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Compal offers girls comics galore, and much more, in latest massive auction

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Compal’s March 2026 catalogue has opened for bidding, offering a strong selection of British comics and comic art, including work by Joe Colquhoun, Frank Hampson and Ron Turner, and a wide range of American Golden Age and Silver Age comics.

Compal March 2026 Auction Montage

There’s the usual lots of BEANO and The Dandy in bulk, and a lot more besides. Fans of British girls comics will certainly find plenty to bid on, and Ron Turner and Joe Colquhoun art lovers will be delighted with the range of art on offer. Commando readers have the opportunity to pick up early issues, if their wallets are full, and Marvel UK fans are already battling to win a copy of the first issue of Mighty World of Marvel No. 1, published back in 1972, complete with pristine iron on transfer “Hulk” gift!

Mighty World of Marvel 1 (1972) wfg Hulk T-Shirt Transfer. Starts Reprinting U.S. Hulk 1, Amazing Fantasy 15 and F Four 1. Coupon No 1 is intact. Small tear to b/cover margin [fn+]
Mighty World of Marvel 1 (1972) wfg Hulk T-Shirt Transfer. Starts Reprinting US Hulk 1, Amazing Fantasy 15 and Fantastic Four 1

The UK section starts from 1898 with many No. 1 issues including Action Stories, Robin Hood, Schoolboy, Red Star Weekly, Detective Weekly, Girls’ Cinema, Confessions, Schoolgirls’ Own and Greyfriars Herald along with a 1930s patriotic sketch of Billy Bunter signed by C H Chapman. But who would want to miss out on “The Original, Amazing, Dancing Charlie Chaplin Illusion”?

Girls' No 1 Comics (1915-48). Our Girls 1 (1915) wfg colour plate, Our Girls 1 (New Series 1919), Girls' Cinema 1, Schoolgirls' Own 1, Red Star Weekly 1, Confessions 1, Glamour 1, Girls' Stories 1, Lucky Charm 1, Miracle 1, Secrets 1, Woman's National Newspaper 1. Miracle, Secrets
Girls’ No 1 Comics (1915-48). Our Girls 1 (1915) wfg colour plate, Our Girls 1 (New Series 1919), Girls’ Cinema 1, Schoolgirls’ Own 1, Red Star Weekly 1, Confessions 1, Glamour 1, Girls’ Stories 1, Lucky Charm 1, Miracle 1, Secrets 1, Woman’s National Newspaper 1. Miracle, Secrets
Billy Bunter 1930s original artwork drawn and signed by C.H. Chapman ('Yorick'). Indian ink and wash on paper. 8 x 10 ins
Billy Bunter 1930s original artwork drawn and signed by C.H. Chapman (‘Yorick’). Indian ink and wash on paper. 8 x 10 ins
"The Original, Amazing Dancing Charlie Chaplin Illusion" (1930s). With secret instructions and original printed envelope. Charlie is 13 ins tall
“The Original, Amazing Dancing Charlie Chaplin Illusion” (1930s). With secret instructions and original printed envelope. Charlie is 13 ins tall

The 1940s-50s offer strong runs of Beano and Dandy war years, “Shipwrecked Circus” original art by Paddy Brennan, “Desperate Dan” original artwork by Dudley Watkins, “Dan Dare” interior artwork for EAGLE by Frank Hampson, from the story “The Reign of the Robots”, plus “Rick Random – Space Detective” artworks by Ron Turner, for Super-Detective Library.

