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  • The Phantom art tile by Artovision 3D

    Artovision 3D is a USA company that produces layered 2D artwork on acrylic to give it a 3D effect. At the bottom of the article is a video showing the layer effect for those who want to see the effect in practice. Artovision 3D has hundreds of different designs in their catalogue, including video games like Street Fighter and, closer to home, Popeye and other King Features designs. It is worth noting these are official licensed products and, while sold on Etsy, are not "knockoffs." No word yet if this is the only design or if they will release other designs. The price on their website is $39US ($60AUD, €35, 350 sek/nok and 3,500INR). You can follow them on Facebook , Instagram , and/or X . You can buy from their website here You can buy from Etsy here (which does include international shipping)

  • Review of ECR Phantom #98, #99 & #100

    Christian Moller reviews ECR Phantom magazines #98, #99 & #100. For those who may be confused, the numbering refers not to the issue number but to the Daily story number. These were released in January 2026. The stories we review in this video are "Totemannspunkt" ("Deadman's Point") by Lee Falk  and Sy Barry "Der rasende Elefant" ("The Rogue Elephant") by Lee Falk  and Sy Barry "Dschungelolympiade" ("Jungle Olympics") by Lee Falk  and Sy Barry You can order your copy of this and other comics from ECR via their email address ecr-vlg@gmx.net . The package is three comics sent together for € 29, which is roughly € 10 per comic. It is worth noting that these stories have been previously published by Bastei comics back in the 1970s. ECR has been focusing on printing the Phantom stories that have not been published in Germany and or West Germany. These magazines are printed in good quality in original black and white on very thick paper stock. You can hear the thickness and quality of the paper as I turn the pages. The covers are again designed by Andy . There has been some discussion online about if they are AI-generated art or not. We will leave that discussion and opinion for the readers to decide on. All ECR 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.

  • Shakti Comics release more Phantom items through through sister company Imag!kal

    January 2025, the website www.imagikal.com released Phantom shirts and now they have two new designs and a mouse pad also for sale. Buy clothing from their store here The prices for the the T-shirts are 799INR ($10US/EU, $15AU & 100 sek/nok) and the price for the mouse pad is 149INR ($2US/EU, $5AU & 20 sek/nok). The design of the Phantom and Devil leaning over the bad guy on the ground comes from their 13th issue by artist Ranjan Dutta . This is used on the new mouse pad but also on their jumper and shirt. The design of the full figure of the Phantom shooting his guns comes from their issue #19 and again was designed by artist Ranjan Dutta . The final shirt design with the bust profile of the Phantom with the guns underneath the Phantom's chest comes from the variant cover design from their issue #7 designed by artist Avishek Biswas .

  • Review: 'Phantom 2040: A New Shadow' Episode 10

    After a holiday break, we return to the world of Phantom 2040: A New Shadow with a brand new episode. While we don't get to see more of Carlos Oserio in the Phantom suit, nor in action, we do get a bit of an investigative thriller episode that further intertwines the villainous plot happening behind the scenes. Mel is back as the main focus this episode, and what she reveals is both a complication for our heroes, as well as a big mic-drop moment for long-time fans of the Phantom 2040 series. Read Phantom: 2040: A New Shadow Episode 10 Here In episode 10, writers Alex Segura  and Michael Moreci , and artist George Kambadais switch gears to focus more on the background and conspiracy behind Charles Tyrus, the Tyrus Corporation, and a corporation from Phantom 2040's past. There's also a shadowy organization that's teased, and hopefully we'll find out more about that in the next episode or two. Sagan Cruz also returns to the series! Phantom 2040: A New Shadow Episode 10 art by George Kambadais Question for the Phans: Do you think Fitzroy is a helpful character or a secret villain? Let us know by commenting below this article, on our YouTube, or by dropping us a line . We'd love to hear your thoughts!

