Fans of Doctor Who are likely to be bidding furiously on some of the standout items in the early May Phil-Comics auction, with some fine-looking collectible comics and magazines relating to the show on offer, including a copy of the Radio Times promoting the early story, The Dalek Invasion of Earth.
Here are just a few of the some 250 listings offering a wide array of vintage comics, annuals, free gifts, which include a rare pre-war Beano, No. 31, cover dated 25th February 1939.
The auction begins to close on Sunday 15th May 2022.
Head to www.ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics for the full catalogue
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.
Head to www.ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics for the full catalogue
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.
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