{"title":"Kiwi Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately the Kiwi-cover-experiment has not worked. So we stopped the Kiwi-cover production after 31 comics with issue 1777. There are still a few issues on our shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you want to complete your Phantom collection with the Kiwi-cover - this is your chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/files\/Kiwi-Covers_large.jpg?1627224904505532644\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kiwi-cover-1747","title":"Issue 1747 - Kiwi Cover 2016","description":"This story 1943 is a two part story written by John Rassy with artwork from Alex Saviuck who is an American cover artist. Alex started his Phantom journey working in conjunction with Fred Fredericks on Defenders of the Earth. This is a 22 page Egmont story which first appeared in Fantomen Issue 16\/2015. The cover for their version as inset here, was produced by Henrick Sahlstrom a Swedish cover artist. Our very own in-house director and artist Glenn Ford has clearly drawn some inspiration from Sahlstrom whilst at the same time using his own voice and visual expression! For those of you eagerly awaiting The Heart of Darkness please enjoy episode 4. We do also have 1943 part 2 almost ready to print so shall bring that to you next week as we play catch up with the lost production time in January and February. This cover is a perfect platform from which to launch our first two new endeavours wherein we will have a variant New Zealand cover with the Phantom in the traditional brown.","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16537723908,"sku":"KC1747","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1747-covers-NZ-version.jpg?v=1459492990"},{"product_id":"kiwi-cover-1749","title":"Issue 1749 - Kiwi Cover 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"1943 Part 2\" - story by John Rassy and art by Alex Saviuk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Glenn Ford. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA New Zealand cover with the Phantom in the traditional brown.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : \n\u003cp\u003eIn this issue we bring you 1943 part 2, written by John Rassy with the distinctive and bold art of Alex Saviuk. What a great team they make. It’s a fast hectic tale set during World War II against a backdrop of French resistance, Nazi plunder, traitors and greed! There is an interesting moment of confusion generated when the skull ring is mistaken for traditional gestapo iconography. For a brief time our Mr Walker is thought to be a member of the gestapo. The combination of skull ring and trench coat can have that effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing could be further from the truth of course as the plans of the Nazi looters begin to unravel at the end of a Phantom’s fist! The original Swedish version of this comic had another stunning cover by Henrik Sahlström pictured here. It’s notable that he steered away from the use of a swastika instead using a variation that clearly signifies the same. I would presume that this is to avoid the upset that such a blatant printing of that notorious symbol of an evil regime might evoke in post war Europe. None the less this cover clearly carries it’s message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 22 page Egmont story which first appeared in Fantomen Issue 17\/2015. The cover for their version as inset here, was produced by Henrick Sahlstrom a Swedish cover artist. Our very own in-house director and artist Glenn Ford has clearly drawn some inspiration from Sahlstrom whilst at the same time using his own voice and visual expression! For those of you eagerly awaiting \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003eplease enjoy episode 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17786437572,"sku":"1749K","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1749-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1460699883"},{"product_id":"issue-1751-kiwi-cover","title":"Issue 1751 - Kiwi Cover 2016","description":"No. 181 showcases the very first printing of the 1960 daily story ‘The Monkey Mail’ (previously titled ‘The Diamond Hijackers’) with art by Wilson McCoy! This story introduces the ‘monkey mail’ delivery chimps for the first time! Back in 1960 a native would ask the postal clerk “Mail for Mister Walker.” A native relay runner takes it at the jungle’s edge – relay after relay ends at ‘The Great Swamp’ where the last ‘mailman waits’ for the monkey mail! The natives also advise the Phantom by tom-tom of incoming mail, ‘Message comes to Deep Woods.’ This story introduces a number of monkey mail chimps. The first chimp is Egbert, the second is Fofo and the third is Bibi and it is Bibi that is shot by the smugglers! Have a look at Diana’s second letter to the Phantom, it is a cablegram addressed to Mr Walker, PO Box 7, Bengali! Surely the address should have been Morristown Bengali! The previous time Morristown was mentioned was in the 1950 Sunday story ‘The Mysterious Passenger’ No.1094, the next time it was mentioned was in the Sy Barry 1962 daily story ‘The Epidemic No.1032 when Diana does address mail to Mr Walker PO Box 7 Morristown Bengali. In the period in between these two stories there was no Morristown, just Bengali, Port of Bengali, Bengali Bay or Bengali Town. For the first time the Jungle Patrol try to arrest the Phantom, in his ‘Mr Walker’ attire, as a diamond thief and murderer. Phantom to patrol: “No witnesses, no evidence, no warrant. Look in your rule book” then he disarms them! Colonel Weeks says “Naturally – he didn’t let them see him. They almost arrested their own Commander. Commander – Mr Walker – Wonder who else he is!” “The Phantom is many men –“ Old Jungle Saying. No. 180 contains two stories. The first is the first publication of the 1955 Sunday story ‘The Crescent Cult’ and the second is the first publication of the 1955 Sunday story ‘The Horned Star Demons.’ The artist for both stories is Wilson McCoy. ‘The Crescent Cult’ contains the only reference to the ‘Queen of Bengali.’ The Queen of Bengali is one of only a few women to sit upon the Skull Throne. This story can be read complete in issue No. 1234. ‘The Horned Star Demons’ is the first story to feature alien life forms! The aliens test the Phantom to see how easily they can vanquish him and then the rest of the world! Thankfully they chose the Phantom! This story was published complete in issue No. 1226. No. 179 contains the second publication of part 2 of the 1949\/50 daily story ‘The Thuggees’ with art by Wilson McCoy. This story was previously published in issues No. 86 and 87 back in 1955. This daily story is both censored and contains a mystery! Compare No. 179 with the complete daily version in No. 1234 and the Sunday version in No. 1496. In No. 179 the long-bladed knife held in the long arm of the thuggee idol has been censored and deleted! But this page also shows two panels of Diana roped to the sacrificial altar of the idol! If you go to pages 36 and 37 of No. 1234, which is the uncut daily version, Diana is not shown on the altar at all! What did the Phantom save her from? It didn’t make any sense. But No. 179 does show two panels of Diana on the altar! These two panels came from the Sunday version of the story found on page 48 of No. 1496! 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In Australia we have a special  sense of connection because he was good enough to visit and perform as the honoured and starring guest attraction at the 2014 Lee Falk Memorial Bengali Explorers Club Dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe dazzled his audience that night with his gift for clean lines and freehand genius-inspired drawing. The front cover is a fine example from that dinner! I was in the middle of translating Heart of Darkness which will accompany \u003ci\u003e1943 part 2, \u003c\/i\u003ewhen Glenn burst into the Skull Cave and delivered the news! I looked at him, he looked at me! It was an instantaneous moment of unvoiced understanding. Scrap the plan, what have you got Dudley? We need to pay our respects and publish it. You’ve got three days, four at best and while you’re at it, let’s celebrate the legacy of Paul Ryan by publishing in full colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo worries, she’ll be right was my response! I just happen to have Paul’s \u003ci\u003eTerror’s Mutiny \u003c\/i\u003etucked away. Would that be appropriate? How about we try colour internals and a black and white cover? Yes, Yes, great it’s starting to get exciting now there are ideas bouncing of the wall three days later, weary and worn out, here we are at finishing touches. I’m excited about this comic it clearly ushers in a new era and a willingness to be adventurous. I look forward to your reaction. We really hope you enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18139555652,"sku":"1748KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1748-Front-cover-Phantom-Comic_c327a93f-74b8-463e-8fa1-dde93b2122c2.jpg?v=1461741533"},{"product_id":"issue-1752-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1752 - Kiwi Cover 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Evil Schemes\" - story by Michael Tierres and art by Felmang, Benny.