Nifty Beano Annuals, and more on offer in latest “Comic Collector” auction

By John Freeman on November 2, 2020

The latest auction from The Comic Collector run by Willoughby Hurrell includes a number of Marvel UK-related comics, and some great-looking DC Thomson-published items, too.

Here’s just a few items from the auction, which also includes copies of 2000AD, Mighty World of Marvel and Victor, too.

Beano Book 1951
Beano Book 1958
Dennis the Menace Book 1960
Walt Disney’s Donald and Mickey comic No.1 Flyer 1972
Beano Summer Special 1974
Spider-Man Comics Weekly No. 69 cover dated 8th June 1974

The Comic Collector specialises in vintage British comics, from the obvious Beano, Dandy and 2000AD to the lesser known Bullet, Nutty and Magic.

The auctions each start with a 99p start bid and no reserve.

Offering a range of British comic items on a regular basis, we’re told the company will do deals on some items, and they are interested in buying all pre-millennium comics and comic related ephemera, single issues or complete collections.

• Check out items on offer from The Comic Collector here on eBay

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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.