Admins - please delete if this shameless self-promotion thread is not allowed!!!!
If you're here it's because, like me, you love comics. I blog about British comics daily and have just blogged about the highlights of my first (!) 2,000 blog postings, check it out here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/highights-from-first-2000-blog-postings.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/highights-from-first-2000-blog-postings.html)
thanks for reading
Just some of the amazing Ken Reid art currently on display at Somerset House (in London)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-ken-reid.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-ken-reid.html)
Axa (the rather racy newspaper strip) - a guide to the US reprints
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/axa-american-years.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/axa-american-years.html)
Shaky Kane artwork on early 2000s adult humour comic 'Lazy Frog'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/lazy-frog-4-shaky-kane.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/lazy-frog-4-shaky-kane.html)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/lazy-frog-5-shaky-kane.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/lazy-frog-5-shaky-kane.html)
Oh wow - more Shaky Kane is ALWAYS a great thing. Never heard of that title so thanks for sharing.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 January, 2022, 07:43:25 AM
Oh wow - more Shaky Kane is ALWAYS a great thing. Never heard of that title so thanks for sharing.
no problem at all - I cover all sorts of things on the blog that aren't directly 2000AD related (although I know Shaky has drawn Dredd) so I'm reluctant to post about them in the 'General' forum. Instead I'd post them here and hope nobody minds too much
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 January, 2022, 07:43:25 AM
Oh wow - more Shaky Kane is ALWAYS a great thing. Never heard of that title so thanks for sharing.
all Shaky mention on the blog can be found here...hopefully there' some new stuff in there for you
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Shaky%20Kane (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Shaky%20Kane)
'The Mask adventures' comic (a '90s comic from Titan) - my listing has been updated
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-mask-adventures-comic-titan.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-mask-adventures-comic-titan.html)
We all collect too much stuff so here's my very niche interest in collecting the newsletters of the Cartoon Museum (in London)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-cartoon-museum-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-cartoon-museum-news.html)
Just some of the amazing artwork currently on display at London's Somerset House...
Tom Paterson
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-tom-paterson.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-tom-paterson.html)
covers for 'Plug' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-plug-comic.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-plug-comic.html)
Great '50s SF art by Ron Turner (and many others) in new Kickstarter campaign by 2000AD design alumnus Rian Hughes...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/rayguns-rocketships-kickstarter-launches.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/rayguns-rocketships-kickstarter-launches.html)
That does look like a fantastic book and I'm going to have to think about that one. Thanks for the heads up.
getting really niche now...newsletters of the Political Cartoon Society (part 1 - of several!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html)
Comics exhibition announced for the Foundling museum this Summer...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/superheroes-orphans-origins-125-years.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/superheroes-orphans-origins-125-years.html)
Anyone else collect 'The Dreamstone comic'? Only 6 issues but it's hard to find!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-dreamstone-comic-london-editions.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-dreamstone-comic-london-editions.html)
Highlights pf the current Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction-jan.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction-jan.html)
The 'Beano' exhibition at Somerset House (in London) also features some original art from 'Oink' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-oink-comic.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-oink-comic.html)
My guide to 'Scouse Mouse' comic...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-scouse-mouse-incomplete-guide.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-scouse-mouse-incomplete-guide.html)
My guide to all things related to 'Sláine - the RPG' has been updated - still looking for a couple of cover artists credits if you can help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-slaine-role-playing-game.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-slaine-role-playing-game.html)
I've updated my guide to 'Commando' comic covers by Keith Burns
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html)
I've missed those before, but they provide a perfect example of why Keith Burns is one of Garth Ennis' go to artists for his war materials. That cover for 'Steel Inferno' is incredible!
I like Keith Burns art he and Garth did a Jonny Red for Titan Comics together. I believe he will be on art duties in the Battle Action special as well
Trigan Empire volume 4 covers released - inc. one by John M Burns
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/rise-fall-of-trigan-empire-part-4.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/rise-fall-of-trigan-empire-part-4.html)
Quote from: broodblik on 26 January, 2022, 06:56:54 AM
I like Keith Burns art he and Garth did a Jonny Red for Titan Comics together. I believe he will be on art duties in the Battle Action special as well
Yeah I believe so. The art line-up on the Battle special is so strong.
Quote from: Richard S. on 26 January, 2022, 07:05:52 AM
Trigan Empire volume 4 covers released - inc. one by John M Burns
Jez John M burns is just incredible. I don't think (???) he ever did the strip, but that would have been a thing to behold.
In checking that fact I've seen he's listed as having done a strip / image for something called 'The Spirit of Eisner' in 2017. I'd forgotten he'd done a page in Sean Phillips' passion project - this evening I might have a trip to the nerd cave!
The 'British comic art' website has just re-stocked its supply of original comic art by Bolland, Gibbons, Buckingham, Hitch & others...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/brit-comic-art-for-sale-work-by-bolland.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/brit-comic-art-for-sale-work-by-bolland.html)
more back issues of the 'Political cartoon society' newsletters to collect...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/political-cartoon-society-newsletters_02131152119.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/political-cartoon-society-newsletters_02131152119.html)
A great selection of British comic art up for sale in the latest Catawiki auction...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction.html)
Never seen that. While I know its not the focus of Richard's blog there is also some astonishing art from the continent. Including a sketch of Papa Smurf by Peyo. Wonderful stuff again.
I've covered Smurf comics on the blog before...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20Smurfs (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20Smurfs)
...but as there was so much other good stuff this week I decide to leave out that Peyo sketch
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Peyou (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Peyou)
There is SO much merchandise at the current 'Beano' exhibition at Somerset House - something for everyone...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-merchandise.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/beano-somerset-house-merchandise.html)
Because surely I'm not the only person here who's collected this early '80s CB radio themed comic right? Interior art by Stephen Baskerville is def. a highlight
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/10-4-action-cb-radio-comic-of-early-80s.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/01/10-4-action-cb-radio-comic-of-early-80s.html)
Marvel UK once produced a 'Dungeons & dragons summer special' comic - I bloody loved that TV show when I was a kid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/marvel-uks-dungeons-dragons-summer.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/marvel-uks-dungeons-dragons-summer.html)
I had fun looking at just how many of these 'how to' gardening guides had been produced over the years. Cyril Cowell was a pre-war illustrator of children's comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/adam-gardener-newspaper-strip-reprints.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/adam-gardener-newspaper-strip-reprints.html)
The current Catawiki auction of (British) comic art has some outstanding pieces in it - it ends tonight so good luck if you're bidding
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction.html)
original 'Johnny Cougar' comic art (from 'Tiger') by Sandy James
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/johnny-cougar-original-art-by-sandy.html
The latest Catawiki auction of (British) comic art is now open and it's another number week - art by Don Lawrence, Romero, Bill Lacey & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_5.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_5.html)
Plus some that is NSFW - you have been warned!
I don't know Billy Lacey, nor the strip 'The man whi searched for fear' but I love that page. Thanks so much for posting these Richard.
no problem at all!
There's a 'man who searched for fear' reprint volume available
http://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-man-who-searched-for-fear.html (http://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-man-who-searched-for-fear.html)
Lacey's other magnum opus was 'Eagles over the western front' - again, a reprint volume is available here
https://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-complete-eagles-over-western-front.html (https://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-complete-eagles-over-western-front.html)
A Don Lawrence original art puzzle...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/don-lawrence-art-mystery.html1 (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/don-lawrence-art-mystery.html1)
Quote from: Richard S. on 06 February, 2022, 07:11:33 AM
http://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-man-who-searched-for-fear.html (http://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-man-who-searched-for-fear.html)
Lacey's other magnum opus was 'Eagles over the western front' - again, a reprint volume is available here
https://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-complete-eagles-over-western-front.html (https://bearalleybooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-complete-eagles-over-western-front.html)
I always forget to check out Bear Alley - missed a couple of great comics due to that - I'll have a play there now!
The comics reference books of Martin Hamer
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/comics-reference-books-of-martin-hamer.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/comics-reference-books-of-martin-hamer.html)
Tony Weare - famed for his work on the 'Matt Marriott' newspaper strip - was an amazing comic artist - now a couple of his (illustrated) early letters are up for sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/tony-weare-writes.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/tony-weare-writes.html)
Contributors to Nigerian 1970s comic 'Powerman' include Dave Gibbons, Carlos Ezquerra & Eric Bradbury
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-15-gibbons-bradbury-ezquerra.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-15-gibbons-bradbury-ezquerra.html)
Good luck to anyone bidding on the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - it closes tonight!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_01953830667.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_01953830667.html)
There's only a few hours to go on the Rian Hughes Kickstarter for 'Rayguns & Rocketships' - 464 pages long, 1000 images, a forward by Steve Holland & oodles of vintage SF art, love it!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/rayguns-rocketships-kickstarter-closes.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/rayguns-rocketships-kickstarter-closes.html)
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now taking bids - pages by Don Lawrence, Bill Lacey, Leslie Otway are up for sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_0780249037.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_0780249037.html)
An update to my guide to essential '90s comics magazine..."Comic speculator news"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html)
A looks at 'Dolphin comic' - a comic available at departments stores (rather than newsagents) in the '50s - very rare these days!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-dolphin-comic.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-dolphin-comic.html)
Quote from: Richard S. on 15 February, 2022, 03:26:30 PM
An update to my guide to essential '90s comics magazine..."Comic speculator news"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html)
They look amazing - thanks again for sharing. This magazine passed me by entirely, though to be fair was right at the end of my original comic collecting stint before other things foolishly took over my attention. They look like the very early Comics International issues.
Quote from: Richard S. on 15 February, 2022, 03:26:30 PM
An update to my guide to essential '90s comics magazine..."Comic speculator news"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html)
Trencher!
Plasm trading cards!
Azrael Batman!
Vintage Biz artwork!
Deathmate! (A novel parallel universe created by two superheroes shagging!)
90's comics were something else - glad they coincided with my teenage years.
yep, I remember all that bonkers stuff too, lol. Good times!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 February, 2022, 04:15:28 PM
Quote from: Richard S. on 15 February, 2022, 03:26:30 PM
An update to my guide to essential '90s comics magazine..."Comic speculator news"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-comic-speculator-news.html)
They look amazing - thanks again for sharing. This magazine passed me by entirely, though to be fair was right at the end of my original comic collecting stint before other things foolishly took over my attention.
They look like the very early Comics International issues.
yep, the comics reviews sections are very similar to Comics International but it's the certainty with which things are hyped up that makes me smile now - simpler, more innocent time perhaps?
more Political Cartoon Society newsletters...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html)
Powerman comic (from the 1970s) - front cover art by Dave Gibbons, interior art by Carlos Ezquerra & Eric Bradbury
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-17-gibbons-bradbury-ezquerra.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-17-gibbons-bradbury-ezquerra.html)
Last chance to bid on this week's Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - some lovely items as always
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_01641186499.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-original-comic-art-auction_01641186499.html)
Update to my guide to 'Gargoyles' comic from 1996/7 - more cover images are still sought
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-gargoyles-titan-comics.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-gargoyles-titan-comics.html)
The world of Tony Weare exhibition (1990)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-world-of-tony-weare-exhibition-1990.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-world-of-tony-weare-exhibition-1990.html)
Some comic-y covers for 1980 magazine 'CB News' - can anyone identify the artist(s)?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/cb-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/cb-news.html)
Some Tom Frame work included in this rare mid-90s special from Fleetway...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/donkey-kong-jungle-action-special.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/donkey-kong-jungle-action-special.html)
Quote from: Richard S. on 21 February, 2022, 06:39:08 PM
Some Tom Frame work included in this rare mid-90s special from Fleetway...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/donkey-kong-jungle-action-special.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/donkey-kong-jungle-action-special.html)
Thats design work on the cover looks like Steve Cook's 2000ad stuff?
interesting idea! I'm def. on the look out for this and will report back once I snag a copy!
Neil Gaiman & Colleen Doran will be on a 'Guardian Live' event on 23rd March talking about their new graphic novel 'Chivalry'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/neil-gaiman-and-colleen-doran-chivalry.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/neil-gaiman-and-colleen-doran-chivalry.html)
With the release of prog 2270 it's time to update my guide to the work of Dan Cornwell in 2000AD & the megazine - so here it is...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html)
If you enjoyed the recent book about Tom Paterson then you might be interested in some of Tom's original art that's currently up for sale [I'm not the seller]
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/tom-paterson-original-art-for-sale.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/tom-paterson-original-art-for-sale.html)
Time to start work on a covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Beavis and Butt-head' comic I think - plenty of gaps, so if you can help that'd be great
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head-comic.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head-comic.html)
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open - as ever I've selected the highlights right here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-3rd-march.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-3rd-march.html)
Oh there's a nice headshot of 'The Scorpion' by Enrico Marini there. Love that series
https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/56340511-marini-enrico-dessin-original-le-scorpion-2018 (https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/56340511-marini-enrico-dessin-original-le-scorpion-2018)
oooh. nice
More comic-y covers for 'CB News' magazine from 1980/81
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-cb-news.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/updated-cb-news.html)
My look at 'Powerman' the Nigerian superhero comics of the 1970s - featuring art by Brian Bolland &
Dave Gibbons continues - today it's issue 25
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-25-art-by-brian-bolland-dave.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/02/powerman-25-art-by-brian-bolland-dave.html)
I've completed my set of the 'Told in Pictures' books illustrated by Dudley D Watkins for DC Thomson - my guide to the 1st & 2nd editions is here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-told-in-pictures-by-dudley-d.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-told-in-pictures-by-dudley-d.html)
I've updated my guide to collecting books all about John Bolton's amazing art - I've now added in details of the 'official John Bolton newsletter' (which was new to me)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-art-of-john-bolton-sketchbooks.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-art-of-john-bolton-sketchbooks.html)
John Bolton always struck me as an artist who didn't get his due. He's an incredible artist who for some reason was never hailed as one of the best. I will always remember seeing his work in the backup stories in 'Classic X-men' and being simply blown away.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 March, 2022, 06:47:24 AM
John Bolton always struck me as an artist who didn't get his due. He's an incredible artist who for some reason was never hailed as one of the best. I will always remember seeing his work in the backup stories in 'Classic X-men' and being simply blown away.
100% agree.
I met him at a signing in Forbidden Planet Dublin back in the 90's (I think he was promoting the lusciously painted Manbat at the time) - received a free sketch.
As amazing as he is, he never seemed the most prolific artist - could be one of the reasons for reduced name recognition.
I must seek out some of his sketch / art books.
agree, agree - I can only assume it's his pace which stops him having greater fame
Last chance to bid on the original (British) comic art that's up for sale from Catawiki this week...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-3rd-march.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-3rd-march.html)
Judge Dredd merchandise for sale at the Cartoon Museum...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/judget-dredd-45-cartoon-museum.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/judget-dredd-45-cartoon-museum.html)
Part 4 of my (irregular) look at the newsletters of the Political Cartoon Society...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/political-cartoon-society-newsletters.html)
Last day to check out the Beano exhibition at Somerset House - here's my taster of just SOME of the stuff you'll be able to see
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/beano-somerset-house-merchandise-more.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/beano-somerset-house-merchandise-more.html)
I've updated my guide to who drew what on legendary '70s Nigerian comic 'Powerman' - art by Dave Gibbons & Brian Bolland
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-powerman-by-gibbons-bolland.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-powerman-by-gibbons-bolland.html)
In 1990 "The world of Tony Weare" exhibition showed a more colourful side to the art of a man famed for his amazing black & white newspaper comic strip work - more details here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-world-of-tony-weare-exhibition.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-world-of-tony-weare-exhibition.html)
I've updated my guide to the comics reference works of Alan Clark - who has published 7 book in the last 2 years!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-alan-clark-reference-books.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-alan-clark-reference-books.html)
Jim Holdaway was an amazing comics artist - perhaps best known for his work on the Modesty Blaise newspaper strip. Here's some of his earlier football (!) work...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-football-comic-covers-by-jim.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-football-comic-covers-by-jim.html)
Keith Burns provides cover art for an upcoming issue (#5525) of Commando comic - time to update my guide to all his (28) covers so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html)
To celebrate 'The legend of Luther Arkwright' Gosh Comics have announced a signing with Bryan Talbot on 16th July, yay!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-comics.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-comics.html)
The start of my look at the 'Rivers of London' comics series...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/rivers-of-london-deadly-ever-after.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/rivers-of-london-deadly-ever-after.html)
A curiosity here from Jon Haward & Alan Grant - anyone shed any light on it?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/alan-grant-jon-haward.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/alan-grant-jon-haward.html)
A Don Lawrence exhibition from 1999...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/don-lawrence-exhibition-1999.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/don-lawrence-exhibition-1999.html)
This is a big project...but you've got to start somewhere...here is the start to my (pretty incomplete at this stage) guide to ALL comics exhibitions EVER held in the UK...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/comics-exhibitions-incomplete-guide.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/comics-exhibitions-incomplete-guide.html)
The short-lived 'Saban's Masked Rider' comic completely passed me by back in 1997 but he had a short-lived comic series all of his own
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/sabans-masked-rider-comic-1997.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/sabans-masked-rider-comic-1997.html)
I've been able to update my guide to 'Scouse Mouse' comic (now owned by Rebellion) with 3 more covers - check out this lost '80s Fleetway humour comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-scouse-mouse-incomplete-guide.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-scouse-mouse-incomplete-guide.html)
Marvel UK's 'Around the world with Willy Fog' 6 issue comic series from 1990
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/around-world-with-willy-fog-marvel-uk.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/around-world-with-willy-fog-marvel-uk.html)
Well the theme music to that show is in my head now!
sorry! It could be in there for days now...
Quote from: Richard S. on 18 March, 2022, 07:55:01 PM
sorry! It could be in there for days now...
It does keep popping back...
...we'll find a crock of gold
just sitting where the rainbows ending...
I'm singing it too now. Thanks guys.
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids- art by Don Lawrence, Reg Bunn, Bill Lacey & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-closes-24th-march-2022.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-closes-24th-march-2022.html)
I've updated my list of 'Commando' comics written by Colin Maxwell - details below - he's attending Lawless in May (as a punter not a named guest) so maybe you'll be able to meet him there
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html)
'Ideal Action' comic was a promotional comic given away to promote 'Ideal' toys - certainly looks ideal to me!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/ideal-action-comic.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/ideal-action-comic.html)
Is it my imagination but did at least a few of those appear as adverts in difference comics at one point or another?
hmmm, interesting - they could well have done. I'll keep an eye out for them. I use the blog as a 'spare brain' for comics stuff 'cos it never forgets anything - really useful!
In 1996/7 Titan Comics produced (at least 7 issues of) 'Gargoyles' comic - these are hard to collect these days, check out my covers gallery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-gargoyles-titan-comics.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-gargoyles-titan-comics.html)
Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran are doing a talk tonight about their latest work together, "Chivalry"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/neil-gaiman-and-colleen-doran-chivalry.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/neil-gaiman-and-colleen-doran-chivalry.html)
Its a live stream if folks are interested so no need to get anywhere.
Good luck to anyone bidding in the current Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art. Art by Don Lawrence, Reg Bunn, Bill Lacey & more is up for grabs tonight. Details
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-closes-24th-march-2022_01531476859.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-closes-24th-march-2022_01531476859.html)
Here are all the 2000AD postcards you can currently buy at the Cartoon Musuem
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/dredd-45-cartoon-musuem.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/dredd-45-cartoon-musuem.html)
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids - art by Don Lawrence, Bill Lacey, Romero & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-bidding-now-open.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-bidding-now-open.html)
Here's my updated guide to all the work that Dan Cornwell has done for the mighty Tharg
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html)
Slowly catching up with the 'Rivers Of London' comics series - here's Andrew Cartmel, Lee Sullivan & Luis Guerrero on 'Body Work'.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/rivers-of-london-comics-body-work.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/rivers-of-london-comics-body-work.html)
From 1997 here's a look at the Marvel 'Masked Rider' comic - 7 issues & a special. Never seen these before. Plenty of #KamenRider goodness here!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-sabans-masked-rider-comic-1997.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/updated-sabans-masked-rider-comic-1997.html)
The sad news that Gary Leach has just died made me rummage through the history of the blog and see where I'd previously featured his art - check out this rare 'Starcom' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/gary-leach-artwork.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/gary-leach-artwork.html)
Oh wow I never realised that cover was by Gary Leach. Owned it for years and it never clicked.
Quote from: Richard S. on 30 March, 2022, 06:41:08 AM
The sad news that Gary Leach has just died made me rummage through the history of the blog and see where I'd previously featured his art - check out this rare 'Starcom' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/gary-leach-artwork.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/gary-leach-artwork.html)
Great stuff Richard.
'Starcom'....that's a blast from the past.
Wonderful toy designs, but they were
tiny.
A reminder that bidding closes tonight on the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - highlights include work by Don Lawrence, Bill Lacey & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-bidding-closes-tonight.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/03/catawiki-auction-bidding-closes-tonight.html)
From the days when Danish Bacon knew that the best way of getting their bacon message across was to produce a comic...good times...Here's 'Princess of Asgaard' by Sandy James
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/princess-of-asgaard-by-sandy-james.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/princess-of-asgaard-by-sandy-james.html)
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids. As ever, I've picked out my highlights..
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens.html)
A look at the the 2nd run of Superman strips that appeared in the UK in 1940...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/superman-in-triumph-and-gem-1940.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/superman-in-triumph-and-gem-1940.html)
Details of how to get hold of 'The Kirknewton story' have now been released - loads of grea tcontributors involved including Ian Kennady, Staz Johnson, Gary Erskine, Lew Stringer, Calum Laird & plenty more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-kirknewton-story-ian-kennedy-colin.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-kirknewton-story-ian-kennedy-colin.html)
Time for an updated look at the football comics covers of Jim Holdaway - perhaps best known these days for his Modesty Blaise newspaper strip.
Happy football to you all!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-football-comic-covers-by-jim.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-football-comic-covers-by-jim.html)
new Bryan Talbot exhibition announced...to celebrate the publication of 'The legend of Luther Arkwright'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-legend-of-luther-arkwright-at.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-legend-of-luther-arkwright-at.html)
The start of any look at publisher Atomeka Press has to start with their anthology 'A1' - not A1 in size but def. A1 in terms of content / creators. This is the original series.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/atomeka-press-a1-original-series.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/atomeka-press-a1-original-series.html)
Bidding closes tonight on the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - good luck if you're bidding!
