#345 - August 2026 newspaper stories, comics & news review

In this episode, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker come together to review and discuss Phantom comics, the newspaper stories, and related Phantom news from around the world. 

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If you're one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discussed.

Comics Kingdom stories

• Daily 270: "The Grudge" by Tony DePaul and Mike Manley: 2 Minutes
• Sunday 198: “1536”: by Tony DePaul and Jeff Weigel: 18 Minutes & 30 Seconds

Frew (Australia) comics

• Frew #2028: 29 Minutes 
  • "Secret of the Satellite" by Norman Worker and Jaime Vallvé
• Frew #2029: 41 Minutes
  • "The All-Seeing Eye Stone" by Jacob Habinc and Janusz Ordon
  • "Kit's Last Day, Part 1" by Shane Foley

The Phantom news from around the world

• Sy Barry latest with the definitive biography book (link) & receives the Inkwell award (link): 1 Hour & 2 Minutes
• Big Rubber Guys announce new PVC figurine (link): 1 Hour & 4 Minutes
• SMC SDCC art cards available to buy: 1 Hour & 9 Minutes
• Fantomen publisher news: 1 Hour & 12 Minutes
• Zauberstern publishing the 22nd Phantom saga (link): 1 Hour & 17 Minutes
• Mad Cave Studios publisher news: 1 Hour & 21 Minutes
• Mythos Editora republishing Wedding book (link): 1 Hour & 25 Minutes
• Shakti Comics posters (link): 1 Hour & 26 Minutes
• Comic cons and phan catch-ups: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes 
  • Ablissola Comics festival will feature Roy Mann aka Felmang
  • Brisbane Supanova 2026 Oct 30-Nov 1

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