  • Review of Mad Cave Studios Phantom issue 4

    For those who came in late, the Singh Brotherhood has taken over the Bandar Village and is threatening to ruthlessly murder its citizens unless they join forces with the Singh. The Phantom has been taking out Singh henchmen one-by-one. Meanwhile, Guran has been stalling for time by trying to negotiate with Asif Singh, the ruthless leader of this incarnation of the criminal organization. In The Phantom #4 , the situation grows ever more dire as The Phantom succumbs to a gunshot wound. Guran steps in to help save his old friend, aided by Diana Palmer. For those who have been wondering where in the lore of The Phantom this issue takes place, we get a few more answers in this issue, as well as see the Skull Cave from the outside! Writer: Ray Fawkes Artist: Russell Olson Letterer: Taylor Esposito Editor: Sarah Brunstadt Cover A: Freddie Williams II Cover B: Caanan White  & Juancho! Cover C: Natacha Bustos Synopsis: DEADLIER THAN A COBRA'S STRIKE! The Phantom has eaten away at the forces of the Singh Brotherhood — but the soldiers are seemingly endless, and the people of the Bandar village are still under threat. There's an old jungle saying... "The Phantom never dies." Asif Singh will put it to the test. The battle grows desperate in the newest installment of Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson 's stylish epic! The Phantom #4 cover art by Freddie Williams II Question for the Phans: What are your thoughts on the design of the Skull Cave? Let us know by commenting below this article, on our YouTube, or by dropping us a line . We'd love to hear your thoughts!

  • Review of Wick Publications #9 & #10

    Christian Moller reviews Wick Publications #9-10 which features the following stories: " Die Bergkrieger " (" The Mountain Warriors ") by Peter Mennigen and José María Ortiz Tafalla " Die Schatzkammer des wandelnden Geistes " ("The Treasure of the Ghost Who Walks") by Peter Mennigen and José María Ortiz Tafalla "Die Hexenjagd" ("The Witch Hunt") by Peter Mennigen and José María Ortiz Tafalla "Der Zwillingsbruder" ("The Twin Brother") by Peter Mennigen and José María Ortiz Tafalla Three of the four stories were first released prior in the Bastei  German comic book series and have been restored and printed on top quality paper with amazing printing. The finished product is great with the stories printed in black and white, and the stories are enjoyable. The fourth story, " Die Hexenjagd " (" The Witch Hunt ") is the first time it has been published but was originally created back in the 1980's and was finished before the comic series was cancelled - the issue it was going to be released in was issue #244. A great cover by Ertuğrul Edirne who is a Turkish cover artist currently living in Germany. These covers originally featured on the Büyülü Çizgi Roman Turkish series. Those with a keen eye will notice, the colour of the Phantom's costume has been changed to purple. Please note that the print run is smaller than most comics, at only 700 copies. Due to this, the comics can be hard to find and are basically sold out as they go to print. We would suggest contacting the publisher directly; you can contact Ulrich Wick via his website . The last issues, #11 and #12, will be released in February or March 2026 (subject to possible future delays). It is worth noting that issue 12 will be in full colour. News that will please many phans who are missing out is that these stories will be seen in other publications. "Under Grenadas rännande sol " (" The Slaves ") was published in Fantomen 8/2024 - our Fantomen and Wick reviews. " Modefällan " (" The Blackmailers of Paris ") was also published in Fantomen 17/2024 . Keep an eye on the Chronicle Chamber platform when / if these stories also find their way into the Frew comic or elsewhere. To learn more about these comics and stories being produced by Wick , we suggest you read these articles and interviews: Interview with the publisher U lrich Wick Interview with the writer Peter Mennigen The contents of the 12 comics in the series All Wick Publication comics and other German comic reviews are 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 and products being released around the world, please contact us.

  • Cover design for Mallon Publishing 90th anniversary collectibles by Douglas Klauba