Artists include Walt Howarth, Don Lawrence & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens-bids.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens-bids.html)
Produced in 1999 but already incredibly rare - here's part 1 of my look at the 'Kosovo refugee benefit special' - contributions from Dave Gibbons, Alan Moore & Garth Ennis
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/kosovo-refugee-benefit-special-part-1.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/kosovo-refugee-benefit-special-part-1.html)
The latest Catawiki auction of (British) original comic art is now open - as ever I've picked out my highlights of the auction. Good luck if you bid.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-closes.html (https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-closes.html)
Dez Skinn has used lockdown to write his autobiography - volume 1 (!) is now available
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/sez-dez-volume-1.html
Oh now when that's all done that will be a fascinating read. Not sure I'd want to pay £100 for it mind (assuming that it is in 5 parts - Dez does have a LOT to tell).
Given the little I know about Dez the issue will be getting the full picture not just what Dez Sez which I suspect (??) might need a pinch of salts?
1) How much do you actually have to pay for this book?
2) Considering the author's reputation within the comics industry / community, is it actually worth it...?
3) Has anyone here actually ordered this and if so, how long would it (probably) take to arrive? Will it arrive? Does anyone expect it to?
all the other books I've ordered from Dez have arrived so, yeah, I'd expect it to arrive. Why wouldn't you expect it to arrive?
I've ordered a copy so I'll let you know how long it takes to arrive.
As to whether it's worth it...that's a rather subjective question, again, once I've read it I'm happy to let you know.
Continuing my look at the 'Rivers of London' comic series...this time it's "Night witch" series. If anyone can help identify the cover artists that'd be really great.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/rivers-of-london-comics-night-witch.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 11 April, 2022, 06:36:37 AM
all the other books I've ordered from Dez have arrived so, yeah, I'd expect it to arrive. Why wouldn't you expect it to arrive?
I've ordered a copy so I'll let you know how long it takes to arrive.
As to whether it's worth it...that's a rather subjective question, again, once I've read it I'm happy to let you know.
How much is it though? £17.50? More?
See other thread with the same question.
Ok, thanks!
A 'rough' sketch (of HMS Victory) by Eagle cutaway artist Leslie Ashwell Wood is currently up for sale (I'm not the seller!).
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/hms-victory-by-leslie-ashwell-wood.html
To celebrate his art gracing the front of the prog this week...here's an updated guide to my look at the work Dan Cornwell for has done for Tharg
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html
Happy 72nd birthday Eagle - to celebrate I've updated my look at the 'Boys and girls exhibitions' booklets that Hulton press organised in the '50s - these are hard to get!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-boys-and-girls-exhibitions.html
Happy 72nd birthday Eagle - here's a bonus post to celebrate...my (incomplete) guide to the free gifts that were given away with it over the years
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
Continuing my run of 'Eagle' birthday themed posts...why not check out my updated guide to 'Swift' comic merchandise & spin-off books & publications? Some rare stuff here!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-swift-comic-merchandise.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids - a couple of Don Lawrence pages being the highlight. Bidding ends on Thursday.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens-for.html
Happy Easter! - To celebrate why not have some of Don Lawrence's early (but still recognisably his) art from this obscure bible based comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/illustrated-bible-tales-7-don-lawrence.html
Continuing my recent Eagle comic birthday posts...one of my favourite bits of merchandise...the Lifebuoy Dan Dare interplanetary stamp folder
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/dan-dare-stamps-lifebuoy-soap.html
FYI - following on from their recent exhibition of his work the Panel Gallery (in Northampton) have put a number of original Hellblazer pages by Steve Dillon up for sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/steve-dillon-art-at-panel-gallery.html
Last of my Eagle birthday posts...this time looking at Eagle / Girl / Swift diaries that were produced - these can be really hard to find!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/eagle-girl-swift-diaries.html
Here are the comics convention contributions of Bojan Djukic (who used to draw 'Wonderboy' in Sonic the Comic) - hopefully this is all new to you STC fans out there :)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/bojan-djukic-draws-wonderboy.html
The 1st appearance of Marvelman (who'd become Miracleman) is so sought after that his first appearance (even in low grade) can sell for thousands. Details of a recent sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/marvelman-25-sold.html
A beautiful Ron Turner original recreation of a 1952 Vargo Statten paperback is currently up for sale. Bidding closes tomorrow so good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-g-bomb-art-by-ron-turner.html
To the horror of many I'm not Ron Turner's biggest fan. I think I've been tainted by those early Dredd's and Rick Random stories feeling so out of place in 2000ad - to my eye. This however is a stunning piece. Out of my price range alas but the colours are so bold and sharp. Just wonderful and evocative of a time when his work was so perfectly in its right context.
Completely agree - as a kid I never liked his stuff (not enough detail for me!) but this cover is just fantastic (but out of my price range)
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids. As ever I've selected my highlights - good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens-bid-by.html
An update to my guide to the work that Colin Maxwell has done for 'Commando'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html
in London this May Brian Bolland will be signing copies of the 'apex' edition from 2000AD
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/brian-bolland-signing-announced.html
All other Bolland mentions on the blog
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Brian%20Bolland
An update to my guide to collecting the Tesco comic "fun 'n games" - from 1969/70. Art by Don Harley, John Worsley and covers (when signed) by Leslie Caswell
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970.html
Nigel Kitching (legendary Sonic the Comic artist) & his artistic contributions to '90s comic convention brochures...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/nigel-kitching-ukcac-contributions_0484317120.html
A further look at the 'Rivers of London' comics series.
This time it's 'Black Mould' by Andrew Cartmel, Lee Sullivan & others.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/rivers-of-london-comics-black-mould.html
Really, really last chance to get your bids in for the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/latest-catawiki-auction-opens-bid-by_01328576013.html
A 'Thistlebone' signing is announced...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/thistlebone-signing-at-gosh-comic.html
As part of my ongoing look at the comics published by the 'Atomeka' imprint...here's their 'Epic' anthology - artists include Dave McKean, Doug Braithwaite, Will Simpson & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/epic-anthology-by-atomeka.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 29 April, 2022, 06:57:48 AM
As part of my ongoing look at the comics published by the 'Atomeka' imprint...here's their 'Epic' anthology - artists include Dave McKean, Doug Braithwaite, Will Simpson & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/epic-anthology-by-atomeka.html
ohhh I'm not aware of these somehow. Nice one as ever Richard.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 April, 2022, 09:05:49 AM
ohhh I'm not aware of these somehow.
Nor I.
The sheer amount of stuff I had to gloss over or ignore in those days due to a limited budget.
It's the ol
30 year dilemma:
1992; Too many comics I want to read - not enough money.
2022; Plenty of disposable cash, very few comics I want to read.
Quote from: Link Prime on 29 April, 2022, 09:59:18 AM
It's the ol 30 year dilemma:
1992; Too many comics I want to read - not enough money.
2022; Plenty of disposable cash, very few comics I want to read.
Just do what i do go back and buy all the comics you couldn't afford to read back in the day. They've so elevated in price (in a few cases) it soon sorts out that disposible income problem.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 April, 2022, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: Richard S. on 29 April, 2022, 06:57:48 AM
As part of my ongoing look at the comics published by the 'Atomeka' imprint...here's their 'Epic' anthology - artists include Dave McKean, Doug Braithwaite, Will Simpson & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/epic-anthology-by-atomeka.html
ohhh I'm not aware of these somehow. Nice one as ever Richard.
thanks man - appreciate that
I've updated my guide to the 'Commando' work of writer Colin Maxwell - all details here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/04/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando_0566182170.html
Not sure how well-known / rare this is but anyway...here's a Wagner/Grant Judge Dredd strip (illustrated by Robin Smith) from the UKCAC 1987 brochure...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/ukcac87-judge-dredd-strip.html
The Mick McMahon apex edition is now taking pre-orders...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/mick-mcmahon-apex-edition-volume-now.html
Look amazing (obviously!)
Last chance today to grab prog 2279 (with cover art by Dan Cornwell) so in honour of this I've updated my complete guide to his work for Tharg
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 29 April, 2022, 11:19:29 AM
Quote from: Link Prime on 29 April, 2022, 09:59:18 AM
It's the ol 30 year dilemma:
1992; Too many comics I want to read - not enough money.
2022; Plenty of disposable cash, very few comics I want to read.
Just do what i do go back and buy all the comics you couldn't afford to read back in the day. They've so elevated in price (in a few cases) it soon sorts out that disposible income problem.
Ah yeah, I've taken on a few quests to complete certain runs over the years.
I recently picked up a pristine CGC 9.8 copy of Byrne's Fantastic Four 233 - it has the ability to make me actually nerd-dizzy when I hold it.
Out today! 'The Kirknewton story' - contributors include Ian Kennedy, Staz Johnson, Monty Nero, Colin Maxwell & many more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-kirknewton-story-ian-kennedy-colin.html
My look at the 'Atomeka' comics brand reaches A1 (series 2) - 4 issues, cover artists include Glenn Fabry and the line up of interior artists used it pretty good too. Must track these down.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/a1-1992-by-atomeka-epic.html
Inside the pages (in the wrong order!) of Viz #1 - where it all began...with Victor Pratt, Pierre, Fat Sod & more...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/inside-viz-1-1979.html
Always great to be reminder of what Viz started as to what it became. Such a success story.
Who was 'Pryde of the RAF'? A colour strip by a b+w veteran (and Robot Archie artist for many years) - Edward Kearon. This looks like it was meant for 'Eagle' - a mystery to me!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/pryde-of-raf-mystery.html
'Hell comes to elf town' is strip by Alan Grant & Jon Haward
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-alan-grant-jon-haward.html
Part 2 of my look at the rare (and controversial it seems) 'Kosovo refugee benefit special' comic - features art by Bryan Talbot, John Bolton, John Higgins, Al Davison & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/kosovo-refugee-benefit-special-part-2.html
In 1987/8 Marvel UK produced a short-lived 'Inspector Gadget' comic - I've updated my covers gallery but still have a couple of gaps to fill
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-inspector-gadget-marvel-uk.html
Publication day for issue #1 of the new 'Rivers of London' comic series "Deadly ever after" - details of all the variant covers...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/rivers-of-london-deadly-ever-after.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 10 May, 2022, 06:36:39 AM
In 1987/8 Marvel UK produced a short-lived 'Inspector Gadget' comic - I've updated my covers gallery but still have a couple of gaps to fill
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-inspector-gadget-marvel-uk.html
Had or at least read a couple of those!
I think it was the only cartoon myself and my sisters could agree to watch together in a 1980's single TV household.
That nostalgia led to a purchase of the very addictive game on the iPad years ago - at one point in 2011 I had the third highest score on the planet. 😆
on the planet! Nice. if kinda niche.
The weird thing about the Gadget comic is that it only came out every couple of months - who buys a comic that comes out that infrequently????
Two new books out from Rebellion featuring strips from 'Battle' comic mean that it's time to update my listing for all the 'Battle' branded comic material they've produced...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-battle-from-rebellion.html
One for all (!) you collectors of 'Robin' comic out there...this rare/fragile birthday book. Contains Andy Pandy. 'The story of Woppit' strips & more.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-5th-robin-birthday-book.html
'Thistlebone' signing is today @ Gosh comics - don't forget!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/thistlebone-signing-today-at-gosh.html
More progress made in my research into Tesco "fun 'n games" comic from 1969/70, another batch of covers have been added.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970.html
Time for an update of my guide to vintage Captain Britain merchandise - now including a pinball table, because why not? Check it all out here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-captain-britain-merchandise.html
Oh they are so wonder and so awful in equal measure!
spot on!
It's not too late to catch up with PJ Holden & Garth Ennis new comic 'The Lion & the Eagle' from
AfterShock Comics - here's my covers guide, inc. a variant by Keith Burns
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lion-eagle-aftershock-comics.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 17 May, 2022, 06:29:25 AM
It's not too late to catch up with PJ Holden & Garth Ennis new comic 'The Lion & the Eagle' from
AfterShock Comics - here's my covers guide, inc. a variant by Keith Burns
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lion-eagle-aftershock-comics.html
Love the cover of the Spitfires by Keith Burns
absolutely - good luck trying to get hold of one though!
a 'Dylan Dog' reprint series that was never actually launched...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/damien-darke-atomeka-press.html
An update to my (irregular) guide to collecting all things to do with 'Robin' comic. Turns out there are a lot more of these booklets than I thought!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-robin-10th-birthday-book.html
Marvel UK's 'Monster in my pocket' comics...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/monster-in-my-pocket-special-marvel-uk.html
A time of infinite Punisher analogues!
oh absolutely!
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids. I've picked out my particular highlights, good luck if you bid! Inc. a Kev Walker Strontium Dog page
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/catawiki-auction-closes-26th-may-2022.html
The Royal College of Physicians have just opened an exhibition entitled 'A taste of own's one medicine' - exploring the ridiculed and the reviled in 200 years of satirical prints - sounds gruesome!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-taste-of-ones-own-medicine-exhibition.html
Coming in August...a talk at the Cartoon Museum (in London) to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Andy Capp - tickets are now available
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/andy-capp-talk-at-cartoon-museum.html
This Ron Turner re-creation of the cover to a Vargo Statten '50s pulp novel is currently up for sale (not by me!) - good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/magnetic-brain-art-by-ron-turner.html
In honour of it being #TowelDay here's an Indiegogo (limited edition of 500) copy of 'The Salmon of Doubt' comic that I know very little about
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/towel-day-2022.html
I'm enjoying digging into the publications of Dave Elliott's 'Atomeka Press' - today it's the "A1 true life bikini confidential" - art by Brian Bolland, Garry Leach & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/atomeka-a1-bikini-confidential.html
More progress made on my research into the 1969/70 Tesco comic "fun 'n games" - lovely Leslie Caswell covers
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970_01664569833.html
A childhood in the 70s was never that much fun! And especially Space Hoppers!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 May, 2022, 07:37:43 AM
A childhood in the 70s was never that much fun! And especially Space Hoppers!
too true!
For anyone who can't make Lawless (and is feeling Dredd deprived) here are my photos for me the recent
Cartoon museum 'Dredd @ 45' mini exhibition
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/dredd-45-at-catoon-museum.html
My research into ALL the free gifts given away by the original 'Eagle' continues - 20 years of free gifts is a lot but I'm getting there slowly...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
The final (I promise!) post about the Marvel UK 'Mighty Max' series as I've now collected them all. All details and writer/artists credits (inc. work by Dan Abnett)...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/updated-mighty-max-from-marvel-uk.html
Here's an addition to my guide to all things to do with 'Robin' comic - I didn't know that these birthday books lasted so long - lovely!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-robin-13th-birthday-book.html
Keith Burns will be providing the cover for a forthcoming issue of Commando (issue 5547) - time to update my list of all the covers he's done - happy collecting!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
There's a 'Rogue Trooper - art of war' prog up for sale currently, lots of bids already - good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/rogue-trooper-art-of-war-prog.html
Wow that's rocking up in price! £153 as I type.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 June, 2022, 07:00:09 AM
Wow that's rocking up in price! £153 as I type.
whaddya reckon it'll get to? £300? more than a prog 1? more than a prog 2?
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 June, 2022, 08:22:19 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 June, 2022, 07:00:09 AM
Wow that's rocking up in price! £153 as I type.
whaddya reckon it'll get to? £300? more than a prog 1? more than a prog 2?
Have to be honest I've no idea. I've not seen this go up before but give its where its at with 3 days still to go and one would assume there are folks waiting in the wings to snip as well over £300 does seem possible.
Aye, I mean of all the variants this one seems the scarcest. I think the only other one that is a bear to track down is the Mazeworld issue which I've only seen the once (and pounced bloody quickly too ...).
The Jock Aliens issue and the Slaine variants are fairly common. Mind you the Flint ABC Warriors variants don't come round too often. Given the three options (red, blue and subscriber double cover) that does seem peculiar.
Not sure if it will go as high as £300 but might brush £200 when all is said and done.
Here's my jubilee Friday bank holiday reading...yes, it's 'Bojeffries terror tome' - all details here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/atomeka-bojeffries-terror-tome.html
How the heck have I never heard of this, even though I followed A1 just before drifting into my wilderness years AND damn that imagine of Flaming Carrot is just AMAZING!
Thanks as ever Richard.
*sigh* I wish I'd had a chance to do something for A1, what a tome. I was too young to ever be involved in Warrior and frankly, not yet cooked enough as an artist to be involved in A1 - but deadline... deadline I HAVE a credit for... (in a Carla Allison strip, though all I contributed was a tiny seed of an idea to John McCrea...)
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2022, 07:17:06 AM
How the heck have I never heard of this, even though I followed A1 just before drifting into my wilderness years AND damn that imagine of Flaming Carrot is just AMAZING!
Thanks as ever Richard.
Hey no problem! It's a public service I'm running here.
(I have to say I'd COMPLETELY missed this as well until I stumbled across it on ebay recently)
In a change of tone from the Alan Moore / Steve Parkhouse post yesterday...here'a a look at some early 1950s 'Robin' comic themed birthday cards - good luck collecting these :)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/robin-comic-birthday-cards-part-1-of-2.html
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2022, 07:17:06 AM
How the heck have I never heard of this, even though I followed A1 just before drifting into my wilderness years AND damn that imagine of Flaming Carrot is just AMAZING!
Thanks as ever Richard.
Hi Colin, I've now been able to update the blog post with a COLOUR image of that Flaming Carrot image. Enjoy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/atomeka-bojeffries-terror-tome.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 04 June, 2022, 07:15:41 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 June, 2022, 07:17:06 AM
How the heck have I never heard of this, even though I followed A1 just before drifting into my wilderness years AND damn that imagine of Flaming Carrot is just AMAZING!
Thanks as ever Richard.
Hi Colin, I've now been able to update the blog post with a COLOUR image of that Flaming Carrot image. Enjoy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/atomeka-bojeffries-terror-tome.html
Arh that's even better. The colour makes it really pop. Wonderful thanks Richard.
no problem!
Only issue #5 now missing from my Marvel UK Inspector Gadget covers gallery - can anyone help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-inspector-gadget-marvel-uk.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 June, 2022, 06:41:20 AM
There's a 'Rogue Trooper - art of war' prog up for sale currently, lots of bids already - good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/rogue-trooper-art-of-war-prog.html
boom! sold for £187.99
From the mind of Steve MacManus (& the pages of 2000AD) some early #MACH1 original art is up for sale (although it's been re-badged to be re-printed in the new Eagle). Art by Redondo.
A magnificent page.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/mach1-dolphin-tapes-oa-splash-page.html
Christ Redondo is good!
absolutely - this is my favourite stuff he did
Excalibur auctions have a huge Marvel/DC/indie/British comic auction this weekend. I've picked out the British comic highlights but there's something for every budget here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/excalibur-auction-of-comics-this.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 June, 2022, 06:41:20 AM
There's a 'Rogue Trooper - art of war' prog up for sale currently, lots of bids already - good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/rogue-trooper-art-of-war-prog.html
I've listed the final sales price and the difference in 'the art of war' prog to the 'regular' edition of the prog
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-rogue-trooper-art-of-war-prog.html
My look at the 'Atomeka' comics line reaches 'Eddy Current' (by Ted McKeever)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/atomeka-eddy-current-by-ted-mckeever.html
It's new Commando comic day & Keith Burns is on cover duties once again. Here's my list of all his covers to date.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_0867716813.html
Last chance to bid on the MACH1 Redondo splash page from the start of the 'Dolphin tapes' story...bids are currently up to £370
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/mach1-dolphin-tapes-oa-splash-page_01739452111.html
The Cartoon museum have released details of their upcoming Bryan Talbot exhibition (which starts next week) - it sounds great
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/luther-arkwright-50-years.html
Just a reminder that Excalibur auctions have a huge comics auction going on today - DC, Marvel, indies - something for everyone! I've picked out the British comics highlights...Lots 360 & 361 might be of the most interest to folks here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/excalibur-auction-of-comics-this_01290350135.html
An update to my guide to this Tesco comic from 1969/70...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970.html
I've updated my guide to 1950s/60s childrens exhibitions with the addition of this great Supercar leaflet - contains a comic strip by Eric 'Dan Dare Eden too
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-boys-and-girls-exhibitions.html
More updates to my look at the merchandise produced for 'Robin' comic...A selection of birthday cards (to go with previous posts on birthday books, cards, other merch & more)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/robin-comic-birthday-cards-part-2-of-2.html
1999's 'Blue Moon' comic (by Tim Quinn) features great British comics talent like Steve Parkhouse, Charlie Adlard, Mario Capaldi, Art Wetherell & more - only 12 issues produced. Here's the start of my list of covers & contributors
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/blue-moon-1999.html
Oh interesting. This came out when I was in my wilderness years so I've never heard of it. But a bit of Steve Parkhouse makes this a very interesting one.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 14 June, 2022, 06:40:44 AM
Oh interesting. This came out when I was in my wilderness years so I've never heard of it. But a bit of Steve Parkhouse makes this a very interesting one.
absolutely - lots of good artists involved but his work is the highlight of this for me; a hard set of comics to track down though
Don't forget that, in support of their current exhibition, the RCP museum are running a 'Caricature and cartoons' workshop for adults tonight.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/caricatures-cartoon-workshop-tonight.html
Continuing my look at the 'Atomeka Press' imprint - today we've made it to 'The Bogie Man' by John Wagner Alan Grant & Robin Smith - fantastic stuff!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-bogie-man-chinatoon-by-atomeka-press.html
I'm always interested to see 'Jane' merchandise - here's a calendar from 1947. More pictures, and other work by Norman Pett, on the blog - why not check it out?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/janes-calendar-1947.html
Any Barberalla (or Jean Claude Forest) fans out there who can tell me more about this 4 issues comic series? I didn't get mine from a Virgin record store but maybe you did?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/barbarella-jean-claude-forest-virgin.html
More progress in my researches into 'Blue Moon' comic (published in 1999. Writer/artist credits are now up to issue 8 (of 12). Issue 7 cover artist is Charlie Adlard.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-blue-moon-1999.html
More progress made on my covers gallery for this rare 1969/70 comic "fun 'n games" from Tesco
- if you can help fill in any of the gaps do let me know
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970_0163910855.html
Always fun to update my guide to collecting Captain Britain merchandise - now with Marvel UK free gifts added to my listing. If you know of more out there then just let me know!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-captain-britain-merchandise.html
I continue to make slow & steady progress through ALL the free gifts given away with the original Eagle comic- it ran for 20 years so there's a few to get though. Anyway latest update below
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
A rare booklet by Steve Holland - all about the art of Mike Western. More details on the blog - good luck finding a copy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-mike-western-story-steve-holland.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 29 June, 2022, 06:52:28 PM
A rare booklet by Steve Holland - all about the art of Mike Western. More details on the blog - good luck finding a copy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-mike-western-story-steve-holland.html
Oh wow that looks aces. Shame it sounds so hard to get hold of!
