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![TV Century 21 (1965-69) 1-242 complete run. No 1 wfg Special Agent Identicode Decoder, No 155 wfg Captain Scarlet Album. Gerry Anderson's TV Century 21 achieved iconic status during its 1960s print run. This was largely due to the influence and deployment of the greatest artists of their day in its production. Frank Bellamy and Don Harley drew Thunderbirds, Mike Noble and Don Lawrence took turns at Fireball XL5 and Ron Embleton and Turner drew The Daleks, Stingray and Captain Scarlet. Even Dan Dare's legendary creator Frank Hampson drew Lady Penelope in issues 40-45 and the first few episodes of Fireball XL5. To our knowledge, this is the only complete run to come up for auction and the last 6 issues are notoriously hard to find | From The Woodard Archive of British Comics | No 1 has cream/light tan cover and pages [vg+], the free gift has a Special Agent's name & address neatly filled in. No 2 [vg], No 3 [fn-], 4-17 [fn/fn+], No 156: 2 ins lower b/cover cut-out [gd/vg], balance issues 18-242 [fn/vfn/nm] (242)](https://downthetubes.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TV21-1-242-Complete-1-120x120.jpg)
Wombles, “Eagle” art, a Dandy No.1, and Commando, and OZ, too, offered in latest Compal auction
An amazing selection of British comic art and complete runs of 1960s classic Gerry Anderson comics on offer
New Spaceship Away available now, featuring Dan Dare, Jeff Hawke and Bill Merrill
The latest issue of the Dan Dare-inspired zine Spaceship Away, Part 61, is available to order now
Don’t miss Minnie the Minx’s Mission of Maximum Mischief!
“Minnie’s Mission of Maximum Mischief” features the most epic prank in Beano history!
Samaritans founder Chad Varah’s Eagle and Girl comic rarities included in latest Phil-Comics auction
Some interesting Eagle ephemera is up for sale this week
Now We are Three: Third Cover reveal for Vworp Vworp! Issue 6
It’s here! The third cover for Vworp Vworp! Issue Six. Get ready to preorder!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Blankets by Charles Burns – an Illuminated Tapestry!
Want something weird on your wall? Beehive Books and Charles Burns have just the thing
Promoting British Independent Comics: A Chat with REDEYE Publisher Barry Renshaw
Matt Badham chats with Barry Renshaw about the return of his fanzine on comics and comics culture
New Carol Day newspaper strip collection cut-off date for pre-orders fast approaches
Meet the team behind this project to bring an extraordinary British newspaper strip back into print
Cowardly Cadman returns to Commando, as an air ace!
Bounder Cadman is back, and true to form, trying to escape any dangerous action on the Western Front
Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh game launched
The much anticipated new Tintin game is available now
Out Now, The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years – Behind the Scenes
Reeltime Pictures have released their latest collection of Classic Who interviews
Doctor Who Panel to Panel Podcast probes Panini editor Ed Hammond
Tantalising teases about Doctor Who comics strip collections to come!
Second cover for new Vworp Vworp! revealed
The teases for one of Doctor Who’s best zines continue
In Pictures: Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art at Weston Museum
Not been to see Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art in Weston yet? You should!
Asterix book with art dedication by Albert Uderzo leads the bidding in latest Catawiki Original Comics Art Auction
A copy of an Asterix book featuring a dedication and art by Albert Uderzo is getting a lot of interest
Celebrating Doctor Who at 60: Artist Chris Waples
Check out this Doctor Who celebration from Chris
New Vworp Vworp! coming soon, first cover reveal
Good things come to those who wait – and Vworp! Vworp! is always worth the wait!