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Who loves themselves a variant cover? Deep down we know we love them and buy as many as we can. Now it's time to add another to your list. In an Australian first, Phantom fan Nick Moles has been working with Phantom artist Alex Trpcevski to produce an exclusive Australian variant cover of issue 1 from Mad Cave Studios. The artwork by Alex is a classic Phantom cover in his own unique style with our hero punching the bad guy and leaving the skull mark as a reminder of bad deeds done. Email Nick at nickmoles@yahoo.com.au to order your copies The cover will be released in three variants: traditional card stock; foil, limited to 50 copies; and metal, also limited to 50 copies. The foil and metal will also be individually numbered. Nick Moles has been buying and selling comics, including Phantom, for 5+ years, and when Mad Cave Studios offered him this opportunity, in his words, ‘he had to say yes’. Alex was his first choice of artist to work with, and the cover speaks for itself. Alex Trpcevski will be at Sydney and Perth Supanova 2026, so if you are lucky enough to be going, swing by his booth and get him to sign a copy! Prices are: Traditional card stock: $30AUD Foil: $50AUD Metal: $80AUD Plus postage and handling. Generally, these special variant covers are premium and collectible. For those wondering: Foil variant comic books feature covers enhanced with metallic, reflective materials. A metal-cover comic features an actual, rigid metallic front cover instead of traditional cardstock or paper.

Luca Erbetta is one of the few artists who has drawn covers for Frew Publications and Egmont. He has also had artwork featured on the Phantom video game collector game covers and for Shakti Comics. His artwork is loved around the world, and for many of his covers, they are drawn traditionally, which means you can add the originals to your collection. Luca has just recently added some for sale on his website. Click to browse and buy Below is a sample of the original artworks that were available for sale on his website. Some are discounted at the time of writing, so we don't expect them to last long. If you miss out, reach out to him and reserve a cover from him. If you would like to learn more about Luca, we would recommend watching our podcast interview with him from 2020 - X-Band: The Phantom Podcast #160 - Luca Erbetta, Frew & Egmont Cover Artist

