launch of The Phantom: Treasures of Drakon board game in Australia, another Phantom game is also being planned for a Kickstarter campaign launch - but this one is entirely card based and comes out of Scandinavia! Mikael Lyck, a Phantom phan from Sweden (and from recently, a ChronicleChamber contributor) has taken it upon himself to design and produce a Phantom card game. We must stress that this is in the stages of development. Mikael

About a week ago, we reported on Sy Barry's appearance at the Big Apple Comic Con in New York. Now, here is a much closer insight - from a phan who actually attended! Duncan may have been there on a mission, but he certainly took the time to take in all the Phantom opportunities. We know you will enjoy this report from the newest junior member of the ChronicleChamber team, roving reporter Duncan Munro. Over the weekend of 14th & 15th April at the Penn Plaza Pavilion on 7th Av

In the most recent X-Band podcast, ChronicleChamber put the question to Phanfare boss Glenn Ford that has been on many people’s lips and keyboards - where are the Phantom Gallery Series 2 trading cards? First advertised in Frew's 80th Anniversary special back in September 2016, these cards have been a long time in the making and quite a number of phans and some collectors are starting to wonder... To save you loading up the podcast and fast-forwarding to the 2:00:30 mark (alt

It's always a thrill when we get to talk to passionate Phantom phans, and there are few more passionate than this father and son combination! Australian phans should be very familiar with the father in the pair - one of the greatest rugby league players to ever pull on a boot: The King, the Emperor of Lang Park, an official Rugby League Immortal, and one of only three men whose photo has appeared on a Phantom trading card ... none other than Wally Lewis. Wally is joined by so

In October last year, we reported on some of the items Phanfare had listed on their Drawing Board, and among them was a BBQ apron. At the time we wrote, "While the Phantom apron (and, we are told, matching mitt) has been on Phanfare's Drawing Board since May, there has been very little commentary around it. Hopefully this is something we could see available for sale before the next time Father's Day rolls around!" Well it turns out our hopes have come to fruition as the apron

January 19 is turning out to be a great day for news about new Frew initiatives! The publishing company's resurgence under new owners Glenn Ford and Rene White continues apace as they approach the one-year anniversary of acquiring the company. Their latest innovation (announced on Facebook today) is the Frew Philecards, to be released every week/ fortnight with each new issue and also available via the Frew website. Glenn told ChronicleChamber: "These [Frew Philecards] are tr

Ever since the teaser card was included in Frew's 80th Anniversary Special, Phantom phans have been waiting with bated breath for the Phantom Gallery Series 2 set of trading cards that have been commissioned by Glenn Ford's Phanfare. Unfortunately, despite the promised 'coming this Xmas' statement made on the teaser card, we are now in January and there is still no sign of the cards. No one is more frustrated with this than Ford himself: "I've been waiting for two artists to

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

Hot on the heels of the news that Phantom jigsaw puzzles are now available direct from Phanfare or via Phantom's Vault, there is growing buzz about some of the other new products that are either coming soon or are in development from Glenn Ford's exciting new production company. Phantom Trading Cards - Gallery Series 2 December 2016 The Trading Cards that have so many phans excited are well and truly on track for release before the end of the year. "[They're] going to print i

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

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