Shipwrecked Circus: Five original artworks (1957) by Paddy Brennan for The Beano No 763 (included) and several further issues with Sampson rescuing the children from the submarine in dangerous shallows. Indian ink with red wash on cartridge paper. 15 x 5-6 ins
Shipwrecked Circus: Five original artworks (1957) by Paddy Brennan for The Beano No 763 (included) and several further issues with Sampson rescuing the children from the submarine in dangerous shallows. Indian ink with red wash on cartridge paper. 15 x 5-6 ins
Desperate Dan original artwork (1947) drawn and signed by Dudley Watkins for The Dandy April 12 1947. Starring Desperate Dan's Desperate Dragon. With Desperate Dan Annual (1954) [vg] where the artwork is printed on page 11. Indian ink on cream cartridge paper. 21 x 15 ins
Desperate Dan original artwork (1947) drawn and signed by Dudley Watkins for The Dandy April 12 1947. Starring Desperate Dan’s Desperate Dragon. With Desperate Dan Annual (1954) [vg] where the artwork is printed on page 11. Indian ink on cream cartridge paper. 21 x 15 ins
Dan Dare/Eagle original artwork (1957), interior page for “The Reign of the Robots”, credited to Frank Hampson for The Eagle Vol. 8, No 42 pg. 2. 'As the hijacked Treen cruiser streaks towards Venus, The Mekon's sinister killer-squadrons close in… and a tiny ship called Anastasia with a certain Colonel aboard, erupts from the far side of the tangled mass of debris in the Silent Zone!' Bright gouache colours on board. 15 x 12 ins
Dan Dare/Eagle original artwork (1957), interior page for “The Reign of the Robots”, credited to Frank Hampson for The Eagle Vol. 8, No 42 pg. 2. ‘As the hijacked Treen cruiser streaks towards Venus, The Mekon’s sinister killer-squadrons close in… and a tiny ship called Anastasia with a certain Colonel aboard, erupts from the far side of the tangled mass of debris in the Silent Zone!’ Bright gouache colours on board. 15 x 12 ins
Robin Hood original artwork (1957). Drawn and signed by Frank Bellamy for Swift comic Vol. 4, No 7 1957 (comic included). “Cool and steady, Robin Hood fitted an arrow to his longbow and took careful aim at the galloping Robert the Wolf…” | Indian ink and grey wash on board. 21 x 15 ins
Robin Hood original artwork (1957). Drawn and signed by Frank Bellamy for Swift comic Vol. 4, No 7 1957 (comic included). “Cool and steady, Robin Hood fitted an arrow to his longbow and took careful aim at the galloping Robert the Wolf…” | Indian ink and grey wash on board. 21 x 15 ins
Rick Random: 2 original artworks (1957) by Ron Turner for Super-Detective Library No 111 pages 45 & 57
Rick Random: 2 original artworks (1957) by Ron Turner for Super-Detective Library No 111 pages 45 & 57
Rick Random: two original artworks (1957) by Ron Turner for Super-Detective Library No 111 pages 45 & 57. Sabotage from Space story – ‘The Grifti are threatened by the Death Cloud’. Pen and ink on card. 14 x 10 ins (2 artworks)

Also on offer is a complete run of Rocket comics, girls comic Romeo from 1957-63, a super run of first issues at Lot 58, and an amazing run of Commando comics, from No 1-100 and 150-300, with only a few missing.

