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Ever since the news dropped about a potential Phantom board game back in X-Band 85, phans around the world have been clamouring for more information. Thankfully the design team of Alex Wynnter and Dale Maccanti have been very forthcoming, joining us in each of the last two Comics and News episodes of the podcast . With Episode 89 dropping earlier tonight, phans are becoming a little more aware of the gameplay, which sounds like it is heavily built around players avoidin

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 on

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

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

Over the last six months we have seen new Phantom stories being created by Frew with the Lou Manna , Felmany, Gaslight and Kid Phantom stories. Today the team at Chronicle Chamber has learnt and can confirm that two known authors who have done work for Egmont have also been commissioned to do more Frew created stories. Their names are Philip Madden and Pidde Andersson . Philip Madden we should all know as we have interviewed him before on the XBand Podcast (Episode #22) a

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 t

Frew Publications will shortly announce the release of their own bags and boards for Phantom comic collectors. Most diehard comic collectors are familiar with the painstaking but satisfying process of bagging and boarding their collection. Phantom phans in particular have been known to have long discussions about the merits of bagging and boarding, and the best methods and products to use. In a canny retail move, Frew will look to capture some of this market by producing

Frew Publications continue their stellar start to 2017, with the announcement of a third new publication, as well as a free gift to all their fans. On Facebook today , Frew announced that they will soon be bringing the Giantsize Phantom comic back to life. "Giantsize Phantom was an anthology-style comic published by Frew in the late 50’s-early 60’s. It featured a Falk Phantom story along with other stories from Frew’s stable of characters, most notably Catman, Sir Falcon,

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: "T hese [Frew Philecards] ar

Not wanting to rest on their laurels with the Phantom by Gaslight series, the crew at Frew have continued to hint at what is in store for the year ahead. It looks like the "Phantom Kids" concept which has been teased in several of Dudley Hogarth’s Message From The Publisher , as well as in the responses to Phantom Forum letters, has really taken shape. While there have been hints through the past weeks that an Australian creative team has been commissioned by Frew to creat

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 hav

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 PU