    Thanks to Douglas Klauba posting on social media, we are able to share the finished painting that will be used for the 90th anniversary diary and collectibles released by Mallon Publishing . As posted in November 2025 , Mallon Publishing  is releasing a spectacular sui te of 90th Anniversary Phantom collectibles, centered on a brand-new Phantom Diary that celebrates and details the history from 1936 to 2026, a companion journal, and a range of premium limited-edition items. Trade Edition Diary 128 pages Trim size: 260 × 210 mm Standard laminated cover AUD $55 + postage Limited Edition Diary — Only 70 Copies! This is the rarest diary Mallon has ever produced and is expected to sell out fast. Special cover design + bookmark Individually numbered (1–70) 128 full-colour pages AUD $65 + postage Undated Phantom Journal Soft cover (colour), one-colour internal pages 176 pages Trim size: 210 × 150 mm Includes sections for daily notes, addresses & calendar AUD $40 + postage Douglas Klauba Limited Edition Print Printed on 270 gsm archival stock Signed & numbered by the artist Limited to 70 copies AUD $100 + postage Official 90th Anniversary Bookmark Full colour, gloss laminated 220 × 60 mm AUD $10 + postage Set of 10 Design Prints A curated selection of introductory spreads from the Anniversary diary, including brand-new commissioned artwork. At this stage, no word on the artwork included. AUD $90 + postage How to Order To secure these limited-run collectibles, simply: Indicate your desired quantities using the Mallon Publishing order form (below) Send it back to info@mallon.net.au  or post to: Mallon Publishing, PO Box 1210, Research, VIC 3095, Australia Pay via bank transfer, PayPal, cheque or money order. Full postage details and payment methods are included on the form. Don’t Miss Out, Phans! This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to own premium, officially licensed Phantom anniversary collectibles produced with authenticity, artistry, and deep respect for the legacy of The Ghost Who Walks. Whether you’re adding to a life-long collection or starting a new tradition, the 90th Anniversary Phantom Diary and memorabilia are essential pieces of Phantom history . Secure yours now and celebrate nine decades of adventure, mystery, and the enduring legend of The Phantom .

  • RIP Chris Smith, Phantom historian & collector

    News has filtered through that Chris Smith, an Australian-born collector who has lived in the USA for the past few decades, has sadly passed away over the last few days. It is safe to say that at one stage, Chris had the largest and most diverse Phantom collection in the world. He had a Phantom Museum from the late 1990s in his home in the USA and the below video and above gallery are from that time period. He also wrote several articles for the Friends of the Phantom newsletters and helped Nigel Johnson with prices and information for the Australian Price Guides. In the last couple of years, some of his amazing research came online in the presence of his Instagram profile . We thank Chris for sharing with us his jaw-dropping Phantomania collection and the Phantom information he has researched and shared with us over the years. His legacy will be long-lasting.

  • Vote for the best story published in Fantomen 2025

    Since 1978, Fantomen has had a fan poll where you get to vote for which story you think is the best they have published for the past year. 46 years later, that tradition is still happening with voting now open for the best story for Fantomen 2024. GO AND VOTE NOW!! How to vote? Click here to go to Fantomen.org . If you use Google Chrome you can right click and choose 'Translate To English' (or your own language) and follow the prompts. Last year, they had the option of voting for your top three stories and your least favourite story. The poll for the best adventure for 2025 doesn't have this option. We can only assume they did not get the results they wanted and have reverted back to tradition. The last date to vote is around 1st of April and the result will be published in Fantomen 10-11/2026 . As an extra thank you and incentive to vote, Team Fantomen  is raffling away 10x copies of the new Fantomens historiska äventyr 1 hardcover issue . From past experiences, they do post prizes to overseas phans including Australia. GO AND VOTE NOW!! 2025 gave us 40x stories to choose from in the competition, which is up from 36 in 2024, including: 8x new previously unpublished Team Fantomen  stories. 2x new previously unpublished newspaper stories 8x new previously unpublished Frew  and Bastei which includes 2x two-part stories in " Inked in Blood " and " The Bat of Berlin ". 16x previously published Team Fantomen  stories 6x previously published newspaper stories As with all fan-driven surveys, this is important as it gives Team Fantomen and Egmont 's editorial staff information about what type of stories us fans want to read in future issues. With the majority of the Team Fantomen stories included in a Frew comic, It also helps give the Frew editors an idea of what stories to publish. As soon as we hear word about Fantomen 's annual Best Cover survey being open and the results, we will let you know! If you are a phan, reader or collector of Fantomen comics and are interested in helping us keep up to date on all things Phantom in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland etc, please email us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com .

