British Update: First Quenchers – Low to Mid-Grade Boys’ Adventure Titles (and Bonus Bullets)
*Boys’ Adventure & War Comics: A captivating quintet of first issues from various eras of the UK comics industry: from 1988, in the wake of the ‘Comics Aren’t Just For Kids’ hullaballoo, Crisis #1, looking at the planet’s nihilistic future VG £4; from 1970, the first issue of the footie-themed Scorcher, PR at a mere £7.50 – a corner off the back cover impedes the ‘Big Match Review’, but all other features intact; also from 1970, the first ‘reboot’ issue of the Wizard FA/GD £12.50 with a small corner off the lower front cover not affecting the story content and from 1974, Warlord #1 VG £15. Finally, Bullet #1 from 1976, home of the mulleted and moustachioed ‘Medallion Man’ Fireball and his chums, GD £20, plus issues 2 and 3 for those of you who just can’t get enough!