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Beano, Dandy 50th anniversary celebration issues, rare free gifts and more offered in latest Phil-Comics auction

By John Freeman on June 8, 2021

The latest Phil-Comics eBay auction is live, and this edition features a number of British comics lots with free gifts included – some admittedly in better shape than others, but worth checking out. There are quite a few girls comics items to check out too, and some short run titles by independent publishers such as the Byblos Super Sports Summer Special, published in 1979.

Also on offer are two nice-looking copies of two “Space Kingley” books, illustrated by Ron Jobson, who Jeremy Briggs previously profiled here for downthetubes when some of his art was up for auction back in 2011.

Here are the artwork items offered in this auction…

Beano No. 2402, cover dated 30th July 1988, with Free "50th Birthday" celebration poster — *Beano No. 2402, cover dated 30th July 1988, with Free “50th Birthday” celebration poster*

Beano No. 2402, cover dated 30th July 1988, "50th Birthday" celebration poster — *Beano No. 2402, cover dated 30th July 1988, “50th Birthday” celebration poster, probably by David Sutherland – this poster was published shortly before artists were permitted to sign their work*

Buddy No. 3, cover dated 28th February 1981, with free "Zoomer Balloon" gift, unused — *Buddy No. 3, cover dated 28th February 1981, with free “Zoomer Balloon” gift, unused*

Cracker No. 3, cover dated 1st February 1975 with free "Two in One" Facts-n-Fun-Book, comprising "Wheels" and "Squeals" — *Cracker No. 3, cover dated 1st February 1975 with free “Two in One” Facts-n-Fun-Book, comprising “Wheels” and “Squeals”*

*Crunch No. 1, cover dated 20th January 1979, with free gift*

*Dandy No. 2402, cover dated 5th December 1987, with free, giant 50th Birthday Poster*

Dandy No. 2402, cover dated 5th December 1987 - 50th Birthday Poster — *Dandy No. 2402, cover dated 5th December 1987 – 50th Birthday Poster by Ken Harrison – this poster was published shortly before artists were permitted to sign their work*

Marvel UK's The Exploits of Spiderman comic #2-9 (1992-93) - all with free gifts — *Marvel UK’s The Exploits of Spiderman comic #2-9 (1992-93) – all with free gifts – all with free gifts*

Joe 90 No. 1, cover dated 18th January 1969, with part of its free gift - Mac's jet car — *Joe 90 No. 1, cover dated 18th January 1969, with part of its free gift – Mac’s jet car*

*The Man From Uncle Giant Games Book 1967*

*The Adventures of Captain Space Kingley Book (1950s)*

*Space Picture Library Holiday Special 1979*

*Marvel/DC Superman Vs Amazing Spiderman Battle of Century (1976)*

Warlord No. 19, cover dated 1st February 1975, with free "Model Planes" gift — *Warlord No. 19, cover dated 1st February 1975, with free “Model Planes” gift*

Whizzer and Chips, cover dated 28th February 1970, with free "Disguise Kit" gift — *Whizzer and Chips, cover dated 28th February 1970, with free “Disguise Kit” gift*

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.

• Bidding on items in this auction begins to close on Saturday 29th May 2021

• Check out the latest auction items at ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics

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• Find Space Kingley books on Amazon (using this link helps support downthetubes) | Space Kingley items on eBay

• Ron Jobson’s career was covered by Norman Wright and David Ashford in Book and Magazine Collector Issue 320 in 2011

With thanks to Lew Stringer for information about the BEANO and Dandy poster artists

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.