Published by Martin and Reid/Gower Studios, Bishopgate, London., 1949
Seller: Colophon Books (UK), Leek, STAFF, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 52.60
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketOriginal Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8 page British strip style comic with 2 short stories by Bryan Berry and James Moore, probably the editor at the time who also used the pseud John Dekker, the cartoons we are unsure who did these for this issue, but Angelo did create the British superhero Marvelman. A little splitting started at outer edge near centre, felt rather than seen, but about half-inch in, printed without colour, and there is a light age toning to cover otherwise a very good copy of this scarce comic. Price at issue 2d.
Published by L. Miller & Co., London, 1955
Seller: Abbey Antiquarian Books, Blockley, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 279.63
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCondition: Very Good. Magic paint without paints (4) +colour illustrations & outline illustrations. 8vo card covers [8]pp unused & not coloured, although printed illustrations are coloured, spine and cover in very good condition, slight wear to edges. This is a painting book, but is largley untouched. *In light of recent popularity of Marvel comics, this book holds more interest. Marvelman was a British equivalent of the American character Captain Marvel in late 1950s, he was revived by notable authors Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore in 1980s and renamed Miracleman. 1 volume. Softcover.