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“Fright School” art by Reg Parlett, early issues of Air Ace Picture Library offered in latest Phil-Comics auction

By John Freeman on April 16, 2024 • ( 1 )

Early issues of Air Ace Picture Library, an original page of “Fright School” from Buster, believed drawn by Reg Parlett, and some “With Free Gift” issues of British comics are on offer in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay.

"Fright School" art for Buster, issue cover dated 30th August 1986. The strip ran in Buster from the issue dated 6th July 1985 until 27th February 1988 and the art has generally been credited to Reg Parlett — *“Fright School” art for Buster, issue cover dated 30th August 1986.*

“Fright School” ran in Buster from the issue dated 6th July 1985 until 27th February 1988 and the art has generally been credited to Reg Parlett. Every story centred around a haunted school whose staff and pupils constantly battled against the attempts of the live-in spooks to force them out.

The auction also includes a number of American comics and books about comics and other subjects, such as The Radio Times Story Book and the first issue of the fanzine, The EC Collector Illustrated.

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.

“We believe this is the widest range of items offered in our auctions to date,” says Phil.

“You’ll find numerous bound volumes and, interestingly, a good stash of 1950s Australian comics.”

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

The auctions end on Sunday 21st April.

Air Ace Picture Library No. 1 (1960) — *Early issues of Air Ace Picture Library*

Air Ace Picture Library No. 2 (1960) — *Early issues of Air Ace Picture Library*

Dennis the Menace Book 1962 — *Some top quality copies of the Dennis the Menace Book are up for grabs*

Dennis the Menace Book 1964 — *Some top quality copies of the Dennis the Menace Book are up for grabs*

*The EC Collector Illustrated #1 (1972)*

Marvel UK's Forces in Combat #1, cover dated 15th May 1980

Marvel UK's Forces in Combat #1 With Free Gift, cover dated 15th May 1980 — *Marvel UK’s Forces in Combat #1 With Free Gift, cover dated 15th May 1980*

*Victor No. 674, cover dated 19th January 1974, With Free Gift*

*Victor No. 1523, cover dated 28th April 1990, With Free Gift*

Head to 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.