  • New Mythos Editora Releases: Marvel Phantom Stories & Special Collection Kit with keychain & ring

    Available for pre order from December 2025 are the latest two releases from Brazilian publisher Mythos Editora . The first release is a collection of the Marvel -published comics. This volume includes seven Phantom stories including the series based on the Phantom 2040 TV show originally published in 1995 and the modern depiction three story series created by Australian duo Dave DeVries and Glenn Lumsden . This volume is 244 pages and based on past omnibus editions, this will be hardcover. This volume normally retails for R$160 (Approx $45AUD, $30USD, €25, ₹2,650INR & 270 sek/nok), and at the time of writing, it was on sale with 35% off - R$100 (Approx $30AUD, $20USD, €15, ₹1,650INR & 200 sek/nok). The cover for the omnibus is taken from the fourth 2040 comic by Neil Hansen . The stories included in this collection are: " Generation Unto Generation " by Peter Quinones , Steve Ditko and Bill Reinhold " Fighting Alone " by Peter Quinones , Steve Ditko and Bill Reinhold " Frozen Hatreds " by Peter Quinones , Steve Ditko and Bill Reinhold " Vision Quest " by Peter Quinones , Steve Ditko and Bill Reinhold " Called to Account " by Dave DeVries and Glenn Lumsden " Heart of Darkness " by Dave DeVries and Glenn Lumsden " Divine Legends " by Dave DeVries and Glenn Lumsden Buy the Marvel Phantom stories volume The second release is a special bundle of three past Phantom hardcover omnibus collections released by Mythos Editora . The omnibus collections included are the Don Newton and Jim Aparo Charlton Comic releases as well as the Hermes Press collection featuring the six-part story created by Peter David and Sal Velluto originally published in 2014. Included with the three Phantom books and the non-Phantom omnibus are a Phantom-themed keychain, a Skull or Good Mark ring, and a tote/librarian canvas bag. This collection retails for R$499.80 (Approx $140AUD, $95USD, €80, ₹8,300INR & 850 sek/nok). Buy the Phantom omnibus collection kit The Jim Aparo   Charlton Comic hardcover omnibus is 168 pages and published in colour. This omnibus was originally released in August 2020 and includes the following stories: " O Fantasma de Shangri-La " (" The Phantom of Shang-Ri-La ") by Dick Wood and Jim Aparo " O Faraó Fantasma " (" The Pharaoh Phantom ") by Dick Wood and Jim Aparo " A Morte do Fantasma " (" The Phantom's Death ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " O Reino do Penhasco " (" The Cliff Kingdom ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " O Símia Gigante de Tawth " (" The Giant Ape of Tawth ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " O Rio Sem Fim " (" The River That Never Ends ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " Uma Madeira Muito Especial " (" Very Special Timber ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " Os Traidores Bandar " (" Bandar Betrayers ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " Sequestro Aéreo " (" Skyjack ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " Dispersem a Patrulha! " (" Disband the Patrol ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " O Morredouro " (" The Dying Ground ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " A Nova Fé do Fantasma " (" The Phantom's New Faith ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo " A Armadilha " (" The Trap ") by Don Jon Arneson and Jim Aparo The Don Newton   Charlton Comic  hardcover omnibus is 148 pages and published in colour. This omnibus was originally released in December 2024 and includes the following stories: " Triumph of Evil " by Joe Gill and Don Newton " The Beasts of Madame Kahn " by Nicola Cuti and Don Newton " The Mystery of the Mali Ibex " by Bill Pearson and Don Newton " Battles the Monster of Zanadar " by John Clark and Don Newton " The Torch " by Ben S. Parillo and Don Newton " The Phantom of 1776 " by Don Newton The Hermes Press collection of the Danger in the Forbidden City storyline created by Peter David and Sal Velluto  was originally published by American publisher Hermes Press in 2014. This Brazilian hardcover consisting of 148 pages was first published by Mythos Editora in October 2019 and again in July 2025. If you are a phan who buys these Brazilian comics and reads them, we would love to have your help in reviewing them but also help keep everyone up to date on what issues are being released. If you are interested, please contact us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com .

  • What if... Billy Zane was a gamer?

