Copies of Lady Penelope — the comic created by the publishers of the best-selling TV Century 21 but aimed at girls — are just some of the rare items up for auction from British company Compalcomics this autumn. Bids will… Read More ›
Auctions
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Knight Rider Car Sold on eBay
A rare version of KITT, the iconic talking black car from the US 1980s TV show Knight Rider has just been sold on the internet auction site eBay. The KITT model, built from a Pontiac Trans Ams — and most recently… Read More ›
Illustration House Auction
New York auction company Illustration House has announced a fine selection of paintings and drawings with its new Auction of Illustrative and Cartoon Art, which takes place tomorrow, 7th June, at their Manhattan Gallery. Absentee bidding available. The works, which… Read More ›
Colan Auction Results
An Iron Man cover donated by top British comics artist Jon Haward to raise money to help veteran comics artist Gene Colan who is very ill and has no medical insurance has raised $290 for the cause. “I wish it… Read More ›
Iron Man Art Auction to help Gene Colan
Top British comics artist Jon Haward has pitched in on efforts to raise money to help veteran comics artist Gene Colan who is very ill and has no medical insurance (see news story). Up for sale via eBay are the… Read More ›
New UK Comics Auction Opens
The Summer 2008 auction at comics auction site Compalcomics (www.compalcomics.com) is now open, with another great range of both British and US items on offer. There are over 300 lots in this catalogue. DC Thomson’s The Broons are once again… Read More ›
Gene Colan gravely ill
American writer Clifford Meth has put out an urgent plea to help raise money for the family of one of America’s greatest comic artists Gene Colan, who is gravely ill. The funds are needed to cover medical expenses, as they… Read More ›
Doctor Who Silly Season Continues
(with thanks to Matthew Badham): The Wiltshire Times recently reported a Trowbridge Christian has renounced the ‘evil’ of Doctor Who in favour of his religion is selling his collection on internet auction website eBay. The paper reports that having discovered… Read More ›
UFO and Battle of Britain Dinky Toys on eBay
A few Dinky toys for sale from me on eBay at present, with just one day to run, some of which may be of interest to readers here: • Dinky UFO InterceptorDinky Toys 351 – UFO interceptor from Gerry Anderson’s… Read More ›
Dan Dare Sale
Steve Holland reports on the recent collection of the late Bob Rothwell, a major Dan Dare fan and collector, over on Bear Alley. “A huge number of collectable Dan Dare items went under the hammer—so to speak—and some were fetching… Read More ›