Phil-Comics offers British comics first issues galore in latest eBay auction

By John Freeman on July 17, 2020

Beezer Issue 1 – cover dated 21st January 1956 with Whizz Bang Free gift

Over on eBay, Phil-Comics late July auction is now live, with around 150 vintage comic listings.

Highlights include the first issue of DC Thomson Media’s tabloid comic Beezer, with free gift, the first Dandy Fireworks issue from 1938, the 1965 Dalek World Book, City Editions Solo Number One – and host of other first issues.

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.

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Here’s a selection of lots on offer…

Dandy – Free Gift Korky Glow Mask from Issue 1771 (1975)

Undated Felix the Cat Christmas Book, possibly 1950s

Lady Penelope Issue 17 – cover dated 14th May 1966

Laurel and Hardy Monthly Issue 1 – Mar 1981

DC Thomson’s Radio Review Magazine #1 – cover dated 9th November 1935

Solo Issue 1 – cover dated 18th February 1967

Sparky Issue 261 – cover dated January 17th 1970 with free gift balloon

Sun Issue 1 – cover dated 11th November 1947

Target Issue 1 – cover dated 14th April 1978

TV Mirror Weekly Magazine Issue 1 – cover dated 29th August 1953, with free gift booklet

TV Century 21 Issue 47 – cover dated 11th December 1965 – Dalek cover

TV Century 21 Issue 122 – cover dated 20th May 1967

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• To celebrate 20 years trading on eBay, for the month of July Phil-Comics terrific Beano and The Dandy Classic Comic Covers 1937-1988 book is available at the reduced price of £14.95 plus P&P… check it out here

John Freeman

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.