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by jim244
16 May 2024, 08:11
Forum: Retired DCT titles
Topic: HOTSPUR FREE GIFT EBAY
Replies: 2
Views: 11

Re: HOTSPUR FREE GIFT EBAY

There is a model company that have apparently found stock of the free gift in issue 10 of the Hotspur,1963. Now,as we all know issue 10 of the Hotspur in either volume was not published in 1963. On enlarging the picture,I have found that it is 210,which makes sense. 2 planes,£6,I've ordered. Bargai...
by jim244
16 May 2024, 07:44
Forum: Reference Section
Topic: Boys Adventure Comic blog
Replies: 1694
Views: 213073

Re: Boys Adventure Comic blog

Richard S. wrote:
16 May 2024, 06:41
more original art by Eric Parker - he's still on his holidays, this time he's in Calvi (in Corsica)

https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.co ... of-10.html
What astounding,absolutely brilliant art,so lovely to see.
Thanks for sharing Richard.
by jim244
16 May 2024, 07:39
Forum: Non-comics discussion
Topic: Talking Pictures TV
Replies: 21
Views: 7144

Re: Talking Pictures TV

I'm off work today,back tomorrow,and have just been watching a great film on this channel;"Rubber Racketeers" (1942).
I love the movies this channel shows,they are old forgotten classics.
by jim244
16 May 2024, 07:34
Forum: Retired DCT titles
Topic: HOTSPUR FREE GIFT EBAY
Replies: 2
Views: 11

HOTSPUR FREE GIFT EBAY

There is a model company that have apparently found stock of the free gift in issue 10 of the Hotspur,1963. Now,as we all know issue 10 of the Hotspur in either volume was not published in 1963. On enlarging the picture,I have found that it is 210,which makes sense. 2 planes,£6,I've ordered. Bargain...
by jim244
15 May 2024, 03:23
Forum: Look-in
Topic: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN:THE LOOK-IN STRIPS:CHRONOLOGY
Replies: 16
Views: 718

Re: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN:THE LOOK-IN STRIPS:CHRONOLOGY

STORY 17 ISSUES 46-52 (1977) "AUTOMATAN" Gunter Ull,master of robotics,is determined to take the brain pattern of the OSO boss (Oscar Goldman) and transfer it to an android under his control. This story reflects both bionic tv series by introducing the "Look-in" fembots idea and indeed the majority ...
by jim244
15 May 2024, 03:09
Forum: Retired IPC/Odhams/Fleetway titles
Topic: Eagle
Replies: 31
Views: 3666

Re: Eagle

an addition to my list of obscure bits of Dan Dare / Eagle related merchandise...today it's the much sought after Dan Dare tie clip! https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2024/05/dan-dare-tieclip.html How is the Dan Dare tie clip "obscure" Richard?? I thought as members of this forum we all had ...
by jim244
15 May 2024, 03:04
Forum: Non-comics discussion
Topic: Talking Pictures TV
Replies: 21
Views: 7144

Re: Talking Pictures TV

Despite having both of these shows on dvd,is wonderful to know that they are being broadcasted again. Was watching the channel London Live at hospital earlier and they showed an episode from The Prisoner, "The Schizoid Man". Again,have it on DVD and VHS but hadn't seen it for years and was absolutel...
by jim244
26 Apr 2024, 22:53
Forum: Look-in
Topic: FOLLYFOOT:AN INTRODUCTION
Replies: 2
Views: 145

Re: FOLLYFOOT:AN INTRODUCTION

Shiner wrote:
26 Apr 2024, 07:52
There was a Look-In Follyfoot special in 1973.
Thanks Shiner. I think it was the only time that Look-in dedicated a special to a single television show but I could be wrong.
by jim244
26 Apr 2024, 01:11
Forum: Look-in
Topic: FOLLYFOOT:AN INTRODUCTION
Replies: 2
Views: 145

FOLLYFOOT:AN INTRODUCTION

Follyfoot was a childrens' television series aired between 1971-1973. It was inspired by Monica Dickens' novel "Cobblers' Dream". Aimed at the teenage girls market it ended up with a lot of adult fans, due to its depictions of terrible treatment of animals. The show had many messages, an absurdly aw...
by jim244
26 Apr 2024, 00:50
Forum: Look-in
Topic: FREEWHEELERS:THE LOOK-IN STRIPS CHRONOLOGY
Replies: 1
Views: 177

Re: FREEWHEELERS:THE LOOK-IN STRIPS CHRONOLOGY

STORY 2 "THE MOUNTAIN SECRET" ISSUES 8-15 ARTIST:BRIAN LEWIS WRITER:ALAN FENNEL Led by Carlos Frangier, rebels have taken control of a small oil sheikdom. Major Graham is strangely worried about the switch of power and asks the freewheelers to pose as tourists and get information. They find that She...
by jim244
26 Apr 2024, 00:31
Forum: Comic Titles & Groups
Topic: Marvel UK
Replies: 75
Views: 6231

Re: Marvel UK

Richard S. wrote:
25 Apr 2024, 06:43
A covers gallery for Marvel UK's 9-issue run of 'Thundercats' collected comics

https://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.co ... omics.html
Excellent work,these are quite hard to find.
by jim244
23 Apr 2024, 20:34
Forum: Look-in
Topic: ON THE BUSES:THE LOOK-IN STRIP CHRONOLOGY
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Re: ON THE BUSES:THE LOOK-IN STRIP CHRONOLOGY

STORY 2 "STANS' SUSPENSION" ISSUES 34-37 (1971) In a rush to get to his date with Ethel, Stan is spotted speeding by the police who issue a friendly warning to the depot. Blakey uses it as an excuse to have Stan suspended. When he is re-instated,Stan is told he has to re-take his bus driving test, h...
by jim244
23 Apr 2024, 20:18
Forum: General comics discussion
Topic: What comics did you buy today?
Replies: 7782
Views: 1454260

Re: What comics did you buy today?

Slightly off topic but .... Is it just me or did The Beano become crass and The Dandy stay a decent read??? I'm no expert whatsoever on these two publications but bought both as a youngster and as an old git in the last decade have had a few Dandy annuals and a few Beano comics.... The Beano isn't a...
by jim244
23 Apr 2024, 20:11
Forum: General comics discussion
Topic: What comics did you buy today?
Replies: 7782
Views: 1454260

Re: What comics did you buy today?

Just had delivery of three nice Dandy comics No 390, 405 & 406 from 1949 in fine - condition. :) https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NbDh5MJPWSYC3BNOsRihAc0C-tleQvDtjoNbRqUB_m2kDTG3oE7kZPD1VPFbHOXzQUteqeSxyLq_w4nKeCD3q3TsjSzrs1X4FXXtmvA0uufv-bI_g=s0-d-e1-ft#https://live.staticflickr.com/65...
by jim244
23 Apr 2024, 20:09
Forum: General comics discussion
Topic: What comics did you buy today?
Replies: 7782
Views: 1454260

Re: What comics did you buy today?

stevezodiac wrote:
21 Apr 2024, 14:52
I have a copy. Bought it for the Ron Embleton cover.
Excellent stuff Steve.
His obituary in The Times described him as "responsible for some of the finest full-colour adventure series in modern British comics ... a grandmaster of his art." (Credit to Wikipedia).