Rocket (1956) 1-32. Complete run with final issue prior to amalgamation with Express Weekly (with doubles of 23 & 29) Starring Captain Falcon by Frank Black, Flash Gordon by Mac Raboy, Brick Bradford and Johnny Hazard. Issues 13-27 highlight the new Forbidden Planet movie starring Robbie the Robot illustrating stills from the movie and offering free cinema tickets to Rocket Club members No 1 and a few [fn-/fn+], balance with worn spines [vg-/vg] (34) Starring Captain Falcon by Frank Black, Flash Gordon by Mac Raboy, Brick Bradford and Johnny Hazard. Issues 13-27 highlight the new Forbidden Planet movie starring Robbie the Robot illustrating stills from the movie and offering free cinema tickets to Rocket Club members No 1 and a few [fn-/fn+], balance with worn spines [vg-/vg] (34)
Rocket (1956) 1-32. Complete run with final issue prior to amalgamation with Express Weekly (with doubles of 23 & 29) Starring Captain Falcon by Frank Black, Flash Gordon by Mac Raboy, Brick Bradford and Johnny Hazard. Issues 13-27 highlight the new Forbidden Planet movie starring Robbie the Robot illustrating stills from the movie and offering free cinema tickets to Rocket Club members No 1 and a few [fn-/fn+], balance with worn spines [vg-/vg] (34)
Romeo (1957) 1, 3-13, 18. Romeo championed the rise of British Rock'n'Roll starring Tommy Steel, Cliff Richard, Lonnie Donegan and Billy Fury with all the latest pop picks, U.S. Rockers, Crooners and Pop Stars. No 1 [vg+], balance 12 issues [vg/vg+] (13)
Romeo (1957) 1, 3-13, 18. Romeo championed the rise of British Rock’n’Roll starring Tommy Steel, Cliff Richard, Lonnie Donegan and Billy Fury with all the latest pop picks, U.S. Rockers, Crooners and Pop Stars. No 1 [vg+], balance 12 issues [vg/vg+] (13)
T.V. Fan (1959-60) No 1 with (unnumbered) 3-14, 16-20. 'Romance in Pictures', Wagon Train, First Love brought to you by Billy Fury and Rock and Romance Disc News. Four issues [vg-/vg+], balance 14 issues (incl 1-9) [fn/vfn] (18)
T.V. Fan (1959-60) No 1 with (unnumbered) 3-14, 16-20. ‘Romance in Pictures’, Wagon Train, First Love brought to you by Billy Fury and Rock and Romance Disc News. Four issues [vg-/vg+], balance 14 issues (incl 1-9) [fn/vfn] (18)
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse (Mickey Mouse Weekly) (1958) Jan 4 - Dec 27. Complete year, starring Mickey, Morty and Ferdy, Uncle Scrooge, Peter Pan and the crook - Captain Hook. With (1957) 19 issues between July 27-Dec 28 Xmas and (1959) Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 with Mickey Mouse Annuals 1957 & 1958 [fn+]. 11 issues [vg/vg+], balance 63 issues [fn/vfn] (76)
Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse (Mickey Mouse Weekly) (1958) Jan 4 – Dec 27. Complete year, starring Mickey, Morty and Ferdy, Uncle Scrooge, Peter Pan and the crook – Captain Hook. With (1957) 19 issues between July 27-Dec 28 Xmas and (1959) Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 with Mickey Mouse Annuals 1957 & 1958 [fn+]. 11 issues [vg/vg+], balance 63 issues [fn/vfn] (76)
  • Commando War Stories in Pictures No 1 (1961) 'Walk or Die!'
    Commando War Stories in Pictures No 1 (1961) ‘Walk or Die!’ Bright cover, 2 ins lower spine split, small cover lower corner piece missing, worn spine, cream pages [vg-]
  • Commando 4 'Mercy for None!'
    Commando 4 ‘Mercy for None!’ Bright cover with ruckling by spine, cream pages [vg]
  • Commando 7 'The Ship They Couldn't Sink'
    Commando 7 ‘The Ship They Couldn’t Sink’ 2 ins clear tape to lower spine, cream pages [vg]

The 1960s-70s feature two lots of scarce promotional comics and leaflets from the Denis Gifford Archive, “Jet-Ace Logan” original cover artwork by Alessandro Biffignandi, Judy years from 1962 and 1963, POW! No.1, complete With Free Gift Spider-Matic Gun and all six Spider Disc Bullets, as new.