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Antonio Lemos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : \n\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s Issue I bring you “Evil Schemes” which was written by Michael Tierres (aka Reimerthi). The art by Felmang and Eugenio Benny is as you might expect has great strength and movement. Romano Felmang often entrusted the inking of his drawings to a handful of other talented artists. The Swedish title was “Argan List” and as you can see from the small cover inset below it was just one of several stories to appear in a 100 page comic published by Fantomen in 1993. The literal translation is guile or deception but we decided to go with “Evil Schemes”, it sums up the plot and keeps us in line with Phantom Wiki!  In this story is the first introduction to the Teneke tribe. The use of the potent mind altering Durru mushroom is to reappear in other Phantom stories. It’s essentially a tale of lust, power and the evil that this can generate in the wrong hands. Two brothers are set against each other in competition for the girl and the Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18696388676,"sku":"1752","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1752-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1462770700"},{"product_id":"issue-1750-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1750 - Kiwi Cover 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Nat Turners Spirit Part 3\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Kari Leppanen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeart of Darkness Part 6, \"Unmasked Murderer\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Jeremy Macpherson and Glenn Ford\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Finally, I am able to bring you the 3rd episode of \u003ci\u003eNat Turner’s Spirit, Voodoo War. \u003c\/i\u003eI had no intention nor premonition that the gap between publications would be so long. I do apologise for the wait and strongly recommend that you grab your copy of last year’s Issue No 1735 for a recap on this intriguing story. It flows from the pen of Claes Reimerthi accompanied by the wonderful and on occasions dark and foreboding artwork of Kari Leppanen. Our cover has been a collaboration between Jeremy McPherson and Glenn Ford.\n\u003cp\u003eIt is enlightening to know a little about our title character Nat Turner. He is not a fictional character. He was born into slavery in 1800 on a Southampton County plantation. He was an intensely spiritual boy who always had visions and believed he had been chosen by God to emancipate the slaves in the South. He saw himself in a battle with the serpent. On 21st August he led a violent insurrection against the white plantation owners and slave traders. It struck fear into the hearts of the previously unchallenged white community. Leaving them glancing over their shoulders. Their lives of gentrification had experienced a shattered peace, bringing to the doorstep a sense of fear and disquiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNat Turner was on the run for six weeks after the riots, but was eventually caught and later hanged. Far from bringing about emancipation the uprising led to tougher laws and harsher conditions for the slaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19047716932,"sku":"1750KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1750-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1463358694"},{"product_id":"issue-1753-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1753 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Raiders of the Great Kings' Tomb\" - story by Giovanni Fiorentini and art by Felmang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Heart of Darkness Ch1 Ep7\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Joan Boix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover art by Romano Felmang \u0026amp; Mario Caria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory :This is a very special publication for us here at Frew.  I have been hoping that we might be able to get hold of a story as historic and unique as this for some time now. So courtesy of Romano Felmang we are proud to be publishing “I Ladri Della Tomba Del Gran Re,” or for the first time in English “Raiders of the Great King’s Tomb.”  Writers and Artists were not originally credited when stories were published in Italy but the writer was most probably Giovanni Fiorentini since he was the primary writer for Spada at the time. The story certainly has a confidence and strength about it that suggests an experienced hand on the pen. The stakes couldn’t be any higher than life and death! The Phantom and Diana work as a team to ensure that Diana’s friend Hamer Balton does not suffer an undeserved fate! Time, distance, climate and the greed of villainy works against them but this all serves to build the momentum and suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust feast your eyes on the gorgeous covers by not one but two Italian masters. The front cover was provided by Romano Felmang with the art for the story. This represents a world exclusive for Frew. I can’t resist saying a coup for the Frew Crew! Now there’s a tongue twister! Those of you who may be vacillating over the subscription to our Signature Series there will never be a better opportunity to have an original comic signed by Romano Felmang. The back cover on this was formerly adorning the front of the Spada publication which was by Mario Caria whose career produced hundreds of covers not just in Italy but in many other countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was not Romano’s first story that was Kaniska which was never published in its original form. This art is the first he had published in Italy by Spada. He went on to have an international career published in Italy, France, Scandinavia, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Australia and the United States. You can see in this art the very germination of that gift, still not in the full flower of his artistic maturity. It is simple and slightly naive in appearance. Clean and youthful but without the flourish of expansive and luscious detail that we see in his later work. At this stage in his art we can witness an uncluttered, sparse and raw talent. What a pleasure and a privilege it is for us to be able to publish this in Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: initial; line-height: 1.42857rem; text-transform: initial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19926812676,"sku":"1753","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1753-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1464929898"},{"product_id":"issue-1754-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1754 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Nat Turners Spirit Part 4\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Kari Leppanen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Heart of Darkness Ch2 Pt1\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Joan Boix.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Shane Foley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : \u003ci\u003eNat Turner’s Spirit Part 4, A Diabolical Plan \u003c\/i\u003econtinues the story by Claes Reimerthi set in the deep south against a backdrop of abuse and slavery.