*Alan Class Reprints: For many years now, we’ve been scouring the personal archives of legendary publisher Alan Class (who is still very much with us) and with his full co-operation, releasing for sale sets of the original printing plates that were used to print the covers of his comics from 1959-1989. We have now reached the final phase of these plate set releases, which will last us through 2021 and probably into 2022. These sets are time-consuming to prepare, so our release schedule will be staggered. But the good news is that all the sets we have left are among the best, either featuring a classic Marvel comic reprint, or else a very early fantasy/mystery issue. So, this final phase represents your last opportunity to add one or more of these unique pieces to your collection. Each set comprises the lead printing plates used in the original comic’s colour printing, a copy of the comic printed with these plates and a signed certificate of authenticity signed by Alan Class himself. These are packaged in a special protective presentation case. Several sets (as noted) have additional historical artefacts such as colour proofs, interior page plates, printers’ photostats etc. (Please be aware that these weigh a lot and postage will be expensive. Also note that due to the onerous paperwork required for customs declarations following Brexit, we can no longer post these Plate Sets outside the UK.) All these Plate Sets are rather unique and special items, but this week’s two examples are particularly extra special. Sinister Tales #1 is our last remaining Alan Class #1 Plate Set and #38 features the earliest Amazing Spider-Man issue to be shown on an Alan Class cover. Details as follows:
SINISTER TALES #1 £100 Comic: VG+ Reprints Kirby Monster story from Tales To Astonish #10 inc cover, Atlas, pre-hero Marvel (3 Ditko, 2 Kirby), