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Wrapping up the month of May 2020, Aaron goes through his purchases. 

Dan and Jermayn review the latest offerings from Frew (1828-1831) which includes the 2018 Christmas Special, the Rex Special and the 2019 Annual, The Phantom At War. Mikael also chips in with reviews of the first 2 Fantomen issues of the year. Once again a good 2 hours full of Phantom phun.
Happy Phantoming!

It's that time of year again, when Jermayn, Dan and Steve sit down and put forward what they think were the best Phantom things in 2018.  We run through stories, covers, art, writers, merchandise and issues from Australia and the world. We also announce the people's choice awards for best cover and best story. Happy Phantoming!

In this episode Steve, Jermayn and Dan discuss the latest news in the world of the Phantom, including the announcement that Fantomet will be no more.  Jermayn and Dan get excited over clothes and the phellas also discuss the Frew price rise.  There are a number of comics reviewed as well.  From Frew- 1824-1827, plus the 7th edition of both the Giant Size and Phantom's World comics and Kid Phantom 6.  Mikael also returns with his review of the latest issue of Fantomen.
Merry Phantoming!

Jermayn, Dan and Steve chat with comics author and board game designer Dale Maccanti about his most recently published stories and about the progress of the highly anticipated The Phantom board game.

In this episode, Steve, Jermayn and Dan review 11 comics, including Frew's 70th anniversary special and Ireland's Lightning Strike #1.

Strap in for 2 1/2 hours of all the phun and phrivolity that you have come to expect from the ChronicleChamber phellas on the world's greatest Phantom podcast, X-Band: The Phantom Podcast!

Yes! We've finally made it, X-Band: The Phantom Podcast's 100th (not counting A eps) episode and boy do we have a show in store for you! First off, thank you to everyone who downloads us and listens to our podcast, if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have made it this far. To everyone who has been a guest, thank you. We are all truly grateful for you making time for us, and of course, a big thank you to Joe who got the podcast started in the first place, thanks mate. In our 100th episode we take a look back at milestone issues from Frew and Egmont, but we also have a very special treat for you. To open the show we have... I can't tell you, you're going to have to listen to find out. Happy Phantoming!

The ChroncileChamber team discuss the latest news in the world of The Phantom, including the latest merch, as well as reviewing the latest issues from Frew (1810-1815, Giant Size #5, Phantom's World #5 and Kid Phantom #5)

Part 2 of the Chronicle Chamber's interview with former Egmont publisher Ulf Granberg continues where part 1's cliff hanger left off. This is the conclusion of one of our most insightful interviews which will no doubt have many a phan delving back into their collections to find the stories that Ulf is referencing. Happy Phantoming!

Opportunities like this do not come along very often. Ulf Granberg is the man behind Egmont in their glory years - he was the editor of the Swedish Phantom comic book, Fantomen from 1973 to 1987, then again from 2003 to 2012. 

From 1973-2012 Ulf was head of Team Fantomen, the group of creators responsible for producing Phantom stories for Semic then Egmont. Ulf has also written over 30 Phantom stories himself.

That is over 40 years of being paid to write, edit, read and plot our hero!

Ulf is a treasure trove of stories and anecdotes. He interacted with creators from Lee Falk, Sy Barry, Norman Worker, Jamie Vallve and the list goes on and on. and on and on and on!!

This interview is so good and so long, Ulf was so very generous with his time, we have had to split it into several parts. Enjoy part 1, and ...

Happy Phantoming!

With Supanova Sydney and the LFMBEC Dinner only a week and a half away, Dan, Jermayn and Steve have a chat about what we know Frew is offering, what we think we know Frew is offering, and what we really hope Frew is offering. We also cover what you should bring with you to ensure that the item that you've had your eye on forever can get home safe and what we are most looking forward to over the weekend. Happy Phantoming!

In this episode, Dan, Jerm, Steve, along with a special appearance by Gus, review the latest comics in the world of the Phantom. The phellas also discuss the latest news in the Phantom's World. Enjoy

Steve, Dan and Jermayn review the latest comics from Frew (1803-1805 & GS4) and chat about all the latest news in the world of the Phantom, including: A new Phantom clothing line by Finnish company Billebeino, how to buy Frews if you live in Europe, latest 'Con' and publisher news. Also, there may have been a new discovery regarding languages that the Phantom has been published in. Happy Phantoming!

In a very special X-Band, recorded on the 82nd anniversary of the debut of the newspaper strip, the phellas are lucky enough to talk to current The Phantom Daily artist, Mike Manley.

Mike has worked on the Phantom for almost two years, and on Judge Parker for eight years, so he has a wealth of experience when it comes to the schedules and deadlines that face a comic strip artist in 2018.

Mike tells us about his history as a comic book artist, animator and teacher. We discuss his process in drawing the strip and the balance of digital vs pen and paper, as well as using assistants. Mike responds to some of the online criticism that every artist seems to receive, and also shares his thoughts about the future of the Phantom character and the strip in general.

It's a fascinating chat with a fascinating man - we know you'll enjoy it!

Happy Phantoming.

Steve, Dan and Jermayn review the latest comics from Frew including the 2018 Annual- The Phantom Goes West and Kid Phantom no. 3. In the second half of the podcast the phellas are joined by Dale Maccanti who, as well as dropping a few more details about the game play for the upcoming Phantom board game, has a major announcement regarding a kickstarter bonus! Happy Phantoming!