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“Billy Bunter” art, Free Gift issues of top British comics in latest Phil-Comics auction

By John Freeman on March 14, 2024

Theres’a staggering 345 listings in the latest eBay auction from Phil-Comics this week – with some smashing “With Free Gift” editions of British comics on offer, Reg Parlett “Billie Bunter” art, and more, on offer.

Bidding is up and running until next Sunday and Monday, with plenty of comics complete with free gift on offer, with plenty of Gerry Anderson tie in comics, US TV memorabilia and more up for grabs.

Nostalgic for your model making back in the 1960s or 1970s, for example? How about these two unused Airfix kits…

Airfix 72 Scale 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 — Airfix 72 Scale 1/72 Hurricane IV

Or this Dinky Toys Captain Scarlet Maximum Security Vehicle in it original box (with its original much-sought after “Radioactive” box tucked inside, too!). Bidding currently just below £100!

Run by Phil Shrimpton, the award-winning Phil-Comics specialises in vintage comics and related items such as annuals, holiday specials, free gifts and original artwork.

Head to ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics for the full catalogue

Cracker No. 3 cover dated 1st February 1975 With Free Gift Facts 'n' Fun book — *Cracker No. 3 cover dated 1st February 1975 With Free Gift Facts ‘n’ Fun book*

Fantastic No. 1, cover dated 18th February 1967 With Free Gift - Pennant — *Fantastic No. 1, cover dated 18th February 1967 With Free Gift – Pennant*

Hornet No. 148 cover dated 9th July 1966 With Free Gift - World Cup Scorebook — *Hornet No. 148 cover dated 9th July 1966 With Free Gift – World Cup Scorebook*

Toby No. 1, cover dated 30th January 1976, With Free Gift - Blow-Up Dog — Toby No. 1, cover dated 30th January 1976, With Free Gift – Blow-Up Dog

Toby No. 2, cover dated 7th February 1976 With Free Gift - Nursery Rhyme Time — *Toby No. 2, cover dated 7th February 1976 With Free Gift – Nursery Rhyme Time*

Eagle Days Comic Fanzine Vol 1 No. 1 - Spring 1986 — Eagle Days Comic Fanzine Vol 1 No. 1 – 1986

Eagle Days Comic Fanzine Vol 1 #2 - 1986 — Eagle Days Comic Fanzine Vol 1 No. 1 – 1986

These Eagle Days zines are from the personal collection of the late Chad Varah, edited by Chris Hall, Howard Corn, John Worton and Jill Hall. There are six of these in the auction, celebrating all things the original Eagle comic of the 1950s and 1960s.

*Billy Bunter art by Reg Parlett for Valiant, cover dated 23rd July 1966*

The original art for a George and Lynn comic strip by Josep Gual, published in The Sun newspaper, believed published sometime in the early 2000s, but it's not dated. — *The original art for a George and Lynne comic strip by Josep Gual, published in The Sun newspaper, believed published sometime in the early 2000s, but it’s not dated.*

*The Art of the Simon and Kirby Studio Comic Book*

• Listings in this eBay Phil-Comics auction begin closing end on Sunday 16th March 2024

• Head to www.ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics for the full catalogue

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.