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Episode #85- Into the Frewniverse

Episode #85- Into the Frewniverse

FromX-Band: The Phantom Podcast


Episode #85- Into the Frewniverse

FromX-Band: The Phantom Podcast

ratings:
Length:
156 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 only because we covered so much territory. Glenn really is an open book, and shares with us lots of ideas from throughout the Frewniverse:The process of taking over Frew Publications, and the reaction from phans to the new Frew Crew.The legacy of Jim ShepherdImpact of changes the Frew Crew have brought inGeneral operations at Frew, and future plans - including new concept comicsRelationships with King Features, as well as with Local Comic Store ownersInsights into the 2018 Annual, with revelations about the theme and included giveawaysUpcoming products from Frew - so many cool things!!Reasoning behind and goals for Phantom’s World and GiantsizeThoughts on the impact of Kid Phantom, and a few insights into upcoming issuesArtists posting commissioned Phantom work on social mediaNew stories commissioned by Frew, with Australian and international creatorsRelease of trade paperbacksPlans for Heart of Darkness and Phantom by GaslightThe dream of international distributionAnd of course, we also had to quiz Glenn a little on Phanfare!Plans for more jigsaw puzzlesThe phantastic life-size bustUpcoming productsCave gear – a "man cave" sub-line from PhanfareAnd finally, Jermayn couldn't miss the opportunity to ask:Where are the Gallery Series pt 2 trading cards?It's a long one, but it's totally worthwhile. Fascinating listening, we know you will enjoy - you may even have to listen to it twice to get your head around everything!!Happy Phantoming!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chroniclechamber)
Released:
Dec 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Via the modern jungle drums Chronicle Chamber present the world's FIRST AND BEST podcast dedicated to the classic adventure comics hero, THE PHANTOM! If you're passionate about the Ghost Who Walks, this is one podcast you won't want to miss out on!Regular Hosts Jermayn, Stephen & Dan discuss everything in the Phantoms world from all the latest comics and news. We also regular interview Phantom creators and phans from around the world.