Latest Phil-Comics auction is a first issue frenzy!

By John Freeman on February 28, 2020

A huge array of comics, annuals, books, holiday specials, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week.

Throw off those winter blues with some great classic Holiday Specials, a rack of first issues of some great weekly comics, some Dan Dare collections and much more… and be dazzled at just how bonkers (and fun) Batman used to be, whether in his US original comics or Australian reprint!

Run by Phil Shrimpton, Phil Comics specialises in vintage comics and related items such as annuals, holiday specials, free gifts and original artwork.

Holding monthly eBay auctions, often with 500+ listings, they aim to bring a diverse array of items – and are always on the lookout for vintage comic collections, either to buy or auction on commission.

• Check out the latest auction items at ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics

Here’s a selection of lots on offer – do any bring back memories for you?

The Beano 304, cover dated 22nd February 1947

Australian Batman reprints of the 1950s, published by K.G. Murray

The New Spaceways Comic Annual #1 (1955) featuring art by Dennis McLoughlin

Action Issue 8, cover dated 3rd April 1976

Dan Dare 1988 Collection, reprinting Eagle Volume 1 #1 to Volume 2 #25 (1950-51)

The frontispiece of Dan Dare on Mars, a novel based on the comic strip

Mad Monsters magazine 8 – Summer 1964

Fleetway Super Library comic: Front Line Series No. 3 (1967)

JAG No. 1, cover dated 4th May 1968

POW! Annual 1968

Fantastic Annual 1969

Countdown Issue 1, cover dated 20th February 1971

Yogi and his toy No. 1 (1972)

Captain Britain No. 1, cover dated 13th October 1976

Battle Picture Weekly Summer Special – 1977

Pippin Comics (1984)

A Century of Women Cartoonists by Trina Robbins

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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.