\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phantom is frantically attempting to find out what is going on and why. This episode brings us all closer to an understanding of just how evil and diabolical the conspirators’ plans are! Kari Leppanen’s illustration of this story is as  we have come to expect, richly detailed, darkly brooding and suspenseful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI receive quite a few artist’s proposals here at Frew. Most of whom are offering to draw new stories or would like to submit some cover art for consideration.  In truth not many of them get over the line, but every now and then I see something unique and special. When that happens my brain cries out a loud yes! If not now, then we may have use of your service at some time in the future! Such was the case with Shane Foley of Bundaberg in Queensland who approached Frew in 2015 with the offer of enhancements to our cover quality.  He included some sketches of possible improvements to already existing covers and I took note and placed his work and correspondence carefully in a file for future reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the recent advent of our Signature Series, where we have 100 copies of each comic signed by the artist, more diversification and a broadening of our available cover artists both local and international became an imperative. It seems only fitting since his interest in comic art was spawned through a chance encounter with a Phantom comic, that Shane’s work would eventually adorn a Frew cover. He has been published in other Australian comics such as Southern Aurora Presents, Dark Nebula and Australian War Stories as well as The Saga of Shakah-Rune in Krash Magazine. Shane has been knocking on the door at Frew since long before my time here. It is with great pleasure that the Frew Crew are able to open that door and introduce his art to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19927493764,"sku":"1754","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1754-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1464931959"},{"product_id":"issue-1755-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1755 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e68 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Phantom Down Under Black Fire parts 1 \u0026amp; 2\" - story by Norman Worker and art by Carlos Cruz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art: Gary Chaloner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Phantom Down Under Issue No 1755 has been put together to celebrate the first visitation by Frew to a pop culture convention in a long time. Yes you heard correctly! We will be taking a booth at Sydney’s Supanova Convention over the weekend of 18 - 19 June. This represents the first time that Frew has attended a convention as an exhibitor since 1996!\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the event, we are printing the first Phantom story to be set on Australian  soil. To add some extra interest to this publication, it features the work of not one but six different cover artists. Trust me, this is no small or insignificant task! Getting one cover artist to complete their work and deliver to a deadline is vexing enough, but attempting to get six at once is akin to droving a litter of cats from Alice Springs to Sydney and encountering a mouse plague on route. Tomorrow, I’m told, it will all be here, and if you are reading this then it must have arrived. So we wait with fingers crossed in hope and anticipation. This comic book is due at the printer tomorrow, so leave the mice alone! You’re cutting it too fine, you crazy cats! All jests at artists expense aside, there will be two different covers for this publication; the main general newsagency distribution cover  for both Australian and New Zealand distribution will feature a cover by the renowned Australian comic artist Gary Chaloner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be producing a “jam cover” especially for the Supanova booth. Featuring the work of all five artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21249807428,"sku":"1755KC","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1755-Front-cover-Phantom-Kiwi.jpg?v=1467693213"},{"product_id":"issue-1756-kiwi-cover-2017","title":"Issue 1756 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Nat Turner's Spirit Part 5\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Kari Leppanen.\u003cbr\u003e\"Heart of Darkness Ch 2 Part 2\" story by \u003cspan\u003eClaes Reimerthi and art by Joan Boix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Jeremy MacPherson.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Nat Turner’s Spirit Part 5, Revolt continues with a story by Claes Reimerthi and evocative, dark art by Kari Leppanen once again. \u003cbr\u003eThanks to Jeremy MacPherson for another wonderful cover and inset is the Egmont version. According to the tenets of Vodoun, a dead person may be revived by a bokor or Voodoo sorcerer. They remain under the control of the bokor and have no will of their own. Over the years, there have been many different opinions and research studies done into the existence of zombies. None have been conclusive. There are pharmacological theories that claim a living person can be turned into a zombie if two special powders enter the bloodstream. One of these toxins is the same found in the Japanese pufferfish; it can leave a person in a state of near death for several days. The second is a dissociative drug, like datura, which can leave a person in a zombie-like state with no will of their own. Others have suggested that the victim’s own belief system may lead to compliance with the attacker’s will, causing quasi-hysterical reactions, amnesia, catatonia, or other psychological disorders often misinterpreted as a return from the dead.\u003cbr\u003eWhether it be drug-induced or mental health related, the notion of zombies has brought fear and fascination in pop culture over a lengthy passage of time. The zombie in this story is huge, scary, and strong. I might even venture so far as to say that the Ghost Who Walks might have ended up in deeper trouble without a little help from the dark arts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21250476484,"sku":"1756KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1756-Front-cover-Phantom-Kiwi.jpg?v=1467697210"},{"product_id":"issue-1757-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1757 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eNat Turner’s Spirit Part 6\u003c\/span\u003e\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Kari Leppanen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart of Darkness Chapter 2 part 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Shane Foley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNat Turner’s Spirit Part 6, The King of Louisiana brings a close to the story by Claes Reimerthi with the intensely brooding art by Kari Leppanen. The conspirators stop at nothing to maintain their power and wealth, which was utterly dependent on the continuation of the barbaric slave trade. Only the Phantom and a force of nature will be strong enough to stand in the path of such determined evil. Continued over six gripping episodes, this story has taken us from the liberality of the North to the slave plantations of the South. Now we head deep into the Bayou where the Phantom encounters mounting dangers on land and water. It is a thrilling adventure full of twists and turns with masterful use of cultural and historical realities from that era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA special thanks to Shane Foley from Queensland for the gorgeous cover art. He has captured the lurking underwater threat so powerfully and imaginatively. Plus, the back cover is just classic Phantom!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22016801412,"sku":"1757KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1757-Kiwi-cover-Phantom-Comic.jpg?v=1470371812"},{"product_id":"issue-1758-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1758 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Singh War Part 1\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Cesar Spadari.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Glenn Ford.