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Robert J Griffin is a Phantom collector and historian from the USA who had one of the largest Phantom collections in the world. He also was instrumental in his Phantom research, providing information on comics and products produced around the world for the Deepwoods.org website as well as the popular 1990s Friends of the Phantom newsletters. What many phans may not know is that he is one of the key reasons Jim Shepherd and Frew were able to locate the unedited and uncenso

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREW CREW!!! Tuesday 23 February we celebrated 5 years of the Frew Crew releasing their first comic and we discussed what they have done throughout the years. Plus we will try and play Nostradamus on what we think they will do in the future. Tale of the tape After Jim Shepherd 's death in April 2013, Judith and their son Stephen stepped in and kept the title alive. Stephen introduced a number of initiatives, such as the Frew website, purchased a license for the

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

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

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 Chronicle

It’s been an absolutely huge few years for Australian Phantom publisher, Frew Publications. The sad passing of Jim Shepherd in 2013 saw Jim’s son, Steve, take the reigns. In turn, Steven too left the position with Dudley Hogarth stepping in. Now, another era comes to a close with Judith Shepherd moving on from the company after 28 years. Throughout her time at Frew , Judith held several positions, most recently that of director, which she took on after her husband’s pas

Publisher of the world’s longest running Phantom comic Mr. Jim Shepherd is a very important man in Phantom circles. Joe Douglas has the pleasure of chatting to the man behind Frew about his publication and his love for a man in purple tights… ChronicleChamber.com : G’day Jim, thanks very much for joining us here at ChronicleChamber.com . First off, for those who came in late, tell us how you first became publisher of the world's longest running Phantom publication. Jim Shep