  • Denis Gifford Archive of Promotional Comics & Booklets (1960-70s) Bassett's Fun Book, Captain Krunch (KP Nuts), Form (Conservative Party), Fun'n Games 1, 2 (Tesco), Jeremy Bear with 3-D Specs (Quaker Oats), Jif Junior 1 (Jif Lemon Juice), Junior Ford Express (Ford Motor Co.), Mary Poppins Travelling Fun Book (Shell Motor Oil), Meet Mr. Nesquik, Batman and Robin (Orange Hand Clothes Shops), Pete Revell Venturer No 1 (Revell Model Kits), Primo 3, 13 (Lyons Tea), Princess Asgard (Danish Bacon), Ringleader No 1 (Colgate Toothpaste), Wonder No 1 (Esso Petroleum) with letter to Comics historian, Denis Gifford, stating Esso's only file copy of Wonder No 1 included These issues are scarce. [fn/vfn+] (17)
  • Denis Gifford Archive of Promotional Comics & Booklets (1960-70s) Bassett's Fun Book, Captain Krunch (KP Nuts), Form (Conservative Party), Fun'n Games 1, 2 (Tesco), Jeremy Bear with 3-D Specs (Quaker Oats), Jif Junior 1 (Jif Lemon Juice), Junior Ford Express (Ford Motor Co.), Mary Poppins Travelling Fun Book (Shell Motor Oil), Meet Mr. Nesquik, Batman and Robin (Orange Hand Clothes Shops), Pete Revell Venturer No 1 (Revell Model Kits), Primo 3, 13 (Lyons Tea), Princess Asgard (Danish Bacon), Ringleader No 1 (Colgate Toothpaste), Wonder No 1 (Esso Petroleum) with letter to Comics historian, Denis Gifford, stating Esso's only file copy of Wonder No 1 included These issues are scarce. [fn/vfn+] (17)
  • Denis Gifford Archive II (1970s) Promotional comics: The Fizzer: No 1, Spring, Holiday Number, Christmas Fizzer (Corona Soft Drinks) with Fizzer 2pg letter to Denis Gifford, Fleetwings 1978 (British Airways), Goodies Fun Book (Cadbury's Chocolate), Great Rail Club 1 (British Railways), Ideal Action Comic (Ideal Toys), The Menu 1, 4 and Whizz-Bang Cocktail Menu (Rock Garden, Covent Garden), Mr. Spendy (H&B Building Soc), Pinta POW Captain Goodguy (Scottish Dairy Council), The Puzzler 1, 2 (Hammoco Designs Ltd), Smith's Football Crazy News (Smith's Crisps), Sleepy Bear Club (Trust House Forte) and Summer Fun in Brent (Brent Town Hall) [vfn/nm] (19)
  • Denis Gifford Archive II (1970s) Promotional comics: The Fizzer: No 1, Spring, Holiday Number, Christmas Fizzer (Corona Soft Drinks) with Fizzer 2pg letter to Denis Gifford, Fleetwings 1978 (British Airways), Goodies Fun Book (Cadbury's Chocolate), Great Rail Club 1 (British Railways), Ideal Action Comic (Ideal Toys), The Menu 1, 4 and Whizz-Bang Cocktail Menu (Rock Garden, Covent Garden), Mr. Spendy (H&B Building Soc), Pinta POW Captain Goodguy (Scottish Dairy Council), The Puzzler 1, 2 (Hammoco Designs Ltd), Smith's Football Crazy News (Smith's Crisps), Sleepy Bear Club (Trust House Forte) and Summer Fun in Brent (Brent Town Hall) [vfn/nm] (19)
    Denis Gifford Archive II (1970s) Promotional comics: The Fizzer: No 1, Spring, Holiday Number, Christmas Fizzer (Corona Soft Drinks) with Fizzer 2pg letter to Denis Gifford, Fleetwings 1978 (British Airways), Goodies Fun Book (Cadbury’s Chocolate), Great Rail Club 1 (British Railways), Ideal Action Comic (Ideal Toys), The Menu 1, 4 and Whizz-Bang Cocktail Menu (Rock Garden, Covent Garden), Mr. Spendy (H&B Building Soc), Pinta POW Captain Goodguy (Scottish Dairy Council), The Puzzler 1, 2 (Hammoco Designs Ltd), Smith’s Football Crazy News (Smith’s Crisps), Sleepy Bear Club (Trust House Forte) and Summer Fun in Brent (Brent Town Hall) [vfn/nm] (19)

