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lovely bit of Whizzer and Chips merchandise that was up for sale recently (c/o ace ebayer Phil-comics)

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Richard S. wrote: 27 Feb 2026, 08:15 As part of my look at all types of Dan Dare / Eagle merchandise here's a rare Dan Dare mask that you could definitely scare people with.

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That is absolutely terrifying !!!!!!!!!
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More original Eric Parker original artwork - (more) on the theme of horses

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I've looked at all sorts of comics related calendars that have been produced over the years and today it's time for an update to my listing all about (Carl) Giles. Any further updates welcomed.

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More original art from the Steve Dillon exhibition held in Steve's home town of Stevenage last year...

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c/o CCS books here's part 1 of my covers gallery for that collectible '70s (?) title - Double Duo comics

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Continuing my look at the small press work of illustrator Isabel Greenberg...an update today featuring her earliest (to me anyway) known published work.

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I've added Dean Ormston's name to the roster of artists who've drawn adverts for Birmingham's 'Nostalgia & Comics' shop over the years. Further examples always welcome!

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Just recording for posterity the (high!) prices achieved for some amazing pieces of original art from Action that were up for auction in February

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Recently there have been a number of very welcome reprints of the Carol Day (newspper) strip. If, like me, you were having trouble keeping up with whats been published so far then hopefully you'll benefit from this listing...

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More work on my look at 80s/90s publisher Celebrity/Clearmark comics...this time it's an update to their most successful title - Rupert

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I've updated my covers gallery for (obscure 1990 title) World of Wym - by Sleaze Brothers creators Andy Lanning & John Carnell - I'm just after issue #6 now to complete the gallery. Can you help? Thanks!

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An update to my look at 1950s merchandise produced to tie-in/cash-in on the success of Hulton title, Girl.

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More from the 2025 Jim Baikie exhibition in the Orkney islands - this time the focus is on Jim's work on Judge Dredd

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Keith Burns has now provided nearly 50 covers for Commando - his latest, issue #5941, is in shops now! Here's my guide to all those covers...

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