Episode #85- Into the Frewniverse

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 Shepherd

Impact of changes the Frew Crew have brought in

General operations at Frew, and future plans - including new
concept comics

Relationships with King Features, as well as with Local Comic
Store owners

Insights into the 2018 Annual, with revelations about the
theme and included giveaways

Upcoming products from Frew - so many cool things!!

Reasoning behind and goals for Phantom’s World and Giantsize

Thoughts on the impact of Kid Phantom, and a few insights
into upcoming issues

Artists posting commissioned Phantom work on social media

New stories commissioned by Frew, with Australian and
international creators

Release of trade paperbacks

Plans for Heart of Darkness and Phantom by Gaslight

The dream of international distribution






And of course, we also had to quiz Glenn a little on
Phanfare!





Plans for more jigsaw puzzles

The phantastic life-size bust

Upcoming products

Cave gear – a "man cave" sub-line from Phanfare






And 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!


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