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Star Wars Weekly No. 1 cover dated 8th February 1978 With Near Complete Free Gift - X-Fighter

First Star Wars Weekly With Free Gift included in latest Phil-Comics auction – and much more!

By John Freeman on July 20, 2025 • ( 2 )

Free Gifts Galore that, ironically, won’t come cheap!

"Lord Snooty" art By Dudley Watkins for The Beano, first published in No. 571, cover dated 27th June 1953, and repurposed for use in No. 1025, cover dated 10th March 1962, in part to promote an upcoming double helping of "The Bash Street Kids"

Original “Lord Snooty” art by Dudley Watkins offered at auction

By John Freeman on July 15, 2025 • ( 1 )

Spot the differences!

Fantastic Four #5 (1962) First Appearance of Doctor Doom

First Fantastic Four “Doctor Doom” story included in upcoming Vectis auction

By John Freeman on July 13, 2025

Pence copies of early Marvel titles, and more

Heritage Auctions describe this item as follows: Doctor Who (BBC TV, 1963-1989), Exhibition "Dalek" Constructed By Scott Wayland, Nicknamed "Norman". Exhibition-used reproduction Dalek, constructed ca.1980s by master builder Scott Wayland in the BBC Workshops. Measuring 66" x 35" x 52" overall, and constructed with wood and steel interior framework, with painted wood exterior. Finished in gray with black hemispheres. Movable wood, metal and rubber plunger and blaster arms, and a movable central eyestalk made from wood, between two lights to the dome. With wiring for light-up effect. The Dalek is on four caster wheels, with the dome and midsection removable from the 'body' for transport. Inscribed to the inside "My old enemy" by actress Anneke Wills (Polly). Exhibited: The Dapol Doctor Who Experience, Llangollen, Wales, UK - where he stood at the main visitor entrance to welcome guests. Exhibits handling wear consistent with outdoor display, minor repair to the plunger. This Lot is located in London, England, and special shipping arrangements via third party shipper will apply. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction, Bromyard, UK.

Major sale of Doctor Who costumes and props next month, including “Norman the Doorman” Dalek

By John Freeman on June 15, 2025

K9, Daleks and Zygons, oh my!

Original “Calvin and Hobbes” art by Bill Watterson included in upcoming Heritage Auction

By John Freeman on June 12, 2025

Spaceman Spiff seeks a new commander!

Andrw Sawyers (Paints) and Lyndon Webb (Illustration) original art featuring Lupex from “The Key” by Simon Furman | Lupex created by Andy Sawyers and Simon Furman

Colin MacNeil “Surfer” comic art included in charity auction

By John Freeman on June 10, 2025

Colin MacNeil, Patrick Goddard comic art and more offered

Dinky Toys 101 "Thunderbirds" Thunderbird 2 Image: Vectis

Dinky Thunderbirds toys continue to prove FAB at auction

By John Freeman on June 5, 2025

Did you keep the box?

Bids on this Kenner The Real Ghostbusters vintage complete Squisher action figure are already over £100. Image: Vectis

Vectis TV & Film Auction features Doctor Who, Star Wars and Super Powers goodies

By John Freeman on June 1, 2025

Relive those childhoods!

Beano “Bash Street Kids” Original Artwork by Leo Baxendale for No. 1006 (1961)

Rare Leo Baxendale original “Bash Street Kids” art heads to auction this weekend

By John Freeman on May 24, 2025

Dig deep, Baxendale fans! Have you checked down the sofa?

A look inside the first issue of Magic, short-lived companion to Beano and Dandy

By John Freeman on May 23, 2025 • ( 1 )

No lottery win? Never mind, here’s a taster!

ComPal Comic Book Auction - May 2025 Promo

First issues, Mickey Mouse Weekly and Ron Turner art on offer in latest Compal comic auction

By John Freeman on May 21, 2025

Original art, a rare run of Mickey Mouse Weekly, and free gifts too!

Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip Press Kit (Universal Press Syndicate, 1985).

Calvin and Hobbes Press Kit rarity has Bill Watterson fans a-tizzy

By John Freeman on May 16, 2025

Warning! Bidding may cause bankruptcy.

Dan McDaid auctions unusual Thunderbolts* art in aid of mental health charity, MIND

By John Freeman on May 15, 2025

Arty film ticket stub offers for a good cause!

“Sonic the Comic”original art up for sale

By John Freeman on May 12, 2025

Humour comic treats galore up for sale! Dig in!

"Oeste" ("West") by Catalan artist Albert Fabà

West is Best for Catalan artist Albert Fabà

By John Freeman on May 7, 2025

Albert Fabà is better known today as a singular mural artist

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration Fundraising Auction, “Airborne”, takes flight

By John Freeman on April 17, 2025

Works in Airborne reflect Quentin Blake’s longstanding fascination with flight

“Robinson Crusoe” artwork by John Worsley offered in upcoming auction

By John Freeman on April 15, 2025

A treasure of an artwork from the PC49 artist?

Early Judge Dredd design work for 2000AD by Carlos Ezquerra SNIP

In His Own Words: Carlos Ezquerra on his Early Judge Dredd designs

By John Freeman on April 11, 2025

Secrets of Judge Dredd’s origins recalled!

The Mysterious Bungalow by GM Roberts - Script an Original Art for the 1933 Our Boys Gift Book

Death Rattler Eggs? More crazy comic free gifts in latest Phil-Comics auction!