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Victor
“V for Vengeance” returns – an exclusive Commando preview!
Check out some great character designs by Alberto Saichann!
“Fright School” art by Reg Parlett, early issues of Air Ace Picture Library offered in latest Phil-Comics auction
An assortment of British comics and more up for grabs
Phil-Comics offers bumper auction of British comics and more to end 2023
600 items – British comics, some humour art, US comics and more – go under the virtual hammer this weekend
Comics Flashback: British comics on the newsstand in June, 1964
Step back in time and check out what you might find in your local newsagents…
Latest Phil-Comics auction offers up more British comic classics, art rarities, too
There are over 300 comic lots in the latest Phil-Comics auction over on ebay, ending soon
Latest Phil-Comics offers Doctor Who rarities, including “Dalek Invasion of Earth” Radio Times
Some sought-after Doctor Who collectibles are prime lots in the current Phil-Comics auction
New videocast digs deep into the SF work of Denis Hughes… but his comics work remains a mystery
Another fascinating trip into the 1950s courtesy of the Philip Harbottle
eBay auction house Comic Collector February auction offers wide range of British comics
A nice range of British comics on offer
Nifty Beano Annuals, and more on offer in latest “Comic Collector” auction
Some tasty British comic treats are up for grabs
In Preview: Alcatena 2020
Colin Noble previews Diego Arandojo’s documentary about the life and work of Argentinian comic artist Quique Alcatena…
Latest Phil Comics eBay auction offers early 2000ADs and much more
A selection of 180 vintage comic auctions are up for grabs this week in the latest Phil Comics eBay auction, including 2000AD #1-10, Beano, Buster, Dandy, Giles Annuals, Oor Wullie, Smash #1-15, Joe 90, TV Century 21, Victor, Wildcat and more
In Memoriam: TV Century 21 and Battle Comic Artist Jim Watson
We’re sorry to report the recent passing of comic artist British comic artist Jim Watson, perhaps best known for his work on TV Century 21 during the 1960s and his strips for DC Thomson’s Commando and Warlord, and the Fleetway title,… Read More ›
Mentioned in Dispatches: How “Victor” documented the story of World War One Victoria Cross winner Jack White
Running at the Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, until Sunday 12th November 2017 is “Boom Town“, combining the story of the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in action on the Western Front, Salonika and Mesopotamia in 1917, and tragic events on… Read More ›
Looking Back: Exploring The World of Tomorrow in DC Thomson’s “Big Five” boys comics
Notoriously secretive DC Thomson still publish Beano and Commando, but their past comics included The Dandy and weekly anthology titles aimed at boys such as Hotspur and Adventure. These specialised in sports, school and war stories, but also, occasionally, there… Read More ›
“Does Your Dad Draw for Roy of the Rovers?”
Antony Harding pays tribute to his father, Tony Harding, artist on “Roy of the Rovers”, “Twisty”, “Look Out for Lefty” and many more classic British football strips… During my school years, from time to time older kids would come… Read More ›
In Review: Classics From The Comics 149
It has been out for a while but it is still worth giving the latest issue DC Thomson’s monthly reprint magazine Classics From The Comics a hearty pat on the back. Issue 149 includes two sections that are new to… Read More ›
Remembering Heroes
There was a time not that long ago when British boy’s comics celebrated the heroism of British and Commonwealth servicemen. As London celebrates the current British forces with the City Salute, Jeremy Briggs takes a look back at how British… Read More ›
Flying Officer John Cruickshank VC – The Victor
There was a time not that long ago when British boy’s comics celebrated the heroism of British and Commonwealth servicemen. As London celebrates the current British forces with the City Salute, Jeremy Briggs takes a look back at how… Read More ›
Every Letter Printed Wins A T-Shirt!
…is how the editor of The Victor, James Halley, enticed his readers to write into the comic’s letters page, Tupper’s Talk-In. The Tough Of The Track was runner Alf Tupper who of course mixed competitive running with eating fish and… Read More ›