There are some great British comics and more on offer in the latest Phil-Comics auction running now on eBay, ending this coming weekend.
They include the first issue of the 1970s Gerry Anderson TV series-dominated comic Countdown, complete with free gift wall chart, a mix of Beano comics and much more.
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.
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Here’s a selection of lots on offer…
Air Ace Picture Library issues 302-349 (1966-1967) 
Beano No. 1031 – cover dated 21st April 1962 
Beano Book 1957 
Blake’s 7 Annual 1979 
Countdown Issue 1 – cover dated 20th February 1971, with free wallchart poster gift 
Countdown Issues 20-34 (1971) 
Debbie No. 1 – cover dated 17th February 1973 
Doctor Who Annual 1967 
Various issues of Classics Illustrated 
The final issue of Knockout, cover dated 16th February 1963 
Look Alive magazine Issue 1 – cover dated 18th September 1982, and Preview Poster Magazine 
Lion Summer Special 1968 
Mickey Mouse Holiday Special comic 1937-1938 
Monster Fun comic #1 – cover dated 14th June 1975 
Spike No. 1 – cover dated 22nd January 1983, plus free glider gift 
Star Trek Annual 1970 
Solo Issue 4 – cover dated 11th March 1967 
Sun No. 1 – cover dated 11th November 1947 
Stingray: The Comic Issue 1 – October 1992, with free gift 
Mighty World of Marvel comic #2-9 (1972)
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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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