Something a little different, as today we review the recently remastered in 4K from a 35mm original camera negative by Kino Lorber, a boutique Blu-ray distributor. This new edition comes in both 4KUHD (two-disc) and Blu-ray (single disc) and can be purchased at the Kino Lorber website. Along with a new master of the film, each set (either two-disc or single) comes with audio commentary from director Simon Wincer, a new interview with star Billy Zane, and an interview with film composer David Newman. A trailer is also included. At Chronicle Chamber, we picked up a copy for review. Watch or listen to our video review, and read on for our impressions of the new master, as well as special feature highlights. The New Master One of the elements to this film that Simon Wincer frequently comes back to in his audio commentary is the lighting, and it’s for good reason. This new edition of The Phantom is beautiful. Compared to previous releases, the color and visuals are crisp, clean, and warm. There was a decision to use natural lighting as opposed to filters during production, and it pays off nicely. In outdoor adventure sequences, the natural lighting makes the action feel real and believable. In closed settings, such as Xander Drax and Diana Palmer’s introduction scene early on in the film, a functional, expository sequence feels glamorous and stunning. When Dave Palmer agrees to send his niece, Diana, on a quest during this sequence, this new master captures the warmth and ornate decor of the art deco style of the 1930s. The sound is also markedly better than previous editions, making for an overall enjoyable rewatch that feels closer to what audiences experienced in theaters 30 years ago. The Special Features Director Simon Wincer’s Audio Commentary Audio commentaries can be hit or miss with many Bluray and 4KUHD releases, even from boutique companies. The Simon Wincer commentary included with this new edition of The Phantom lands right in the middle. It’s not necessarily exciting, but it’s not the worst commentary either. Wincer does highlight some of the elements and motifs he was going for, and he does spend a great deal of time talking about the use of natural lighting versus filtering. For Phantom fans looking for answers to decisions this adaptation makes, like why Guran was changed into a child helper of The Phantom or why a skeleton strangles a grave robber to death, there aren’t any answers here. The quality of the audio commentary, at times, is also suspect. Right off the bat, there’s a noticeable audio lag, as if this was recorded over Zoom or some other online meeting software. That’s a bit of a disappointment. Billy Zane Interview: “Kismet in the Jungle” Thirty years after the release of the film, Billy Zane is a master craftsman at discussing The Phantom film. Many of the ideas and motifs he touches upon in this new interview have been covered elsewhere in talks at Supanova Con and other interviews. Zane highlights his love of the character stemming from collecting Frew Comics on visits to Australia and notes that, in his performance, he was trying to embody the classic adventure films of classic Hollywood from the likes of Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, John Wayne, and others. This interview has the highest production values to it, and for fans looking to see Zane wax poetic about all things The Phantom, it’s a good interview. David Newman Interview: “Slam Evil: Scoring The Phantom” David Newman is a phenomenal composer, and to see him among the interviews included in this new release is something out of a dream for a huge fan of film scores (such as myself). This interview was conducted over Zoom or some other type of online meeting software, so the production value is a stark difference compared to Zane’s interview. For film score enthusiasts, the soundtrack to The Phantom is a hidden gem. It’s fast, rhythmic, complicated, and powerful. For Newman, putting this score together was mostly done on instinct and was something akin to a nightmare, which is unfortunate to learn. In the interview, Newman states that scoring The Phantom was a last-minute rush job that compiled hours and hours of work over a very short period, often with little to no sleep. While Newman doesn’t have great memories of working on The Phantom, it’s the film in his IMDB that he worked the hardest on. For those looking to learn a little about what’s buried in the beat and rhythm of the soundtrack, Newman speaks to this. For Those Who Came In Late… What’s the verdict? For Phantom “phans” who want to revisit this adaptation or film fans looking to tap into a little 90s nostalgia, this new master is absolutely stunning and the best version of The Phantom commercially available. For collectors who love to dive deep into special features and bonus content included in boutique collections like these, it’s a bit of a miss. Apart from the Billy Zane interview, the other two special features feel hastily compiled to pad the set, and it’s not worth the spend if you’re primarily looking to learn more about the production and behind-the-scenes of The Phantom. Verdict: Buy it for the film, not the special features.

In Phantom 2040: A New Shadow Episode 19, we're at the penultimate episode for this storyline. For those who need a refresher, Carlos Oserio (the new Phantom) and his long-time mentor and family friend, Fitzroy, are on their way to Charles Tyrus' headquarters. Meanwhile, Mel, Carlos' friend, is being held hostage by Tyrus and Rebecca Madison (the leader of Maximum Inc. from the Phantom 2040 cartoon). Read Phantom 2040: A New Shadow Episode 19 here. John Amor, who was the initial artist on this series, brings his dystopian style back to the series. The wild, eye-catching neons are back, and there are a couple of surprising panels that play with light and color in this episode that delicately balances story with action. Tyrus, who has been donning the Anti-Phantom suit for several episodes now, grows only more monstrous under Rebecca Madison's control, which apparently includes growing an extra pair of eyes. While we still don't know much about Fitzroy, we're given some clues as to who she might be. Phantom 2040: A New Shadow Episode 19 art by John Amor Question for the Phans: Do you think Fitzroy is related to The Phantom? Why or why not? Let us know by commenting below this article, on our YouTube, or by dropping us a line. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

We now know the secret behind how the Phantom has stayed fighting crime and injustice for 400+ years. He drinks energy drinks supplied by X-Zero. X-Zero is a Swedish energy drink company that has just released two different Phantom-themed flavours on their website. Click to buy Jungle Burst Click to buy Tropical Ice Each container comes with 100 servings and costs €33,90 ($55AUD, $40AUD, 3,800 INR). However, it is worth noting that they do not ship to Australia and the USA. You will need to buy your stash from a Swedish fan. Jungle Burst The flavor is fresh, sweet, and easy to drink with notes of tropical fruit and papaya, without being heavy. Mix it ice-cold with lots of ice, and you have a real summer taste and one of our best energy flavors to date. Tropical Ice The Phantom Tropical Ice combines smooth tropical inspiration with a cool, frost-infused sensation for a taste experience that is both vibrant and unforgettable. Expect layered fruity tones balanced by an ultra-cool finish that keeps things fresh from start to finish.