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Singh War Part 1 - The Flying Dutchman is another gripping tale from prolific and talented Claes Reimerthi featuring the artwork of that brilliant and enduring Argentinian, Cesar Spadari. This is a tremendously exciting new chapter in a long running epic struggle between the Phantom and Dogai Singh. It would be useful if you want to refresh your memory a little or for those that came in late to this story to read Issue No 1605 and also Issue No 1614. You will read about a saucy and tantalizing little moment of trickery that leads to the Phantom’s seduction and possible impregnation of his arch enemy’s daughter, President Sandal Singh. \u003cbr\u003eShe is clearly just as clever and conniving as the rest of her family, only her pursuit of power and wealth has gone down a more legitimate path. The path of a politician. Some may rightly say that there is little difference between the vocation of a politician and a pirate. Her father Dogai Singh certainly sees it that way and wants nothing more than to see his daughter and his grandchild return to the family business. So strong is that desire that he will stop at nothing to damage her political career and once again have complete control and influence over the family’s succession plan! Over many years of piracy he has accumulated numerous enemies, who are just waiting for the opportunity to seek their own measure of revenge! One such vengeful plotter has infiltrated the highest levels of trust and his day for what he sees as justice has finally arrived! See Issue No 1492 for a little more history on Hahmad Singh.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22017871172,"sku":"1758KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1758-Kiwi-cover-Phantom-Comic.jpg?v=1470372850"},{"product_id":"issue-1759-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1759 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Singh War Part 2\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Heiner Bade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Glenn Ford.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Singh War Part 2 - Rodiagate brings a conclusion to this exciting tale written by Claes Reimerthi. On this occasion the stunning art has been drawn by Heiner Bade. In the last issue prior to proper translation I believe I made an error by referring to it as The Gates of Rodia. It is of course called Rodiagate, which refers to a political illegality being exposed, in similar vein to the Watergate scandal in the U.S.\u003cbr\u003eWe find out just how strong and resilient Sandal Singh is as she is forced into a less than perfect birthing experience and battles for the safety and custody of her new born son. This very same baby who clearly carries the Phantom’s genetic advantages as well as her own, will one day be the rightful heir and leader of the Singh Pirate’s dynasty. Will he ever come looking for Dad? That should make for some very intriguing plot lines in years to come. Our covers for both of these Singh War parts 1 and 2 have been masterfully executed by our one and only indentured artist\/owner Glenn Ford. Glenn has recently discovered a whole host of new tricks as he taught himself to navigate the software Manga Studio. The benefits of this are particularly apparent on this cover in the treatment of mother and child with superbly realized textures, tones and lighting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25126662216,"sku":"1759","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1759-Front-cover-Phantom-Comic_0001.jpg?v=1473040744"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1760-replica-series-no-8-2016","title":"Issue 1760 - Kiwi Cover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e100 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Collectors Replica Series #8\" - story by Lee Falk and art by Wilson Mc Coy and Ray Moore.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Steve Shepherd.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : This issue is number eight in Frew’s ‘Collectors Replica Series’ and reprints issues 178, 177 and 176 from 1960.\u003cbr\u003eNo. 178 contains the second publication of part 1 of the 1949\/50 daily story ‘The Thuggees’ with art by Wilson McCoy. This story was previously published in two issues No. 86 and 87 back in 1955. ‘The Thuggees’ was discussed in the previous replica issue but this story is basically a love story in which the Phantom starts out for America to ask Diana to marry him! Lee Falk then thwarts this happy event by placing the thuggees in the Phantom’s way. When the Phantom disposes of them he has to run the gauntlet of Prince Tydore’s only child the Princess Tari who is madly in love with him. Now when the Phantom frees himself of Tari and is once more united with Diana, who comes swinging through the trees, well not quite swinging, ‘The Ape Idol of the Durugu!’ ‘The Thuggees’ can be read complete in No. 1234.\u003cbr\u003eNo. 177 contains the third publication of part 2 of the 1947 daily story ‘Romance and the Vesta Pirates’ with art by Wilson McCoy. This story was previously published in No.4 back in 1948 and 65A! in 1953. All publications of this story focused only on ‘The Vesta Pirates’ with the ‘Romance’ part of the story (part 1 and part 3) deleted until Jim Shepherd published the story complete for the first time in No. 925A! and more recently in No. 1606.\u003cbr\u003eThe official title given for this story is simply ‘Romance’ but this doesn’t seem quite enough to describe the story where most of the action takes place with the Phantom fighting the Vesta Pirates! In this story Mama says to Dave “You’re my only brother…” and further she says “I’ll never give my blessing – never – never” to the Phantom marrying Diana! The Palmer family address is given as ‘Talesend Road.’ Don’t forget that famous telegram supposedly sent from the Phantom to Diana saying ‘Going on cruise. Will not return’ and the scene where the Phantom brings Kerry back to see Diana to explain things to her with armed guards lining the walk. Dave’s speech to Mama is a classic “Maybe he was afraid to come back alone.”\u003cbr\u003eNo. 176 showcases the first publication of the 1937\/38 daily story ‘Little Toma’ also known as ‘Little Tommy,’ with art by the great Ray Moore. ‘Little Toma’ is one of the earliest Phantom stories it is strange that it took so long to appear in a Frew comic. I’m guessing that it was overlooked for quite some time. Regarding the Phantom’s immortality, a remote jungle tribal witch-doctor says “We witch-doctors know that the Phantom line has passed down from father to son many times…” In ‘The Thuggees,’ mentioned above, the jungle chief says “Our people think he never dies – but we chiefs know better – That he is a mortal man.” \u003cbr\u003eReynold’s, Tommy’s father, was a missionary who lived on the ‘Upper Tylani River’ and it is around this time that the Phantom’s home moved from the ‘Island of Luntok,’ near Java, (last mentioned in ‘The Sky Band’ 1936\/37) to an area that may be near India? Bad weather is attributed to the Phantom on board the ‘S.S.Bradley K’ and the superstitious crew blame him (the Phantom) calling him ‘a jinx – a jonah.’ On board the ship the Phantom and Tommy stay in Cabin 14 for the first time. One of the most famous fight scenes ever drawn by Ray Moore appears on 11 and 12 January 1938 when the Phantom fights Tai’s bodyguards. ‘Little Toma’ was published complete in No. 931A and in No. 1249.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25126812040,"sku":"1760","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1760-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1473042046"},{"product_id":"issue-1761-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1761 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Venus of the Jungle\" - story and art by Angelo Todaro.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Angelo Todaro.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Welcome to the first issue of ‘The Phantom’s World’!