*Marvel UK: In 1976, Marvel UK’s attempt to broaden their readership by generating a new British hero, Captain Britain was the subject of much controversy, not least because he was created by two Americans (Chris Claremont & Herb Trimpe) whose interpretation of the UK’s manners and mores made the Austin Powers films look like documentaries. Despite this, the character became a respected figure in later iterations, so these early issues are now attracting keen collector attention. All three Free Gift issues of the Captain’s first run are new in this week: #1 is VF with Free Gift (CB Mask VF at £40, and we have a second #1 GD with Free Gift in GD at £20; #2 is VF with Free Gift (Boomerang) in FN at £30 and #24, in our experience the rarest of the three Free Gift issues, is FN with Free Gift (Super-Jet glider) in VF at £50. Rumours still abound of the Defender of Albion being optioned for his own media crossover, so better buy now while the opportunity’s there!