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    John M. Burns 2000AD art and more highlight of latest Compal Comic Book Auction

    The November 2026 Compal Comic Book Auction is open for bidding, with plenty of British comic goodies on offer, including rare wartime comics, amazing 2000AD art by John M. Burns, more “Charley’s War” art by Joe Colquhoun, some stunning illustrations by Ron Turner, and much more.

    The UK section starts with some scarce Grand Christmas Number story papers from 1911-1946, Coronation and Special issues from the same period and DC Thomson’s ‘Big Five’ Christmas Numbers from the 1920s-60s.

    Chrsistmas issue story papers (1912-1946). Butterfly 1914, Chips 1912, 1924, 1933, 1935, Chuckles 1922, Funny Wonder 1916 (Charlie Chaplin cover), 1935, Golden Penny 1925, Jester 1935, Larks 1938, Puck 1917, 1924, Rainbow 1914, 1915, 1916, 1921, Tiny Tots 1935, 1939 with Tip Top 1945 and 1946 and Knockout 1946. Chips 1912 [fr], 7 earlier issues [gd], balance 12 issues [vg] (22)
    Chrsistmas issue story papers (1912-1946). Butterfly 1914, Chips 1912, 1924, 1933, 1935, Chuckles 1922, Funny Wonder 1916 (Charlie Chaplin cover), 1935, Golden Penny 1925, Jester 1935, Larks 1938, Puck 1917, 1924, Rainbow 1914, 1915, 1916, 1921, Tiny Tots 1935, 1939 with Tip Top 1945 and 1946 and Knockout 1946. Chips 1912
    Coronation and Special issue story papers (1932-55), including Chips 2500th Number 1938, Jingles and Tip Top overseas edition 1935, Tip Top Easter Holiday Number 1945, Rainbow Grand Coronation Number 1953, Tiger Tim's Party 8pg Sheet Music 1941, Tiny Tots Seaside Holiday Number 1955, Tiny Tots and Rainbow amalgamation issues 1956, Funny Wonder and Jester Overseas Edition 1937, 1938, Larks and Joker Overseas Edition 1932, 1935 & 1937, Chips and Joker Victory Parade Number 1945, Wonder Coronation Souvenir Number 1953 and Knockout Grand Coronation Number 1953 – and 3 small Roy Wilson sketches on a half sheet of paper. 3 issues [vg], balance 13 [fn/fn+] (16)
    Coronation and Special issue story papers (1932-55), including Chips 2500th Number 1938, Jingles and Tip Top overseas edition 1935, Tip Top Easter Holiday Number 1945, Rainbow Grand Coronation Number 1953, Tiger Tim’s Party 8pg Sheet Music 1941, Tiny Tots Seaside Holiday Number 1955, Tiny Tots and Rainbow amalgamation issues 1956, Funny Wonder and Jester Overseas Edition 1937, 1938, Larks and Joker Overseas Edition 1932, 1935 & 1937, Chips and Joker Victory Parade Number 1945, Wonder Coronation Souvenir Number 1953 and Knockout Grand Coronation Number 1953 – and three small Roy Wilson sketches on a half sheet of paper

    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, victim to war paper rationing for publishers, also features, with Nos. 54, 57, 61, 66 and 76 – all offered separately.