Above: Items from the Denis Gifford Archive of Promotional Comics & Booklets (1960-70s), offered across two separate lots. These issues are scarce. Bassett’s Fun Book, Captain Krunch (KP Nuts), Form (Conservative Party), Fun’n Games 1, 2 (Tesco), Jeremy Bear with 3-D Specs (Quaker Oats), Jif Junior 1 (Jif Lemon Juice), Junior Ford Express (Ford Motor Co.), Mary Poppins Travelling Fun Book (Shell Motor Oil), Meet Mr. Nesquik, Batman and Robin (Orange Hand Clothes Shops), Pete Revell Venturer No 1 (Revell Model Kits), Primo 3, 13 (Lyons Tea), Princess Asgard (Danish Bacon), Ringleader No 1 (Colgate Toothpaste), Wonder No 1 (Esso Petroleum) with letter to Comics historian, Denis Gifford, stating Esso’s only file copy of Wonder No 1 included. Plus: The Fizzer: No 1, Spring, Holiday Number, Christmas Fizzer (Corona Soft Drinks) with Fizzer 2pg letter to Denis Gifford, Fleetwings 1978 (British Airways), Goodies Fun Book (Cadbury’s Chocolate), Great Rail Club 1 (British Railways), Ideal Action Comic (Ideal Toys), The Menu 1, 4 and Whizz-Bang Cocktail Menu (Rock Garden, Covent Garden), Mr. Spendy (H&B Building Soc), Pinta POW Captain Goodguy (Scottish Dairy Council), The Puzzler 1, 2 (Hammoco Designs Ltd), Smith’s Football Crazy News (Smith’s Crisps), Sleepy Bear Club (Trust House Forte) and Summer Fun in Brent (Brent Town Hall)

Jet-Ace Logan '10 Days to Doom' original cover artwork (1962) by Alessandro Biffignandi for Thriller Picture Library No 426. The header and lettering are enlarged laser colour copies from the actual booklet to complete the look of the artwork. Gouache on board. 13 x 17 ins
Jet-Ace Logan ’10 Days to Doom’ original cover artwork (1962) by Alessandro Biffignandi for Thriller Picture Library No 426. The header and lettering are enlarged laser colour copies from the actual booklet to complete the look of the artwork. Gouache on board. 13 x 17 ins

But that’s not all, with rarities: also on offer is Monster Fun 1 With Free Gift Plate Wobbler, and pop comics Go Girl No.1 and Boyfriend Extra No. 2 enclosing “Date The Beatles” eight-page supplement. Plus, if you’re a fan of Odhams comics, check out SMASH! 1-48, along with SMASH! No.1 promo newsagents’ window card; and 48 issues of TV Century 21, between 50-104.