    During this holiday season, one might find themselves pondering a 'What if?' scenario or two. So What if... Billy Zane was a gamer? With over 150 million units sold, the Nintendo Switch is the highest-selling console of the current generation of consoles ( Switch , Switch 2 , PS5 and Xbox Series S/X ). With that many units sold, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to imagine someone in Billy Zane 's circle of friends owning one. In fact, they may own one and, knowing that Billy played The Phantom in the 1996 movie of the same name, might have bought (Australian video game developer) Art of Play 's The Phantom Video Game and given it a playthrough. It's also not too much of a stretch to imagine that they enjoyed the retro goodness of the side-scrolling beat 'em up with magnificent hand drawn art by Anthony Spay and thought, "I should take this to Billy and give him a go at playing The Phantom (again)". If this were to happen, one could imagine that Billy might enjoy the game too. He might even think, "Hmm, it's been a while since I've done voice work for a video game (2002's Kingdom Hearts , where he played the villain Ansem). It would be cool to get to play The Phantom again." If this were to happen, what would be the cost of bringing in a Hollywood actor, such as Zane, to redo the voice overs for The Phantom? One can assume that he wouldn't come cheap, and Art of Play wouldn't have the cash reserves as say an EA , Epic or Ubisoft would have. Also, the game has already been out for 9 months. Having Billy Zane involved would have to guarantee a major uptick in sales to help cover the costs. Would that also mean upping the price of the game as well? What about those of us who have already bought the game? Could Billy Zane 's voiceover be included as downloadable content? Again, what would the cost of that be? What if, Billy negotiated a deal with Art of Play to make everything manageable for everyone? One wouldn't expect that Billy would need much time in the studio, probably only a few hours. If he gave a good deal on his fee, would he then want a % of the sales? What would be fair in this instance? What if this all happened nice and smoothly? What would KFS ' reaction be? Would they demand another fee for extra content, or would they be happy for Art of Play to continue developing and providing DLC for the game as they see fit under the current licence? What if, what if, what if...?

  • Review of (Austrian) Die Klassiker #3

    Christian Moller  reviews the third Austrian Phantom comic from the newest magazine series from Art:9 . The magazine was first released in shops at the end of November 2025. Apart from " Kleiner Toma " (" Little Toma ") being published in 1972 in West Germany, this is the first time that these stories have been published not only in Austria but also in Germany and Switzerland, where this series is also available for sale. " Kleiner Toma " (" Little Toma ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore " Der Gefangene des Himalaya " (" The Prisoner of the Himalayas ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore " Abenteuer in Algier " (" Adventure in Algiers ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore You can order your copy of this from the Art:9 website . They also sell their comics from shops throughout Germany and Switzerland. This issue costs 21 Euro, the stories are in black and white, and this issue is 145 pages. The paper quality is thick and printed in the same quality and format as the Hermes Press format which some phans may be more familiar with. This edition includes a two-page editorial piece about these stories. This video also includes a brief comparison of the two printing qualities of the " Kleiner Toma " (" Little Toma ") story between the modern print and the 1972 issue. Issue #4 is out in January 2026 and features the following stories: " Shark's Nest " (" The Shark's Nest ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore " Perlenfischer " (" Fishers of Pearls ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore " Die Sklavenhändler " (" The Slave Traders ") by Lee Falk and Ray Moore All our reviews of Phantom comics from Germany and Austria 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. We are still chasing reviewers to review Phantom comics being released in Sweden, Norway and others.

  • Do you want a second Phantom Saturday Morning Card (SMC) series?

    With news that the first set of Phantom Saturday Morning Card (SMC) cards is close to being sold out, the discussion naturally turns to whether we will see a second series be released. In our interview with Daniel Nguyen , the director of Saturday Morning Cards  (SMC) he said the likelihood of a second series will be determined by the sales. With this in mind, do we phans want a second series? What would you like to see in a possible second series? In the first series we saw five different designs (full face, slam evil, gallery, skull throne and classic) of just the Phantom. Would you like to see different characters included with or fighting the Phantom? Diana, Hero, Devil, Singh Pirates, Sala? What about more designs for the next series? Would you like to see any particular Phantom credited cover or story artists featured on the second series or as guest sketch card artists? Would you like to see an increase of sketch cards? Could we see a mini-series of popular past Phantom covers included as a sub-chase set or limited card? Would limited autograph cards be appealing to collectors? We would love to hear your suggestions. If you have any suggestions, please either share them on social media and or email them to us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com . All suggestions will be entered into a draw with TWO Artist Proof cards available as a giveaway.