    Beano 46 (1939) Starring Lord Snooty and His Pals, Pansy Potter, Frosty McNab, Wild Boy of the Woods, Whoopee Hank and Tin-Can Tommy. Bright covers, cream pages [vfn]
    Beano 48 (1939). Tears to cover edge, cream pages [vg+]
    Dandy 80 (1939). Cream pages with light RH edge wear [vg+]
    Magic Comic No. 5 (cover dated 19th August 1939). With Koko the Pup, Peter Piper, Sooty Snowball and The Tickler Twins in Wonderland. 2 ins horizontal spine tear [vg]
    Magic Comic No. 15 (cover dated 28th October 1939). Clear tape to 1" spine tear [vg]
    Magic No. 32 (DC Thomson)
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    • Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 4th January - 27th September 1941) 257-293, near unbroken run (missing No 286) including Anniversary and Easter issues [vg/fn-] (36)
      Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 4th January – 27th September 1941) 257-293, near unbroken run (missing No 286) including Anniversary and Easter issues
    • Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 4th January - 27th September 1941) 257-293, Near unbroken run (missing No 286) including Anniversary and Easter issues [vg/fn-] (36)
      Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 4th January – 27th September 1941) 257-293, Near unbroken run (missing No 286) including Anniversary and Easter issues
    • Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 3rd January - 19th December, Christmas 1942). 24 propaganda war issues (printed fortnightly) including Anniversary and Xmas numbers [fn-/fn] (24)
      Mickey Mouse Weekly (cover dated 3rd January – 19th December, Christmas 1942). 24 propaganda war issues (printed fortnightly) including Anniversary and Xmas numbers
    • Mickey Mouse Weekly (1944). Complete year of fortnightly issues [vfn-/vfn] (26)
      Mickey Mouse Weekly (1944). Complete year of fortnightly issues

    Mickey Mousecomic propaganda war issues from 1942 and 1944 are also on offer, along with The Hotspur and Radio Fun, all “doing their bit” for the war effort. 

    Dandy Summer Special 1964
    Dandy Summer Special 1964
    Dandy Summer Special 1965
    Dandy Summer Special 1965
    The first two Dandy Summer specials are included in this auction, published in 1964 and 1965

    The 1950s highlights include two “Dan Dare” artworks, a copy of the very first issue of Lion, with its elusive No.1 Flyer and 85 early issues numbered between Nos 2-186, starring “Captain Condor”, a character created by Frank S. Pepper.

    "Dan Dare" Eagle cover original artwork (1957) by Frank Hampson and Don Harely for Eagle Vol. 8, No 11, "Reign of the Robots". "Returning to Earth, Dan, Lex, Digby, Flamer and Stripey find London deserted. Dan and Co reach 'Sanctum', centre of government in an emergency. There, they find themselves facing - The Mekon! Ruler of Earth by the mechanical monsters he controls..." Bright gouache colours on board. 16 x 13 ins
    “Dan Dare” Eagle cover original artwork (1957) by Frank Hampson and Don Harely for Eagle Vol. 8, No 11, “Reign of the Robots”. Bright gouache colours on board. 16 x 13 ins
    "Dan Dare" Eagle original artwork (1958) by Frank Hampson for The Eagle Vol. 9, No 39. 'The Cosmobes, tiny amphibians who have fled from the planet, I-Cos, are being pursued by the vicious fish-folk called Pescods, now intent on invading Earth. However the Cosmobe leader, Primo, is working with Professor Peabody to develop an ancient 'Second Skin' defence mechanism...' Slight lower border damage not affecting the artwork. Gouache on board. 16 x 13 ins
    “Dan Dare” Eagle original artwork (1958) by Frank Hampson for The Eagle Vol. 9, No 39. Gouache on board. 16 x 13 ins

    Marvelman Family No. 1 and a run of 76 early Marvelman issues (1954-63) by L Miller are on offer, but do note 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.

    Marvelman Family Vol 1, No 1 (L. Miller 1956) with artwork by Don Lawrence. (Less than 20 copies known to exist). Missing pages 1-14 (of 28). All pages loose and separated from spine (with 2 file holes) [pr]. No Reserve
    Marvelman Family Vol 1, No 1 (L. Miller 1956) with artwork by Don Lawrence. (Less than 20 copies known to exist). Missing pages 1-14 (of 28). All pages loose and separated from spine

    “He did the same with his early U.S. Master Comics,” notes Compal Director Malcolm Philips, “where only the ‘Captain Marvel Jr.’ stories have survived – along with their front covers.”

    The 1960s and 1970s 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. 

    Mandy (1973) 41 issues between 312-363 with Mandy Annual 1973. Featuring "The Witch's Red Ring" and "Jonny Comet - The Pop Star from Planet X", plus annual [vfn], comics [fn-/fn] (42)
    Mandy (1973) 41 issues between 312-363 with Mandy Annual 1973. Featuring “The Witch’s Red Ring” and “Jonny Comet – The Pop Star from Planet X”, plus annual

    Ron Turner Art, including “Daleks” Recreation

    It’s this auction’s artwork selection takes centre stage however, with a further strong run of Ron Turner’s space and science-fiction pieces, including a Daleks piece and one of his 1977 2000AD boards for “Judge Dredd”.