Marty No 1 (1960) with Elvis souvenir four page supplement, and Boys' World 1 (1965) With Free Gift - Pathfinder Wristlet Compass in original envelope
Marty No 1 (1960) with Elvis souvenir four page supplement [fn] and Boys’ World 1 (1965) wfg – Pathfinder Wristlet Compass in original envelope
Judy (1962) 104-155, Complete year offered with Judy Annual 1962. Starring Sandra of the Runaway Ballet, Big Bertha and back cover Alphabet of Fashion, 53 items in one lot
Judy (1962) 104-155, Complete year offered with Judy Annual 1962. Starring Sandra of the Runaway Ballet, Big Bertha and back cover Alphabet of Fashion, 53 items in one lot
Topper (1961-62) 93 issues between 414-516 With Free Gifts with No 419 The Roaring Romper (balloon perished) and The Sky High Spinner (No 823, 1970). Starring Mickey The Monkey, Beryl the Peril, The White Witch, The Last Warrior, The Adventures of Midshipman Keen by Judge Dredd artist, Ron Smith, Treasure Island and Kidnaped back cover adventures by Dudley Watkins. Lot includes Topper Annuals for 1961 & 1962.
Topper (1961-62) 93 issues between 414-516 With Free Gifts with No 419 The Roaring Romper (balloon perished) and The Sky High Spinner (No 823, 1970). Starring Mickey The Monkey, Beryl the Peril, The White Witch, The Last Warrior, The Adventures of Midshipman Keen by Judge Dredd artist, Ron Smith, Treasure Island and Kidnaped back cover adventures by Dudley Watkins. Lot includes Topper Annuals for 1961 & 1962.
TV Century 21 (1966-67) 50, 51, 59-104. Starring Thunderbirds by Frank Bellamy, The Daleks by Ron Turner, Lady Penelope, Supercar, Stingray, My Favourite Martian and Fireball XL5. Some pages in some issues missing, see auction for details
TV Century 21 (1966-67) 50, 51, 59-104. Starring Thunderbirds by Frank Bellamy, The Daleks by Ron Turner, Lady Penelope, Supercar, Stingray, My Favourite Martian and Fireball XL5. Some pages in some issues missing, see auction for details
SMASH! No 17 (1966), featuring the first published appearance of The Incredible Hulk #1 cover outside the United States (Hulk's skin is flesh-coloured here, not the original grey)
SMASH! No 17 (1966), featuring the first published appearance of The Incredible Hulk #1 cover outside the United States (Hulk’s skin is flesh-coloured here, not the original grey)
SMASH! (1966) 1-48, cover dated 5th February - 24th December. Near complete year, missing No 3 & No 17). With SMASH! No 1 newsagents’ window card (with 5 ins repaired tear). Starring Leo Baxendale's Nervs, The Swots and the Blots, Grimly Feendish with Space Jinx by Brian Lewis and Queen of the Seas by Ken Reid, US Incredible Hulk # 1 cover
SMASH! (1966) 1-48, cover dated 5th February – 24th December. Near complete year, missing No 3 & No 17). With SMASH! No 1 newsagents’ window card (with 5 ins repaired tear). Starring Leo Baxendale’s Nervs, The Swots and the Blots, Grimly Feendish with Space Jinx by Brian Lewis and Queen of the Seas by Ken Reid, US Incredible Hulk # 1 cover
POW! No 1 (1967) With Free Gift Spider-Matic Gun and all 6 Spider Disc Bullets in original press-out card. Reprinting The Amazing Spider-Man # 1. The Dolls of St. Dominics, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D, Wee Willie Harris the Spy from Skye and Dare-A-Day Davy by Ken Reid
POW! No 1 (1967) With Free Gift Spider-Matic Gun and all 6 Spider Disc Bullets in original press-out card. Reprinting The Amazing Spider-Man # 1. The Dolls of St. Dominics, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D, Wee Willie Harris the Spy from Skye and Dare-A-Day Davy by Ken Reid
It’s Terrific 1 (1967) With Free Gift Iron Man Iron-on Transfer

Other rarities include a Marvel UK Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi advance promotional poster, rolled and in very fine condition, more science-fiction artworks by Ron Turner, “Charley’s War” boards by Joe Colquhoun for Battle; and original fanzine signed cover artworks featuring Star Trek’s Mister Spock, the Green Lantern, The Incredible Hulk and Silver Surfer, from the Alan Austin archive, auctioned on behalf of the charity, Kidney Cancer UK.

