A special “Archive Interview” with Look-In comic and “Garth” Martin Asbury
TV21
Creating Comics (Collections!): Archivist Shaqui Le Vesconte on bringing classic British comics back into print
What are the ups and downs of publishing classic comic collections? Shaqui Le Vesconte offers his thoughts in this exclusive interview
![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
Happy Star Trek Day! Did you know the show first debuted in comics in the UK?
As Star Trek fans celebrate the saga’s debut, we look back at its arrival in the UK
Thunderbirds Versus the Hood audio adventures takes off in August
Hot on the heels of their recently revealed TV Century 21 Audio Annual, Anderson Entertainment is preparing for the FAB launch of “Thunderbirds Versus The Hood”
Creating Comics: Thunderbirds Step by Step, by Mike Noble
Fancy drawing Thunderbirds, Mike Noble style? Of course you do…
TV21 “The Munsters” strip art offered at auction
A rare chance to grab some original Munsters art by New Zealand artist Peter Ford
In Memoriam: TV21 and Countdown Comic Artist Jon Davis MBE
We’re sorry to report of a veteran British comic artist
TV Century 21 “The Daleks” original art sought for new collection
Can you help in the quest to collect this much-loved strip?
Cracking British comics and more offered in latest Phil-Comics eBay auction
From Batman to Beano, Dandy to Detective Comics, Star Trek to Superboy, Thunderbirds to Topper and Whizzer and Chips to Walking Dead, there’s plenty on offer in the latest Phil-Comics eBay comic auction this week Run by Phil Shrimpton, Phil… Read More ›
Frank Bellamy “Thunderbirds” artwork offered in upcoming British auction
“Thunderbirds” art for TV21 by Frank Bellamy is offered for auction
Sequential 21 fanzine on course, charting Gerry Anderson show-inspired comics
Not only is there a new Gerry Anderson comics fanzine in the works – there’s some available free to read now
Comic Connections: TV Century 21, Dan Dare and Eagle – and Doctor Who
Revealing the many links between Gerry Anderson’s publications such as TV Century 21 and Dan Dare and Eagle…
Why Frank Bellamy was the perfect artist for “Thunderbirds” in TV21
Fred McNamara argues Frank Bellamy’s depiction of “Thunderbirds” remains TV21’s most memorable strip, and with good reason
Phil Comics offers TV21, Tornado and “Curly Wee” rarities in latest eBay auction
There’s another astonishing array of comics and comic-related items on offer in the latest eBay auction from Phil Comics this month: hundreds of vintage comics, annuals, free gifts, holiday specials and more, in 550 odd listings, including some very rare and often much sought after Curly Wee annuals
Rebellion confirms ownership of the “TV21” brand
2000AD publisher Rebellion has confirmed to downthetubes that they own the TV21 brand, which suggests they also own TV Tornado and Solo – and, possibly, rights to some non-TV strips published by City Editions in the 1960s. The information comes as a result of Rebellion’s extensive work establishing the fine detail of property rights following its purchase of the Fleetway titles from both Egmont and TI Media in recent years.
Holiday Specials galore, and more, in latest Phil-Comics eBay auction
There’s a host of British comic goodies on offer in the latest Phil-Comics eBay auction, including a terrific number of Holiday Specials from the 1970s, Beano, Dandy, TV21 comics, annuals – and rarities such as promotional flyers and more
Final Joe 90 Blu-Ray features all-new comic!
Volume 4 of Network‘s Joe 90 Blu-Ray collections of the Gerry Anderson series features the final six episodes, beautifully remastered in HD, and a brand-new comic featuring art from acclaimed comics artist Paul McCaffrey. The special Blu-Ray also features a brand-new… Read More ›
A True Inspiration: artist Lee Sullivan pays tribute to Mike Noble
Comic artist and illustrator Lee Sullivan, who worked with illustrator Mike Noble, who died last week but whose passing was announced yesterday, pays tribute to a legend…. Mike Noble was a supremely talented artist, and the most kind and gentlemanly fellow you… Read More ›
Bob Monkhouse Archive auction items include Frank Bellamy TV21 Thunderbirds art and more
London-based Comic Book Auctions (ComPal) November catalogue has just opened for bidding at the-saleroom.com and includes some magnificent artwork boards from the Bob Monkhouse Archive – along with, separately, some rather nifty comics-inspired badges and several “giveaways” from various British comics. Comedian,… Read More ›