    • Ron Turner re-creation artwork (1993) of his cover for The Cosmic Exodus (Tit-Bits Science-Fiction Library, C Arthur Pearson, 1953). Illustrated on pages 75 and 295 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board, 21 x 14 ins
      Ron Turner re-creation artwork (1993) of his cover for The Cosmic Exodus (Tit-Bits Science-Fiction Library, C Arthur Pearson, 1953). Illustrated on pages 75 and 295 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board, 21 x 14 ins
    • Re-creation Daleks original artwork (mid 1990s) by Ron Turner from a TV Century 21 back cover Daleks episode in 1967 (photocopy included in the lot). Illustrated on pg 319 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board. 19 x 15 ins
      Re-creation Daleks original artwork (mid 1990s) by Ron Turner from a TV Century 21 back cover Daleks episode in 1967 (photocopy included in the lot). Illustrated on pg 319 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board. 19 x 15 ins
    • Futuristic Science Stories No 7 (John Spencer 1952) original re-creation artwork by Ron Turner (mid 1980s) and illustrated in John Lawrence's The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner, page 60. Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins
      Futuristic Science Stories No 7 (John Spencer 1952) original re-creation artwork by Ron Turner (mid 1980s) and illustrated in John Lawrence’s The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner, page 60. Poster colour on board. 19 x 14 ins
    • Ron Turner signed re-creation artwork (1989) from a Rick Random scene and illustrated on page 357 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board, 21 x 16 ins
      Ron Turner signed re-creation artwork (1989) from a Rick Random scene and illustrated on page 357 of The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner by John Lawrence. Poster colour on board, 21 x 16 ins
    2000AD "Judge Dredd" original artwork (1977) by Ron Turner for 2000AD prog 13 cover dated 21st May 1977. 'Later that night, in the heart of Robot-held territory, Judge Dredd locates the Robot Factory where Call-Me-Kenneth has his HQ. But Dredd's plan to kill him is fiercely interrupted by an attack of mad Robo-Dogs...'. Pen and ink, highlighted by Letraset, on board. 20 x 16 ins
    2000AD “Judge Dredd” original artwork (1977) by Ron Turner for 2000AD prog 13 cover dated 21st May 1977. Pen and ink, highlighted by Letraset, on board. 20 x 16 ins
    Blonde Bombshell: Four original artworks (1998) signed by Ron Turner with story and script by John Lawrence for Beyond - A Ron Turner Special. 'With the discovery in 2290 of a new and highly versatile mineral on Saturn's largest moon, the route between Earth and Titan became a much travelled one, bringing the satellite's huge mining complex everything, from machines, robots, food and clothing, to more individual requirements...'. Pen and ink on board highlighted with red. 19 x 14 ins (4 artworks)
    Blonde Bombshell: Four original artworks (1998) signed by Ron Turner with story and script by John Lawrence for Beyond - A Ron Turner Special. 'With the discovery in 2290 of a new and highly versatile mineral on Saturn's largest moon, the route between Earth and Titan became a much travelled one, bringing the satellite's huge mining complex everything, from machines, robots, food and clothing, to more individual requirements...'. Pen and ink on board highlighted with red. 19 x 14 ins (4 artworks)
    Blonde Bombshell: Four original artworks (1998) signed by Ron Turner with story and script by John Lawrence for Beyond – A Ron Turner Special. ‘With the discovery in 2290 of a new and highly versatile mineral on Saturn’s largest moon, the route between Earth and Titan became a much travelled one, bringing the satellite’s huge mining complex everything, from machines, robots, food and clothing, to more individual requirements…’. Pen and ink on board highlighted with red. 19 x 14 ins (4 artworks)

    Art by John M. Burns

    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.

