*Marvel UK: Marvel UK’s 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 early issues are now attracting keen collector attention. We have a new copy in of the good Captain’s first issue, in a great NM grade, the nicest copy we’ve ever seen. Flat, tight and fresh wiith square corners. Looks unread with puzzle page NOT completed and with the original Free Gift (a Captain Britain mask) also in NM (pristine with eyes not pressed out, but with no rubber bands). It’s hard to award such a high grade to a British comic because of the paper quality used, but here the quality is outstanding for 47 years old – it looks like you’ve just brought it home from the newsagent. From an original owner collection and new to the marketplace.
PICTURED: CAPTAIN BRITAIN #1 NM WITH FREE GIFT NM £475 SOLD