A treasure trove of art and rare British comics again on offer from Compal
Joe Colquhoun
First issue of The Beano, with only known surviving Free Gift, offered at auction
Somehow, we don’t think this will sell for pocket money prices…
![Dracula Lives (1974-75) 1 With Free Gift Dracula poster, 4, 6-14 with Planet of the Apes 1 wfg poster (Dracula Lives No 1 full page back cover advertisement) [vfn+/nm] (12)](https://downthetubes.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dracula-Lives-120x120.jpg)
Doctor Who TV Comics, Dan Dare and Charley’s War art on offer in latest Compalcomics auction
A treasure trove of Beano comics, Beezers, Lion, Valiant, TV Comic and more up for grabs!
Rebellion offers “Roy of the Rovers” collection bundle
A “Classic Roy of the Rovers” value bundle on offer
![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.b-cdn.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
In Pictures: The Colchester Commando Swap Meet – and a “Paddy Payne” puzzler!
James Bacon reports on the latest Commando Swop Meet, and a war comic mystery…
Into Battle: The Art of British War Comics exhibition to open next month
Coming soon to to the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Stunning array of original British comic art and first issue of The Beano offered in latest Compal comics auction
Dalek art, a first edition of the Beano, “Charley’s War” art and more up for sale
British comic art aplenty on offer in latest Compal auction: “Charley’s War”, Dan Dare, Judge Dredd – and a rogue Dalek model, too!
An astonishing mix of some fantastic British comic art is up for auction
Rare wartime Dandys, “Charley’s War”,”Dan Dare” and “Doctor Who” comic art on offer in latest Compalcomics auction
An astonishing array of British comic art on offer
Secret History: Pat Mills begins his guide to the making of “Charley’s War”
Your chance to go behind the making of Pat Mills and Joe Colquhoun’s iconic anti-war comic strip
Charley’s War, Doctor Who, and rare Ron Embleton art offered in latest Compalcomics auction
An incredible array of British comic art, including Ron Embleton’s first commercial work, is set to go under the hammer this month
Compalcomics offers Beano No. 1, original “Charley’s War” art, and much more, in latest auction
Some cracking items up for auction this month, including a Batman book gem, first issue of the Beano and more
ComPalComics celebrates 30 years of auctions with bumper rare art offer, early Commando comics and more
A treasure trove of comic art on offer, and some smashing vintage comics, too
New ComPal auction offers “Charley’s War”, “Judge Dredd” art and plenty of British comic rarities
Some smashing British comic art on offer, and some first issue collectibles, too