    2000AD 738. Judge Dredd final page 'Garbage Disposal' original artwork (1991) by John M. Burns. 'Art Feebus is finally brought to justice'. Gouache on card with text acetate overlay. 21 x 15 ins
    2000AD 738. Judge Dredd final page ‘Garbage Disposal’ original artwork (1991) by John M. Burns. ‘Art Feebus is finally brought to justice’. Gouache on card with text acetate overlay. 21 x 15 ins
    2000AD prog 1010 front cover original artwork (1996) of Emma Paris and Black Light - drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns. Emma Paris and Black Light investigate a worldwide nuclear conspiracy. (2000AD 1010 included in the lot). Gouache on board. 19 x 16 ins
    2000AD prog 1010 front cover original artwork (1996) of Emma Paris and Black Light – drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns. Emma Paris and Black Light investigate a worldwide nuclear conspiracy. (2000AD 1010 included in the lot). Gouache on board. 19 x 16 ins
    2000AD prog 1375 Judge Dredd original artwork (2004) by John M. Burns for 'Master of Fear' episode part 1, pg 4. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins
    2000AD prog 1375 Judge Dredd original artwork (2004) by John M. Burns for ‘Master of Fear’ episode part 1, pg 4. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins
    2000AD: Nikolai Dante original artwork (2006) drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for the Dragon's Island story part 5, pg 5. (Published across 2000AD progs 1502-1507). Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins
    2000AD: Nikolai Dante original artwork (2006) drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for the Dragon’s Island story part 5, pg 5. (Published across 2000AD progs 1502-1507). Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins
    2000AD prog 2008: Nikolai Dante 2 page original artwork (2007) by John M. Burns for the Destiny's Child story pages 4 & 8 of this key 2000AD Christmas Special. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins (2 artworks)
    2000AD prog 2008: Nikolai Dante 2 page original artwork (2007) by John M. Burns for the Destiny’s Child story pages 4 & 8 of this key 2000AD Christmas Special. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins (2 artworks)
    2000AD Blind Justice graphic novel original preparatory front cover artwork in pencil by John M. Burns (1998) (including graphic novel in the lot). Pencil on board. 20 x 15 ins
    2000AD Blind Justice graphic novel original preparatory front cover artwork in pencil by John M. Burns (1998) (including graphic novel in the lot). Pencil on board. 20 x 15 ins
    Judge Dredd Magazine 224 original artwork (2004) drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for the 'Bite Club' episode part 2. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins
    Judge Dredd Magazine 224 original artwork (2004) drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for the ‘Bite Club’ episode part 2. Poster colour on card. 16 x 12 ins

    More Comic Art Gems

    “Charley’s War” by Joe Colquhoun is featured in three lots, as are two “Doctor Who” boards for by Gerry Haylock, created for TV Comic, “Karl the Viking” by Don Lawrence, “Joe 90” by Martin Asbury, “Faceache” by Ken Reid and “Captain Scarlet” by Jim Watson for TV21.