Following a 50-year tradition, the readers of the Fantomen magazine have voted on what they think is their best adventure for 2025. In total, over 200 phans voted, which is slightly higher than in 2024. It could be higher, and it would be nice to see more readers participate, as these results do play a part in the scheduling and planning by the editorial staff. There are also prizes to be won! The results have been published in Fantomen 12/2025, and as always, the discussion from what the fans voted on is always worth dissecting and looking into. The top three stories published in Fantomen in 2025 as voted by the fans are: "Den siste vikingen" ("The Last Viking") by Norman Worker and Hans Lindahl "Fantomens barndom" ("The Phantoms Childhood") by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy "Kalla fiskar, heta stålar" ("Cold Fish, Hot Money") by Pidde Andersson and Janusz Ordon All but four stories received a vote. This shows that the majority of the stories were hits and that they are catering to a wide audience of readers. It also shows that some Lee Falk stories are not instant classics, as some naturally think. It may sound sacrilegious, but Lee Falk did create some dud stories. Perhaps the most obvious observation is that 3 out of the top 5 are all reprint stories. What does this say about the quality of the newly created stories? On the surface that is a worthy question, but let's dig a bit further. "The Last Viking" by Norman Worker and Hans Lindahl received twice as many votes, but it also was voted best story in 1996 when first published, so it has always been a popular story. It is also about Vikings, and as we see with stories featuring the Phantom visiting Australia, it will be popular among a nation heavily influenced by their forefathers. Seeing "Kalla fiskar, heta stålar" ("Cold Fish, Hot Money") by Pidde Andersson and Janusz Ordon in the top three best stories of 2025 should not surprise many. It was included in Fantomen 18-19/2025, which was sold out in many shops around Sweden and also featured "The Last Viking", which was voted first. For many casual readers, it could likely be the only stories they read in 2025. I do wonder if the multiple-part stories would get more votes if they were included as one story instead of multiple. If you combine the votes for "The Bat of Berlin, Part 1 & 2" Pidde Andersson and Janusz Ordon, it would be equal to the fourth best story for 2025. The highest-voted newspaper story was "Fantomens barndom" ("The Phantoms Childhood") by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy, and the highest new (not published before in Sweden) newspaper story was "Return to the Temple of the Gods" by Tony DePaul and Jeff Weigel, which likely would not be as popular in Australia as in Sweden with the "supernatural" references. It goes to show that stories will have different appeal across different types of readers. The complete list of the 40 stories is listed below, and a number of things caught the team's attention, which we will highlight.

German comic publisher Comics und Mehr (translated to Comics and More) new series celebrating the Phantom's 90th anniversary and Heiner Bade is now for sale. The series will be featuring six volumes in total, all in colour. Each volume will feature two stories and will be 72 pages in total. We have received word that volume one is now shipping. Click here to buy your copy Volume one will feature "The Ghost Pirate," written by Donne Avenell, first published in 1987, and "The White Elephant," written by Claes Reimerthi, first published in 2008. Included is a beautiful editorial article by Bernd Frenz who was a friend of Heiner and collaborated on a story with this giant of the Phantom world. From what we understand, each volume will also feature a variant hardcover edition limited to 77 copies. The first volume will feature a cover by Henrik Salhstrom which was originally used for a different story, "Broken Tusk" and was published in Fantomen 5/2024. The variant cover is a new Heiner Bade cover that was not previously published. Thanks to publisher Michael Beck, he was able to record a flick through the two variants of volume 1. Standard volume with cover designed by Henrik Sahlstrom. Limited edition hardcover edition with cover by Heiner Bade. It is a pity Heiner Bade was unable to see these beautiful books in print. There are still copies left to purchase if you are interested. We recommend contacting them via their website. They have subscription options and they do ship outside of Germany to limited countries.

