Comic creator John Wagner, co-creator of Judge Dredd for 2000AD, and Rok the God, is selling a number of comic- related items in aid of charity.
Organised by Doug Brain, they’re being offered in the latest Great British Comic Collection Auction, taking place only on Facebook.
The auction consists of over 30 lots, included some fairly unique ones and lots of signed items, have generated loads of bids already but there’s always room to raise more for the three nominated charities – McMillan, Cancer Research and SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.
All the auctions will finish next weekend, so get your bids in by Saturday 15th January 2022.
“There will be no fixed time,” says Doug, “so as to deter possible last minute snipers. I will give a general warning on the previous day.”
“When the auctions are finished, I’ll notify each winner and we can work out postage costs.
“In advance, I’d like to thank you all for participating and I hope you enjoy the very generous items donated by John. There is some great stuff which I’m sure will get you all digging deep in your pockets.
“Remember, it’s for charity!”
• Check out the Great British Comic Collection Auction, taking place on Facebook
All bids are to be in round £s. No £3.50 bids etc. If two people bid the same amount, it’s the first bid that counts
• Check out the Great British Comic Collection Auction, taking place on Facebook
All bids are to be in round £s. No £3.50 bids etc. If two people bid the same amount, it’s the first bid that counts
UPDATE, 17th January 2022 – £2336 was raised in the John Wagner charity auction. “A huge thank you to all of you!” says Doug Brain
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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