    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General's foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish...'. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks)
    Buffalo Bill: complete story six original artworks by Geoff Campion for Comet Comic No 309 (June 19th 1954) the first artwork being the front cover of the comic. General Custer and Buffalo Bill repel Dull Knife, Chief of the Cheyenne and his many braves from attacking Fort Lincoln but the General’s foolhardy younger brother is trapped and wounded in an early skirmish…’. Black poster paint on cards. 23 x 17 ins (6 artworks) | Click pictures for larger images
    • Charley's War (1979) original artwork by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 203 pg 22. '1916. A few weeks before the battle of the Somme… sixteen-year-old Charley Bourne tries to rescue a runner blown "over the top". But the runner is killed by a German sniper ...' Pen and in on card. 19 x 15 ins
      Charley’s War (1979) original artwork by Joe Colquhoun with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 203 pg 22. ‘1916. A few weeks before the battle of the Somme… sixteen-year-old Charley Bourne tries to rescue a runner blown “over the top”. But the runner is killed by a German sniper …’ Pen and in on card. 19 x 15 ins
    • Charley's War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1979) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 276 pgs 16-18. 'Winter, 1916. In the East End of London, the Bourne family mourned the loss of their son … unaware that Charley was still alive and recovering from his wounds in France.' Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
      Charley’s War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1979) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 276 pgs 16-18. ‘Winter, 1916. In the East End of London, the Bourne family mourned the loss of their son … unaware that Charley was still alive and recovering from his wounds in France.’ Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
    • Charley's War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1979) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 276 pgs 16-18. 'Winter, 1916. In the East End of London, the Bourne family mourned the loss of their son … unaware that Charley was still alive and recovering from his wounds in France.' Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
    • Charley's War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1979) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 276 pgs 16-18. 'Winter, 1916. In the East End of London, the Bourne family mourned the loss of their son … unaware that Charley was still alive and recovering from his wounds in France.' Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (3 artworks)
    • Charley's War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1980) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 290 pgs 16 & 17. 'March 1917. Charley Bourne had discovered that his brother-in-law, Oily, was hiding a French deserter in his house. Charley agreed to hear the deserter's story'. Two speech balloons missing. Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (2 artworks)
      Charley’s War original artwork by Joe Colquhoun (1980) with script by Pat Mills for Battle-Action 290 pgs 16 & 17. ‘March 1917. Charley Bourne had discovered that his brother-in-law, Oily, was hiding a French deserter in his house. Charley agreed to hear the deserter’s story’. Two speech balloons missing. Pen and ink on card. 19 x 15 ins (2 artworks)
    Joe 90 No 8 page 2 original artwork (1969) by Martin Asbury. 'In the Rat Trap, the brain pattern of a highly trained operator, skilled in survival, is transferred to Joe. He becomes Joe 90 - Most Special Agent…'. Black paint and wash on board. 17 x 15 ins
    Joe 90 No 8 original artwork (1969) by Martin Asbury. ‘In the Rat Trap, the brain pattern of a highly trained operator, skilled in survival, is transferred to Joe. He becomes Joe 90 – Most Special Agent…’. Black paint and wash on board. 17 x 15 ins
    Two original consecutive "Captain Scarlet" artworks by Jim Watson for TV Century 21, first published in 1969. Captain Scarlet's bold ploy to surrender to the Mysterons on the Red Planet is put in jeopardy as the deadly Rock Snakes attack… Black ink and wash on board. 19 x 15 ins (2 artworks)
    Two original consecutive "Captain Scarlet" artworks by Jim Watson for TV Century 21, first published in 1969. Captain Scarlet's bold ploy to surrender to the Mysterons on the Red Planet is put in jeopardy as the deadly Rock Snakes attack… Black ink and wash on board. 19 x 15 ins (2 artworks)
    Two original consecutive “Captain Scarlet” artworks by Jim Watson for TV Century 21, first published in 1969. Captain Scarlet’s bold ploy to surrender to the Mysterons on the Red Planet is put in jeopardy as the deadly Rock Snakes attack… Black ink and wash on board. 19 x 15 ins (2 artworks)
    Ken Dodd original cover artwork (1968) by Bill Titcombe for TV Comic No 897 front cover. Ken launches the Good Ship Knotty Ash. Poster colour on board. 14 x 15 ins
    Ken Dodd original cover artwork (1968) by Bill Titcombe for TV Comic No 897 front cover. Ken launches the Good Ship Knotty Ash. Poster colour on board. 14 x 15 ins
    Pistols and Pistoleros: two original artworks by Denis McLoughlin from The Look and Learn Book 1983, pages 26 & 27 (included in the Lot). Black poster paint on board highlighted with blue. 15 x10 ins (2 artworks)
    Pistols and Pistoleros: two original artworks by Denis McLoughlin from The Look and Learn Book 1983, pages 26 & 27 (included in the Lot). Black poster paint on board highlighted with blue. 15 x10 ins (2 artworks)
    Karl the Viking original artwork (1961) by Don Lawrence for Lion cover dated 25th November 1961. (Also used for later publication in Smash! comic). 'Karl, a young Viking chieftain, awoke from a dream in which he had seen Selgor, a vicious enemy he had thought to be dead, raiding the Thor Temple at Helgapoint. Karl's dream had not lied, Selgor had invaded the temple and removed Thor's Golden Helmet and Hammer 'The Helmet and Hammer of Thor make me as Thor! Now all Norsemen will obey me - AS A GOD. THE TIME HAS COME FOR ME TO SEIZE POWER! Pen and ink on board. 23 x 17 ins
    Karl the Viking original artwork (1961) by Don Lawrence for Lion cover dated 25th November 1961. (Also used for later publication in Smash! comic). Pen and ink on board. 23 x 17 ins
    'Laugh with SEAC'. Five page original artwork war story (1945) drawn and (each page) signed by Mick Anglo for 'Laugh with SEAC' (South-East Asia Command) newspaper of the British Army. This is Mick Anglo's first published work. His later 1940s creations included Wonderman (John Justice) his first super-hero character and The Tornado (Steve Storm) for Paget Comics where he was now the editor. However, his greatest work was yet to come as he revamped the U.S. Captain Marvel comics for the UK market by creating Marvelman, Young Marvelman and The Marvelman Family. (Maurice Anglo Witz 1916-2011). Mick Anglo original 5 page artwork personal wartime de-mob story. Pen and ink on card. 9 x 11 ins (5 pages)
    ‘Laugh with SEAC’. Five page original artwork war story (1945) drawn and (each page) signed by Mick Anglo for ‘Laugh with SEAC’ (South-East Asia Command) newspaper of the British Army. This is Mick Anglo’s first published work. His later 1940s creations included Wonderman (John Justice) his first super-hero character and The Tornado (Steve Storm) for Paget Comics where he was now the editor. However, his greatest work was yet to come as he revamped the U.S. Captain Marvel comics for the UK market by creating Marvelman, Young Marvelman and The Marvelman Family. (Maurice Anglo Witz 1916-2011). Mick Anglo original 5 page artwork personal wartime de-mob story. Pen and ink on card. 9 x 11 ins (5 pages)