Just wanna say I really appreciate your blog and these updates.
Quote from: pauljholden on 29 June, 2022, 11:40:06 PM
Just wanna say I really appreciate your blog and these updates.
ah, thanks man - that means a lot
Want to read Alan Moore's 2nd ever interview? Want to see just why David Roach's artwork was so good he was snapped up by 2000ad after he'd drawn only 4 comic strips? Then this is the fanzine (published in 1984) is for you - deep pockets required!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/hellfire-fanzine-david-roach-alan-moore.html
'Iznogoud' comic - this only lasted 3 issues. A complete guide to what's in each issue...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-iznogoud-comic-1996.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 30 June, 2022, 06:38:53 PM
'Iznogoud' comic - this only lasted 3 issues. A complete guide to what's in each issue...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/updated-iznogoud-comic-1996.html
Wow interesting that with so many BD out there and the anthology format of the title they still went for straight Iznogoud not a mix, though I guess there might be all sorts of rights issues I don't understand.
Quote from: Richard S. on 30 June, 2022, 06:40:33 AM
Want to read Alan Moore's 2nd ever interview? Want to see just why David Roach's artwork was so good he was snapped up by 2000ad after he'd drawn only 4 comic strips? Then this is the fanzine (published in 1984) is for you - deep pockets required!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/hellfire-fanzine-david-roach-alan-moore.html
Oh and you can read the interview (alas couldn't read the Starslayer article - so many GREAT comics started as back ups in that comic!). Only Alan Moore could make an chat about salad on a bus so interesting!
Ah I am filled with Nostalgia for when you could pick up fanines for 50p a shot - the late 90s and early 00s were my Glory days of hunting these things out and that copy of Hellfire was a Grail find I never did get, along with Masters of Infinity with the Bolland cover (I think!)
There was an eBay seller who came along and started buying them up and reselling them for a 5er a pop and it killed my interest, sadly. Should have persisted!
Quote from: Leigh S on 30 June, 2022, 09:56:22 PM
Ah I am filled with Nostalgia for when you could pick up fanines for 50p a shot - the late 90s and early 00s were my Glory days of hunting these things out and that copy of Hellfire was a Grail find I never did get, along with Masters of Infinity with the Bolland cover (I think!)
There was an eBay seller who came along and started buying them up and reselling them for a 5er a pop and it killed my interest, sadly. Should have persisted!
I got into fanzine collecting in the early 2000s and got some great things, but, yeah, not so much now
The 'Commando' calendar for 2023 is now available to order - here's my guide to ALL the calendars they've produced...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-commando-calendars.html
Some of the original art, prints, signatures & more that I got at the recent Lawless convention...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/lawless-2022-images-1.html
Rare comic merchandise alert! Who'd like to see what an original 'Action' comic branded baseball cap looks like?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/action-baseball-cap.html
Brian Lewis cover for the 1978 'Fantasy film convention'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/fantasy-film-convention-1978.html
Wow! that hat was not far from me! I like the Bullseye logic of someone from Shard End entering a competition to win a boat!
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 July, 2022, 07:09:16 AM
Rare comic merchandise alert! Who'd like to see what an original 'Action' comic branded baseball cap looks like?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/action-baseball-cap.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 July, 2022, 04:22:25 PM
Brian Lewis cover for the 1978 'Fantasy film convention'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/fantasy-film-convention-1978.html
Absolutely stunning!
absolutely - had to snag that image for posterity
Norman Pett produced a number of 'Jane (of the Daily Mirror') books - mainly illustrations, but some comic strips in them. This one's from 1942. Contains some NSFW images (hence posting on a Sunday)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/janes-journal-1942.html
I've updated my (complete?) guide to the reprints of the Warhammer comic (1998-2004) as I've found another reprint volume - that's 58 in total now! Stories set in the #40k universe and in classic #WFRP
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-complete-guide-to-warhammer-40k.html
'The grand illusion' cover art by Ron Turner (not everyone's favourite artist for 2000AD I know but hey-ho, I cover all sorts of stuff on the blog)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-grand-illusion-art-by-ron-turner.html
These are more of my images of some of the original art on display at 'Lawless'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/lawless-2022-images-2.html
Another update for my (Tesco) fun 'n games comic (from 1969/70) gallery...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-fun-n-games-comic-196970.html
I've updated one of my 'comics reference books' posts - this time it's the one of (Martin) Hamer books - happy hunting!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-comics-reference-books-of.html
I've updated my guide to collecting 'Oor Wullie' calendars - let em know if you can fill in any of the gaps!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-oor-wullie-calendars.html
some Bryan Talbot postcards now available (via the Cartoon Museum)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/bryan-talbot-postcards.html
Oh those are lovely.
'Another journal' by Norman Pett (the creator of the 'Jane' newspaper strip) - a mix of illustrations and strip (!) cartooning
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/another-journal-1951.html
At the circus with 'Eagle' - a 1957 prize-winning day out that featured editor Marcus Morris & others
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/at-circus-with-eagle.html
Keith Burns is back on cover art duties for 'Commando' - get up to speed with all the issues he's worked on right here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
The Broons calendar for 2023 is now available to buy from DC Thomson - there have been quite a few of them over the years, here's my guide to what I've found so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-broons-calendars.html
Gerry Finley-Day will be at a few Forbidden Planet stores in August doing signings
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/gerry-finley-day-signing-tour-announced.html
This slim (and rare!) booklet provides a wealth of material all about Dan Dare's family tree - good luck finding a copy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/dan-dares-family-tree.html
I've updated my guide to all the work that Charlie Adlard did for 'Blue Moon' comic (in 1999) - I'm still looking for issues 11+12 so there may yet be more to discover
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/06/charlie-adlard-art-for-blue-moon.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bidding - Rogue Trooper art by José Ortiz, Don Lawrence, Modesty Blaise & more...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/catawiki-auction-ends-21st-july-2022.html
BritComicsArt have added some new art to their website - lovely work by Brian Bolland, Frank Quitely, Paul Neary & others
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/britcomicsartcom-new-art-added.html
My final selection of photos of the original art on display Lawless '22 - some great art here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/lawless-2022-images-3.html
It's a debut appearance on the blog today for Italian artist Gino Gavioli for his work on short-lived 1990 comic 'Popular fairy tales'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/clearmark-popular-fairy-tales.html
Here's a look inside the 1955 'Topper' picture book of birds, beasts and fishes. DC Thomson reprinting material from 1953 - love these ephemeral publications
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/topper-picture-book.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art closes tonight - great work by Glenn Fabry,
José Ortiz (a Rogue Trooper strip for the 1987 2000AD annual), Don Lawrence & others is up for sale. Good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/catawiki-auction-ends-21st-july-2022_0908833879.html
Illustrators quarterly special #16 is dedicated to the artists behind 'Modesty Blaise' - looks great!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/illustrators-modesty-blaise-artists.html
ICYMI Keith Burns is on cover duties for 'Commando' again this week - here's my complete guide to all the covers he's done for 'em so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_01142653245.html
A selection of artwork by Norman Pett (famously the creator of the 'Jane' newspaper strip which ran in the Daily Mirror) for a 1944 annual
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/petts-annual-1944.html
Great to meet Will Simpson at #LFCC the other day and talk about his covers work on 'Centurions Power Xtreme' comic from 1987/88
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-centurions-covers-by-will.html
An update to my covers gallery for super obscure Marvel UK title 'Lady Lovely Locks and the pixietails' - great covers by Mario Capaldi
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-marvel-uks-lady-lovely-locks.html
Time for a much needed update to my guide to the free gifts of the original 'Eagle' comic - I'm making progress but there are a lot to collect
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
The history of 'Count Duckula' comics seems very tangled & tricky to unpick. I'm not there yet but I have updated my guide to what there is to collect...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-count-duckula-comics.html
The latest issue (#50) of 'Infinity' magazine is out &, good news comics fans, has a 4 page article about 'new Eagle' + there's an article about Peter 'Modesty Blaise' O'Donnell
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/infinity-magazine-issue-50.html
An update to my guide to 'Blue Moon' comic from 1999 - Steve Parkhouse art throughout
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/updated-blue-moon-1999.html
'Another journal' by Norman Pett - the creator of newspaper strip 'Jane'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/07/another-journal-1950.html
Time for an updated covers gallery for 'Around the world with Willy Fog' - a 6 issue series from Marvel UK in 1990. Two covers missing, can you help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-around-world-with-willy-fog.html
Damnit that tunes in my head again!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 02 August, 2022, 08:04:44 AM
Damnit that tunes in my head again!
it's an ear-worm! Sorry everyone :)
Bryan Talbot drawing Steve 'the nugget' Davis (and more) - here it is!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/bryan-talbot-snooker-fan.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 August, 2022, 06:59:36 AM
Time for an updated covers gallery for 'Around the world with Willy Fog' - a 6 issue series from Marvel UK in 1990. Two covers missing, can you help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-around-world-with-willy-fog.html
Oh man, the nostalgia blast! That first issue may very well be the first comic I ever owned, at about 5 years old. I certainly can't think of an earlier one.
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 02 August, 2022, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: Richard S. on 02 August, 2022, 06:59:36 AM
Time for an updated covers gallery for 'Around the world with Willy Fog' - a 6 issue series from Marvel UK in 1990. Two covers missing, can you help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-around-world-with-willy-fog.html
Oh man, the nostalgia blast! That first issue may very well be the first comic I ever owned, at about 5 years old. I certainly can't think of an earlier one.
glad to help!
Saban's Power Rangers Zeo comic - issues 1-5 (from 1997)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/sabans-power-rangers-zeo-1997.html
Andy Capp talk tonight at the Cartoon Museum...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/andy-capp-talk-at-cartoon-museum-tonight.html
Black Beth & Sláine the King....
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/black-beth-slaine-king.html
Always like to see a Ron Turner SF book cover...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/ron-turner-vanguard-to-neptune.html
Continuing my look at spin-off merchandise associated with the 'Jane' newspaper strip here's the 'Jane' desk calendar for 1946
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/janes-calendar-1946.html
More Luther Arkwright merchandise recently spotted at the Cartoon Museum in London...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/luther-arkwright-merchandise.html
I've updated my look at some of the more obscure books published in association with 'Robin' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-robin-comic-spin-off-books.html
I've updated my guide to 'Swift' comic merchandise
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-swift-comic-merchandise.html
'Dinosaurs - a celebration' comic from Epic/Marvel in 1992 looks great! Creators involved include Garry Leach, John Bolton, Liam Sharp, John Higgins and more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/dinosaurs-celebration-1992.html
Oh wow more I've never heard of and these look great. I wish I knew more about the content as I might then be able to justify the £30 for the one set I can se on ebay. Damn! Even then it'd be hard to justify. Still nice one to keep an eye out for and thanks again for the heads up.
Well a quick bit of digging and there seems to be some internal images to view online and Marvel Fandom has some creator details With quite a cool line-up of talent from our own Dabnett, Dermot Power, Liam Sharp, Colin MacNeil and John Higgins to other Marvel UK alumni. hmmm this is getting even more interesting...
glad, as ever, to have flagged up something interesting for you :) Hope it doesn't cost you too much in the end!
more progress made on my quest to document all the (original) 'Eagle' comic free gifts
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
'Bea' comic from Marvel UK - this is a really scarce one, it only lasted 7 issues, any help filling gap in my covers gallery would be much appreciated
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/bea-comic-marvel-uk.html
Images from the 2018 'Dawn of the superheroes' exhibition...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/dc-exhibition-dawn-of-super-heroes-2018.html
An update to my guide to all the work that Dan Cornwell has done for the prog/meg
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html
more 'Jane' merchandise found...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/jane-greeting-card-norman-pett.html
Details of some new books from 'Book Palace' - including their picture library reprint collaborations with
Rebellion/Treasury of British comics & the upcoming Brian Bolland memoir
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/upcoming-from-book-palace.html
Slow going in my quest for details of 'Lazy Frog' (an adult comic from the early 2000s) - highlights so far are def. the many Shaky Kane contributions. Here's a little bit about issue 3
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/lazy-frog-comic-3-shaky-kane.html
Hellfire fanzine issue 3 - more examples of the very early cartoon work of art droid David Roach - it's up for auction this week
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/hellfire-fanzine-3-david-roach.html
Wow even with those formative works you can see so clearly the artists he was becoming. Fantastic stuff.
yeah, completely agree - great to see these early works of his
I've updated my guide to the comics reference works of Lofts & Adley
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-reference-books-of-lofts-adley.html
Alan Moore in (live) conversation with Stewart Lee...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/alan-moore-in-conversation.html
an update to my guide to collecting the free gifts of the original 'Eagle'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0165857567.html
'CB news' cover gallery updated...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-cb-news.html
The price of a half-page 'Harris Tweed' artwork (by John Ryan) is no laughing matter these days. The latest COMPAL auction (which ends today) has one that'll cost you over a grand!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/harris-tweed-no-laughing-matter.html
I've updated my guide to (obscure?) 'Power Rangers Zeo' comic from 1997...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-sabans-power-rangers-zeo-1997.html
More Shaky Kane artwork in this early '00s adult comic 'Lazy Frog'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/lazy-frog-comic-6-shaky-kane.html
Updated my guide to the works of Denis Gifford...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-denis-gifford-books.html
Final set of images from Lawless '22 - look for great artists / writers / yourself!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/lawless-2022-images-4.html
An update to my guide to 'Swift' comic merchandise...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/updated-swift-comic-merchandise_0608140359.html
Gosh comic have announced a signing with Arthur Ranson (and others) to celebrate the launch of 'The best of 2000AD'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/best-of-2000ad-signing-at-gosh.html
self portrait of 'Black Bob the wonder dog' artist Jack Prout recently went under the hammer...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/08/jack-black-bob-wonder-dog-prout-self.html
I've updated my guide to comics reference books associated with Martin Hamer...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-comics-reference-books-of.html
There's a new-ish display up at the Cartoon Musuem (in London) all about art from girls comics. A selection of art & artists. Some images on the blog...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/girls-at-cartoon-museum.html
Obscure 'Power Rangers' comic (without US reprints in) from 1995...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/power-rangers-northern-shell-1995.html
'After Image' fanzine (not the Lew Stringer version and nowt to do with Image comics) - looks superb, gonna have to start hunting this one down
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/after-image-fanzine.html
An intriguing DC Thomson item (complete with unique sketches) is up for sale at the end of the month...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/dc-thomson-signatures-sketches.html
Just some of the Andy Capp that was on display recently (for one night only!) at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/andy-capp-original-art-cartoon-museum.html
Did you know that the 'Zodiac' chain of toy shops published their own comics? Here's issue #2...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/z-comic-issue-2.html
a new reference books thread - this time on the subject of 'old boys books' (as I think you'd call 'em)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/old-boys-books-bibliographies-etc.html
An update to my free gifts from the original 'Eagle'....
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
early work (for the University of Paisley) by Simon 'Nikolai Dante' Fraser...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/simon-fraser-paisley-student-union.html
Oh those are brilliant. Fantasrtic find!
thanks! Yep, a fun find and one I had to share here
I've updated my 'Girl' comic merchandise listing...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-girl-comic-merchandise.html
2 volumes of Hans Kresse's European comic reprints
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/hans-kresse.html
Ohh like so much on your blog this is new to me and looks right up my street.
great to hear :)
When Frank Bellamy worked for BBC music...very rare booklet up for sale (not by me!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/when-frank-bellamy-worked-for-bbc-music.html
Pat Mills has updated his "Be pure! Be vigilant! Behave" book (plus he's getting into NFTs and AI art - busy guy!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/be-pure-be-vigilant-behave-updated.html
Anderson & Garland have a 2 day long auction comic up soon. 1,000+ lots including a number of 2000AD items, lots of British comics and 20+ lots of original art
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/2-day-comic-auction-sep22.html
Gosh comics have announced a Jock signing
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/jock-signing-at-gosh-comics.html
I've updated my covers gallery fro Marvel UK's 'Beavis and Butthead' (1994-6) comic - you're welcome!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head.html
Update to my look at rare Captain Condor merchandise
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-rare-captain-condor-merchandise.html
Book Palace have announced that there'll be 3 versions of Brian Bolland's memoir available next Spring...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/brain-bolland-picto-memoir-3-versions.html
An update to my covers gallery for 'Wonder' weekly comic (from Esso) - I'm still unclear how long this lasted so any covers images for issue 26+ would be particularly welcome
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-wonder-weekly-comic-from-esso.html
A covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'WCW comic' from 1992-3. If you can help fill any of the gaps it'd be appreciated.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/marvel-uk-wcw-comic.html
Best of 2000AD signing is happening today - don't forget!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/best-of-2000ad-signing-at-gosh_084251413.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original comic art is now takings bids - as ever, I've selected my British comic highlights...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/latest-catawiki-auction-is-now-open-for.html
My long, slow quest to document all the free gifts from the original 'Eagle' grinds slowly on...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0467218776.html
Here's my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Casper' comic from 1995/6...as ever there are a few gaps that need filling so let me know if you can help
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/marvel-uks-casper-comic.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 26 September, 2022, 07:04:59 AM
My long, slow quest to document all the free gifts from the original 'Eagle' grinds slowly on...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0467218776.html
This reminds me, I have some pictures for you that may help with your quest... have sent you a PM with details. Thanks for the blog btw!
Quote from: jrdd on 27 September, 2022, 05:48:52 PM
Quote from: Richard S. on 26 September, 2022, 07:04:59 AM
My long, slow quest to document all the free gifts from the original 'Eagle' grinds slowly on...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0467218776.html
This reminds me, I have some pictures for you that may help with your quest... have sent you a PM with details. Thanks for the blog btw!
thanks so much! Will check out the message and get back to you. Glad you're enjoying the blog.
Intriguing DC Thomson item goes under the hammer today...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/dc-thomson-signatures-sketches_0124306160.html
Massive 2 day comic auction starts today...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/2-day-comic-auction-sep22_01423466712.html
The latest Catawiki auction closes tonight - good luck if you're bidding!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/latest-catawiki-auction-ends-tonight.html
I've updated an old post all about comic diaries - there's just the one 2000AD diary right? Any other diaries gratefully received
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/09/updated-comics-diaries.html
The laltest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids - as ever I've selected the British comic highlights...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-for.html
An update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Rugrats' comic - features work by really good artists, including Mick McMahon.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-marvel-uks-rugrats-comics.html
Alan Moore & Stewart Lee in conversation this evening...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/alan-moore-in-conversation.html
I've updated my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Beavis and Butthead' comic (published 1994-6)...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head.html
From Marvel UK here's a 'Power Rangers' magazine (1996) - includes comic strip!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/power-rangers-official-magazine-1996.html
Good luck if you're bidding in the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - bids close this evening
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-for_01146696162.html
An update to my Marvel UK 'world wrestling championship' (1992) comic covers gallery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-marvel-uk-wcw-comic.html
Dennis Gifford's personal film notes are up for sale - if only we could find something similar for his comics work!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/denis-giffords-film-notes-up-for-auction.html
Great news for all fans of vintage newspaper strips! The Carol Day story 'Lance Hallam' is all set to be reprinted. The books sounds amazing (the story will be reprinted from the original illustrations & will be 'life size' so that you can really drink in David Wright's artwork).
Cover by Brian Bolland and artistic contributions from David Roach, Dani, Mark Buckingham & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/carol-day-lance-hallam-project.html
Another update to my guide to collecting the free gifts that came with the original 'Eagle' - plenty recorded so far but lots more to come
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
It's a Gosh Comics super-signing on Saturday 22nd October with 3 events on! Go see Jock, Mark Buckingham,
Frazer Irving, Simon Davis & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/gosh-comics-super-signing-sat-22-oct.html
Here are some of my photos from the recent 'Luther Arkwright' exhibition of Bryan Talbot's work at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/luther-arkwright-at-cartoon-museum-part.html
An update to my look at Beano / Dandy calendars that have been produced over the years...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-beano-and-dandy-calendars.html
An update to my guide to all the 'Commando' comics that Colin Maxwell has written...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html
Latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open - includes a Kev Walker 'Strontium Dog' page
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-for_15.html
An update to my covers gallery for this obscure Power Rangers title from 1995 (which only ran for 8 issues)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-power-rangers-northern-shell.html
Gosh comics have announced a signing with 'Off register press' - come and meet Philip Bond, Shelley Bond & many others
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/gosh-comics-off-register-press-signing.html
I've updated my look at comic diaries - any further suggestions of comics that produced diaries is very welcome
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-comics-diaries.html
A lot of talk about general elections at the moment - so here's a comic from the 1959 general election to help you 'choose' who to vote for
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/form-comic-general-election-1959.html
Wow that's fascinating!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 20 October, 2022, 07:39:34 AM
Wow that's fascinating!
yeah, it looks great doesn't it? Not much chance of actually finding one I suppose but there you go. Just knowing that such a thing exists might just mean it'll catch your eye if you ever did see it.
For Trafalgar Day here's Leslie Ashwell Wood's and a cutaway drawing of HMS Victory
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/hms-victory-by-leslie-ashwell-wood.html
It's the Gosh comics super-signing today - Tripwire (with Frazer Irving amongst others) @ 1pm; then Markc Buckingham @ 2pm; then Jock @ 3pm. Happy queuing!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/gosh-comics-super-signing-today.html
Here's a cover that was never used for a Battle summer special (it's up for sale no- I'm not the seller)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-battle-summer-special-that-never-was.html
I'm hoping that I'll get at least one comics themed calendar to hand on my walls in 2023 - here's just some of the Tintin calendars that have been produced over the years
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-tintin-calendars.html
Here's part 1 of my look at Kev Sutherland's comic art festival. This time it's the year 2000 - art by Dave Gibbons, Henry Flint, Bryan Talbot and a great Dredd cover
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/comics-festival-2000-part-1.html
A further update to my look at the free gifts from the original 'Eagle' - this time a Christmas supplement from 1953
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0699920367.html
Mick McMahon will be signing at the London Forbidden Planet store on December 10th
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/mick-mcmahon-signs-dredd-apex-edition.html
An update to my look at Asterix calenders - happy collecting!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/updated-asterix-calendars.html
Love these - thanks as ever fro sharing Richard.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 October, 2022, 08:00:31 AM
Love these - thanks as ever fro sharing Richard.
no problem!