  • New German comic series celebrating Heiner Bade from Comics und Mehr

    One of the world's most popular and long-lasting creators of the Phantom, Heiner Bade is from Germany, which has a rich history of the Phantom. This includes a current mini renaissance with many Germanic publishers publishing new and old classic stories in several publications - all of these are reviewed on our Chronicle Chamber website and YouTube Channel . Starting in 2026, German comic publisher Comics und Mehr (translated to Comics and More ) will be starting a new series celebrating the Phantom's 90th anniversary and Heiner Bade . The series will be featuring six volumes in total, and all in colour. Each volume will feature two stories and will be 72 pages in total. In the blurb on their website, they do make mention that one of Heiner Bade 's true classic stories, " The Ku Klux Klan ," will be featured in one of the volumes. Volume one will be released in March-April 2026 and feature " The Ghost Pirate ," written by Donne Avenell , first published in 1987, and " The White Elephant ," written by Claes Reimerthi , first published in 2008. At this stage we do not know the contents for the other volumes, but with 90+ other stories, the publisher has a lot of great stories to choose from. 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 not published before. If you are interested in buying these issues, we recommend contacting them via their website . They have subscription options and do ship outside of Germany to limited countries.

  • Joel Folda, cover & story artist for Tasq Force

    The great thing about these new publishers publishing the Phantom is the new artists from all corners of the world drawing our hero. Joel Folda from Italy is one of the latest artists who has created two covers and a short web comic for Tasq Force . We were lucky enough to spend some time getting to know him and able to share with all. Jermayn Parker: Thank you for joining us. Can you tell us about yourself? Joel Folda: My name is Joel Folda and I'm Italian, but I currently live in Malta. I finished my studies at the Academy of Fine Art in Naples and during that journey, I officially started my career in the comic book industry in 2020 as a colorist. I eventually started getting my first works as a drawer later in 2021. This started with the strip released monthly, about the history of Naples, for a local Magazine called Informare . JP : Can you tell us about your history with the phantom? JF: I got to know about Phantom when I was very young; I had a lunch bag themed with The Defenders of the Earth . It was explained to me that Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Mandrake were previously published in Italy in the seventies by Fratelli Spada and ever since then, I have tried to get as many comic books as possible. Later on, I got to know the work of the astonishing artists Sy Barry , Roy Felmang , Sal Velluto , Massimo Gamberi and the divine Angelo Todaro . I owe a lot to these wonderful artists. JP: What appeals to you about the Phantom? JF: I have always loved old-school characters. Additionally, I adore this interesting fact of how Phantom is colored differently in several countries. The color red was very predominant during my childhood; you can even call it the color of heroes, especially in Italian culture. And of course, as you all surely know, Phantom in Italy was always colored in red. JP: How’d you get the gig of the covers with Tasq Force ? JF: I owe the pleasure of working on the phantom to Mr. Eoin McAuley , who I met for the first time at Malta Comic Con back in 2023. He believed in my work and gave me the possibility to do my best with the character. JP: What is your process for the covers you have created for Tasq Force ? JF: In general, when I draw a cover, I pass through the canon phases of drawing a sketch and then continuing with the pencil work, inks and colors. With interior stories, I firstly start with conceptualizing the layout and storyboard; following this, I advance to pencil work, lettering, ink, and finishing off with the colors. Before I start sketching, my work is mostly dedicated to the documentation. This is initiated by collecting every kind of reference or photo to understand visually and conceptually how the story will evolve. When it comes to working on the Phantom, my focus is more on giving a lot of time to the phase of the documentation. This is crucial, even before starting to work. My main focus is to ensure that the characters are recognizable, and the artist I use the most as a reference is Sy Barry . JP: Can you tell us about the short Christmas-themed story? JF: It had started with an idea to be posted on social media as a Christmas postcard. After proposing my idea to Eoin, he kindly wrote the dialogue. From my side I took care of the drawings and lettering, with the colours being taken care of by a good friend of mine, Antonio Pirro . He is a long-standing collaborator and talented artist. JP: How can phans see your work & follow you on social media? JF: I post very regularly on my Instagram handle, @into_the_space_of_comics , and also on my Facebook profile under the name of Joel Folda . It would be fantastic to hear from any of you kindly reading this interview. I am always up for a conversation! JP: Do you accept commissions? JF: Yes, I am open to commissions. JP: Thank you for your time, and on behalf of all phans, thank you for your work, and we look forward to your next cover and hopefully even a longer story.

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