Mad Cave Studios has done a lot right with their foray into the Phantom universe. They have borrowed heavily from the early Lee Falk and Ray Moore stories, and more importantly, they have learned from their mistakes. In issue one of their regular series written by Ray Fawkes, with art by Russell Olson, first published in 2025, they did the 'unforgivable' and showed the Phantom unmasked. The outcry among phans was unmistakable; some did not even bother reading the rest of the comic series because of this mistake. We covered this in our X-Band: The Phantom Podcast: Episode #318 review. While the outcry from phans was loud, a lot of USA readers and fans did not understand the outcry, as in the USA market, showing the hero unmasked is an important moment, signifying trust or vulnerability with a loved one, friend, or ally. This article is jointly written by long-term Australian phan Jermayn Parker and USA phan Scott Waldyn, who has the unique opportunity to look at this situation from a USA comic reader who would read the Mad Cave Studios comic series from a different perspective than someone like Jermayn and many other phans. First of all, let's look into why the Phantom's face should never be shown and why it's a super important element from a phans perspective. A favorite old jungle saying is "He who looks upon the Phantom's face will die a horrible death". This has come to coincidental fruition for antagonists in a number of stories, reinforcing the myth. It has to be stressed that the death that follows someone seeing the Phantom's death is always by pure accident or coincidence. The Phantom's immediate family (wife and children) and a very select few others are permitted to view the Phantom's face—no one else can. Note that on the occasion that someone rescues or helps the Phantom when injured, for example, the curse is not fulfilled. ​Even when the mask has been removed for the purpose of the story, the Phantom's eyes must not be shown to the reader. They either need to be in shadow, covered, or wearing glasses / sunglasses. When around family, they may be in a position to see his face, but the eyes must always be hidden from the reader. Generally, USA comic fan readers have a different point of view, with many phans from around the world who are outside the 'USA market'. In typical USA-created comics, the unmasking of the hero is an important moment, signifying trust or vulnerability with a loved one, friend, or ally. It is something encouraged and something fans look forward to. Thanks to USA comic reader Scott Waldyn, who was able to give us some examples of where this has happened. In Amazing Spider-Man #35 (2001), Spider-Man returns home after a brutal battle with a villain, and it's at this time that Aunt May finally learns the truth about her nephew. When confronted, Peter Parker at first tries to make excuses, but the reveal and revelation lead Peter and May to a conversation they should have had decades ago. After all these years, they can finally confess their guilt over Uncle Ben's death to each other and move on to the next stage of healing. While the Batman continuity is all over the place, with Catwoman learning Batman's identity and then being mind-wiped more than once over the years. However, in Batman #615 (2003), readers see the reveal used as a tender moment that solidifies a romantic relationship between Bat and Cat. In TV and film, the revealing of a masked hero's secret identity is even more common, often used to create a dramatic, romantic moment (as seen in Superman II from 1980) or build toward a climactic final battle (as in Batman from 1989). Who remembers Iron Man revealing himself at a press office in the film Iron Man (2008). Thankfully, Ray Fawkes, Russell Olson and the team at Mad Cave Studios have fixed their mistake. In issue four, Ray Fawkes, with art by Russell Olson, hid the Phantom's eyes, and as a phan it reads much better and makes you feel that they are treating the Phantom with more respect. Kudos to whoever made the decision to not show the eyes again in the story. In Mad Cave Studios' one-shot comic "The Phantom vs The Sky Band", the creator team Ray Fawkes and Federico Sabbatini has also hidden the Phantom's eyes from the viewer in clever creative ways. It is obvious that Ray Fawkes is trying to show the human side of the Phantom by some of these panels with him being seriously injured in both stories but also on the humane side, which is explored more with communication with his wife, Diana. It shows the vulnerability moment with his wife, but importantly, the reader does not see the Phantom's eyes. As a phan, do you prefer this deliberate hiding of the Phantom's eyes?

