There are 165 vintage British comic listings in the latest auction from Phil-Comics on eBay this week – all ending Tuesday 26th November 2019.
Lots include original artwork from Dudley Watkins and Robert Nixon, 1940s and later Beano and Dandy comics, 1960s and 70s annuals – and a small selection of comics / story papers.
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 the items on offer…
!["Buytonic Boy" art by Robert Nixon for Krazy comic (1977)](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8160-939x1024.jpg)
“Buytonic Boy” art by Robert Nixon for Krazy comic (1977)
!["Roger the Dodger" by Robert Nixon, published in Beano comic cover dated 13th October 1990](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8146-726x1024.jpg)
“Roger the Dodger” by Robert Nixon, published in Beano comic cover dated 13th October 1990
!["Clumsy Colin" by Robert Nixon, for a strip that appeared in Buster cover dated 6th July 1985](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8145-841x1024.jpg)
“Clumsy Colin” by Robert Nixon, for a strip that appeared in Buster cover dated 6th July 1985
![Dudley Watkins "Oor Wullie" art for The Sunday Post, dated 25 Jul 1965](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8150-808x1024.jpg)
Dudley Watkins “Oor Wullie” art for The Sunday Post, dated 25 Jul 1965
![The Beano Book 1969](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8148-716x1024.jpg)
The Beano Book 1969
![Dennis the Menace Book 1964](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8156-716x1024.jpg)
Dennis the Menace Book 1964
![Fireball XL5 Annual 1964](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8153-811x1024.jpg)
Fireball XL5 Annual 1964
![School Friend Annual 1971](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8152-742x1024.jpg)
School Friend Annual 1971
![Topper Comic Book 1963](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8159-722x1024.jpg)
Topper Comic Book 1963
![The Beano 189 - cover dated 26th September 1942](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8161-745x1024.jpg)
The Beano 189 – cover dated 26th September 1942
![The Beano 1216 - cover dated 6th November 1965](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8154-731x1024.jpg)
The Beano 1216 – cover dated 6th November 1965
![The Dandy 1466 - cover dated 27th December 1969](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_8163-729x1024.jpg)
The Dandy 1466 – cover dated 27th December 1969
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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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