In Review: Battling Britons, Issue Two

Battling Britons, Issue Two

Battling Britons Issue Two was released recently, but I’ve only now had a chance to take a look at this latest issue of Justin Marriott’s latest look at British war comics, which kicked off with a superb and weighty book, published last year, reviewed here.

This new title in the ongoing series offers 138 pages of reviews, interviews and articles on vintage British war and adventure stories, alongside interviews with creators Ron Tiner, Gary Martin Dobbs and the Treasury of British Comics team – and it’s absolutely brilliant.

We’re also treated to articles on Battle Picture Weekly in Burma, the Falklands War in Commando, “V for Vengeance” and “Charley’s War”; columns on historical adventure comics, eccentric comics and aerial war comics; plus reviews of the latest Commando comics and classic Fleetway pocket books.

Battling Britons, Issue Two - Sample Page
Battling Britons, Issue Two - Sample Page

British war comics may be of niche interest, distance from the two appalling global conflicts that drive the genre in the 1960s and 70s growing ever wider, but there’s no doubting that interest is a very passionate one. That’s reflected in the range of contributions to this latest edition of Battling Britons, which range from publisher Justin Marriott’s gentle account of tracking down old comics in Sussex to absolutely terrific interviews with artist Ron Tiner, focusing on his war comics work.

Battling Britons, Issue Two - Sample Page

Plus, if you’ve ever wondered about how Commando comics are put together, then the interview with writer Gary Dobbs is an absolute must read.

A title that harks back to the very best of British comic fanzines of yesteryear in styling, Battling Britons is very definitely an indispensable guide for British war comics fans. Recommended.

The original “Battling Britons” book and both issues of the ongoing Battling Britons are available via AmazonUK (Affiliate Link)

Justin Marriott is the editor and publisher of Battling Britons, who also publishes titles such as Paperback Fanatic, Men of Violence, Hot Lead and The Sleazy Reader.



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  1. Ordered me a copy! Thanks for the heads-up!

    Regards,
    Ramon

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