One for all you vintage SF fans...here's a Jet 'Journey into space' Morgan playsuit
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/jet-morgan-playsuit.html
Andy Capp original art from a recent event at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/andy-capp-original-art-cartoon-museum.html
Who recalls 'Fizog - the world's funniest kids comic' from 1994/5? No? Well, it did only last 3 issues, here's issue 1.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/fizog.html
Part 1 of a covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Worzel Gummidge' monthly (from 1981/2)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/10/worzel-gummidge-monthly.html
Early Ian Kennedy art from the 1961 "Collins boys' annual" - some of these annuals have been featured on Down The Tubes previously - but this is a new find (for me anyway!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/collins-boys-annual-1961-ian-kennedy.html
'Commander Earth' #1 - a promotional comic for British Steel, illustrated by Geoff Jones
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/commander-earth-1.html
I've added the '1979 Ferret price guide' (no, really!) to my look at early comic price guides produced in the UK
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-comic-price-guides-early-years.html
Oh wow those are amazing.
I remember when I was a kid, before I discovered Duncan McApline's Price Guides we (me and my other comic collecting friends) used to lap this sort of thing up. These are a bit before my time but we loved the postal catalogues of Just Comics (from Justin someone) as a way to try to get to grips with the value of our comics and ones we wanted.
Mystifying! I assume the purpose of Price Guides was to know - pre-internet - how much your old back issues were worth?
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 03 November, 2022, 01:56:58 PM
Mystifying! I assume the purpose of Price Guides was to know - pre-internet - how much your old back issues were worth?
absolutely. This was pre-'slabbing' as well so they usually only had about 3 grades in them as well.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 November, 2022, 07:35:56 AM
Oh wow those are amazing.
I remember when I was a kid, before I discovered Duncan McApline's Price Guides we (me and my other comic collecting friends) used to lap this sort of thing up. These are a bit before my time but we loved the postal catalogues of Just Comics (from Justin someone) as a way to try to get to grips with the value of our comics and ones we wanted.
yeah, I loved this sort of thing too - also useful as a reference for what was out there that you could be collecting
a large collection of (very high quality) Dan Dare fan art (the 'Project Pluto' story) is up for auction next week...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/dan-dare-fan-art-up-for-sale-project.html
An update to my covers gallery / contributors guide for the 1996 Marvel UK 'Power Rangers' magazine (which includes some comic content)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-power-rangers-official-magazine.html
A further update to my guide to original 'Eagle' comic free gifts...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
an auction of low numbered progs in great looking condition (I'm not the the seller!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/2000ad-auction.html
an update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Beavis and Butt-Head' comic (from 1994-6)...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head.html
There's a stunning Dan Dare painting by Jon Haward currently up for sale...good luck if you bid on it
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/dan-dare-by-jon-haward.html
The high quality collection of 'Project Pluto' Dan Dare fan art is up for sale today - good luck if you're bidding
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/dan-dare-fan-art-up-for-sale-project_0663323674.html
A further update to my look at the comics reference books of Denis Gifford (now including more of the catalogues of his collection being sold off after his death)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-denis-gifford-books.html
In honour of it being the 11th day of the 11th month here's my guide to collecting the greatest (anti-)war comic strip of them all - Charley's War...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-long-and-complicated-guide-to.html
We probably don't say it nearly enough, but thanks, Richard, for all your work. It's an endlessly fascinating blog.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 11 November, 2022, 09:01:13 AM
We probably don't say it nearly enough, but thanks, Richard, for all your work. It's an endlessly fascinating blog.
Seconded.
Quote from: Link Prime on 11 November, 2022, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 11 November, 2022, 09:01:13 AM
We probably don't say it nearly enough, but thanks, Richard, for all your work. It's an endlessly fascinating blog.
Seconded.
thanks both - much appreciated, I'll keep doing is for as long as there are things that I think are worth covering. So, probably forever then, ha ha. I'm very happy to have taken over this small corner of the forum. Happy reading.
Neil Gaiman talks 'The Sandman' (at a Guardian Live event in December)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/neil-gaiman-talks-about-sandman.html
Don Lawrence, Frank Langford & Bill Lacey all illustrated 'The adventures of Shreddieboy' - now some of the original cereal packets are up for sale...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/shreddieboy-cereal-packets-up-for-sale.html
updated - my look at Judge Dredd / 2000AD / Megazine calendars
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-to-help-pass-time-in-iso-cubes.html
No bids yet on this Dan Dare piece by Jon Haward - bidding ends this morning so I'll report back later if it sold or not
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/dan-dare-by-jon-haward_01836803027.html
A covers gallery for the short-lived 'Ace Ventura, pet detective' comic (from 1996/7) is proving surprisingly hard to put together - can you help fill in any of the (many!) gaps? Thanks
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/ace-ventura-pet-detective-comic.html
Mike Dorey returns to Commando Comic soon (issue 5595) - here's my guide to all the covers he's done for them previously
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-mike-dorey-commando-covers.html
More power to Mike Dorey. I wasn't really a fan back in the day, but I can only marvel at his professional longevity and the consistent quality of his output. The work he did on Hellman in the recent Battle Action Special was the business.
I've updated my covers gallery for the various 'Count Duckula' comic series that were produced - still plenty of gaps that I could do with some help filling - thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-count-duckula-comics.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open...as ever the art by Don Lawrence is superb...good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/latest-catawiki-auction-now-open-for.html
Christmas is coming IRL and in my guide to 'Eagle' comic free gifts, today it's the turn of the Christmas supplement from the issue dated 4th December 1953 - happy shopping!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0165953597.html
The Alan Moore course from BBC Maestro currently has 40% off (for Black Friday - offer ends a week today)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/alan-moore-bbc-maestro-course-black.html
Commando Comic #5595 illustrated by #Mike Dorey is published today - good luck hunting copies down this week.
My covers gallery of Mike's work for Commando is here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-mike-dorey-commando-covers_01062766449.html
I've updated my covers gallery for the rare (1995) Power Rangers comic (from publisher Northern & Shell)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-power-rangers-northern-shell.html
'The Panelhouse' - a comics magazine from 1995/6
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-panelhouse-19956.html
Oh wow! That came out in my wilderness years so entirely missed it. Jus looking at the things covered based 0n those covers mean that Panelhouse would have been sooo up my alley and I wish there was something like that produced - or that I found it may well have been out there - as I returned to comics. It would have provided such a better focus for me.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2022, 07:31:59 AM
Oh wow! That came out in my wilderness years so entirely missed it. Jus looking at the things covered based 0n those covers mean that Panelhouse would have been sooo up my alley and I wish there was something like that produced - or that I found it may well have been out there - as I returned to comics. It would have provided such a better focus for me.
find out what you missed right here...
https://www.comicsfanzines.co.uk/s-z/the-panelhouse
David Wright's amazing looking newspaper strip 'Carol Day' gets the apex edition treatment in this reprint volume - scanned mostly from the original art - Brian Bolland is (rightly) a big fan of the strip and has done the cover. Serious production values mean a serious price. Available to pre-order now.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/update-carol-day-lance-hallam-project.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 24 November, 2022, 12:22:41 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2022, 07:31:59 AM
Oh wow! That came out in my wilderness years so entirely missed it. Jus looking at the things covered based 0n those covers mean that Panelhouse would have been sooo up my alley and I wish there was something like that produced - or that I found it may well have been out there - as I returned to comics. It would have provided such a better focus for me.
find out what you missed right here...
https://www.comicsfanzines.co.uk/s-z/the-panelhouse
This is so cool - I will make some time to read through these. Thanks a million!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 November, 2022, 07:34:17 AM
Quote from: Richard S. on 24 November, 2022, 12:22:41 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 24 November, 2022, 07:31:59 AM
Oh wow! That came out in my wilderness years so entirely missed it. Jus looking at the things covered based 0n those covers mean that Panelhouse would have been sooo up my alley and I wish there was something like that produced - or that I found it may well have been out there - as I returned to comics. It would have provided such a better focus for me.
find out what you missed right here...
https://www.comicsfanzines.co.uk/s-z/the-panelhouse
This is so cool - I will make some time to read through these. Thanks a million!
no problem at all - happy to help
2 Mike Noble pages from his 'Robin Hood' work for Look-In are the highlight (for me anyway) in the latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - all the highlights are here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/catawiki-auction-1st-december-2022.html
Some more of my photos from the recent Bryan Talbot / Luther Arkwright exhibition at the Cartoon Musuem
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/luther-arkwright-at-cartoon-museum-part.html
The earliest appearance of 'Superman' in UK comics is currently up for sale (the same seller also has the 2nd strip to be reprinted)...both issues from 1939 and I'm not the seller. More details/images on the blog.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/superman-in-triumph-1939.html
Time for an update to my guide to all the work that Dan Cornwell has done for 2000AD/The Megazine - there's a lot. I don't think I've missed anything but do let me know if I have
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html
Any Frank Quitely fans out here help me out? I've always wondered how many issues of 'Electric Soup' featured his work. I've found a few covers but not sure about interior work. Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/11/electric-soup-frank-quitely.html
Good luck if you're bidding on nay of thee lovely itmes tonight
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/catawiki-auction-1st-december-2022.html
I don't know very much about Marvel UK's (1994) 'Jim Henson's muppet babies' comic except that it's not to be confused with Marvel UK's 'Muppet babies' comic from about a decade earlier! At least 3 issues and a special.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/marvel-uks-1994-jim-hensons-muppet.html
An original page from early Dan Dare story 'The red moon mystery' is my highlight of the current Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/catawiki-auction-ends-8th-dec-2022.html
An intriguing couple of lots up for auction this week relating to the 1976 Ally Sloper comic 'revival' by Denis Gifford - the art 'jam' piece includes contributions from Kevin O'Neill (faintly!), Hunt Emerson & many more - it's really big so thing carefully before bidding
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/ally-sloper-1976-alan-class-revival_071691204.html
Neil Gaiman is in conversation about all things 'Sandman' related tonight...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/neil-gaiman-talks-about-sandman.html
The next Dominic Winter auction (15th Dec) has lots of lovely things in it - highlights (for me) are these 2 Keith Watson 'Dan Dare' pages of original art and an intriguing lot of (a lot of pre-World War 2?) art by Stanley White
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/comic-art-for-sale-dominic-winter.html
Anyone an expert on the newspaper-strip-reprinting 'Zoo comic' from, probably, the 1990s? I'd love to confirm the year of publication and fill in some gaps in my covers gallery. Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/zoo-comic-cartoon-strip-collection.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 07 December, 2022, 06:33:55 AM
Anyone an expert on the newspaper-strip-reprinting 'Zoo comic' from, probably, the 1990s? I'd love to confirm the year of publication and fill in some gaps in my covers gallery. Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/zoo-comic-cartoon-strip-collection.html
A quick google says issue 1 came out in 1989, which would fit - those images do jolt a long-buried hint of a memory, and the very early 90s seems about right for when I'd have been reading this.
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 07 December, 2022, 09:52:43 AM
Quote from: Richard S. on 07 December, 2022, 06:33:55 AM
Anyone an expert on the newspaper-strip-reprinting 'Zoo comic' from, probably, the 1990s? I'd love to confirm the year of publication and fill in some gaps in my covers gallery. Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/zoo-comic-cartoon-strip-collection.html
A quick google says issue 1 came out in 1989, which would fit - those images do jolt a long-buried hint of a memory, and the very early 90s seems about right for when I'd have been reading this.
Elsewhere it's been noted that 'The Duplex' is listed in issue #2 of 'Zoo' and, as the strip only debuted on Sep 7th 1993 it must come after that
The latest Catawiki auction ends tonight - good luck if you're bidding (p.s. you'll now need to bid a lot more than one euro for that Red Moon Mystery board)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/catawiki-auction-ends-8th-dec-2022_0330348561.html
Part 2 of 'Commander Earth' - a British Steel promotional comic, 'cos all the kids love British Steel.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/commander-earth-2.html
Don't forget that Mick McMahon is signing copies of his Apex edition today...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/mick-mcmahon-signs-dredd-apex-edition.html
From 1973 publication 'It's all lies' comes 'Geoffrey Gimp - special agent' by Mick McMahon. Read all about it...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/its-all-lies-1973.html
I'm not a McMahon expert but I'd be interested to know more about Mick's pre-2000AD work and how early this work is in his list of published work. I'm guessing it's pretty early? The earliest? Let me know!
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids. As ever, I've selected my highlights...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-15-dec-2022.html
An update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Casper the friendly ghost' comic (volume 1) from 1995/6. Still a few covers needed to let me know if you can help with those, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-marvel-uks-casper-comic-volume-1.html
An update to the comics reference books of Alan Clark - he's a one man publishing industry!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-alan-clark-reference-books.html
A further update to my guide to collecting the free gifts of the original 'Eagle'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_01731244172.html
Just a reminder that the current Catawiki auction ends tonight - good luck if you're bidding!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-15-dec-2022_01067184692.html
This Dominic Winter auction has some interesting comic art for sale today - good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/comic-art-for-sale-dominic-winter_01186560383.html
I've updated my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Beavis and Butt-head' comic (1994-6), still a few gaps, so if you can help do just let me know, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head.html
More additions to my covers gallery of the (comics) work of comics historian Denis Gifford. If anyone has a spare copy of catalogue 13 of the sale of his estate then do get in touch, it's the only one I'm missing!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-denis-gifford-books.html
I've been able to add another Christmas supplement to my guide to the free gifts that came with the original 'Eagle'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0145632108.html
'Action Man comic' from Tower Magazines only lasted 6 issues (in 19996) but did feature covers by Colin MacNeil & Robin Smith.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/action-man-tower-magazines-1995.html
Here's an issue of 'Muncher' the Wimpy comic. Images all swiped form an eBay listing. There were 3 issues in total - can you help me track down the other 2?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/muncher-wimpy-comic.html
A further update to my look at free gifts for 'Swift' comic - any further images very welcome
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-swift-comic-merchandise.html
An update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's (shortloved) 'Madballs' comic (1987/8)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-marvel-uks-madballs-comic.html
A flyer for issue #1 of 'Magic' comic (from 1939)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/magic-comic-1-flyer.html
Happy Christmas from Judge Death and the lads...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/happy-christmas-from-judge-death-and.html
More seasonal images (!), this time care of the incomparable Shane Oakley...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/hardware-3-shane-oakley.html
The start of a Marvel UK 'Power Rangers' (1995/6) covers gallery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/power-rangers-marvel-uk-series-1.html
Keith Burns has drawn another 'Commando' cover - this time for (the soon to be published) issue #5607
Here's my guide to all the 'Commando' covers he's done so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
These are wonderful.
Such a shame that the internal art or the stories themselves so rarely matched up to the quality of the covers (or maybe I was just consistently unlucky the odd times I picked up Commando).
Casper (the friendly ghost) comic volume 2 (from 1997) - only 4 issues but it's a hard one to collect! Any additions to the covers gallery very welcome
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/casper-comic-marvel-uk-volume-2.html
Hook Jaw pencils by Nick Percival for issue #5 of the Titan comics (2017) Hook Jaw comic series
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/hook-jaw-cover-art-by-nick-percival.html
A theme park ride tie-in comic illustrated by Will Simpson - would love to get my hands on this
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2022/12/nemesis-ride-comic.html
It's still the Christmas holidays right? In which case here's a seasonal update of my look at free gifts with the original 'Eagle' comic - this time a Christmas catalogue from 1951
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
I've updated my guide to the short-lived (6 issues) Action Man comic from Tower Magazines in 1995. Contributors inc. Colin MacNeil, Robin Smith, Ilya, Vincent Danks & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-action-man-tower-magazines-1995.html
A small update to my Marvel UK WCW comic covers gallery (from 1992/3) - I'm still looking for covers for issues 8 & 9 - do let me know if you can help
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-marvel-uk-wcw-comic.html
I've now completed my covers gallery for (mid-90s newspaper strip reprint) comic 'Zoo'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-zoo-comic-cartoon-strip.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 04 January, 2023, 06:52:39 AM
I've now completed my covers gallery for (mid-90s newspaper strip reprint) comic 'Zoo'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-zoo-comic-cartoon-strip.html
Nice - tried to track these down as they look super fun... the search continues.
it's a "new issues of Commando are in the shops today" Thursday - issue #5607 features a cover by ace aviation artist Keith Burns - check out my guide to all the covers he's done for Commando so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
I've updated my covers gallery for (1996/7 title) 'Ace Ventura, pet detective'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-ace-ventura-pet-detective-comic.html
I've updated my covers gallery for 'Wisdom of the gnomes' but there are still quite a few covers to be identified for this 1989/90 comic. A hard one to collect!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-wisdom-of-gnomes.html
I'm intrigued by the subscriber gifts that 2000AD have produced over the years - but have no idea what the gifts have been! - I've found some images on ebay so far but would love to know about other gifts that are out there to collect...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/2000ad-subscriber-gifts.html
A quick look at some early small press comics from 2000/2 today from creator Neill 'Mega Robo Bros' Cameron - yes it's 'Dumbass comics'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/dumbass-comics-neill-cameron.html
Ohhh its always nice to see more Neill Cameron. Wasn't aware of this - only became aware of his work via The Phoenix. Another one to dream about tracking down.
In starting to look (with no luck I should say) I did stumble across the fact there's also an Absolute Dumbass Comics which collects all three issues.
http://neillcameron.blogspot.com/search/label/dumbass%20comics (http://neillcameron.blogspot.com/search/label/dumbass%20comics)
yep, good luck to us all tracking these down - pretty hard to do I'd say. I don't have Neill's name saved in my ebay searches so it was mere coincidence that I typed his name into ebay and these comics were there.
3 diaries (two girls comics & one for TV21) added to my look at comics diaries to collect
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-comics-diaries.html
Anyone help me with any info about this Titan Comics 'Spawn' reprint title? There were at least 4 issues but maybe (lots) more?? Thanks in advance
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/spawn-titan-comics.html
I've finally completed my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Bea' comic - a short-lived girls title from 1989/90
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-bea-comic-marvel-uk.html
Tickets now available to hear Molch-R in conversation at the Cartoon museum all about his new book 'How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future' - ticket price includes a copy of the book.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-judge-dredd-predicted-our-future.html
(Expensive) tickets are now available for this opportunity to meet Frank Quitely - but he does throw in dinner & drinks. Which make it sound like a date. Which it isn't. Obviously.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/coorie-up-with-frank-quitely-and-bowmore.html
Flashback to 6 years ago today for this Transformers signing at (the much missed) Orbital comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/transformers-g1-signing-2017_15.html
More progress made with tracking down all the free gifts from the original 'Eagle'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0305813620.html
A couple of lovely Dan Dare items being auctioned off tomorrow (not on ebay & I'm not the seller)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/rare-dan-dare-up-for-auction-tomorrow.html
In these times of soaring gas bills here's a British Gas comic series from the early '80s - The Wasteful family. Six were produced so I'm missing a few examples.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/the-wasteful-family-comics_02095635543.html
The Cartoon Museum have announced their 2023 conference. Speakers announced so far include Posy Simmonds & Andy Oliver
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/the-cartoon-museum-conference-2023.html
More progress made on my Marvel UK 'Beavis and Butt-head' comic (1994-96) covers gallery - still some gaps that need filling though!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-marvel-uks-beavis-and-butt-head.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids, as ever I've picked out the British highlights
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-26-jan-2023.html
QuoteQuoteI'm intrigued by the subscriber gifts that 2000AD have produced over the years - but have no idea what the gifts have been! - I've found some images on ebay so far but would love to know about other gifts that are out there to collect...
There was this Dave Gibbons print they sat from the year 2000
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285110265701?hash=item4261e56765:g:GNEAAOSwKTdjxBPn
lovely, thank you
More images from the 'Luther Arkwright' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum last year
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/luther-arkwright-at-cartoon-museum-part.html
'Apparel Of Laughs' have just (?) released 12 t-shirt designs featuring all manner of characters from the IPC/Fleetway archive. Designs available include Buster, Oink, Monster Fun & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/apparal-of-laughts.html
I've updated my covers gallery for the 2nd series of the 'Casper' (the friendly ghost) short-lived 1997 Marvel UK comic - it's proving a hard one to document!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-casper-comic-marvel-uk-volume-2.html
For all those kids who wanted a promotional comic from Gulf Oil here is the 3rd (and final) issue
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/commander-earth-3.html
Wow they really were trying to look good. That's kinda shocking, yet not at all surprising!
Good luck if you're bidding in this week's Catawiki auction - don't forget that bidding ends tonight
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-26-jan-2023_01590601253.html
Any collect 'Tiny Toon adventures' comic (from 1994)? It's not to be confused with the marvel UK comic of the same name (but from 1992). Cover gallery is here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/tiny-toon-adventures-comic-1994.html
more original Eagle free gifts identified...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts_0627717218.html
Dave Gibbons will be signing copies of 'Confabulation' (his autobiography) at Chaos City comics next month
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/dave-gibbons-signs-at-chaos-city.html
There's a fantastic Mike Noble page of 'Fireball XL5' original art up for sale on ebay - it's only just been listed so you've plenty of time to sell a kidney to pay for it! Good luck if you bid.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/01/mike-noble-fireball-xl5-art-up-for-sale.html
The Cartoon Museum have announced a small Gerry Anderson themed exhibition will be open from 3rd March - fingers crossed for some Frank Bellamy Thunderbirds art!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/gerry-andersons-century-21-at-cartoon.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 28 January, 2023, 07:34:30 AM
Anyone collect 'Tiny Toon adventures' comic (from 1994)? It's not to be confused with the marvel UK comic of the same name (but from 1992).
I did! Well, not 'collect', but I did occassionally buy it.
It was based on the Warner Bros. cartoon of the same name that was on TV at the time.
'The Story museum' in Oxford has an exhibition on at the moment all about creating comics - it features lots of original art - including Leo Baxendale, David Law, Laura Howell & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-1.html
A (small) update to my covers gallery for 'The Wisdom of gnomes' comic. This is proving a tricky one to complete! Any input from 'gnomes' collectors out there would be very welcome.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-wisdom-of-gnomes.html
Another addition to my look at Eagle/Girl/Swift/Robin ephemera...today it's the turn of Robin birthday book #1
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-robin-comic-1st-birthday-book.html
Some more images of Brian Bolland's upcoming memoir have appeared on the Book Palace website...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/its-about-time-brian-bolland-memoir.html
There's an 'Axa' special coming soon from Book Palace publishers - includes the completion of the final strip 'The Betrayed'.