\u003cbr\u003eOne of the first things we did, as the new Frew Crew, was look around for unpublished Phantom stories, from all over the world, which we could get hold of and reprint for the first time in English. (We gave you a taste with our recent Romano Felmang Issue - #1753). We found a wealth of material, ranging in quality from the sublime to the indigestible! Most readers are aware, I’m sure, of the vast number of Swedish stories that are yet to grace our pages and these will be turning up on an ongoing basis in the regular Frew comic. There are, however, many other Phantom stories that have been produced and published, under license, in many other countries, such as Brazil, Italy, Germany, Turkey and more. \u003cbr\u003eSome of the newer, smaller, under-developed countries have produced some unlicensed ‘curiosities’, but you won’t be seeing any of those here. The stories we’ve found generally date back to the 60’s-80’s, when the Phantom was a world-wide newspaper phenomenon, and are accordingly much simpler in their style of story-telling - probably closer to the Lee Falk school of comic-strip writing - and quite far-removed from the modern, Egmont-style gritty, multi-part epics. You’ll be seeing some amazing artwork from Phan favourites, such as Romano Felmang, Germano Ferri, Angelo Todaro and Walmir Amaral de Oliviera. It won’t stop there, though - you will also see some newly commissioned stories from some of these international superstars. Romano Felmang is busy working on 2 brand new stories for us, and Angelo Todaro is writing and drawing something very special for us, as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis issue contains reprints of some of Angelo’s early work. ‘The Venus of the Jungle’ from Aventure Americaines #241 (1969 - pictured) and the back-up story ‘Like Lightning from the Sky’ from Les Heros de L’Aventure (1970 - also pictured) - both originally published by Fratelli Spada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso of note - Issue, #1764, our 80th Anniversary Special, is essentially a Phantom’s World sampler - 8 different stories, from 8 different countries, from over 8 different decades! A 212-page collection of different interpretations of our hero, including a brand new Swedish story, in colour!!!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25126947208,"sku":"1761KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1761-Front-cover-Kiwi_0001.jpg?v=1473042981"},{"product_id":"issue-1762-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1762 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Mark of Cain\" - story by Phillip of Madden and art by \u003cspan\u003eRafael “Rafa” Ruiz Gilet\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Jamie Johnson.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Mark of Cain was written by Phillip Madden an English writer brought up in South Yorkshire in Northern England. He began his comic writing career in the British small press prior to working for publisher DC Thomson, which led him to an opportunity to write Phantom stories for Team Fantomen. \u003cbr\u003eThe accompanying artwork has been drawn by Rafael “Rafa” Ruiz Gilet, a Spanish comics creator who has created Phantom artwork since 2015. He is a visual artist and illustrator from Palma de Mallorca, Spain with a long list of work credentials in his homeland including stints with Dolmen Editorial and La Cupula. He has also worked in advertising, cinema and video games. He was one of the artists of the comic about Dutch singers Nick en Simon published in the girl’s magazine Tina.\u003cbr\u003eFrew’s cover artist for this issue is a local artist Jamie Johnson. His most recent work for Frew was his extraordinary contribution to the Supanova Jam cover. His panel composition was a depiction of the Phantom abseiling down the side of a building guns ablaze at night with the sails of the Opera House gleaming in the moonlight behind him. If you purchased a Pholio #1 set it is a part of that magnificent collection. \u003cbr\u003eCompare this recent work with his last cover for Frew which was for Issue No. 1628 “Save Jerusalem,” and you will be able to immediately witness the growth and development of this young and talented illustrator. We are thrilled to have him contributing to the new look of Frew, and we will doubtless see much more of his work in the future.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25127150920,"sku":"1762KC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1762-Front-cover-Kiwi.jpg?v=1473044734"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1764-fortnightly-2016","title":"Issue 1764 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Crying Idol\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by George Bess.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover art by Lindsay Walker †\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Crying Idol is an older Egmont story previously unpublished here in Australia. This particular story was written by the prolific Claes Reimerthi and is well supported by the comic art skills of Georges Bess. Bess was a French comic artist who studied art in Paris and found his way to Team Fantomen as a Phantom artist in 1976. Reimerthi requires little introduction having written hundreds of Phantom stories over a long and illustrious career. The Fantomen cover from 1985 was illustrated by none other than Norwegian artist Knut Westad. Knut met Lee Falk in the 70’s when Lee visited Norway. Lee was impressed by his art and offered him encouragement at the time, after which he successfully approached Team Fantomen. He drew his first Phantom story in 1979. Two pieces of his remarkable work made it into our 80th Anniversary Issue, Deadly Cargo and Environmental Avenger both pieces demonstrate a remarkable and unique Phantom style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26632141640,"sku":"1764","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1764-Kiwi-cover-Phantom-Comic.jpg?v=1477285646"},{"product_id":"issue-1765-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1765 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Llongo's Amulet\" - story by Donne Avenell and art by Heiner Bade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Antonio Lemos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Llongo’s Amulet is one of those stories published firstly in Sweden by Semic and Team Fantomen in July 1979. Since then it has enjoyed many reprints internationally in countries as diverse as West Germany, Spain, Finland, Brazil, Norway and Denmark. The first appearance was in Fantomen 15\/1979 and the inset cover pictured was by Rolf Gohs. Gohs moved from Poland to Sweden as a 13 year old and began his career as cover artist for Fantomen in 1957. Since then he has produced over 900 covers for them.\u003cbr\u003eThe writer of LLongo’s Amulet, Donne Avenell is a British comic writer who met Norman Worker during his early days with IPC. It was through that contact that his working relationship with Semic Press began. He became a Phantom script writer for them in the 70s and rapidly gained popularity with the readers. The story’s artist is Heiner Bade, a German artist born in Hamburg who began drawing the Phantom in 1975. Last year he celebrated 40 years as a Phantom artist. \u003cbr\u003eIt has taken us 37 years to arrive at our own reprint of this story here in Australia. The co-operation and support that we are now receiving from Andreas Eriksson at Egmont has allowed us access to some of these archival stories which for some unknown reason were never previously brought to Australia. Perhaps the scantily clad girls of the harem were judged a little too raunchy for the times and sensibility of the readership back in 1979, more likely it was overlooked in favour of a reprint of a Lee Falk original. It must have been difficult back then to choose a Swedish story over an American classic after all. It still is today, but in those days it would have been like listening to a cover band rather than the original. The Scandinavian output has been so prolific over many years and the quality of their stories and art has earned them a seat at the table as true disciples of Falk. \u003cbr\u003eEvery time I see one of these unpublished stories come through from Egmont it feels as though we have just opened a vault and unearthed a secret treasure. Llongo’s Amulet tells the tale of a sailor Toby Smith who had the most incredibly bad luck until one day he helps save a girl from a crocodile. The girl turns out to be the Llongo chief’s daughter. He is rewarded with a lucky amulet which reverses his fortunes and leads to him becoming the wealthy ruler of a mountain kingdom. The wealth and power bring complications that Toby cannot deal with.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26632477512,"sku":"1765","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1765-Kiwi-cover-Phantom-Comic.jpg?v=1477285761"},{"product_id":"issue-1766-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1766 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Art Collector\" - story by Donne Avenell and art by Jaime Vallve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Marcelo Baez.