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Our UK section starts with some scarce Grand Christmas Number story papers from 1911-1946, Coronation and Special issues from the same period and D C Thomson’s ‘Big Five’ Xmas Numbers from the 1920s-60s – all at lot numbers 1-4.

They are followed by war years Beano Nos. 46, 48, 53, 57, 59 and nine war years Dandy issues between No.88 - 135. The scarce Magic Comic also features with Nos. 54, 57, 61, 66 and 76 – all offered separately. Mickey Mouse propaganda war issues from 1942 and 1944 are also here along with The Hotspur and Radio Fun, all ‘doing their bit’ for the war effort.

The 1950s highlights include two Dan Dare artworks by Frank Hampson, Lion No 1 and its elusive No.1 Flyer and 85 early issues between Nos 2-186 starring the indefaticable Captain Condor by Frank S Pepper.

Marvelman Family No. 1 and a run of 76 early Marvelman issues (1954-63) by L Miller are at lots 51 and 52 but they are only partially complete, the original collector, in his teen-age years, cutting out the stories that did not interest him! Naturally they’re at No Reserve. He did the same with his early U.S. Master Comics (at lot 146), where only the Captain Marvel Jr. stories have survived – along with their front covers.

The 1960s and 70s are dominated by runs and complete years of Beano and Dandy, Commando, Eagle issues with free gifts, Beezer, Topper, Bunty, Buster, Buzz, Knockout, Mandy, Misty, Romeo, Tammy, Valiant, Victor and more No.1s with free gifts that you can take a kick at.

Our artwork selection takes centre stage with a further strong run of Ron Turner’s space and science-fiction pieces along with a Daleks piece and one of his 1977 2000AD boards for Judge Dredd. The Judge is also highlighted by brilliant John M Burns artworks, many signed, along with his Nikolai Dante, Destiny’s Child boards and an Emma Paris and Black Light cover piece – all for 2000AD. Charley’s War by Joe Colquhoun is featured in 3 lots as are two boards for Doctor Who by Gerry Haylock, Karl the Viking by Don Lawrence, Joe 90 by Martin Asbury, Faceache by Ken Reid and Captain Scarlet by Jim Watson for TV21.

‘Laugh with S.E.A.C.’ was the jokes and cartoon section of the British Army’s South-East Asia Command newspaper during World War II. This was Mick Anglo’s first ever artwork, published whilst he served there, and his five-page illustrated story is at lot 27, each page signed. We didn’t sell it in September so our vendor has reduced the price to entice.

Our U.S. Golden Age section has a good selection of No 1 and early issues including Detective, Green Lantern, Gang Busters, Millie the Model, Jumbo, Fight, Wings, Firehair, Superman, Batman, Journey into Mystery, most issues from #2-73, Strange Tales from #1-88, Tales of Suspense from #1-7, Tales to Astonish #1-6, Tormented, Yellow Claw and Web of Evil.

We have a strong Marvel Silver and Bronze Age selection including Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk , J.I.M, Akira and X-Men with Star Wars and Black Knight posters.

Finally, due to ever increasing small business costs and taxes we must increase our buyers’ premium from 19% to 22%. (Please bear in mind that, as before, this 22% includes the 5% charge for bidding with thesaleroom.com).

All postal bids need to be with us by FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER and we will enter them on your behalf in thesaleroom.com/Comic Book Auctions website closing Sunday 22 November from 2pm.