With over 600 vintage comic listings, from the 1920s through to the 2000s, there’s something for most collectors in the latest Phil-Comics eBay auction this week; comics, annuals, holiday specials, books, free gifts, poster magazines, picture libraries and more.
British Star Wars Official Collectors Edition Magazine 1977
Marvel Special Edition #1 (1977) – Star Wars
While there’s the usual mix of classic comics, including Beano, Dandy, Buster Specials, Wham! and more on offer, there are also a number of TV and film inspired rarities on offer, including an early Marvel UK Star Wars Special, published in 1977, and an near equally Marvel US Star Wars “Treasury Edition” Collection reprinting early strips in a large format edition.
There are some great lots of the 1970s Gerry Anderson TV series dominated Countdown comic, too, and a number of sticker albums and more, too.
Battle Picture Library Holiday Special comic 1972
Along with an opportunity to get your hands on the first ever issue of Battle Picture Weekly, this auction also features copies of Marvel UK’s foray into war comics, Fury, the first issue featuring a cover by Dave Gibbons. Also on offer is an copy of Issue Three of the title, complete with free gift – a stunning D-Day poster featuring art by legendary aviation artist Frank Wooton.
The art, which is actually printed quite dark in comparison with later prints and other uses, such as the cover of Norman Frank’s 2003 book, Typhoons Attack, is an imaginary scene of retreating German army units being attacked by British fighter-bombers in the aftermath of the Allied invasion of northern France in 1944.
A full run of the comic is offered, over three lots.
Marvel UK’s Fury Issue, cover dated 30th March 1977, with free poster gift
Fury Issue One, cover dated 16th March 1977 – cover by Dave Gibbons
Along with US comics, there’s a very rare Spider-Man “Bop Bag” on offer – an original 1979 boxed merchandise item. Similar “bouncing balloons” were advertised for sale in 1970s UK Marvel comics, but this item, produced in Taiwan seems hard to find.
Amazing Spider-Man “Bop Bag”, a Jotastar play-safe toy made in Taiwan. Similar “bouncing balloons” were advertised for sale in 1970s UK Marvel comics
Run by Phil Shrimpton, Phil Comics specialises in vintage comics and related items such as annuals, holiday specials, free gifts and original artwork.
Holding monthly eBay auctions, often with 500+ listings, they aim to bring a diverse array of items – and are always on the lookout for vintage comic collections, either to buy or auction on commission.
Here’s just some of the items on offer this time out, with lots closing for bids from Thursday onwards – view all the lots here in eBay
Countdown comic issues 40 – 55
2000AD Comic Progs 20-29 (1977)
Cor!! Issue One, cover dated 6th June 1970
Tina Issue 1, cover dated 25th February 1967
TV Comic Issue 1292, cover dated 18th September 1976, with free gift Doctor Who comic
Stingray Sticker Fun Book, published by World Distributors in 1965
Monster Fun Issue One, cover dated 14th June 1975
Beano Issue 1971, cover dated 26th April 1980 with Gnasher Glove Puppet Free Gift
It seems no-one told the editorial team that the Incredible Hulk was green when they created this cover for Smash Issue 17, cover dated 28th May 1966
Valiant Comic Space Special Book 1968
Wham Issues 1, 4, 12 (1964) Incomplete
New Musical Express Summer Extra Special featuring The Beatles (1960s)
TV Century 21 Issue 57, cover dated 19th February 1966
Star Trek Sticker Fun Book 1969, published by World Distributors
Giant War Picture Library Issue 68 (1965)
Mystery in Space #92 – June 1964
Daredevil #9 – August 1965
The Spectacular Spider-Man comic #1 – July 1968 – published by Marvel US
The Spectacular Spider-Man comic #2 – November 1968 – published by Marvel US
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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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