Be advised - NSFW.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/axa-special-from-book-palace.html
Keith Burns is on cover duties for Commando - for issue 5619 - which will be out soon. Catch up on all his covers for Commando here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
This is another of those "I wonder how many of this sort of thing there really are out there?" posts...in this case it's limited edition prints by Mike Noble. So, I've found 2 so far - but how many more are there? Let me know which ones I've missed, thanks
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/mike-noble-prints.html
Last chance to book those tickets for dinner & drinks with Frank Quitely tonight
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/coorie-up-with-frank-quitely-and-bowmore.html
Forbidden Planet have announced an upcoming signing with Dave Gibbons at the London megastore (to promote his 'anecdotal autobiography)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/dave-gibbons-signs-at-forbidden-planet.html
BritComicsArt have just put some 2000AD art for sale by Bolland & McMahon - includes a 'Sky chariots' page
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/britcomicsart-bolland-mcmahon-2000ad.html
More additions to my covers gallery for 'Scouse Mouse' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-scouse-mouse-incomplete-guide.html
To celebrate the publication of the new Rogue Trooper strip by Garth Ennis & Patrick Goddard in prog #2326 a signing has been announced with both of them
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/garth-ennis-patrick-goddard-signing.html
Another update to my guide to free gifts given away with the original Eagle...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-eagle-comic-free-gifts.html
new Commando comics are available in shops today - I'll be looking for #5619 with its Keith Burns cover, here;s my guide to all the covers he done for Commando so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_0239225790.html
from 1973 here's Kevin O'Neill drawing Batman
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/kevin-oneill-batman.html
I've updated my look at early 1970s British comic convention...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-british-comic-conventions-1970.html
An update to my look at the Bristol comics conventions of the early 2000's - this time it's the 'Comics 2000' festival - with art by Sean Phillips, Charlie Adlard, Roger Langridge & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/comics-festival-2000-part-2.html
Dave Gibbons wallpaper designer...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/dave-gibbons-wallpaper-designer.html
Some 2000AD themed images from the never published final issue of 'Short fuse' fanzine...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/short-fuse-cliff-robinson-glenn-fabry.html
covers gallery for the 1995/6 'Tank Girl' comic published by Manga - a comic I (somehow) only recently became aware of. I'm missing issue #5 from my gallery so if you can help just let me know, cheers!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/tank-girl-manga-19956.html
Those covers are SO good!
absolutely!
Michael Molcher's talk is at the Cartoon Museum tonight...but tickets have already sold out
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/how-judge-dredd-predicted-our-future.html
'crisp!' - a celebration of the contemporary comic (in 1997). Lots of artist involved, including Carl Flint, Mark Stafford & Roger Langridge
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/crisp.html
Marvel UK's 'Tiny Toon Adventures' comic from 1992/3 - an incomplete (so far!) covers gallery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/tiny-toon-adventures-comic-1992.html
Brian Bolland will be signing copies of his memoir at Gosh comics on Saturday 22nd April
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/brian-bolland-signing-its-about-time.html
It's the Cartoon Museum 2023 conference today (Monday 27th) - and there are still a few tickets left on sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-cartoon-museum-conference-2023.html
'RedEye' comics magazine from the early 2000s - plenty of material on British comics including 2000AD
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/redeye-accent-uk.html
The 'Wastefu(e)l family comic' - a 6 issue series of promotional comics for British Gas in 1980-4
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/02/updated-wasteful-family-comics.html
Just a reminder that the (small) exhibition space at the Cartoon Museum now has a Century 21 / Gerry Andesron themed exhibition in place - 10 pieces on art in total
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/gerry-andersons-century-21-at-cartoon.html
'With the compliments of the Eagle club' - some rare eagle ephemera that was up for sale recently
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/with-compliments-of-eagle-club.html
From an era when comics seemed to be used to advertise everything...here's an 8 page comic dedicated to Scotch tape (really!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/scotty-comic-2.html
I really should buy that (I'm really not going to) as Scotch Magic Tape is such a big part of my collecting. By far the best for sealing comic bags.
I've been able to add a piece of Dean Ormston art (from the 1993 convention) to my guide to all things UKCAC
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-ukcac-programmes-part-2-of-3.html
c/o Michael Moorcock (and Mark Hodder) Sexton Blake returns to bookshops this autumn in new adventures
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/sexton-blake-returns.html
new signings announced by Gosh comics - Mary & Bryan Talbot in May and then Sean & Jacob Phillips in July
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/gosh-comics-new-signings-announced.html
As I said on the other thread if you are not reading Jacob Phillips' 'This Texas Blood' series pop down if you are local and buy some off him, you won't regret it, its a fantastic series.
'All about the Ink!' opens soon at London's Bookery Gallerie
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/all-about-ink.html
I now know that the rare Titan comics 'Spawn' reprint title (published here in the UK in 1997/8) lasted at least 5 issues - but was issue 6 ever printed? Can you help? Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-spawn-titan-comics.html
A few more photos from the 'Luther Arkwright' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/luther-arkwright-at-cartoon-museum-part.html
Don't forget that Dave Gibbons is signing 'Confabulation' (his anecdotal autobiography) at Forbidden Planet today
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/dave-gibbons-signs-at-forbidden-planet.html
oops - this has been postponed - don't go!
Tomorrow there's a rare chance to bid for a piece of original 'Desperate Dan' art work by Dudley D Watkins
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/dudley-d-watkins-art-for-sale-tomorrow.html
David Law and Leo Baxendale art currently on display in Oxford
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-2.html
One for all you Steve Parkhouse / Charlie Adlard competionists out there - yes, it's my contributrs guide to 'Blue Moon' comic (1999) issues 1-11
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-blue-moon-1999.html
A covers gallery for 'Mortal Kombat' - published by Manga publishing back in 1995/6
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/manga-publishing-mortal-kombat.html
I've updated my look at comic artist sketchbooks - lots of lovely things to own...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-artist-sketchbooks.html
the Dave Gibbons signing at Forbidden Planet has been re-scheduled...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/dave-gibbons-signing-at-forbidden.html
Cartoonist (for Eagle, Punch and many more) Norman Thelwell is the focus of the next major exhibition at the Cartoon Museum - opening soon
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/norman-thelwell-save-planet.html
David Roach talks classic girls romance comics at the Cartoon Museum (in April) - tickets now on sale
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/david-roach-talks-classic-romance-comics.html
Bryan & Mary Talbot will be in conversation (at the Cartoon Museum) about their latest graphic novel 'Armed with madness' in May
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/mary-bryan-talbot-in-conversation-at.html
I've featured the publisher 'Celebrity' con the blog in the past & I've just realised they also published a 'Rupert the bear' comic in 1989. Any further details (or examples of 'Celebrity' publications I've miseed) would be welcomed.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/celebrity-comics-rupert.html
The start of a covers guide for the short-lived 'Tom & Jerry' comic from publishers Clearmark (in 1990)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/clearmark-comics-tom-jerry.html
Oh interesting. Seems an odd time for a Tom and Jerry comic to launch. Was there a telly show in 1990???
Oh and is on GCD - link to cover (https://www.comics.org/issue/1844742/cover/4/)
cheers!
Continuing my look at '90s comics from Manga Publishing...we have 'Mortal Kombat - tournament edition'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/manga-publishing-mortal-kombat_01928082441.html
An update to my look at books by Denis Gifford - I've found a book that's in Italian! Published in 1976 I'd never seen it until now.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-denis-gifford-books.html
Dave Gibbons is signing ('Confabulation' - his autobiography) at Forbidden Planet this afternoon - have fun if you're going!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/dave-gibbons-signs-at-forbidden-planet_0681804583.html
Not sure if you knew about this but I just found out that Manga publishing also done a Tank Girl The Odyessy one shot, a reprinting of the DC Comics 4 part mini series
https://www.comics.org/series/76647/
'Fizz' comic described itself as 'the comic for teenagers' - seems very short-lived (and was, perhaps, just a Viz clone) but if you know more then please let me know
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/fizz-comic.html
Here's my final selection of photos from the 'Luther Arkwright' exhibition held at the Cartoon Museum in 2022
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/luther-arkwright-at-cartoon-museum-part_01386609277.html
Here's my covers gallery for 'Clive Barker's Hellbreed' was a 3 issue series from Marvel UK back in 1995 - the cover for issue 3 seems frustratingly elusive - can you help me?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/clive-barkers-hellbreed-marvel-uk.html
For anyone who's enjoyed the recent collection (by Dark and golden books) of Simon Harrison's 'Shuk & Doode' comic strips here's my look at some of the more obscure places to find his art - includes a previously unrecorded 'Shuk & Doode' poster!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/updated-simon-harrison-art-in-various.html
The 'Private Eye' cartoon library - at least 9 volumes but I can't find the cover for volume 1 - can you help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/03/private-eye-cartoon-library.html
Etherington brothers comics - the early years! These are proving very hard to track down, any help with cover images much appreciated
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/etherington-brothers-comics-early-years.html
More covers found for my 'Ace Ventura, Pet Detective' comic covers gallery - still a few needed, so if you can help do just let me know
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-ace-ventura-pet-detective-comic.html
a 4 issue life for this 'Terminator - salvation' comic (from Titan comics, 2009) that the internet already seems to have forgotten about - I'm looking for a cover scans for issues 3 & 4
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/terminator-salvation-comic-2009.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 01 April, 2023, 07:05:20 AMEtherington brothers comics - the early years! These are proving very hard to track down, any help with cover images much appreciated
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/etherington-brothers-comics-early-years.html
Somehow missed this one. The Etherington Bros are great. Missed them in The Phoenix
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 03 April, 2023, 07:37:25 PMQuote from: Richard S. on 01 April, 2023, 07:05:20 AMEtherington brothers comics - the early years! These are proving very hard to track down, any help with cover images much appreciated
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/etherington-brothers-comics-early-years.html
Somehow missed this one. The Etherington Bros are great. Missed them in The Phoenix
they've helped me out with a few more cover images - look out for an updated post soon!
More progress made with my covers gallery for (volume 1) of Marvel UK's 'Casper (the friendly ghost)' comic from 1995/6 - only 3 covers now missing
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-marvel-uks-casper-comic-volume-1.html
Some original comic artwork currently on display at the story museum in Oxford - including a Judge Dredd cover by John Higgins
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-3.html
Hurrah - my covers gallery for Marvel UK's short-lived wrestling comic 'WCW' (from 1992/3) is now complete - 10 individual issues and an annual
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-marvel-uk-wcw-comic.html
Another '90s comics cover gallery for publisher Manga Publishing - this time it's their 'X-Files' tie-in comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/manga-publishing-x-files.html
The start of my look into free gifts presented with Marvel UK's short-lived 'Fury' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/fury-comic-free-gifts.html
I've completed my covers gallery & contributors guide for the 12-issue run of 'Blue Moon' comic (in 1999) - contributors include Steve Parkhouse, Charlie Adlard, Mario Capaldi & more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-blue-moon-1999.html
More progress on my covers gallery for the 1989/90 'Rupert' comic from publisher Celebrity / Clearmark
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-celebrity-comics-rupert.html
2000AD images from 'Short Fuse' fanzine issue #1
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/short-fuse-1.html
Happy (73rd) birthday to Eagle! To celebrate here's some rare Eagle club merchandise for you
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/eagle-club-notebook-happy-birthday-eagle.html
Cover gallery for Marvel UK's very short-lived 'Conan' comic from 1994
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/marvel-uk-conan-adventurer.html
An update to my covers gallery for the 1992/3 version of 'Tiny Toon adventures' comic - still proving a tricky series to find covers for, the quest goes on!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-tiny-toon-adventures-comic-19923.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is now open for bids. As ever I've selected my highlights - good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-20-apr-2023.html
The start of a covers gallery for 'The Flintstones' comic from 1994/5. At least 11 issues. Not to be confused with the Marvel UK 'Flinstones and friends comic'.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/flintstones-comic-19945.html
For anyone here who collects 'Buster' comics, here's a look at the 'Buster puzzle books' that were produced 1975-85 (at least) - if I've missed any out do just let me know
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-buster-puzzle-books-incomplete.html
Fond memories of those Buster books, thanks Richard!
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 18 April, 2023, 01:49:40 PMFond memories of those Buster books, thanks Richard!
no problem, it's a pleasure
Some pages from David Roach's pre-2000AD work here on his 'Hellfire' fanzine. This is issue #4 (I've previously highlighted issues #1 & #3). This issue is currently up for sale (I'm not the seller!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/hellfire-fanzine-4-david-roach.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art closes tonight - good luck if you're bidding!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/catawiki-auction-ends-thur-20-apr-2023_01328627637.html
Just a reminder that David Roach is in conversation with Mike Molcher at the Cartoon Museum this evening (Friday 21st April) - tickets are still available
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/david-roach-talks-classic-romance-comics.html
Keith Burns is on cover duties for 'Commando' again soon - here's my guide to all the covers he's done so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
The start of another covers gallery! This time it's Marvel UK's 'Learn and play Rupert' comic from 1993-5. It lasted 18 issues in total.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/marvel-uk-learn-and-play-rupert-comic.html
The US series of 'Modesty Blaise' newspaper strip reprints. There's 8 in total to collect. Art by Jim Holdaway & Neville Colvin.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/modesty-blaise-ken-pierce-volumes.html
My favourite posts from the first 2,500 blog entries!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/highlights-from-first-2500-blog-postings.html
If we had a 'Like' button I'd be 'Liking' all over this. Well done on a very impressive milestone. And most importantly thank you for the brilliant Blog.
As the cliche goes here's to 2500 more.
I don't always comment when you post but I always read and enjoy the blog. Great achievement!
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 25 April, 2023, 11:20:52 AMI don't always comment when you post but I always read and enjoy the blog. Great achievement!
cheers very much - glad you're enjoying it!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 April, 2023, 07:48:43 AMIf we had a 'Like' button I'd be 'Liking' all over this. Well done on a very impressive milestone. And most importantly thank you for the brilliant Blog.
As the cliche goes here's to 2500 more.
Cheers feller! Yep, roll on the next 2,500 posts
These are the first 2 Tintin books to be published here in the UK - they weren't a big hit & as a result are apparently now quite valuable. Anyway, now you know what you're looking for good luck finding them!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/tintin-casterman.html
'Commando' #5641 should be in shops today - Keith Burns is on cover duties. Here's my guide to all 33 covers he's done so far for 'Commando'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_0354051081.html
Just a reminder that the exhibition 'Norman Thelwell save the planet' opens today at the Cartoon Museum. A timely message, funny original cartoons & never before seen stuff - what more do you want?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-opens-today_01815261554.html
A retrospective of the work of renowned cartoonist Raymond Briggs opens in Cambridge today
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/raymond-briggs-retrospective-opens-today.html
The 'Ace Ventura, pet detective' comic continues to be hard to track down but I have managed to update my covers gallery for it - check it all out here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/04/updated-ace-ventura-pet-detective-comic_01009331097.html
2000AD art from 'Short fuse' fanzine #2 - includes DR & Quinch (by Alan Davis & Paul Neary), Nemesis (by Bryan Talbot) and Dredd himself (by Robin Smith)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/short-fuse-2-2000ad-art.html
Absolutely love that Nemesis by Talbot!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 May, 2023, 09:10:52 AMAbsolutely love that Nemesis by Talbot!
yep, its great isn't it?
The start of a covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'The Ren & Stimpy show' comic from 1994/5. Plenty of gaps to fill - do let me know if you can help!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-ren-stimpy-show-marvel-uk.html
It's the centenary of Norman Thelwell's birthday today (Wednesday 3rd May) so to celebrate here's a look at the Thelwell merchandise you could buy from the Cartoon Museum. Their new exhibition 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet' has just opened, well worth checking out.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-1.html
Some unusual postcards here by Norman 'Jane' Pett - none of your usual scantily clad lovelies here I'm afraid! Still interesting to see though.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/postcards-by-norman-jane-pett.html
Lew Stringer has this rare (early) Bryan Talbot komic for sale - not see this one before - good luck if you bid
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/bog-standard-komix.html
As it's the coronation today let's a look at some (yes more than one!) comic related gramophone records that were produced to mark the last coronation
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/eagle-picture-post-gramophone-records.html
Further additions to my look at Denis Gifford books / comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-denis-gifford-books.html
Kieron Gillen comics 'masterclass' announced by The Guardian - one night only!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/kieron-gillen-masterclass-announced.html
The box art for the computer game 'Dan Dare 3 - the escape' has escaped and is now up for sale (not by me!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-cover-art-for-dan-dare-3-has-escaped.html
The original art (by Glenn Fabry & Simon Bisley) for the front cover of Megazine #302 is up for sale - deep pockets required!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/dredd-by-fabry-bisley.html
Just a reminder that Mary & Bryan Talbot are in conversation about their new book at the Cartoon Museum this evening
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/mary-bryan-talbot-in-conversation-at.html
More from the recent exhibition 'Ka-Boom - the art of creating comics' by Neill Cameron. This time it's a look at fictional comics editors - including some familiar 2000AD faces / droids.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-4.html
If folks have picked up Neill Cameron's X365 I really can't recommend it highly enough.
More info (https://www.neillcameron.com/x365) and link to where you can pick it up from Neill's shop.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 12 May, 2023, 07:08:33 AMIf folks have picked up Neill Cameron's X365 I really can't recommend it highly enough.
More info (https://www.neillcameron.com/x365) and link to where you can pick it up from Neill's shop.
yes! agree! I've got a copy myself
Check out all Neill's mentions on the blog here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/Neill%20Cameron
Just a reminder that Mary Talbot & Bryan Talbot are signing at Gosh comics this afternoon
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/gosh-comics-armed-with-madness-signing.html
From 1998/9 here's an update to my look at 'Cosmic - the best kids magazine in the universe' - contributors include Glenn Dakin, Bambos, Adrian Salmon, David Leach & others
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-cosmic-magazine.html
Some more (slow!) progress made on tracking down all the 'Buster' puzzle books - just 1 more needed now (I think)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-buster-puzzle-books-incomplete.html
More early comics by The Etherington Brothers unearthed...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 18 May, 2023, 06:38:35 AMMore early comics by The Etherington Brothers unearthed...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html
Wow never heard of those - I became aware of The Etherington via The Phoenix and have since picked up Monkey Nuts and Baggage but to discover there's so much other stuff is aces. Mind a quick enay search reveals the only issues of Malcolm Magic at the moment are 1-6 listed for £190ish! Another one for the list to look out for!
yep agree - I had no idea there was so much extra Etherington Brothers stuff out there until I started looking into their 'small press' stuff. I've seen those Malcolm Magic comics for £190 (reduced from £200) and I'll use the images on a further update.
'Skydancers' from Marvel UK - may have been a magazine rather than a comic but information is VERY hard to come by
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/sky-dancers-marvel-uk-1996.html
some photos from the now closed exhibition at Mottisfont (a National Trust property) - '100 years of Norman Thelwell'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-1.html
Just a reminder that the auction for the original art (by Glenn Fabry & Simon Bisley) for Megazine #302 ends today - good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/dredd-by-fabry-bisley_0515940187.html
a look at 'Super Sunday - the Sunday newspaper for boys and girls' - a shortlived title from 1974, contains several pages of mainly French comic strip reprints
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/super-sunday-sunday-newspaper-for-boys.html
Another update to my look at merchandise / ephemera produced in conjunction with 'Robin' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-robin-comic-merchandise.html
'Angela Darling - written by Gordon Grinstead and illustrated by Norman 'Jane' Pett. Definitely a Pett rarity this one! Sells for a few quid so keep an eye out for it.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/angela-darling-by-gordon-grinstead.html
Just spotted a 'Charley's War' cover for 'Battle' by Joe Colquhoun up for sale on that ebay - a lovely piece and I'm not the seller!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/1981-battle-action-cover-art-by-joe.html
Oh wow - I dream of owning a Charley's War piece and one day when I 'earn' my fortune I will. This will, deservibly, go for crazy month and well done to whom ever gets it.
and it's sold already! Congratulations to someone
An update to my look at the free gifts presented with Marvel UK's 'Fury' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-fury-comic-free-gifts.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 23 May, 2023, 09:46:33 PMand it's sold already! Congratulations to someone
Wow yeah - well done to all involved. Someone has a very, VERY lovely piece.
There are a LOT of Tom & Jerry comics out there but I'm just interested in those published by slightly obscure '90s publisher 'Clearmark' - here's an update to my covers gallery for their Tom & Jerry comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-clearmark-comics-tom-jerry.html
For anyone going to Lawless this Saturday...- I'll be wearing a Buster t-shirt - thus making me easy to find / avoid!
There's a rare copy of 'The Glasgow looking glass' up for sale today. A good chance to have a look at issue #2 of what is considered to be the first British comic.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/glasgow-looking-glass-2-up-for-sale.html
As Colin Maxwell's the writer of one of the current crop of 'Commando' issues it seemed like a good time to update my guide to all the issues he's written so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html
Captain Britain specials - there's 3 to collect (including a rare one from 1992, cover by Richard Elson)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/captain-britain-summer-specials.html
The start of a 'Popeye' covers gallery (Marvel UK, 1989) plenty of gaps to fill in for this short-lived title
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/popeye-sailor-marvel-uk.html
original 2000AD art (including Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper) was on display at this Will Simpson art exhibition back in 2005 - here's a look at the catalogue
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/sequential-art-will-simpson-2005.html
A rare one this - it's from 1992/3 and is a booklet highlighting upcoming Marvel UK projects - it's called "A gathering of heroes" - good luck tracking this one down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/marvel-uk-gathering-of-heroes-19923.html
Very nearly there on the covers gallery for the 'Ace Ventura, Pet Detective' comic from 1996/97...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-ace-ventura-pet-detective-comic.html
some vintage '50s SF here - the 3 Captain 'Space' Kingley' annuals (all of which are up for sale c/o the Book Palace) - all signed by cover artist Ron Jobson
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/space-kingley-annuals-more.html
Good luck to anyone bidding today on this vanishingly rare Frank Hampson reference 'sketch' (ha!) for the Atlantine soldiers - it comes 'free' with a original page of art from that first Dan Dare adventure
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/frank-hampson-atlantines-sketch.html
I've added a new author to my look at (essential) reference books for British comic collectors - includes details of a ridiculously low run booklet
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/comics-reference-books-of-colin-morgan.html
One for all you budding comic book writers out there...don't forget that the Guardian masterclass with Kieron Gillen on 'How to write a comic book' is happening tonight...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/kieron-gillen-masterclass-announced.html
I've updated my covers gallery for the (4 issue) 2009 'Terminator - salvation' comic from Titan comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-terminator-salvation-comic-2009.html
I see that Jock has a new website - he's sold some Judge Dredd work on it already - fingers crossed for more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/art-of-jock-website-launches.html
The Marvel UK / Redan 'Superted' title from 1990/1 continues to intrigue, issues are hard to come by so it's slow progress on my covers gallery but I have just added a holiday special to it. If you've any other covers so let me know, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-superted-marvel-uk.html
A '90s comics I haven't looked at before? Surely not? Well, here's 'Space Jam' the comic (from 1996)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/space-jam-comic-1996.html
If you're a fan of The Dandy - then this (very) limited edition issue with all its signatures on it must surely be a Grail item? I didn't even know this existed. It's up for sale now (but not by me).