Mighty World of Marvel 2 (1972) With Free Gift Amazing Spider-Man T-Shirt Transfer. Coupon No 2 is intact
Mighty World of Marvel 2 (1972) With Free Gift Amazing Spider-Man T-Shirt Transfer. Coupon No 2 is intact
Mighty World of Marvel 3 (1972) With Free Gift Fantastic Fun Stickers. Coupon No 3 is intact
Mighty World of Marvel 3 (1972) With Free Gift Fantastic Fun Stickers. Coupon No 3 is intact
Spider-Man Comics Weekly 1 (1973) With Free Gift Spider-Man Mask. Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man # 9 (1st Electro) and Journey Into Mystery 83, the first Thor story
Spider-Man Comics Weekly 1 (1973) With Free Gift Spider-Man Mask. Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man #9 (1st Electro) and Journey Into Mystery 83, the first Thor story
Avengers 1 (1973) With Free Gift, four Superhero Transfers: Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor and Daredevil. The comic reprints U.S. Avengers #1
Avengers 1 (1973) With Free Gift, four Superhero Transfers: Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor and Daredevil. The comic reprints U.S. Avengers #1
Savage Sword of Conan (1975) 1, 2. No 1 With Free Gift Conan Poster
Savage Sword of Conan (1975) 1, 2. No 1 With Free Gift Conan Poster
Mr Spock original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Jean-Daniel Breque for Fantasy Unlimited No 30 (1975). From the Alan Austin Archive of original artwork. Auctioned on behalf of Kidney Cancer UK. Pen and ink highlighted with white and Letraset on card, 8 x 10 ins.
Green Lantern original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Jean-Daniel Breque for The Golden Age Fanzine No 2 (1975). From the Alan Austin Archive of original artwork. The proceeds to Kidney Cancer UK Charity. Pen and ink highlighted with Letraset on card, 8 x 10 ins.
Incredible Hulk original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Antonio Ghura for Fantasy Unlimited No 27 (1973). From the Alan Austin Archive of original artwork. The proceeds to Kidney Cancer UK. Pen and ink highlighted with Letraset on paper 8 x 10 ins.
Mickey Mouse Fantasia original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Peter Parkin for Fantasy Unlimited No 10 (1972). From the Alan Austin Archive of original artwork. Proceeds to Kidney Cancer UK. Pen and ink on card. 8 x 10½ ins.
Silver Surfer original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by 'Bonk' Alecks Waszynko for The Marvel Super-Hero Index (1973). From the Alan Austin Archive of original artwork. Proceeds to Kidney Cancer UK. Pen and ink on card, 8 x 10 ins.
Fanzine cover artworks on offer from the Alan Austin Archive are Mr Spock original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Jean-Daniel Breque for Fantasy Unlimited No 30 (1975); Green Lantern original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Jean-Daniel Breque for The Golden Age Fanzine No 2 (1975); Incredible Hulk original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Antonio Ghura for Fantasy Unlimited No 27 (1973); Mickey Mouse Fantasia original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by Peter Parkin for Fantasy Unlimited No 10 (1972); and Silver Surfer original fanzine cover artwork drawn and signed by ‘Bonk’ Alecks Waszynko for The Marvel Super-Hero Index (1973). Auctioned on behalf of Kidney Cancer UK
Batman and Robin original poster artwork painted and signed by David Lightfoot (undated). 24 x 18 ins
Batman and Robin original poster artwork painted and signed by David Lightfoot (undated). 24 x 18 ins
Countdown (1971) 1, 2, No 1 With Free Gift Giant Space Fact Wall Chart with all stamps attached (from first six issues), Bullet 2 (1976) WFG Survival Booklet and Wallet, JAG 1 (1968) wfg Bobby Moore's Book of The FA Cup, Striker 1 (1970) wfg Dial-A-Striker Rosette, TV Tornado 1 and Fury (1977) 1-3, No 1 WFG Model War Plane, 3 wfg Action War Poster
Countdown (1971) 1, 2, No 1 With Free Gift Giant Space Fact Wall Chart with all stamps attached (from first six issues), Bullet 2 (1976) WFG Survival Booklet and Wallet, JAG 1 (1968) wfg Bobby Moore’s Book of The FA Cup, Striker 1 (1970) wfg Dial-A-Striker Rosette, TV Tornado 1 and Fury (1977) 1-3, No 1 WFG Model War Plane, 3 wfg Action War Poster
Action (1976) 1 With Free Gift Red Arrow, 2 With Free Gift 16 Soccer Super Stars, 3 With Free Gift Hookjaw Transfer
Action (1976) 1 With Free Gift Red Arrow, 2 With Free Gift 16 Soccer Super Stars, 3 With Free Gift Hookjaw Transfer
Bullet (1976-78) 1-147 Complete run, 1-3 with free gifts and 4 pg Free Gifts Flyer Starring Fireball, Metal Monsters, Smasher, Time Traveller and Strike Force 2000 The highest grade collection to be offered for auction [vfn/nm] (147)
Bullet (1976-78) 1-147 Complete run, 1-3 with free gifts and 4 pg Free Gifts Flyer. Starring Fireball, Metal Monsters, Smasher, Time Traveller and Strike Force 2000. The highest grade collection to be offered for auction by ComPal
