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#330 - Frew 2026 Annual review (Phantom & Mandrake crossover stories)
Mandrake the Magician was Lee Falk's first created hero and, to many, was their gateway into the Phantom, with some countries having a deeper relationship with the hypnotic magician than the purple-wearing jungle hero.
Surprisingly, there have not been many comics or stories where the two heroes share equal billing. Frew in 2026 have tried to do this with their 2026 yearly annual. 228 pages in full colour featuring stories from both universes and a new story created for this annual.
Join us for 80 minutes as we review each Phantom & Mandrake crossover story in finer detail, the annual as a…
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