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/unique-dandy-comic-up-for-sale-this-week.html
More images from the (recently closed) 'Ka-Boom - the art of creating comics' exhibition at the Story Museum in Oxford
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-5.html
An update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's shortlived 'Popeye the sailor' comic from 1989
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-popeye-sailor-marvel-uk.html
Back in 2012 there was a range of Roy of the Rovers themed merchandise for sale at Marks & Spencer - I thought it was about time I started to find out what they sold - first up is this pinball game
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
Time to start looking at what books / publications / ephemera is out there to do with the CCGB (Cartoonists' Club of Great Britain) - a number of books were produced and they seemed to have a whale of a time together
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/ccgb-cartoonists-club-of-great-britain.html
A great piece of ephemera from 'Comet' comic - yes, it's 'Kit Carson's autograph book of cowboy heroes' - I love this sort of stuff. Good luck tracking your very own copy down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/kit-carsons-autograph-book.html
Any Johnny Nemo fans/collectors out there? I've found a couple of posters by Brett Ewins but I'm always on the look out for more, cheers!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/johnny-nemo-posters.html
Some (really) vintage advertising signs are up for sale in July - check 'em out here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/vintage-comic-advertising.html
Up for auction today / tomorrow is this specially designed display 'unit' for newsagents to display their DC Thomson picture libraries
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/dc-thomson-libraries.html
Retro SF on the blog today...3 x 'Space' Kingley annuals (signed by illustrator Ron Jobson) and, much harder to find, 2 of the 'Space' Kingley jigsaws (one of which is up for sale currently) - good luck tracking the whole set of those down
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-space-kingley-annuals-more.html
More images from the recent Norman Thelwell exhibition organised by the National Trust - this time it's example of his wartime artwork
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-2.html
Finally found the time to start putting my Lawless 2023 photos on the blog - see if you can spot yourself on the convention floor!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/lawless-2023-artists.html
From 1993/4 here's the start of my covers gallery for short-lived reprint title 'Batman special edition' - great cover art from folks like Glenn Fabry, Alan Davis & Bill Sienkiewicz
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/05/batman-special-edition-19934.html
one for all you sydney Jordan / Jeff Hawke collectors out there...it's a rare promotional poster for the 'Earthspace' strip
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/earthspace-promotional-poster.html
The rarest Marvel UK comic there is...yes it's 'The dangerous breakfast' - good luck tracking this down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-dangerous-breakfast.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 24 June, 2023, 07:05:11 AMThe rarest Marvel UK comic there is...yes it's 'The dangerous breakfast' - good luck tracking this down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-dangerous-breakfast.html
Just a quick note to say I really enjoy your blog and always click through on these links.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 24 June, 2023, 10:57:47 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 24 June, 2023, 07:05:11 AMThe rarest Marvel UK comic there is...yes it's 'The dangerous breakfast' - good luck tracking this down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-dangerous-breakfast.html
Just a quick note to say I really enjoy your blog and always click through on these links.
ah, cheers, thanks very much, glad you're enjoying it
When Ian Kennedy draws Judge Dredd...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/ian-kennedy-draws-judge-dredd.html
More Roy of the Rovers merchandise (produced by Marks & Spencer) identified...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
An update to my guide to early '90s UKCAC programmes - now with the addition of a previously unseen (by me anyway) Kev Walker ABC Warriors pin-up [which is currently up for sale, but not by me!]
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/updated-ukcac-programmes-part-2-of-3.html
a rare prize from 'Jackpot' comic (given to whoever submitted the joke of the week) is currently up for auction
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/hit-jackpot.html
Photos of original art from Lawless '23 - most of it I gawped at, some of it I purchased
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/lawless-2023-original-art.html
A signing for 'Clash of the guards' is announced, featuring writer Alan Hebden
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/06/alan-hebden-signing-announced.html
Just a reminder that Sean & Jacob Phillips are signing their new comic 'Night Fever' at Gosh! today. They've also designed an exclusive bookplate.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/night-fever-signing-today.html
There's currently a rare chance to grab this in-flight magazine (from BOAC) featuring artwork by Frank Bellamy
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/boac-welcomes-aboard-frank-bellamy.html
An update to my guide to artist sketchbooks - now with extra Simon Bisley content!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-artist-sketchbooks.html
With thanks to Lew Stringer & John Charles...this is what a really early Glenn Fabry comic looks like - good luck tracking a copy down
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/workin-klass-super-hero-1-glenn-fabry.html
An update to my guide to artist sketchbooks - now with extra Frazer Irving content!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-artist-sketchbooks_0705029045.html
There's also a Charlie Adlard sketch book from BHP
https://bhpcomics.squarespace.com/buy-books/pre-order
Quote from: rogue69 on 05 July, 2023, 08:42:26 AMThere's also a Charlie Adlard sketch book from BHP
https://bhpcomics.squarespace.com/buy-books/pre-order
smashing, thank you
A rare chance (today) to get hold of some vintage advertising material for some 'golden age' comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/vintage-comic-advertising.html
An update to my covers guide to the short-lived 'Popeye the sailor' comic from Marvel UK (in 1989)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-popeye-sailor-marvel-uk.html
The latest Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art is up for sale - plenty of interesting items up for grabs
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/latest-catawiki-auction-ends-thursday.html
'The Truth about Wilson' novel by WSK Webb - it turns out there's more than one 'edition' of this rare novel to collect
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-truth-about-wilson-by-wsk-webb.html
Off to the tennis today so to celebrate here are some tennis comics (no, really!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/tennis-comics-from-lucky-charm.html
My start to a covers guide for 'Street Fighter II comic' from 1994/5 by Manga publishing
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/street-fighter-ii-1994-6-manga.html
more photos from the recent(ish) exhibiton in Oxford 'Ka-Boom - the art of creating comics' by Cadet Dredd artist Neill Cameron
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/ka-boom-art-of-creating-comics-part-6.html
Good luck to anyone bidding in the current Catawiki auction of original (British) comic art - bidding ends tonight!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/latest-catawiki-auction-ends-thursday_0720213150.html
More artist sketchbooks added to my listing - this time it's a couple of Inktober offerings from D'emon D'raughtsman D'Israeli
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-artist-sketchbooks_01018336052.html
Don't forget that Alan Hebden is signing books at Forbidden Planet today
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/alan-hebden-signing-announced.html
Dan Dare roller skates - because why not?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/dan-dare-roller-skates.html
A few photos from the panels at Lawless 2023...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/lawless-2023-panels.html
I've updated my look at the earliest versions of British comic price guides that were produced - these aren't easy to get hold of
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-comic-price-guides-early-years.html
always terrific to see some original John Gillatt art - he must have produced umpteen pages but they never seem to turn up
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/john-gillatt-original-art.html
More early (i.e. wartime) art by famed illustrator Norman Thelwell (who worked on 'Eagle' for many years before finding wider recognition as the 'pony' illustrator).
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-3.html
The original 'Jurassic Park' movie had this tie-in comic produced by Dark Horse International - here's the first part of my covers gallery for the series...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/jurassic-park-dark-horse-international.html
Just SOME of the amazing Steve Dillon art that was on display at Lawless 2023...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/lawless-2023-steve-dillon-part-1.html
a covers gallery for 'Zones'- a 4-issue DC reprint series from 1990 (published on alternate months with DC Action!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/zones-london-editions-1990.html
I've completed my covers guide for the 1994-6 'Street Fighter 2' comic series. 16 issues in total.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-street-fighter-ii-1994-6-manga.html
An update to my guide to the work that Mike Dorey has done for 'Commando'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-mike-dorey-for-commando.html
Were you a Marvel Mastermind? An interesting piece of Marvel UK history is up for sale next month...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/were-you-marvel-mastermind.html
Just some of the vintage British comic art that's currently on display (for free) at Rugby Art Museum & Gallery...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
I've completed my covers gallery for the 16 issue run of the (Dark Horse International) 'Jurassic Park' comic from 1993/4 - some great covers here, including one by John Bolton
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-jurassic-park-dark-horse.html
More amazing Steve Dillon artwork (from Lawless 2023)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/lawless-2023-steve-dillon-part-2.html
I've updated my guide to the invaluable comics reference books of Ray Moore - details here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/updated-comics-reference-books-of-ray.html
I've updated my visual guide to 'Girl' comic merchandise - lots more still to document I'm sure but you've got to start somewhere...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-girl-comic-merchandise.html
Will Eisner is coming to Hackney!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/will-eisner-in-hackney.html
more of Bryan Talbot's early snooker work for 'Cue World' magazine...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-bryan-talbot-for-cue-world-1981.html
'Jurassic Park - the lost world' mini series from Titan comics in 1997 - can anyone help with issues dates and slightly better cover scans? Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/jurassic-park-lost-world.html
Just a quick reminder that this Marvel UK lot ('Were you a Marvel Mastermind?') is up for auction today - it's lot 201, good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/were-you-marvel-mastermind.html
Here's a one-off tabloid sized Fleetway comic from 1975 called...That'll be the day!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/thatll-be-day.html
All the Dredd / 2000AD art currently on show at Rugby Art Museum & Gallery ...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
An update to my guide to the 1989/90 'Rupert' comics published by Celebrity / Clearmark
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-celebrity-comics-rupert.html
I'm highlighting issue 13 of 'Speakout!' magazine (from 1988) because who wouldn't a free magazine from the Leeds Permanent Building society that came with a Brian Bolland 'Joker' cover?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/speakout.html
An update to my guide to '90s Manga Publishing's comic 'Mortal Kombat - tournament edition'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-manga-publishing-mortal-kombat.html
An update to my guide to the early comics work of the Etherington Brothers...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html
Here's my covers gallery for Marvel UK's very short lived 'Clive Barker's Hellbreed' comic from 1995...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-clive-barkers-hellbreed-marvel.html
I love Tom Paterson's art - and was intrigued to spot a print of his artwork for sale recently - anyone seen any other of his prints for sale?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/tom-paterson-print.html
Keith Burns is on cover duties for the latest batch of 'Commando' comics (issue 5671 to be precise) - here's my updated guide to all the 'Commando' covers he's done so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
Anyone else collect postcards produced by (vintage comics re-printer) Hawk Books? At least 3 different sets exist but there may be more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/hawk-books-postcards.html
It's the start of another (Marvel UK) covers gallery - this time for 'Beep Beep' comic from 1989/90
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/beep-beep-marvel-uk-198990.html
Just a reminder that today is the last day of the Raymond Briggs exhibition at Cambridge University Library
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/raymond-briggs-retrospective-closes.html
Young Marvelman ephemera - I'd love to find more examples of this rare merchandise
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/young-marvelman-club.html
There's the chance to catch-up with (Cadet Dredd) artist Neill Cameron and his pal Jamie Smart at this upcoming 'Ultimate comic battle' event in London
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/ultimate-comic-battle-with-jamie-smart.html
Just a reminder that the Norman Thelwell exhibition that's currently on at the Cartoon Museum closes this Sunday (3rd Sep) so make sure you don;t miss out on this last chance to see it
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/norman-thelwell-saves-planet.html
I've now completed my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Worzel Gummidge monthly' title from 1981/2
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-worzel-gummidge-monthly.html
One for all you Eagle / Dan Dare collectors today - yes, it's some vintage 'Eagle' stationery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/eagle-stationery.html
Issue 5677 of Commando comic is graced with a cover by Keith Burns - here's my updated guide to all the covers he's done for Commando so far...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_01121814487.html
Fleetway crockery for tots - a tie-in with Playhour and Jack and Jill comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/fleetway-crockery-for-tots.html
Some images from the recent-ish Century TV21 mini exhibition held at the Cartoon Museum - includes art by Kev O'Neill, Frank Bellamy, Jim Baikie & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/century-21-cartoon-museum-part-1.html
Wow there's some absolutely stunning stuff there. Wish I could get down to see that.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 September, 2023, 07:36:15 AMWow there's some absolutely stunning stuff there. Wish I could get down to see that.
it's finished now; I've just added these photos to the blog for posterity
'Cookie' comic from publisher Clearmark comics; issue 1 came out in 1990 but how long did this actually last? Any further information would be much appreciated.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/cookie-clearmark-comics.html
A further update to my look at the early comics work of the Etherington Brothers...all these small press comics are now really hard to find
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html
More (original British comic art) images from the 'Kapow - the art of making comics and film' exhibition - if you've not seen it then hurry, it closes soon!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
On the 2nd anniversary of her death I thought I'd share these images of a painting by Greta 'Miss Peabody' Tomlinson (who worked as part of the original Dan Dare art team)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/greta-tomlinson-art.html
Keith 'Rogue Trooper*' Page will be signing copies of his latest book 'The lad himself' at Gosh comics on Saturday 16th September
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/keith-page-signing-at-gosh-comics.html
*(ok, Keith has drawn far more non-Rogue Trooper stuff than Rogue stuff but y'know, he did ONCE draw Rogue)
WAY back in 2012 (!) Marks & Spencer had a short-lived range of Roy of the Rovers merchandise. I'm slowly working out what was available - please let me know if there's anything I've missed
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
Interesting that those are so retro even in 2012. Especially when considering the revamp wasn't too far away at that point. I'd guess these were aimed at parents getting for their kids - who knows?
More Steve Dillon art from Lawless '23
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/lawless-2023-steve-dillon-part-3.html
An update to my look at the free gifts that came with Marvel UK's 'Fury' comic (in 1977)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-fury-comic-free-gifts.html
I've added another Tom Paterson print to my (very) short list of such things - are there others out there? Let's hope so
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/udated-tom-paterson-print.html
Updates to my covers guide to 'Beep Beep' comic - it's proving slow going so any help is appreciated!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-beep-beep-marvel-uk-198990.html
Anyone here a collector of 'Top Sellers' comics? They produced 'My Horse' comic as well as this title - Rin Tin Tin
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/rin-tin-tin-comic-top-sellers.html
From 1997, here's the start of my covers gallery for 'Street Sharks' comic - a tie-in with a toy line it lasted at least 8 issues...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/street-sharks-comics-1997.html
Found an old ebays listing for issue 1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285408115356) that has a load of images for that issue.
And this one has a listing for a number of issues with individual photos (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126000094473?hash=item1d5630dd09:g:mh8AAOSw3ZRkhMSn&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwM4N0Qi%2BjlMN7JwAQSFhanv6BaoCM12cdGIuFewuBuyU7wXqnd7XteFNp0k1YqyqG%2Bfx5NuK31h4ZcYoHLjVFNj0D6zVK%2FNoEHBqJINJ47R4RN10wXQ%2FbnqYvVC9UvVTVxiEVozjSC7zDXFVQoRYXmlxF7GAHDdr8Zc6I7rY7Lbyrl7uGs3VVyuEf8eKpkNk9z1WzU4UM%2B7M9a%2Bbn5EUty%2BKMlnDo03tG%2BCztbpqu8dhX%2Bd2p5xnHrG8DVGrCMHZBA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9bkpfnSYg) for some of those too.
Hopefully that helps?
Quote from: Richard S. on 15 September, 2023, 06:34:49 AMFrom 1997, here's the start of my covers gallery for 'Street Sharks' comic - a tie-in with a toy line it lasted at least 8 issues...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/street-sharks-comics-1997.html
"Guys, guys, we can't use the name Moby Dick - research tells us it's too easily sexualised, is there anything else we can call this character...?"
"Wait.. I think I have it..."
Quote from: pauljholden on 15 September, 2023, 09:59:56 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 15 September, 2023, 06:34:49 AMFrom 1997, here's the start of my covers gallery for 'Street Sharks' comic - a tie-in with a toy line it lasted at least 8 issues...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/street-sharks-comics-1997.html
"Guys, guys, we can't use the name Moby Dick - research tells us it's too easily sexualised, is there anything else we can call this character...?"
"Wait.. I think I have it..."
thank God I dodged a career in marketing!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 September, 2023, 07:45:01 AMFound an old ebays listing for issue 1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285408115356) that has a load of images for that issue.
And this one has a listing for a number of issues with individual photos (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126000094473?hash=item1d5630dd09:g:mh8AAOSw3ZRkhMSn&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwM4N0Qi%2BjlMN7JwAQSFhanv6BaoCM12cdGIuFewuBuyU7wXqnd7XteFNp0k1YqyqG%2Bfx5NuK31h4ZcYoHLjVFNj0D6zVK%2FNoEHBqJINJ47R4RN10wXQ%2FbnqYvVC9UvVTVxiEVozjSC7zDXFVQoRYXmlxF7GAHDdr8Zc6I7rY7Lbyrl7uGs3VVyuEf8eKpkNk9z1WzU4UM%2B7M9a%2Bbn5EUty%2BKMlnDo03tG%2BCztbpqu8dhX%2Bd2p5xnHrG8DVGrCMHZBA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9bkpfnSYg) for some of those too.
Hopefully that helps?
awesome, thanks!
Don't forget that Keith Page is signing copies of his new book 'The lad himself' (all about the life of Tony Hancock) at Gosh comics today
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/keith-page-signing-at-gosh-comics_0958500954.html
One for all you '90s readers of (the sales / wants section of) Comics International...yes it's the very expensive English (softback!) edition of 'Tom Puss in Rhymeland'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/tom-puss-in-rhymeland.html
Limited edition 'Axa' print by Romero - is this a one-off or were more produced? Any answers welcome!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/axa-limited-edition-print.html
Good news for all you collectors of 'Girl' comic...I've added another item to my list of 'Girl' comic merchandise. I'm sure there's still plenty more to add, so do let me know if you can help, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-girl-comic-merchandise.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 17 September, 2023, 04:30:06 PMLimited edition 'Axa' print by Romero - is this a one-off or were more produced? Any answers welcome!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/axa-limited-edition-print.html
I was the buyer on the auction for this piece. I did some digging at the time but couldn't find anything on it at all, although I did find some different signed prints by Romero on Comic Art fans and the like, so I'm guessing he would occasionally do small runs of stuff like this. It's not dated sadly. There's another one on ebay atm from an Italian seller, but no real info on that either!
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 18 September, 2023, 11:42:04 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 17 September, 2023, 04:30:06 PMLimited edition 'Axa' print by Romero - is this a one-off or were more produced? Any answers welcome!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/axa-limited-edition-print.html
I was the buyer on the auction for this piece. I did some digging at the time but couldn't find anything on it at all, although I did find some different signed prints by Romero on Comic Art fans and the like, so I'm guessing he would occasionally do small runs of stuff like this. It's not dated sadly. There's another one on ebay atm from an Italian seller, but no real info on that either!
thnaks! I've been shown a few more images since my initial post - I'll update the post and add these extra too it
The start of a look at some of the more obscure Dan Dare / Eagle merchandise/tat produced back in the 1950s - let's start with a hairbrush (which sold for big money recently)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/dan-dare-hairbrush.html
Wow it looks like an evil Dan Dare totem locked in amber. The most terrifying hairbrush ever!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 19 September, 2023, 07:24:08 AMWow it looks like an evil Dan Dare totem locked in amber. The most terrifying hairbrush ever!
ha, you're so right!
It's part of a Treen plot to render all of humanity bald!
The original art for 'Wonderman and the spy-ring' - a comic by a teenage Denis Gifford - is currently up for auction (I'm not the seller!)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-story-of-wonderman-and-spy-ring.html
over on that ebay there's a fantastic self-portrait of legendary DC Thomson artist Hugh McNeill up for sale (I'm not the seller)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/hugh-mcneill-self-portrait.html
An update to my guide to the comics reference work of Derek Adley & WOG Lofts...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-reference-books-of-lofts-adley.html
Some of the work that cartoonist Norman Thelwell did for 'Punch' magazine over the years - from an amazing exhibition of his work held at Mottisfont earlier this year
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-5.html
I've somehow only recently become aware of the 'Tank Girl' comic published by Manga comics back in 1995/6 - some lovely Brian Bolland covers here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/updated-tank-girl-manga-19956.html
More of the amazing Steve Dillon art that was on display at Lawless 2023...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/lawless-2023-steve-dillon-part-4.html
Here's a (recently auctioned) vintage piece of comic advertising - a tinplate sign for 'Film Fun' featuring Laurel & Hardy
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/vintage-comic-advertising.html
I've updated my guide to artist sketchbooks to include one by Alan Davis - would love to get hold of that!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-artist-sketchbooks.html
An update to my guide to 'Cosmic magazine - the BEST kids' magazine in the universe!'. It was a spin-off from 'Take a Break' magazine.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-cosmic-magazine.html
In recent years I've had an Asterix calendar and, good news, there's going to be a new one for 2024 - here's my guide to the Asterix calendars you may have missed
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-asterix-calendars.html
As a fan of the art of (the brothers) Vanyo I'd be delighted to own some of the many pages of art be produced BUT it just never seems to turn up. I'm going to start logging the appearance of any Vanyo art that I see (and prices realised), so I'm kicking off with this 2000AD page from 'The mind of Wolfie Smith' strip...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/original-art-by-vanyo.html
I've added the 2024 Beano calendar to my guide to collecting Beano & Dandy calendars - there are a lot to collect so good luck tracking them all down
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/updated-beano-and-dandy-calendars.html
To celebrate its publication in an issue of Buster & Jet dated precisely 50 years ago today here's the first part of the final 'Zarga - man of mystery' story. Prior to this the story had been illustrated by Joe Colquhoun, this final strip was illustrated by that young tyro Dave Gibbons...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-1-of-6.html
There's a Dan Dare rocket for sale over on that ebay - as used in the Mobil adverts in the early '80s. I'm not the seller and you'll need some deep pockets for this beauty.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/09/dan-dare-rocket-for-sale.html
There's some early Frank Hampson 'Dan Dare' artwork up for sale later this month...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/early-dan-dare-artwork-up-for-sale.html
Some more photos from the recent 'Century 21' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/century-21-cartoon-museum-part-2.html
An updated guide to all the stories that Colin Maxwell has written for 'Commando' - have you read them all?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html
In case you missed the recent 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet exhibition' at the Cartoon Museum here's (some of) what it looked like
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-2.html
More vintage original British comic art from the recent 'Kapow - the art of making comics & film' that has recently closed in Rugby
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
Are the Dangermouse and Duckula pieces Arthur Ransom? They look like they might be, lovely pages to therefore of course.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 05 October, 2023, 08:05:59 AMAre the Dangermouse and Duckula pieces Arthur Ransom? They look like they might be, lovely pages to therefore of course.
as I recall they ARE by Arthur Ranson
Part 2 of 'Zarga, Man of Mystery' from the issue of 'Buster & Jet' cover dated for 50 years ago today - let's see how up and coming artist Dave Gibbons is getting on with the strip...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-2-of-6.html
More M&S Roy of the Rovers merchandise / tat (delete as appropriate) from 2012 identified - did you have the celebration trophy??