E-voke is a Denmark-based publisher who has been publishing Phantom TPB collections since 2024. Issue four comes out May 23, 2026, and can be purchased from their website. The TPB is hardcover, 128 pages, and printed in black and white. The cover was originally created by Jim Aparo for Charlton #35. Buy your book now on their website This book includes a great mix of stories with classic newspaper stories, some Charlton comics from the 1970s, and even a newly created Frew story drawn by Felmang. It also sees the introduction of Mandrake the Magician back to print in Denmark. It will be interesting to see if E-voke continues to publish more Mandrake the Magician stories. The stories are: "Nedlæg Junglepatruljen" ("Disband the Patrol") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo. "Spøgelses-stammen" ("The Ghost Tribe") by Bill Harris and Bill Lignante. "De forsvundne atombomber" ("Nukes") by Lee Falk and Sy Barry. "Dronningen af Saba - 3. del" ("The Queen of Saba, Part 3: The Fez Man") by Felmang. "Gruberøverne" ("Very Special Timber") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo. "Mandrake the Magician" by Dick Wood, Don Heck, and André LeBlanc. If interested, you can purchase the past issues from their website. Click on the images. If you buy these comics, we are looking for someone to review them on our platform, and we would love to have you join the team. You can email us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com.

The final of the three previously announced one-shots from Mad Cave Studios has been revealed! Debuting (reportedly) on August 19, 2026, The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood #1 will be another oversized, 40-page, single-issue story from the team of Writer Ray Fawkes, Artist Russell Olson, and letterer Taylor Eposito. The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood #1 Cover A by Mark Spears Details for The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood #1 are scarce at the moment, as Mad Cave Studios has removed its listing of the issue. The Phantom Fan, who scooped the story, lists the issue description as follows: THE PHANTOM WALKS. EVIL DIES. It’s all come down to this—The Phantom vs. Arif Singh and his Brotherhood! After the Brotherhood’s failed attack on Bangalla, Singh was all set to rot in prison. But concrete walls cannot stop the man who controls one of the most notorious criminal enterprises in the world. Only The Phantom can. Or this time, he might just die trying. But Wait... Who's Arif Singh? Readers who read The Phantom 5-issue run from Ray Fawkes, Russell Olson, and Taylor Esposito, will note that the "big bad" introduced in the series was named Asif Singh, not Arif. This is likely a typo, as the rest of the description indicates that this third one-shot will follow up on the story thread that The Phantom #5 closed on—promising a vengeful return of the ruthless, bloodthirsty leader of the Singh Brotherhood, who, among his many crimes, threatened to slaughter the children of the Bandar Village. Watch Our Review of the First Five Issues of The Phantom From Mad Cave Studios For Those Who Came in Late... As mentioned in our video reviews of the series and issues from Mad Cave Studios, the publisher and creative team leaped right into The Phantom's rich history by choosing his very first villain as the central figure of this initial storyline. In 1936, when The Phantom debuted, the first story featured a globe-trotting adventure as The Phantom battled Singh pirates, led by the cruel Kabbai Singh. While Kabbai Singh didn't make an appearance in Mad Cave Studios' incarnation in 2025, readers were introduced to Asif Singh, who was arguably more ruthless, vengeful, and twisted. This choice was deliberate as the creative team upped the ante on The Phantom's oldest foe. Over the years, much has been added to The Phantom lore with regard to the Singh Brotherhood. One of the biggest additions was the revelation that it was Singh Pirates who attacked a merchant vessel in 1536, one helmed by a certain Captain Walker and father to the very first Phantom. The sole survivor of the wreck, a young Christopher (Kit) Walker found refuge with the Bandar and swore an oath (known as the Oath of the Skull): "I swear to devote my life to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice! And my sons, and their sons, shall follow me!" The Phantom vs. The Singh Brotherhood #1 Cover B by Freddie Williams II and Andrew Dalhouse Over the years, the criminal organization known as the Singh Brotherhood has been a recurring villain across several generations of Phantoms. Notably, several members of the organization have made an infamous name for themselves: Rama Singh was a temporary ally-turned-villain who stabbed the 20th Phantom in the back and stole his belt. Dogai Singh crossed paths with the 21st Phantom several times. Foiled at every turn, Dogai lured The Phantom away from his family in order to kidnap Diana Palmer and the children. This plot was adapted into The Phantom video game released by Art of Play. Sandal Singh is the daughter of Dogai Singh and one of the most nefarious and complicated leaders of the Singh organization. She's seduced the Phantom, served as president of Bangalla, used her government role to create civil unrest, and created Singh Incorporated, an attempt to legitimize the centuries-old pirate organization. Learn more about The Phantom's villains, allies, and world at PhantomBible.com. As of the time of writing this article, the official Mad Cave Studios page still isn't live. When it's live, we'll update the article with the correct preorder link, so you can secure your copy of The Phantom vs. The Brotherhood #1.