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : The Art Collector is a cracker of classic story that has never made it to Australia before. It was written by Donne Avenell, and the art was produced by Jaime Vallve. Originally published by Semic Press back in 1978. The Phantom reads in a newspaper that the millionaire Jason Parnossos has discovered Cleopatra’s Tomb and along with it the mummified remains of the snake that killed her. He takes great interest in this article, since he already happens to have the remains of the snake that proved fatal to Cleopatra in his treasure room. The 9th Phantom had discovered her tomb back in 1720, so the Phantom’s suspicions were immediately aroused. He travels to Giza in Egypt to investigate Parnossos’ claims and the plot takes off from that point, as the Phantom must overcome numerous obstacles to eventually unearth the truth about the multi millionaire and his priceless collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26632529096,"sku":"1766","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1766-Kiwi-cover-Phantom-Comic.jpg?v=1477285991"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1767-fortnightly-2016","title":"Issue 1767 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Predator's Road\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Heiner Bade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Glenn Ford.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : In this plot we get to know the history of the central bad guy Captain Bababu. He’s a man who is haunted by his childhood, overflowing with bitterness and resentment. Living a life without any gratitude or appreciation for the support that he has received in the past. Certainly he was bullied as a boy, and lost his mother who was his sole parent at a very early age, but is that really justification for the extreme and violent nature that he has adopted as an adult? Bababu could benefit enormously from a little quiet time on a couch with a good clinical psychiatrist working through a few Mummy issues. In the absence of such therapy, then he may just have to make do with a little of the Phantom’s behavioral corrective guidance, i.e., a fist in the face!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27895816401,"sku":"1767","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1767-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1480461369"},{"product_id":"issue-1768-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1768 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Fish War\" - story by Norman Worker and art by Kari Leppänen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Shane Foley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : This is another of the Semic stories that were never published by Frew previously. I for one, am really enjoying unearthing them. It was originally published by the Swedes back in 1981 and I am sure you will agree that it’s a particularly strong and classic storyline from Norman Worker, complete with inter-tribal tensions, greedy career criminal pirate gang who are into theft, kidnapping, extortion and slavery to name but a few of their misdemeanors. The action is relentless as it travels from land to the high seas. The Phantom is completely out numbered and outgunned. Only through stealth and ingenuity does he manage to prevail, aided and abetted by some fabulous dolphin friends.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27896094289,"sku":"1768","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1768-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1480461863"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1769-replica-series-no-9-2016","title":"Issue 1769 - Kiwi Cover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e100 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Collectors Replica Series #9\" - story by Lee Falk and art by Wilson Mc Coy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Steve Shepherd.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : This issue is number nine in Frew’s ‘Collectors Replica Series’ and reprints issues 175, 174 and 173 from 1960. I suggest reading 174 (part 1) before reading 175 (part 2)! No. 174 and No. 175 contain the second publication of part 1 and part 2 of the 1943\/44 daily story ‘The Governor and Suzie’ with art by Wilson McCoy. This story was previously published in three issues No. 79, 80 and 81 back in 1955. This story follows on from ‘The Phantom’s Engagement’, complete in issue No. 1154 and 1340, when Diana told the Phantom she was going to marry Byron. At the end of ‘The Phantom’s Engagement’ there is a caption leading into the next story, ‘Next Week: High Seas Highjacker’. Whether this is meant to be the story title for ‘The Governor and Suzie’ or just a lead in telling readers what was coming up is open to debate as Lee Falk did not title the actual story. The Phantom boards the S.S.Harvey. This is the fifth time the Phantom stays in cabin 14! On deck Suzie desperately tries to meet the mysterious ‘Mr Walker.’ Reminiscent of Trudy in ‘The Shark’s Nest.’ Suzie and the General talk about the Phantom,“…it was a native legend of a man who had lived for centuries – who was rough on all lawbreakers – but especially rough with pirates – a man, they said, ‘with the strength of ten tigers’...” A few panels further the caption reads ‘The Phantom moves behind them, as silently as a cat.’ Lee Falk had not yet invented old jungle sayings but you can see where they came from. Suzie offers to help the Phantom escape. Phantom: “Suzie, I’m in a tight spot – I’ve been in tight spots before – I’ve gotten out of them – But I’ve never lied my way out of them…” The Phantom had a similar offer of help from Sala in ‘The Singh Brotherhood’ just before he was led to the vat of boiling oil! (see pages 150 and 151 of No. 1128). The General to Suzie: “Remember, the only one who can help any of my employees to quit is the undertaker.” One of the most dramatic scenes in a Phantom story as the Governor shoots to kill the Phantom, Suzie runs between them and is shot. With Suzie gasping for life on the floor, the Phantom is filled with fury – he swings hard – and the Governor cheats the hangman after all. The saddest sequence Lee Falk ever wrote for a Phantom story, even more compelling than the fate of ‘Queen Asta of Trondelay.’ Commencing on 19 February 1944 Suzie’s request , once read, never forgotten, as she lies dying in a hospital bed. “You’re the first man I’ve ever really loved...yet I’ve never seen your face...will you...let me see...what you really...look like?” And the Phantom unmasks for Suzie on 22 February 1944! Suzie: “You look... As I imagined... You’d look.” This story was published complete by Jim Shepherd in Frew No. 1184 which has one of the finest covers you will ever see. The story was more recently published in issue No. 1623. No. 173 contains the very first publication of the new 1960 daily story ‘The Reporter’ with art by Wilson McCoy. Jungle Patrol territory stretches from the coast for a hundred miles into the jungle – and a thousand miles long, crossing six countries. ‘World’ magazine sends Maggy and Blake to do a story on the Jungle Patrol. Col. Weeks: “We get a thousand applications a week, out of them one or two may make it…” Col. Weeks: “This room is top secret. You broke in here. It is permitted in my orders to put you both against that wall and execute you by this firing squad. Now!” The well sign reads, ‘Well water condemned stay out Commander J.P.’ but at the end of the story the sign has changed to ‘Stay out well water condemned Commander J.P.’ Blake is the second person (after the master spy Heg) to discover the secret of the well and the identity of the Unknown Commander of the Jungle Patrol. This story was published complete in No. 1187.