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
A glimpse inside Leo Bazendale's lost masterpiece 'Supercomic'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/leo-baxendales-supercomic.html
A glimpse inside Leo Baxendale's lost masterpiece 'Supercomic'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/leo-baxendales-supercomic.html
More Steve Dillon art from Lawless 2023
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/lawless-2023-steve-dillon-part-5.html
I've added some more 'The mind of Wolfie Smith' pages to my (short!) list of sales of original pages of art by Vanyo
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-original-art-by-vanyo.html
I've updated my guide to Tintin calendars with the 2024 edition, hopefully this'll be hanging on my wall come 1st January
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-tintin-calendars.html
Part 3 of 'Zarga, Man of Mystery' from the issue of 'Buster & Jet' cover dated for 50 years ago today - let's see how new kid on the block Dave Gibbons is getting on with the strip...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-3-of-6.html
It's always a pleasure to add something new to my listing of 'Robin' comic ephemera - and today I've added a 'welcome to the Robin club' card. Enjoy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-robin-comic-merchandise.html
An update to an older post about limited edition prints of 'Axa' by Romero - warning NSFW!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-axa-limited-edition-print-nsfw.html
From 1999 here's my covers gallery for Marvel UK's very short-lived 'Tomb Raider / Witchblade' comic
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/marvel-uk-tomb-raider-witchblade.html
Before Cinebook got into re-printing the 'Blake & Mortimer' strips there was a smaller run of 6 reprint volumes in the late 1980s - I've got volumes 2-6 but these are hard to find!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-blake-mortimer-first.html
I continue to make (slow) progress with my Marvel UK 'Superted' covers gallery - finding these comics is hard!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-superted-marvel-uk.html
Just a reminder that this early 'Dan Dare' art is being auctioned this morning - some beautiful Frank Hampson art here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/early-dan-dare-artwork-up-for-sale_01928558489.html
cover-dated for 50 years ago today here's up and coming artist Dave Gibbons providing the artwork for the (final) 'Zarga, man of mystery' story (from 'Buster & Jet')
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-4-of-6.html
more of Norman Thelwell's original art from the recent exhibition of his work at Mottisfont - this time it's cartoons from 'Punch'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-6.html
To mark the 7th anniversary of Steve Dillon's death I've dusted off some '90 Fleetway/Quality reprints to highlight on the blog today - he didn't do ALL the covers, but he did most of them.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/steve-dillon-harlem-heroes.html
Keith Burns is currently on cover art duties for 'Commando' again, I've updated my guide to all 37 covers he's done so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
More very rare (Young) Marvelman club ephemera has now been identified - good luck hunting this stuff down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-young-marvelman-club.html
The start of a multi-part series looking at just some of the original comic art of the extremely talented & prolific comic artist, Eric Parker. Let's start with some of his (Sexton Blake) roughs...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/eric-parker-roughs-part-1-of-4.html
Mike Dorey is back on art duties for 'Commando' (issue 5693 to be precise) so I've updated my guide to all the work he's done for them
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-mike-dorey-for-commando.html
from 'Buster & Jet' cover dated 50 years ago today here's part 5 of 'Zarga, Man of Mystery' illustrated by (then) newcomer Dave Gibbons
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-5-of-6.html
A quick shout-out for a talk at London's Bookery Gallery next month - see you there?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/mark-stafford-speaks.html1
Quote from: Richard S. on 28 October, 2023, 06:40:47 AMA quick shout-out for a talk at London's Bookery Gallery next month - see you there?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/mark-stafford-speaks.html1
Faulty link! This one seems to work:
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/mark-stafford-speaks.html
Quote from: Le Fink on 28 October, 2023, 08:43:28 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 28 October, 2023, 06:40:47 AMA quick shout-out for a talk at London's Bookery Gallery next month - see you there?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/mark-stafford-speaks.html1
Faulty link! This one seems to work:
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/mark-stafford-speaks.html
ah, that's very kind - thank you!
I've updated my guide to all things Battle (Action) related that Rebellion have published in recent years - it's been a while since I updated it, and they've been busy, so I hope I've got everything.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-battle-from-rebellion.html
Great news! More progress made on my covers gallery for '90s comics 'Street sharks' - covers still needed for issues 2 & & 7 though - and was issue 8 the final issue?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-street-sharks-comics-1997.html
Prolific comics historian Alan Clark has a new book out ('A ridge of high laughter!') so it seemed like the ideal opportunity to update my listing of his reference books. His new books have limited print runs so if you're interested in them you'll need to act fast.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/10/updated-alan-clark-reference-books.html
A final selection of images from the 'Century 21' mini exhibition held recently at the Cartoon Museum. Supermarionation is go!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/century-21-cartoon-museum-part-3.html
From 'Buster & Jet' cover dated 50 years ago today here's the final part of 'Zarga, Man of Mystery' illustrated by (then) newcomer Dave Gibbons. Originally commissioned by Dez Skinn.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/zarga-man-of-mystery-part-6-of-6.html
Back in the day Hawk Books didn't just produce chunk Dan Dare reprint volumes (and plenty of other books) they also produced sets of postcard - here's an update to my guide for what to look out for...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-hawk-books-postcards.html
The original Frank Bellamy art that was recently on display in Rugby as part of their 'Kapow - the art of making comics and film'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
More images from the 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet' exhibition held at the Cartoon Museum in London
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-3.html
More Eric Parker roughs for your enjoyment...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/eric-parker-roughs-part-2-of-4.html
I've found some more of the Roy of the Rovers themed merchandise that Marks & Spencer released back in 2012...this time it's a blow football game
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
An update to my guide to the early (small press) work of The Etherington Brothers - good luck tracking this stuff down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html
My look at (seemingly all) '90s comics reaches 'Sabrina, the teenage witch' - published by Titan comics in 1998 it ran for at least 3 issues, but were there more? Any Sabrina fans able to help me out? Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/sabrina-teenage-witch-titan-comics-1998.html
A look at the (British) comicon from 1970 - this was just the 3rd time it had been held
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/3rd-british-comicon-1970.html
As it's Armistice Day here's my guide to collecting the finest World War One comic strip there is, "Charley's War"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-long-and-complicated-guide-to.html
A souvenir of #LFCC2013 - yes, it's an actual, physical copy of David Lloyd's 'Aces Weekly' - plenty of sketches by ace contributors like David himself, David Hitchcock, Shaky Kane, John McCrea, Kev Hopgood & plenty more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/aces-weekly-lfcc-2013.html
I'm always happy to have a bit of vintage comics merchandise on the blog - so here's a 'Johnny Nemo' t-shirt from back in the day
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/johnny-nemo-vintage-t-shirt.html
Ohhh I always wanted that t-shirt. Its aces. I used to own a lovely Teenage Fan Club Tank Girl top which I really liked but always wished I'd held out for this!
Mike Dorey's drawing for Commando again (issue #5697, in shops now) so it's time to update my guide to all the work he's produced for them so far, he first worked for them nearly 3,000 issues ago so there's a few issues to collect
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-mike-dorey-for-commando.html
From 1990 here's my covers gallery for short-lived DC reprint title 'DC Action!', published by London Editions magazines and with (some) covers by Brian BOlland
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/dc-action.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 15 November, 2023, 06:42:30 AMFrom 1990 here's my covers gallery for short-lived DC reprint title 'DC Action!', published by London Editions magazines and with (some) covers by Brian BOlland
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/dc-action.html
This one always intrigued me as I love Grant Morrison's Animal Man run and was a curious bedfellow with the Wolfman Perez New Teen Titans run. It must also have been quite a bumper package as judging my the repurposed covers there was an issue of each series in each issue (so the cover on issue 6 is the cover to Animal Man 6, the cover to issue 4 is the cover to New Teen Titans 4) AND they seem to have something starring The Creeper in there as well.
Since own the Animal Man run, one of my absolute favours and have owned the New Teen Titans run I've never bothered to track them down... well when I looked they were too expensive to justify BUT its always niggled at me that I've love to get them!
And that triggered me to nosey again and see there seems to have been a companion comic called DC Zones that only lasted 4 issues!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 15 November, 2023, 01:50:30 PMAnd that triggered me to nosey again and see there seems to have been a companion comic called DC Zones that only lasted 4 issues!
Here's my covers gallery for 'Zones'. Which came out the months that 'DC Action!' didn't come out. So you could get DC reprints every month, they were just in 2 separate titles.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/07/zones-london-editions-1990.html
Errr how did I miss that one?!?
Some trade adverts for Girl, Swift & Robin comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/adverts-for-girl-swift-robin.html
One for collectors of newspaper strips today, yes it's a look at limited edition prints featuring 'Axa' - art by Romero & NSFW!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-axa-limited-edition-print-nsfw.html
Here's the programme of events for the (4th) British Comicon, 1971
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/4th-british-comicon-1971.html
An update to my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Lady Lovely Locks and the pixietails' comic from 1988
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-marvel-uks-lady-lovely-locks.html
More Norman Thelwell 'Punch' cartoons from the exhibition held at Mottisfont (a National Trust property close to where he lived) earlier this year
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-7.html
A rare example of 'Monster fun' headed notepaper from back in the day - love this sort of stuff!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/monster-fun-editor-writes.html
Mark Stafford is in conversation tonight at the Bookery Gallery - have fun if you're going!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/mark-stafford-speaks-tonight.html
I've updated my guide to artists sketchbooks by including a (much desired!) volume from Alan Davis
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-artist-sketchbooks.html
more original art (roughs) from British comics stalwart Eric Parker
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/eric-parker-roughs-part-3-of-4.html
more stuff relating to the 2023 Bristol comics expo - let me know if there's anything else out there, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-2023-bristol-comic-expo.html
I'm inching towards completion of my covers gallery for 1997's 'Street Sharks' comics line, I've now added the cover to issue 7. I'm still missing the cover for issue 2 and any issues after issue #8.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/updated-street-sharks-comics-1997.html
A 1950's comic produced by the 'Aims of industry' lobby group to promote, well, 'sensible' capitalism (or something) - art by Eric Parker.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/eric-parker-aims-of-industry.html
Anyone know anything more about this exhibition of Frank Hampson artwork that took place in Newcastle some years ago?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/frank-hampson-calouste-gulbenkian.html
Continuing my look at comics published by 'Celebrity' comics, today we reach 'Ovide' comic, it lasted at least 3 issues, any more info. would be welcome
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/celebrity-comics-ovide.html
Some highlights of the 'Maxwell the Magic cat' art 'fan' art from volume 3 of the collected works - contains art by Bryan Talbot, Garry Leach (doing Judge Maxwell cat), Ian Gibson, Dave Gibbons and more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/11/maxwell-magic-cat-volume-3.html
PS Artbooks sampler from 2013 (produced exclusively for LFCC 2013) - include a Frank Hampson "rough" which didn't make it into the final version of 'Tomorrow Revisited'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/ps-artbooks-sampler-lfcc-2013.html
Eaglecon 80 - in case (!) you missed it I'm going to start pulling together all the info. / images I have on it - and that starts today
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/eaglecon-80-part-1.html
One for all you 'Sooty' fans out there today - this is a 1989 title produced by London Editions magazines, it lasted at least 11 issues
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/sooty-comic-london-editions-magazines.html
More from the recent 'Kapow - the art of making comics and film' exhibition held in Rugby this Summer. Some Berni Wrightson art for your viewing pleasure...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
A timeline of cartoonist Norman Thelwell's life - from the Cartoon Museum#s recent exhibition 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-4.html
The start of a series looking at the more obscure material produced by legendary cartoonist Giles. First up, a booklet he produced for a sailing club...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/giles-esoterica.html
I've now got a list of the Roy of the Rovers themed merchandise that was produced by M&S back in 2012, and I just need a few more images to complete the project - any help gratefully received
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
An update to my cover gallery for these advertising comics produced by British Gas - the wastefu(e)l family. Art by Jeremy Simmonds. Issue 5 currently up for sale on ebay c/o Philcomics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-wasteful-family-comics.html
'Moomin' comic from Marvel UK, launched in 1994 with at least one issue & one special. Information is very thin on the ground for this one! Hopefully someone out there can help me.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/moomin-comic-marvel-uk-1994.html
more 'roughs' from the prolific Eric Parker, a couple of these (the first and last image) could be Sexton Blake roughs- what do you think?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/eric-parker-roughs-part-4-of-4.html
This latest update to my 'Superted' comics gallery means that we now know this (Marvel UK / Redan published) title lasted at least 61 issues. If you've got later issues please just let me know, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-superted-marvel-uk.html
SSI journals for the first half of 1992; cover art by (among others) Bryan Talbot, Ron Tiner & Steve Whitaker.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/ssi-journal-1992.html
Chad Varah and the story that was too violent for 'Girl'!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/chad-varah-for-girl.html
I've updated my guide to all (?) the work that Dan Cornwell has done for Tharg - he's been busy, there's a lot to collect!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-dan-cornwell-for-2000ad-megazine.html
Part 3 of my guide to the late '80s Titan Books reprints of Moebius's work. Today it's 3 volume of 'The Incal' (with Jodorowsky).
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/moebius-titan-books-reprints-part-3.html
Here's my covers gallery for short-lived environmental humour based comic 'Greenbug' (produced by London Editions). At least 3 issues, came out in 1991.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/greenbug-comic.html
As it's nearly Christmas here's a throwback to childhood - yes, it's the flyers that used to be produced showing all the annuals that were being produced for that very Christmas. If you've got a flyer that I haven't included do let me know, thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-annual-flyers.html
Further examples of trade press adverts for the Hulton comics (Eagle, Girl, Robin & Swift) - never seen the (1957) TV advert mentioned
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/hulton-press-adverts.html
One for any (!) 'Journey into space' collectors here - yes, it's an update to some of the (now very rare) merchandise that was produced to tie in with the phenomenally popular radio show. Good luck tracking down this playsuit...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-jet-morgan-playsuit.html
In what surely counts as an early Christmas present here's news of an amazing sounding upcoming reprint of the 'Wrath of the Gods' comic strip (with art by John M Burns and Ron Embleton) next year...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/complete-wrath-of-gods-to-be-re-printed.html
more original art by Norman Thelwell - finally we get to some ponies!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-8.html
My look back at Lawless 2023 concludes with...the autographs! I've a couple of queries about them - any help appreciated!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/lawless-2023-autographs.html
Heads up on an obscure music comic featuring the work of Brendan McCarthy, Philip Bond & Shaky Kane
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-mercy-giants-brett-ewins.html
An update to my post about issue #1 of really, really early Glenn Fabry comic - "workin klass super hero"
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-workin-klass-super-hero-1-glenn.html
'Roy of the Rovers' boardgame - who found this under their Christmas tree in 1989?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/roy-of-rovers-game-1989.html
Thought you might like these, if you haven't already got them.
Two issues of Atom Tan from 1987 by Philip Bond, Jamie Hewlett, Alan Martin and Luke Whitney (in .cbr format):
https://www.udrop.com/LlLx/Atom_Tan_01_(1987)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(~Cclay~).cbr (https://www.udrop.com/LlLx/Atom_Tan_01_(1987)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(~Cclay~).cbr)
https://www.udrop.com/LlLy/Atom_Tan_02_(1988)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(Slinky_J).cbr (https://www.udrop.com/LlLy/Atom_Tan_02_(1988)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(Slinky_J).cbr)
Enjoy!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 29 December, 2023, 01:45:02 PMThought you might like these, if you haven't already got them.
Two issues of Atom Tan from 1987 by Philip Bond, Jamie Hewlett, Alan Martin and Luke Whitney (in .cbr format):
https://www.udrop.com/LlLx/Atom_Tan_01_(1987)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(~Cclay~).cbr (https://www.udrop.com/LlLx/Atom_Tan_01_(1987)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(~Cclay~).cbr)
https://www.udrop.com/LlLy/Atom_Tan_02_(1988)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(Slinky_J).cbr (https://www.udrop.com/LlLy/Atom_Tan_02_(1988)_(Philip_Bond___Jamie_Hewlett)_(Slinky_J).cbr)
Enjoy!
thanks very much!
I've added another comic convention to the blog - this one's from Alexandra Palace (in 1992) - did you go? Raffle tickets for an original piece of Simon Bisley artwork were 3 for a quid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/london-comic-book-convention.html
More original artwork by renowned illustrator Eric Parker, this time it's the start of a series on female faces
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/eric-parker-female-heads-part-1-of-4.html
Further updated to my look at undated annuals - I've been able to add a 2000AD annual and an Action annual to the original post
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-undated-annuals.html
I never really paid much attention to whether any annuals I bought were dated or not, although I was aware that some were undated. I just had a look through mine and they're all dated.
I always assumed they were for sale overseas where they might have different traditions of when annuals were released compared to the UK.
Quote from: Fortnight on 31 December, 2023, 02:48:56 PMI never really paid much attention to whether any annuals I bought were dated or not, although I was aware that some were undated. I just had a look through mine and they're all dated.
I always assumed they were for sale overseas where they might have different traditions of when annuals were released compared to the UK.
Yes, collecting undated annuals is a bit of a niche interest isn't it? Hard too! I've got 3 undated
Eagle annuals and there are maybe 5 in total that could be undated.
It does give them a great shelf life when they arrived overseas though - they could be on sale for years!
First great signing of the year announced at Gosh - includes hard to meet 2000AD artist Frazer Irving
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/sherlock-holmes-signing.html
I've updated my guide to all the covers that Keith Burns has done for Commando because he's provided the art for one of the issues currently on sale - look out for issue #5711 folks
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
More original John Gillatt artwork for the covers of the Dutch reprints of Billy's Boots
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2023/12/updated-john-gillatt-original-art.html
Any help that you can give identifying the humour artists who contributed to 'Greenbug' comic would be much appreciated! I've spotted Tom Paterson in there so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-greenbug-comic.html
More original comic art from the 2023 exhibition in Rugby 'Kapow - the art of making comics & film'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
More images from the 2023 exhibition at the Cartoon Museum, 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-5.html
Catawiki auctions have a fantastic piece of Carlos Ezquerra 'Strontium Dog' artwork (from 1979's 'Journey into hell') up for sale this week. I'm not the seller. Good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/strontium-dog-journey-into-hell.html
That is a lovely page. I bet it smashes that estimate.
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 06 January, 2024, 08:33:46 AMThat is a lovely page. I bet it smashes that estimate.
agree! I'll update the post once the auction ends
The dummy copy of 'Tiger' has been found in the collection of the late editor Derek Birnage. This is the absolute first appearance of Roy of the Rovers. Interestingly the comic isn't even called 'Tiger' and Melcehster Rovers aren't playing in red & yellow! More details here
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/when-tiger-comic-was-just-idea.html
I've found some more SSI journals for 1992, so I've updated my covers gallery accordingly.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-ssi-journal-1992.html
Here's a look at the company structure of 'Fleetway Editions' back in 1992 - the question is what was "project Odyssey" and "project Oh No!!" - did these ever see the light of day??? And what's the 'Young Indiana Jones' comic mentioned?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/fleetway-editions-limited-1992-structure.html
As you say
QuoteWhat was project "Odyssey"??
What was project "Oh No!!"??
Such wonderfully different titles!
That is super cool - thanks for sharing. I don't always post but rest assured always read the posts when mentioned here and your consistancy is an absolute credit to you!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 09 January, 2024, 08:18:09 AMAs you say
QuoteWhat was project "Odyssey"??
What was project "Oh No!!"??
Such wonderfully different titles!
That is super cool - thanks for sharing. I don't always post but rest assured always read the posts when mentioned here and your consistancy is an absolute credit to you!
ah, cheers very much, that's very kind. I'll keep blogging as long as I'm enjoying it
The start of a covers gallery for the 2001 'Tomb Raider' comics (from Titan comics)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/tomb-raider-comic-titan-comics-2001.html
more pages from Leo Baxendales's lost project 'Supecomic' have recently been auctioned off, I've updated my record of all the pages we've now seen - maybe even more pages are yet out there waiting to be discovered??
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-leo-baxendales-supercomic.html
I'm nearly there with my guide to the 2012 range of 'Roy of the Rovers' themed merchandise produced by M&S. I've finally been able to add some images of their bespoke reprint volume, so now I just need images of a wallet and the hand warmers.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
Since 'Gladiators' is back on the telly tonight the only topic fit for the blog today is Kev O'Sutherland's 2 issue 'Gladiators' comic from 1993! These are hard to track down.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/gladiators-comic.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 06 January, 2024, 10:49:37 PMQuote from: Colin YNWA on 06 January, 2024, 08:33:46 AMThat is a lovely page. I bet it smashes that estimate.
agree! I'll update the post once the auction ends
sold for 1,100 euro! plus fees
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/strontium-dog-journey-into-hell.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 13 January, 2024, 06:49:00 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 06 January, 2024, 10:49:37 PMQuote from: Colin YNWA on 06 January, 2024, 08:33:46 AMThat is a lovely page. I bet it smashes that estimate.
agree! I'll update the post once the auction ends
sold for 1,100 euro! plus fees
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/strontium-dog-journey-into-hell.html
Worth every cent. Johnny's face on that Shooty panel is sublimely grim.
Just a quick shout-out for this (re-scheduled) exhibition of original Will Eisner artwork that'll be opening in Hackney later this month...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/will-eisner-in-hackney.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 14 January, 2024, 07:39:59 AMJust a quick shout-out for this (re-scheduled) exhibition of original Will Eisner artwork that'll be opening in Hackney later this month...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/will-eisner-in-hackney.html
Would love to make it to that. Eisner was a genius.