Phantom artist Avishek Biswas has worked on close to 20 covers for Indian publisher Shakti Comics, and now they have released an appealing BIG poster of the Phantom riding Hero with Devil by his side, leaving the Deep Woods. It is visually appealing, the size is appealing, and the price is even more appealing. Buy your copy now The size is 19 x 26 inches, which is just smaller than an A1 sheet (23.4 x 33.1 inches). The regular price is ₹149.00 with a special price of ₹99.00 (at time of writing), which roughly works out at $2AUD, $1.50USD, 15 sek/nok for the regular price.

Comics Kingdom, the online comic arm of King Features, has announced they have joined Discord. You can join Discord here Discord is a free voice, video, and text communication platform. It allows users to interact in real-time within private or public virtual communities called "servers". The platform was originally created for gamers to chat while playing; it is now used by millions worldwide for study groups, hobby clubs, and casual hangouts. In this case, there is a server for Comics Kingdom, and inside you can chat Phantom, Flash Gordon, or other characters from their catalogue. If that is still confusing for you, think of a server or channels as a digital house. Anyone can create one, but you usually need an invite link to enter. Channels (Servers) are divided into text channels (for typing, sending images, or sharing links) and voice channels (where you can just jump in and talk using your microphone). At this stage from a Phantom perspective it is fairly light, but a lot of the chatter is determined by the users (ie: you and us). From a Phantom creator's point of view, Alex Segura is the only credited Phantom creator who is active on the platform. There is a private premium reader lounge, which you can subscribe to via your Comics Kingdom subscription. In this lounge, you will get one-to-many access to creators, access to creator podcasts, and other behind-the-scenes information that may excite some.