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27896186257,"sku":"1769","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1769-Front-Kiwi_cover_f0c8edab-f2d8-43cd-bd1a-b0395e2199ad.jpg?v=1480468145"},{"product_id":"issue-1770-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1770 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Expedition into the Jungle Part 1\" - story and art by Germano Ferri and Romano Felmang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Romano Felmang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Susan Baley and her father have disappeared on a geographic expedition. Barbara is so concerned for her friend’s safety that she attempts to persuade her husband the doctor to mount a search party. The Phantom offers his services and catches a flight to Borneo the next day to see what can be discovered. The art is clean and simply beautiful and the translation from Italian was more complex than previous stories we have seen. Yes it is a two part story and for those of you who don’t like being kept in suspense, you won’t have to wait too long for the conclusion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28066445457,"sku":"1770","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1770-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1481514553"},{"product_id":"issue-1771-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1771 - Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Expedition into the Jungle Part 2\" - story and art by Germano Ferri and Romano Felmang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Romano Felmang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory : Recapping the plot for you Susan Baley’s father and his assistant have disappeared on a geographic expedition in Borneo. The Phantom has flown in to mount a search for the missing men who are were last sighted heading into deep jungle. The area of the search just happens to be home to a tribe of head hunters! The rest of the plot I will leave for your discovery and I do hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28066449489,"sku":"1771KK","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1771-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1481514641"},{"product_id":"1773-christmas-special-kiwi-cover-2016","title":"Issue 1772 - Christmas Special Kiwi Cover, 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e100 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4 story Special:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Battlements of the Nomad\" - story by Tony DePaul and art by Terry Beatty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Twins’ Futures\" - story by Paul Ryan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Farewell to the Deep Woods\" - story by Tony DePaul and art by Manley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"SOS Phantom\" - story by Bill Lignante.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Sal Velutto.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory: In this edition we bring you \u003cstrong\u003e4 stories\u003c\/strong\u003e that are all American and in\u003cstrong\u003e complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecolour\u003c\/strong\u003e just for a change. You might consider it a Christmas Special with\u003cbr\u003ejust a little bit of added special! The stories contained within have been\u003cbr\u003erunning as either Sunday or daily stories in U.S.A and were produced as\u003cbr\u003enewspaper strips throughout 2015 and 2016.\u003cbr\u003eHere at Frew we wait patiently for the plots to unfold and complete\u003cbr\u003ethemselves before we dare to venture down the road of publication.\u003cbr\u003eNormally we collect and collate each episode in black and white. This\u003cbr\u003eChristmas we put a request in for the colour files. Following the reception\u003cbr\u003ethat you gave to our Paul Ryan tribute and also to the 80th Anniversary\u003cbr\u003ewe are feeling that the readership have a desire and or tolerance for\u003cbr\u003ecolour from time to time in moderation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first story The Battlements of the Nomad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Sunday story in which\u003cbr\u003ewe find the Phantom hot on the trail of Eric Sahara otherwise known as\u003cbr\u003ethe Nomad! The Nomad is an old enemy of the Phantom. The Nomad\u003cbr\u003eagain appears to be up to no good in the middle of a desert but the\u003cbr\u003ePhantom is keeping a close eye on him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur second story is a daily, The Twins\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Futures in which the children are\u003cbr\u003egrowing up and consideration must be given to their future education in\u003cbr\u003epreparation for the life ahead whatever it may throw at them! So on the\u003cbr\u003eoccasion of their 15th birthdays the decisions need to be made. This is\u003cbr\u003ean interesting story for two reasons. One, it is an another opportunity to\u003cbr\u003eappreciate and savour the work of Paul Ryan. Secondly, as it may very\u003cbr\u003ewell signpost a new direction for the Phantom. Up until now it has been\u003cbr\u003eunclear what was going to occur with the children. If indeed they would\u003cbr\u003egrow and when they do who would fulfill the destiny that belongs to a\u003cbr\u003emodern Phantom?\u003cbr\u003eFather to Son would on face value be the logical succession but this is a\u003cbr\u003enew era and Heloise has all the skill and intellect of her sibling. We live in\u003cbr\u003ean era where we like to think woman have earned equal rights! I wonder if\u003cbr\u003ethat will flow on into a Phantom’s future?\u003cbr\u003eIs this is just a window into the domestic humdrum of parenting decisions.\u003cbr\u003eI see more in it than that! I strongly feel that it may signal a turning point\u003cbr\u003efor the twins and their roles within the Phantom universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the following story Farewell to the Deep Woods,\u003c\/strong\u003e the twins embark on\u003cbr\u003etheir new chapter. Heloise is off to Briarson School in New York and Kit is\u003cbr\u003eeducated in the Himalayas. To add to the complications Heloise becomes\u003cbr\u003eroommates with the daughter of Eric Sahara (The Nomad). Diana is\u003cbr\u003estruggling as it is with the separation and her fierce protective mother\u003cbr\u003einstinct brings some friction and doubt to the relationship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur final story is a classic little Phantom story called SOS Phantom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this our hero is back to his crocodile wrestling best. This first appeared\u003cbr\u003ein Mandrake the Magician #1 for King Comics in 1966. Created by Bill\u003cbr\u003eLignante, it has never previously been published by FREW. has to deal with one of his most evil female opponents.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28148820561,"sku":"1772KK","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1772-Front-Kiwi_cover_c2f510e9-5708-47b5-8a15-3856a48821b4.jpg?v=1482209663"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1773-fortnightly-2017","title":"Issue 1773 - Kiwi Cover, 2017","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Thief\" - story by Claes Reimerthi and art by Alex Savluk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Alex Savluk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory: This 22 page story is published in conjunction with The Heart of Darkness Chapter 3 Part 2 the lengthy episodic epic. There have been so many great full length stories published last year that The Heart of Darkness has lost its momentum a little but stick with it there are plenty of twists and turns to come as the story continues.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCollectible!