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…
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
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.
• 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
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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