More original sketches by Eric Parker - this time it's more in his series of female portraits, these all look like they're drawn from life. I guess we'll never know now if he turned any of these women into characters in his published work.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/eric-parker-female-heads-part-2-of-4.html
Here are ALL the details of the 1979 (British) comic-on. This was the 11th such event and featured Jim Steranko as the guest of honour
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/11th-british-comicon-1979.html
Some promotional material trying to drum up interest for the 6th (British) comic-con (in 1973) - check out that guest list!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/6th-british-comicon-1973.html
Well, now I know that there were at least TWO issues of Marvel UK's (seemingly very short-lived!) 'Moomins' comic - anybody know if there was a third issue (or maybe more?)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-moomin-comic-marvel-uk-1994.html
I realise I'm a it late to the party with these anthologies but there you go - anyway, here's the start of a covers gallery for these volumes published by Dundee College of Art. Great cover to volume 10 by Anna Morozova!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/dundee-college-of-art-anthologies.html
Don't forget that it's the 'Sherlock Holmes and the empire builders' signing at Gosh comics today, 2000AD droid Frazer Irving will be there
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/sherlock-holmes-signing_0970857766.html
Keith Burns is a busy artist these days, but he's still found time to illustrate another cover for Commando, issue 5715 to be precise. My guide to all his covers is here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando_0883742888.html
More images of Norman Thelwell's art - this time featuring actual ponies & a brief letter about the early days of 'Eagle'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-9.html
A further update on all things 'Ivory Castle Arrow' related - the finest comic ever to grace a dentist's waiting room!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-ivory-castle-arrow-covers.html
I've updated my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Biker Mice from Mars' comic to include the (previously unknown to me) Easter special. All details are here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-biker-mice-from-mars-from.html
Don't forget that that exhibition of original Will Eisner artwork opens in Hackney today at the Jam Bookshop
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/will-eisner-in-hackney-opens-today.html
An update to my look at bibliographies etc associated with 'old boys books' - I've added some Sexton Blake catalogues to my listing - but I'm sure there's more material out there
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-old-boys-books-bibliographies.html
My covers gallery for 'Cosmic' comic has been expanded again (thanks to John Freeman for this batch of cover images) - I now know that volume 3 lasted until at least issue 9. If you can help fill in any of the gaps in the gallery or have any issues after April/May 1999 I'd love to hear from you!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-cosmic-magazine.html
Not sure I've covered 'Investors Chronicle' (stop yawning!) on the blog before but seeing as it hired John M Burns to provide covers it's ok by me! 3 covers found so far, 4 to go.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/investors-chronicle-john-m-burns-art.html
An update to my covers gallery for 'Tiny Toons Adventures' from 1994 (not to be confused with the Marvel UK title of the same name published in 1992/3) - it lasted at least 6 issues but maybe more??
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/updated-tiny-toon-adventures-comic-1994.html
Some interesting Marvel UK related rarities up for sale in February (not by me!) including the Carlos Ezquerra cover for Fury issue 22 - magnificent! Good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/marvel-uk-rarities-up-for-auction.html
More original drawings by Eric Parker - these could all have ended up as characters in Sexton Blake stories!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/01/eric-parker-female-heads-part-3-of-4.html
The Miracleman cover (by Todd McFarlane) for 'Comics International' that never was...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/ci-128-miracleman-cover-that-never-was.html
Wow never seen that! I've taken to collecting back issues of Comics International and its a bit of a slog so glad there's not some ultra rare variant out there@
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2024, 07:06:49 AMWow never seen that! I've taken to collecting back issues of Comics International and its a bit of a slog so glad there's not some ultra rare variant out there@
maybe I'll have to do a post on Comics International variants that DO exist!
Quote from: Richard S. on 01 February, 2024, 06:57:28 PMQuote from: Colin YNWA on 01 February, 2024, 07:06:49 AMWow never seen that! I've taken to collecting back issues of Comics International and its a bit of a slog so glad there's not some ultra rare variant out there@
maybe I'll have to do a post on Comics International variants that DO exist!
Nooooo!!! I just picked up a Capital 95.8 FM Sxpo 93 Special I never knew existed. And I've still got 75 regular issues before I should be thinking of that kinda thing!
A really early newspaper comic strip reprint this one 'Garth - man of mystery', this is the last in the series of 1940s newspaper strip reprints I'm looking for but it's a really rare volume
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/garth-man-of-mystery.html
The postcards available at the "Into Battle! The art of British war comics" exhibition currently on at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire museum - picture library covers by some of the greats & a Charley's War piece by Joe Colquhoun
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/into-battle-postcards.html
More details/images of rare '50s sci-fi merchandise related to radio show (and comic strip) 'Journey Into Space', this time it's more about the (2nd) style of playsuit for character Jet Morgan. Produced by Merit int he 1950s good luck tracking one of these down!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-jet-morgan-playsuit.html
More original cartoons from the recent 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-6.html
An update to my look at the 1996/7 'Gargoyles' reprint comic from Titan comics - I've now added some images for a trade paperback that I now know was also released
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-gargoyles-titan-comics.html
There's a volume of 'Maxwell the magic cat (volume 4)' currently up for sale (I'm not the seller!) and you can see some of the other artists who contributed drawings of Maxwell - includes David Lloyd, Kev O'Neill and Brian Bolland
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/maxwell-magic-cat-volume-4.html
Some 1950s sales figures for Swift, TV Comic - weekly comic & annuals. All found inside a Ladybird booklet!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/ladybird-adventure-series.html
Great news (!) - I've finally been able to complete my covers gallery for 'The Wastefu(e)l' family of promotional comics from British Gas. Art is by Jeremy Simmonds.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-wastefuel-family-comics.html
I have #s 4, 5 & 6 of that Wastefuel Comic! I looked over ebay every now and then for #s 1, 2 & 3, but never saw one pop up (wasn't looking very hard to be fair!). So thanks for this post. Nice to see those ones I didn't find!
Beyond the normal advertised-on-the-cover type freebies (such as the StarCom & Ring Raiders ones I see on your blog, those Action Force mini-comics, assorted preview comics, etc) I have a small number of other advert comics:
Thundercats comic "Number Two" (I see you already have the first one from 14 October 1986 on your blog, can't see this second one)
A one-page "Sammy the Secret Lemonade Drinker", for R. Whites Lemonade (looking a bit worse for wear)
Two (different) "The Striper" comics, ads for Rowntree's Stripers (apparently some sort of confectionery)
Almost fitting the bill - a curious Disney/Woolworths competition where a captionless three-panel Mickey Mouse strip needs to be captioned to win a prize.
Quote from: Fortnight on 09 February, 2024, 10:15:09 AMI have #s 4, 5 & 6 of that Wastefuel Comic! I looked over ebay every now and then for #s 1, 2 & 3, but never saw one pop up (wasn't looking very hard to be fair!). So thanks for this post. Nice to see those ones I didn't find!
Beyond the normal advertised-on-the-cover type freebies (such as the StarCom & Ring Raiders ones I see on your blog, those Action Force mini-comics, assorted preview comics, etc) I have a small number of other advert comics:
Thundercats comic "Number Two" (I see you already have the first one from 14 October 1986 on your blog, can't see this second one)
A one-page "Sammy the Secret Lemonade Drinker", for R. Whites Lemonade (looking a bit worse for wear)
Two (different) "The Striper" comics, ads for Rowntree's Stripers (apparently some sort of confectionery)
Almost fitting the bill - a curious Disney/Woolworths competition where a captionless three-panel Mickey Mouse strip needs to be captioned to win a prize.
ah, all very interesting! It's hard to know what advertising comics I haven't covered (yet!) so thanks for the heads up.
All advertising comics can be found here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/search/label/advertising
Some Marvel UK rarities up for sale today, including that Carlos Ezquerra cover for Fury #22, good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/marvel-uk-rarities-up-for-auction-today.html
more 'Tomb Raider' comics from the short-lived Titan Comics run in 2001
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/tomb-raider-comic-titan-comics-2001.html
As an antidote to Valentine's day here are some great postcards that I purchased from Mark Stafford recently - check 'em out!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/mark-stafford-postcards.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 14 February, 2024, 06:49:26 AMAs an antidote to Valentine's day here are some great postcards that I purchased from Mark Stafford recently - check 'em out!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/mark-stafford-postcards.html
Super creepy! They're great - thanks for posting!
Wow they are supercool!
Quote from: Le Fink on 14 February, 2024, 07:08:14 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 14 February, 2024, 06:49:26 AMAs an antidote to Valentine's day here are some great postcards that I purchased from Mark Stafford recently - check 'em out!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/mark-stafford-postcards.html
Super creepy! They're great - thanks for posting!
no problem at all - glad you liked 'em!
A final selection of original roughs/sketches of women's heads by prolific (Sexton Blake artists and much more) artist Eric Parker
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/eric-parker-female-heads-part-4-of-4.html
The recent 'Kapow - the art of making comics & film' exhibition in Rugby had a whole WALL of original Jock art from 'One dark knight'. It was amazing. Here's just some of what you missed.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
Tiger comic #1 up for sale with original free gift - never seen this before! I'm not the seller and you'll need a few quid to buy it
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/tiger-comic-1-up-for-sale-with-free-gift.html
Tiger comic #2 up for sale with original free gift - never seen this before! I'm not the seller and you'll need a few quid to buy it
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/tiger-comic-2-up-for-sale-with-free-gift.html
He's got loads of early 2000AD's going cheap at the moment including prog 335 with it's free gift
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364736061592?itmmeta=
I've updated my covers gallery for the 'Dundee College of Art Comics & Graphic Novel Anthologies' - cover artists include Anna Morozova, Dave Gibbons, Colin MacNeil & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-dundee-college-of-art.html
More Norman Thelwell art from the 2023 exhibition at Mottisfont (a National Trust property close to where he lived)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-10.html
I've just updated my guide to all the tales that Colin Maxwell has penned for 'Commando' - issue 5723 is on sale now
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-colin-maxwell-for-commando.html
A 2nd promotional Thundercats comic that was produced - any advice on who the artist might be?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/thundercats-promotional-comic-2.html
Quote from: Richard S. on 22 February, 2024, 06:45:11 AMA 2nd promotional Thundercats comic that was produced - any advice on who the artist might be?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/thundercats-promotional-comic-2.html
That's the (other) one I've got! If it helps track down the artist, both these Thundercats/Woolworths promo comics were extracts from the UK Marvel Thundercats comics from 1987. The first promo (18 Oct 1986) from issue #1 (cover dated 21st Mar 87), and the second promo (14 Mar 1987) from issue #2 (cover dated 28th Mar 87).
Quote from: Fortnight on 22 February, 2024, 08:04:19 AMQuote from: Richard S. on 22 February, 2024, 06:45:11 AMA 2nd promotional Thundercats comic that was produced - any advice on who the artist might be?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/thundercats-promotional-comic-2.html
That's the (other) one I've got! If it helps track down the artist, both these Thundercats/Woolworths promo comics were extracts from the UK Marvel Thundercats comics from 1987. The first promo (18 Oct 1986) from issue #1 (cover dated 21st Mar 87), and the second promo (14 Mar 1987) from issue #2 (cover dated 28th Mar 87).
ah, interesting! Thanks for the info. I'll update the post.
I've finally completed my covers gallery for 'Hurriccanes' - a short-lived title from DC Thomson. It wasn't an original title for them, instead it was a tie-in with a TV cartoon series. 7 issues only.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-hurricanes-comic-from-dc-thomson.html
My look at the 2012 range of Roy of the Rovers merchandise produced by M&S has been updated to include the bespoke 'best of 1970s' reprint that was produced
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-roy-of-rovers-m-merchandise.html
An interesting promotional comic from Channel 4. Produced in 2001, includes art by John Cooper, Woodrow Phoenix, Kev Hopgood and more
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/true-life-stories-channel-4.html
I've updated my guide to collecting the Warhammer (40k) reprints that were originally published in the late '90s / early '00s 'Warhammer' comic. A total of 59 volumes identified so far.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-complete-guide-to-warhammer-40k.html
More progress on my covers gallery for 1994 comic 'Tiny Toon Adventures' (not to be confused with the Marvel UK title of the same name from 1992/3). I now know it lasted at least 10 issues. Any further help much appreciated.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/updated-tiny-toon-adventures-comic-1994.html
more roughs from Eric Parker - this time themed around pubs - surely that's Sexton Blake (& Pedro the bloodhound) in the first image?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/02/eric-parker-pubs-part-1-of-2.html
I've updated my look at 'Wimpy' comics - here's issue #1 from 1978 (all images swiped from a current ebay sale - I'm not the seller)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-muncher-wimpy-comic.html
Another artist sketchbook identified - this time it's by Ant Williams and his 'The art of Ant'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-artist-sketchbooks.html
I've added another of Mike Western's watercolours (painted in later life) to my gallery of such things, this one is called 'Corn Dolly'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-watercolour-work-of-mike-western.html
The Mekon heads to auction!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-mekon-heads-to-auction.html
More images from the 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum in 2023
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-7.html
A covers gallery for the 3rd and final DC reprint title form the 1990s - yes, it's 'Shockwave'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/shockwave-1991.html
Isn't the image of Black Orchid on the cover of issue 1 not Dave McKean, not John Bolton? McKean defo did interiors on that series - the Gaiman one before the ongoing that is.
a Harrier comics mystery from 1988 - can you help?
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/cuirass-harrier-comics-puzzle.html
some great contributors to this 2006 anthology 'Monsters' - Shane Oakley, Leah Moore, David Hitchcock, Garen Ewing & more!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/monsters-accent-uk.html
More original Jock art (from 'One dark knight') from the 'Kapow' exhibition held in Rugby last year...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
The finale to my 'Tomb Raider' covers gallery - from the 2001/2 series published by Titan comics
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/tomb-raider-comic-titan-comics-2001.html
Brian Bolland's first ever fanzine work - from January 1969 (delightfully, he's credited as "Brian J. Bolland, Esq")
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/brian-bolland-first-ever-fanzine-work.html
Just a reminder that this rare Mekon sculpture by Pip Warwick is up for sale today, good luck if you bid!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-mekon-heads-to-auction_01114188161.html
From 1965...here's evidence of the actual prime minister of the day sitting down for dinner with a bunch of cartoonists! Yes it's the 'Cartoonists' club dinner & ball' (organised by the Cartoonists' club of Great Britain)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-ccgb-cartoonists-club-of-great.html
That's amazing! I adore the fact the list of folks attending is astonishing, the menu includes food I neither know, understand or see in my life, stars like Bob Monkhouse are reduced to a footnote under 'Cabaret' and yet they still have a Tombola like its a village fete!
Oh and I've never heard of Harry Bishop - his work from that image on the photo looks like its amazing!
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 14 March, 2024, 07:40:04 AMThat's amazing! I adore the fact the list of folks attending is astonishing, the menu includes food I neither know, understand or see in my life, stars like Bob Monkhouse are reduced to a footnote under 'Cabaret' and yet they still have a Tombola like its a village fete!
Oh and I've never heard of Harry Bishop - his work from that image on the photo looks like its amazing!
yes, it's a great souvenir isn't it? What an evening! Harry Bishop is a great artist - 'Gunsmoke' probably his most well-known strip - and yet very little (none?) of his work has been reprinted recently so he's in danger of being forgotten
More sketches/art on theme of 'pubs' from the incomparable artist, Eric Parker
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/eric-parker-pubs-part-2-of-2.html
The brochure for the 1998 National Comics Awards - includes art by Charlie Adlard and Frank Quitely (plus there's a list of who won what at the 1997 awards)
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/1998-national-comics-awards.html
'Christmas with the Buds' #3 - a 12-page promotional comic from Budgens supermarket, features art by (Fleetway humour artist) Sid Burgon
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/christmas-with-buds-3.html
To my ever expanding list of artist sketchbooks I've now added one by Dave Taylor - featuring plenty of examples of his work in the Judge Dredd universe, Batman and sketches showing his love of the work of Moebius.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-artist-sketchbooks_02055790823.html
Last chance to see the Will Eisner exhibition (in Hackney) this week - the shop isn't open every day so check opening times before travelling
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/will-eisner-in-hackney-final-week.html
Commando #5731 is out now and features a cover by artist Keith Burns, here's my guide to the nearly 40 covers he's done for them so far
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-keith-burns-covers-for-commando.html
Very nice. So much energy in his painting.
Fair play to Richard for posting these. I wouldn't pay any heed to Commando otherwise, but now I've picked up a couple on Kindle.
It's hardly an ideal format – I have to read them on the Kindle app downloaded onto my PC – but on the plus side I am able to read a sample before purchase and determine if the interior art is up to scratch.
Back when I was a reader of Battle I would turn up my nose at the old-fashioned style of Commando, but the older, less cynical me sees more to like in the straightforward morality and somewhat simplistic narratives (which are pretty much always redemption arcs of one kind or another).
A fella can have enough hard-edged grim'n'grit in his comics.
Quote from: Vector14 on 19 March, 2024, 09:22:19 AMVery nice. So much energy in his painting.
yeah, that's so true isn't it? Great stuff!
The final selection of images from the 2023 exhibition at Mottisfont of Norman Thelwell's art - this time it's a selection of his landscape paintings
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/100-years-of-norman-thelwell-part-11.html
Great news! All 3 issues of 'Muncher' comic by Wimpy now found and images recorded on the blog for posterity...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-muncher-wimpy-comic_01774056049.html
My covers gallery for 1997's 'Street Sharks' comic has been expanded and I now know it ran for at least 9 issues (of which I'm just missing the cover for issue #2). As ever, any help is much appreciated.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-street-sharks-comics-1997.html
Forbidden Planet London have announced a signing with Bryan Hitch
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/bryan-hitch-signing-announced.html
'Eureka' - one of those comics that never was.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/eureka-young-world-weekly-1998.html
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Quote from: Richard S. on 25 March, 2024, 06:30:59 AM'Eureka' - one of those comics that never was.
Yeesh. That lettering, though!
(Fascinating post, BTW — I'd never heard of that!)
Quote from: Richard S. on 25 March, 2024, 06:30:59 AM'Eureka' - one of those comics that never was.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/eureka-young-world-weekly-1998.html
Very interesting. It looks really outdated for 1998.
The intensions were good but there's no way that would have been succcesful.
I'm always happy to celebrate the art of Mike Noble - so here's a selection of his work on 'Captain Scarlet'...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/mike-noble-captain-scarlet.html
'Strips 78' - the programme. I recently heard Tim Quinn call this the best comics convention he'd ever been too - see precisely what Dez Skinn, Dave Gibbons & others helped organise back in September 1978
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/strips-78-programme.html
'Dumbass comics' - late '90s / early 2000s small-press comic, featuring art by Henry Flint & Neill 'Mega Robo Bros' Cameron
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/updated-dumbass-comics-neill-cameron.html
I've completed my covers gallery for Marvel UK's 'Worzel Gummidge weekly' - now extended to include all the issues of 'Rupert weekly' that included Worzel in the title.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/updated-marvel-uks-worzel-gummidge.html
A variety of Dutch reprints of Billy's Boots and Roy of the Rovers material for all you seriously dedicated collectors out there!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/sjakie-rob-van-de-rovers-repriints.html
More original Eric Parker artwork - these appear to have been done on holiday for his own pleasure rather than as roughs for comic illustrations
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/eric-parker-overseas-part-1-of-10.html
More images from the (now not very recent) 'Norman Thelwell saves the planet' exhibition at the Cartoon Museum...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/norman-thelwell-saves-planet-part-8.html
A new strand on my research into 'Clearmark' comics - here's issue 2 of their 'Henry's Cat - fun to cook' publication - anyone know anything more about this? Or any other Clearmark comics I might have missed? Thanks!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/henrys-cat-clearmark-comics.html
Bryan Hitch signing is today - have fun if you're going!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/bryan-hitch-signing-announced.html
Some of Jim Baikie's art for 2000AD art got auctioned off yesterday - lovely Skizz & Chopper pages. Congratulations if you were the winning bidder.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/jim-baikie-art-auctioned-off.html
Very nice. That episode of Judge Dredd: Oz is burnt into my memory. Skizz I don't remember too well but looks lovely. On the other pieces, it's remarkable to obtain some original art for just £10! Batman and Dredd no less!
Quote from: Le Fink on 07 April, 2024, 08:45:23 AMVery nice. That episode of Judge Dredd: Oz is burnt into my memory. Skizz I don't remember too well but looks lovely. On the other pieces, it's remarkable to obtain some original art for just £10! Batman and Dredd no less!
that 3rd piece was described as prints but may have been original art - if so, somebody got a bargain!
Ah, I missed that, thanks
'Ham Dare' is probably my favourite 'Dan Dare' parody strip - this original art by Malcolm Douglas (from a script by Lew Stringer) is stop class. All images from a recent sale by Lew.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/ham-dare-oink-annual-1989.html
It would be nice if we could one day get a proper reprint. That might be wishful thinking since I think the Dan Dare Corporation owns the rights (DDC = francize killers)
An update to my post all about (Will Simpson's work on) the comic based on the Alton Towers ride, 'Nemesis'
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/updated-nemesis-ride-comic.html
more original art by Jock from 'One Dark Knight' - all images from the 'Kapow' exhibition held at Rugby art museum and gallery in 2023.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/kapow-art-of-making-comics-film.html
More rare photos from the 'Eaglecon 80' convention
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/eaglecon-80-part-2.html
Something for the Eagle comic collector who has everything in their life? Yes, it's a Eagle/Girl table tennis medal - these are rare! Quite literally from a different era, not sure I've ever seen 2000AD running table tennis competitions across its titles.
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/eagle-girl-table-tennis-medals.html
'Escape' magazine, the early A5 sized years! A great comics magazine from Paul Gravett, I've got issues 5-7 and am on the lookout for issues 1-4
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/03/escape-early-years.html
Happy 74th birthday to Eagle, to celebrate, here's a look at a rare bit of merchandise - the Eagle club notebook
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/updated-eagle-club-notebook-happy.html
the post yesterday about the Eagle club notebook was popular - so let's have something similar today...yes it's the Eagle club cycle pennant. Enjoy!
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/eagle-club-cycle-penant.html
more original artwork from British comics legend / stalwart etc etc Eric Parker - he's still on his holidays here...
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/eric-parker-overseas-part-2-of-10.html
The silence of unicorns is available to back on Kickstarter now, but there's not long to go now
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-silence-of-unicorns-on-kickstarter.html
More early work from the Etherington brothers - I've added an early trade paperback (for Malcolm Magic, volume 2) to my covers gallery
https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/04/updated-etherington-brothers-comics.html