    “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 Two. This was Mick Anglo’s first ever artwork, published whilst he served there, and his five-page illustrated story is on offer, each page signed. It didn’t sell in the September auction, so the vendor has reduced the price to entice.

    Fantastic Four #72 (Marvel Comics)
    Journey into Mystery #113 (Marvel Comics)
    Journey into Mystery #125 (Marvel Comics)
    Master of Kung Fu 17 (# 1, 1974) Cents copy
    Rawhide Kid #4 (Marvel Comics)
    Strange Tales #1 (Marvel Comics)
    Superman #42 (DC Comics)
    Tales to Astonish #1 (Marvel Comics)
    Tales of Asgard #1 (Marvel Comics)
    Tales of Suspense #16
    X-Men 4 (Marvel Comics)
    X-Men 14 (Marvel Comics)

    The U.S. Golden Age section has a good selection of No 1 and early issues including Detective Comics, 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.

    Black Knight poster by Marvel Comics Group USA (1970). Some taped edges to back of poster [vg] 35 x 23 ins
    Black Knight poster by Marvel Comics Group USA (1970). Measures 35 x 23 ins
    James Bond 007 - A Silent Armageddon. # 1 original cover artwork, drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for Dark Horse Comics (1993), with original colour rough and colour rough for # 2 cover. Gouache on board, 25 x 16 ins, roughs: gouache on card, 16 x 12 ins (3 artworks)
    James Bond 007 – A Silent Armageddon. # 1 original cover artwork, drawn, painted and signed by John M. Burns for Dark Horse Comics (1993), with original colour rough and colour rough for #2 cover. Gouache on board, 25 x 16 ins, roughs: gouache on card, 16 x 12 ins (3 artworks)

    There’s also a strong Marvel Silver and Bronze Age selection, including Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, J.I.M, Akira and X-Men, with Star Wars and Black Knight posters. 

    All postal bids need to be with ComPal by Friday 20th November 2026 and the team will enter them on your behalf in thesaleroom.com/Comic Book Auctions website closing Sunday 22nd November from 2.00pm

    Due to ever increasing small business costs and taxes Compal have announced they have increased their buyers’ premium from 19% to 22%. (Please bear in mind that, as before, this 22% includes the 5% charge for bidding with thesaleroom.com)

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    John  is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

    Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who MagazineandOverkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

    He’s the writer of  comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.

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