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28354430737,"sku":"1773","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1773-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1483667758"},{"product_id":"copy-of-issue-1774-annual-2017","title":"Issue 1774 - Annual Special Kiwi Cover, 2017","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e260 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e2017 Girl Phantom Annual Special along with the Replica #25\"\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art on front by Cannan White and on back by Jason Paulos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very proud to present our 2017 Girl Phantom Annual Special along with by popular demand, the Replica #25. This is a journey that commenced with Lee Falk’s story, The Female Phantom which originally ran as a newspaper strip from July 20th 1952 until October 12th 1952. The wonderful art of Wilson McCoy has been masterfully coloured by Norway’s renowned Phantom authority, Ivan Pederson. He has used a beautiful and tastefully authentic palette to allow this fine Lee Falk\/McCoy classic to spring into a new lease on life. Since this original 1952 story, Julie Walker and her twin brother Kit have been referred to as the children of th 17th Phantom and on another occasion as the children of the 16th Phantom. This only adds to the mystique and promise of this character who has all the training and the skills to be the Phantom in her own right but is invariably brought back to domesticity, by love and worldly feminine stereotyping that was prevalent in the era of her creation. The Female Phantom lit a fire that has been burning and smouldering throughout Phantom folklore ever since. Julie Walker is a much loved and deeply cherished character who has generated her own story within the Phantom across many different publications such as Fantomen, Moonstone, Gold Key, King, Charlton and many reprints by Frew. The immortal line from The Female Phantom when the Phantom sets out to matchmake and resolve Julie’s romantic life, “My sister is in love with you. What are you going to do about that?”, uttered shortly after she saved him and then the missionary. This was the 1950’s after all and the fact that a woman might be depicted as strong and capable in a heroic mold was new and uncharted territory. Of course as the story goes she married, produced 4 children living happily ever after! In the hands of Team Fantomen, her husband died, she studied with Louis Pasteur became a doctor helping the jungle tribes and spent her remaining days at the Skull Cave. Moonstone took a completely new tack with her. She was married to Bradley and lived in America. They had twin daughters together and spent time in London during the period when Jack the Ripper was wreaking havoc. In the Gold Key\/King\/Charlton series Julie popped up to fill in for her brother complete with pet leopard Fury and horse named Flash. I would like to thank publisher Dan Herman of Hermes Press who very generously shared his archives, allowing Frew to bring you some of these stories in colour for the first time. Once again thanks to Andreas Erikkson who helped us with the Swedish art work. Both covers front by Cannan White, and back by Jason Paulos, elevate and enhance this comic beyond all our expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28710514257,"sku":"1774","price":27.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1774-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1484703160"},{"product_id":"issue-1775-kiwi-cover-2017","title":"Issue 1775 - Kiwi Cover, 2017","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The Wedding Gifts\" - story by Donne Avenell with art by Romano Felmang and Germano Ferri.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Romano Felmang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory: The Wedding Gifts, was written by British writer Donne Avenell with art by Romano Felmang and Germano Ferri. The cover as you can see is Felmang’s. The original cover shown as an inset below was created by Swedish artist Rolf Gohs. The original Swedish version of this Phantom story was published by Semic Press back in June 1995. It has never been printed by Frew previously. I should warn that there are images of the female form on various pages depicted in scanty attire and shock horror, dare I say, outright nudity! So hang on to your pacemakers as you take on The Wedding Gifts uncut!. My personal view is that it is all quite sweet and innocent really but I feel sure there may be some of you that view it differently. Please jump on your computers and let me know if you have an opinion one way or the other. Perhaps I should have asked Glenn to draw in some big girl pants or bikinis but I didn’t want to take away from the naive frolicking artistry in its original form. Who are we to be placing black censorship boxes all over a piece of Phantom history drawn by the likes of Felmang and Ferri? I suspect that it may have been this very question that has caused the delay in publication here in Australia. At it’s heart this story from the pen of Donne Avenell is essentially a fable in its structure. A fable being a short tale to impart a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters. 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The story and art work were both the creation of Lou Manna whose previous work for Moonstone include The Hunt and Valley of the Golden Men. Over its many years of publishing Frew’s forays into the arena of original work have been few and far between. Most notable were the works written by Jim Shepherd with the art of Keith Chatto and our own Glenn Ford. Last year we had Expedition into the Jungle parts 1 \u0026amp; 2 by Ferri and Felmang. Now feast your eyes on Lou Manna’s art for the very first time in at Frew! We believe that this was originally slated for Moonstone but was not taken up which is how it came to our door. Luckily for Lou, it was at a time in Frew’s development under new management when we were hungry to try new approaches and keen to get our hands on original previously unpublished material. The first thing that strikes the reader of this story is the strength of the art work. Yes it is a two part story which I understand some of you find a source of irritation! I am publishing them in very quick succession, so that you will not have to wait weeks for the next part. It will be out in exactly a week’s time. It is in full colour which raises an interesting question. Prior to the publication of the Paul Ryan tribute edition Frew had not produced any colour comics. When that came out it was extremely well received. Many of the readers had been suggesting for years that Frew should consider publishing some colour issues. Now that we have embraced the idea of producing the occasional colour comic and colouring sections of the Annual Special etc I am starting to get feed back that indicates a reluctance to embrace colour.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29963030929,"sku":"1776","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1776-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1487576033"},{"product_id":"issue-1777-kiwi-cover-2017","title":"Issue 1777 - Kiwi cover, 2017","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e36 pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Full Circle\" - story by and art by Lou Manna.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover art by Lou Manna.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStory: Full Circle part 2, with art and story created by Lou Manna delivers the dramatic and cathartic final conclusion to our first exclusive story in 2017. We do hope you enjoy this generational journey. The strength and dynamic nature of the art speaks for itself. From front cover to back Lou Manna delivers with a style and personality that is uniquely his own. Last time we saw our Ghost Who Walks, he was free falling without a parachute from the wing of an aeroplane. How was that for a cliffhanger? Feast your eyes on the gorgeous double page spread of Hero at full stretch, clearly revelling in a little light gallop through the jungle midst pouring rain, as he carries the Phantom on an urgent rescue mission. The story tells a tale of two very different paternal lineages. Fathers and sons pitted against one another over two generations. We get to see the mechanics of good and evil play out against one another set against a backdrop of variant family values. Sons often seek to follow their father and to gain that warm glow of approval for the effort. In some instances it is on the darker side of human existence and others, like the Phantom are well and truly in the light! Lou Manna does well to find and explore these deeper themes in this otherwise rollicking action packed Phantom adventure.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frew Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30003644113,"sku":"1777","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/1777-Front-Kiwi_cover.jpg?v=1487645663"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/collections\/Kiwi-Covers.jpg?v=1457426151","url":"https:\/\/www.phantomcomic.com.au\/collections\/kiwi-covers.oembed?page=2","provider":"Phantom Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}