Charley's War (1979): 3 original artworks by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action No 232 pgs 2, 3 & 4. 'August, 1916. After months of hard fighting on the Somme, Charley Bourne's platoon was taken out of the line. Later they went to see some wounded comrades at the field hospital'. Pen and ink on card. 18 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
Charley's War (1979): 3 original artworks by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action No 232 pgs 2, 3 & 4. 'August, 1916. After months of hard fighting on the Somme, Charley Bourne's platoon was taken out of the line. Later they went to see some wounded comrades at the field hospital'. Pen and ink on card. 18 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
Charley's War (1979): 3 original artworks by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action No 298 pgs 16, 17 and 299 pg 4. ' March 1917. Charley Bourne had discovered a deserter hiding in his house… a Briton of the French Foreign Legion called Blue. He told Charley about the German siege of Fort Vieux... now in its sixth day. Pen and ink on card, missing one speech balloon. 18 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
Charley's War (1979): 3 original artworks by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action No 298 pgs 16, 17 and 299 pg 4. ' March 1917. Charley Bourne had discovered a deserter hiding in his house… a Briton of the French Foreign Legion called Blue. He told Charley about the German siege of Fort Vieux... now in its sixth day. Pen and ink on card, missing one speech balloon. 18 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
Included in this auction are two complete episodes of “Charley’s War”, first published in 1979, written by Pat Mills, with art by Joe Colquhoun; the first for Battle-Action No 232, set in August, 1916, the second for Battle-Action No 298, set in March 1917, the latter continuing Charley’s encounter with the deserter, Blue
Monster Fun No. 1 (1975) With Free Gift
Monster Fun 2 (1975) With Free Gift - Freaky Spider Ring in original illustrated envelope. Leo Baxendale's Badtime Bedtime Story Book 2 centrespread complete and uncut [vfn]
Monster Fun 1 and 2 (1975), offered as separate lots, both with their respective free gifts in original packaging
The Parasite Planet original cover artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner for Gryphon Books, New York (2002) included in the lot. Poster colour on board, 21 x 14 ins
The Parasite Planet original cover artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner for Gryphon Books, New York (2002) included in the lot. Poster colour on board, 21 x 14 ins
Nick Hazard Inter-stellar Agent re-creation artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner and later used as a Gryphon Books, NY original artwork for The Golden Amazon of Venus cover (included in the lot). Poster colour on board. 14 x 19½"
Nick Hazard Inter-stellar Agent re-creation artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner and later used as a Gryphon Books, NY original artwork for The Golden Amazon of Venus cover (included in the lot). Poster colour on board. 14 x 19½”
The Scourge of the Carbon Belt re-creation artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner for Tit-Bits Science Fiction Comics No 2 and later used as a Gryphon Books, New York original artwork cover (2002). Photographed on pg 363 in The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner book by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins
The Scourge of the Carbon Belt re-creation artwork (1990s) by Ron Turner for Tit-Bits Science Fiction Comics No 2 and later used as a Gryphon Books, New York original artwork cover (2002). Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins
Commander Valkron astride his monster Trilog mount, original front cover artwork (1998) painted and signed by Ron Turner for 'Beyond-A Ron Turner Special' magazine (included in the lot) by John Lawrence and highlighted in The Killing Zone fiction strip within. With original Turner pencil sketch from which the story was created. Also illustrated as the cover for The Enemy Empire by Gryphon Books, NY and on pg 342 of 'The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner'. Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins (3)
Commander Valkron astride his monster Trilog mount, original front cover artwork (1998) painted and signed by Ron Turner for ‘Beyond-A Ron Turner Special’ magazine. Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins (3)

Golden Age US comics include America’s Best, Astonishing, Chamber of Chills, Cinderella Love, Going Steady, Journey Into Mystery, Mystery Tales, Mystic, Rangers, Sensation Comics, Star Spangled, Startling Terror, Venus and Weird Terror.

The Silver Age includes Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 7.0, Avengers, Daredevil #1 PGX 6.0, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Journey Into Mystery, long runs of Strange Tales, Tales of Suspense, Tales to Astonish and Thor. The DC Comics collection includes good runs of Aquaman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane and Superman.

Plenty to savour!

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