*Marvel UK: Marvel UK’s unprecedented and experimental 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) who, from the evidence presented here, had never met an English person, and whose interpretation of the UK’s manners and mores made the Austin Powers films look like documentaries. Be that as it may, the character endured to become a respected icon of the medium, and these early issues are now attracting keen collector attention, primarily because of early appearances by characters who have become, as the young people say, ‘hot’ in the media. This is a virtually complete run, lacking only #29 and the last two issues. Other than the first two issues – with free gifts, in a choice of grades – the most wanted numbers are #8 (1st Betsy Braddock, later Psylocke of the X-Men), #9 (2nd Betsy B.) and #19 (1st Lance Hunter, aka ‘Mr. Mockingbird’ from Marvels ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ television series.) Is Captain Britain soon to be the star of his own televisual spectacular? Rumours abound, but… who knows? Just in case – buy now while the buying’s good! Pictured below: #1 VF with NM Free Gift £75, #2 VF with NM Free Gift £25, #8 FN £65.