According to Licensing Source, the European company The Sunflowers Licensing LTD has taken on the role of representing King Features to potential companies in their region. The brands they are representing are Popeye, Olive Oyl, Flash Gordon and The Phantom. The exciting part of this news is the number of new countries we have the opportunity to see the Phantom being published or products sold in. The list of countries they will have reached is Albania, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine. The Phantom had great popularity in former Yugoslavia, which included the very first Phantom comic (you can read about that here). Back in the 1990s, Semic published a limited Phantom comic series in Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Since then both Serbia and Slovenia have also published comic book series featuring the Phantom. Hungary is still currently producing Phantom comics - you can read a review of one issue by Szegedi Laszlo here. It is worth noting that King Features has several different license representatives throughout Europe. The Sunflowers Licensing company only represents the Eastern Europe block. The report on the Licensing Source website has some comments from Mark Bezodis, director at The Sunflowers Licensing and Carla Silva, svp global head of licensing at King Features. Read into them as you will... Mark Bezodis: “These are timeless properties with extraordinary cultural relevance across generations, Our focus is on honouring the heritage of these characters while building thoughtful, high-quality licensing programmes that feel relevant, authentic and creatively strong in today’s market.” Carla Silva: “We’re pleased to appoint The Sunflowers Licensing as our agency partner across Eastern Europe. This strategic appointment advances our portfolio expansion, driving growth across new territories and categories through a partner with strong regional insight and proven licensing expertise.” According to the report, additional news around these new licensees, product launches, and market rollouts within Eastern Europe will be announced in the coming months. If and when they do, we will let you know about them. If you would like to help the team by letting us know of anything new, or reviewing any of the comics, please contact us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com.

The American in the Chronicle Chamber crew, Scott Waldyn, jumps on the podcast this week to interview Juancho Vélez, the incredible colorist behind Defenders of the Earth, Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny, The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1, and the upcoming The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1 from Mad Cave Studios. For comic book fans, Juancho Vélez has made a name for himself by contributing beautiful and rich colors to titles across the Mad Cave Studios slate, as well as work at DC and Marvel Comics. His eye for detail and knack for creating lasting moments through the use of light, darkness, and color informs readers' understanding of a scene. In this interview, Scott and Juancho talk about the art of coloring, including some behind-the-scenes of what went into creating some of the more colorful moments in Defenders of the Earth and The Phantom vs. The Sky Band #1. Questions asked: How many comics would you say you’ve colored? You’ve worked on both Defenders series at Mad Cave Studios. While very much in sync with the cartoon series, it has a grown up tone. I attribute that to your coloring work. How do you find the right tone to hit? Do you receive directions from editorial or communicate with the artist? Are there color palettes or preferences you have to keep in mind when working on licensed characters? With The Phantom vs The Sky Band, there are big contrasts between light and dark, from Baroness’ mansion to a battle surrounded by flames, and a nighttime water rescue. What’s your approach to balancing and juggling these colors? What’s something you think readers should pay attention to with coloring? Where do you draw inspiration from? Whose art inspires you? What are some of the books you’re most proud of? What are the standouts that surprise you? Are there characters/titles you’d love to work on that you haven’t yet? Where can comic readers find you? Find Juancho Vélez on his Instagram profile at: https://www.instagram.com/juancho.velez25/. Look for his work in The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons #1 coming in June 2026! We are looking to interview more creators from the Mad Cave Studios comic book series, please contact us if you have any specific questions you would like to see asked. You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel.

The Death of Diana Palmer saga is a modern-day great story that was first published in newspapers and Comics Kingdom from 2009 to 2011 and has been published by several publishers and enjoyed by phans around the world. Now it is Germany's time to enjoy the story. Zauberstern #24 is currently available now in shops and on their website. Zauberstern #25 will be out in shops and available on their website in June 2026. You can buy issue #24 online here You can buy issue #25 online here The covers are beautifully painted by German artist Timo Weurz. The stories are written by Tony DePaul and drawn by the late Paul Ryan. The saga is split into five separate stories, with each issue featuring two and a half stories, with the third story split into the two issues. The five stories are: "The Death of Diana Palmer Walker" "The Phantom at Sea" "Terror Cells of New York" "The Trail to Gravelines Prison" "Chatu's Fate" Ensure you read our interview with the publishers and editors behind Zauberstern here - Interview with Simeon Hrissomallis and Charles Bone. We also review Zauberstern special magazines on our platforms. All Zauberstern and other German comic reviews will be included in our monthly X-Band: The Phantom Podcasts. You can find out more at our website and or subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos. If you would like to join the team and review new comics being released around the world, please contact us.