X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by our USA reviewer Scott Walyn as we interview the main writer of the new Comics Kingdom "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" web comic series Alex Segura. In August 2026, we will be interviewing one of the other creators, Alex Segura who was one of the writers of the new Phantom web comic series. If you would like to ask any specific questions to him about the series, please contact us at [email protected]. We do love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can leave your comments at our YouTube channel and/or at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Some of the questions we ask and Phantom-related discussions we touch upon in this podcast are the following:About Alex Segura.How do you walk the line of having your own universe and showing reverence to the original lore. How important was it to keep the ‘old school’ phans happy? The importance of Episode 12 was a very ‘phantom’ episode highlighting the important elements of the character. The new characters like Fitzroy?What kind of research did Alex do while writing Phantom 2040? Playing in the sandbox of the Phantom. Is it dangerous departing from the generational father-to-son mantle as the traditional Phantom? Will we see Graft, Sparks, or Maxwell Jr. at all in the new season of Phantom 2040? Are there any other characters from this universe you’d love to loop into the series? How is it different to write for a web comic compared to a traditional comic? Will this series ever be converted to a printed comic? What's the working relationship with Michael Moreci the other writer, and you? How did you get the Phantom 2040 gig with KFS/Comics Kingdom, and how did you go about working with them? What is the fine balance between adding lore to this new ‘universe’ but honouring the character? What makes the Phantom great? Is the plot of the split of the states in America featured in the web comic an echo of the future? How does this Metropia differ from the one in the cartoon? What can we see in season two? and when will we see season two?Is Carlos the son of the last Phantom?Anti-Phantom's origin.Is there room for Phantom prose or novels? You can follow Alex Segura via his website, newsletter, Bluesky, and/or Discord. You can email us at [email protected] or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

In this episode, Dan Fraser, Stephen East and Jermayn Parker come together to have an emergency podcast discussing the removal of Dudley Hogarth, the Frew publisher and editor for 12 years. Yes, you are not mistaken; we only took 23 minutes to digest this news! We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Some of the discussion points we cover in the podcast:We give our initial thoughts on the removal of Dudley.Who will take over from Dudley?Is this the end of the Frew comic?What was Dudley's legacy? You can email us at [email protected] or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

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. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. 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 storiesDaily 270: "The Grudge" by Tony DePaul and Mike Manley: 2 MinutesSunday 198: “1536”: by Tony DePaul and Jeff Weigel: 18 Minutes & 30 Seconds Frew (Australia) comicsFrew #2028: 29 Minutes "Secret of the Satellite" by Norman Worker and Jaime VallvéFrew #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 worldSy Barry latest with the definitive biography book (link) & receives the Inkwell award (link): 1 Hour & 2 MinutesBig Rubber Guys announce new PVC figurine (link): 1 Hour & 4 MinutesSMC SDCC art cards available to buy: 1 Hour & 9 MinutesFantomen publisher news: 1 Hour & 12 MinutesZauberstern publishing the 22nd Phantom saga (link): 1 Hour & 17 MinutesMad Cave Studios publisher news: 1 Hour & 21 MinutesMythos Editora republishing Wedding book (link): 1 Hour & 25 MinutesShakti Comics posters (link): 1 Hour & 26 MinutesComic cons and phan catch-ups: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes Ablissola Comics festival will feature Roy Mann aka FelmangBrisbane Supanova 2026 Oct 30-Nov 1 We can only report and discuss what we have seen or been told by the phans. We may miss something, especially conventions in your corner of the world with Phantom-related guests, so please let us know of them so we can promote them on our website, socials, and podcasts. We are also looking for reviewers who can review comics from India, Brazil, Sweden, Finland, France, Italy, and some other locations that publish the Phantom. If you would like to join the team with regular reviews, please contact us. You can email us at [email protected] or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by David Barry who is the son of legendary Phantom artist Sy Barry, as he introduces and talks about the definitive Sy Barry book project. In this video, David gives us a tease of the biography book, including what will be included and how we fans of the Phantom and/or Sy Barry's artwork can get a copy. The Definitive Collector's Book Celebrating the Artist Who Defined The Phantom is Coming! Go and sign up to pledge We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Help preserve the legacy of Sy Barry, the legendary artist whose iconic work on the Phantom inspired generations of readers around the world. Sy Barry defined the modern visual identity of the Phantom for over three decades, shaping how millions experienced the character worldwide. Introducing a Collector’s Edition Preserving a Comic Strip Legend. Go and sign up to pledge Three levels of commitment 1) Book for $100USD 2) Collectors' edition of the book for $250USD 3) Founding patron level with the book for $500USD This founding patron will include a signed copy of the book with the dust jacket, along with a shout-out in the book plus early bird access to the behind-the-scenes of the book. For more than three decades, Sy Barry's artwork shaped the way millions of readers around the world envisioned The Phantom. His clean storytelling, dramatic compositions, and unmistakable style made him one of the most respected artists in comic strip history. Now, for the first time, his remarkable career will be celebrated in a premium, archival-quality collector's edition. Sy Barry: The Ghost Who Draws will feature the following:Rare and previously unpublished artworkOriginal illustrations and archival materialBehind-the-scenes stories from Sy Barry's 72-year careerA visual exploration of his artistic process and storytelling techniquesCommentary on the lasting influence of his work on generations of artists and readersA beautifully designed hardcover worthy of every Phantom fan's library Become Part of Comic History This project is a labor of love for the Barry family, but it is being brought to life through the support of fans, collectors, and friends who believe Sy Barry's extraordinary legacy deserves to be preserved for future generations. Early supporters will have access to exclusive campaign rewards, including limited editions, signed copies, and our Founding Patron recognition opportunities. Whether you've followed The Phantom for decades or are discovering Sy Barry's work for the first time, this book is being created as the definitive tribute to one of comics' most influential artists. Go and sign up to pledge You can email us at [email protected] or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by our USA reviewer Scott Walyn as we interview the main artist of the new Comics Kingdom "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" web comic series John Amor. In August 2026, we will be interviewing one of the other creators, Alex Segura who was one of the writers of the new web comic series. If you would like to ask any specific questions to him about the series, please contact us at [email protected]. We do love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can leave your comments at our YouTube channel and/or at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Some of the questions we ask and Phantom-related discussions we touch upon in this podcast are the following:About John Amor.John Amor's history with the Phantom and the Phantom 2040 tv show and what was involved with your research?What is the difference between a web comic and a normal comic? What is the differences between the processes of creating themThe art of "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" has its own unique coloring theme. How did John Amor come up with it?John Amor's extremely expressive eyes of the characters. Was there a source of inspiration behind this?Whose idea was it to reference the classic imagery in the parts? How’d they got chosen?Could the web comic be transformed into a traditional print comic?John Amor tells us about the origin of Anti Phantom and if phan suggestions had any say on the name.Which actors and famous people were inspiration for the characters of "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow"?What is John Amor's process for drawing a web comic?Has John Amor started working on season two?Are web comics the future?Does John Amor accept commissions? Was any of the episodes created traditionally, or was it all created digitally? You can follow John Amor at his Instagram and/or contact him for a commission at [email protected]. You can email us at [email protected] or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show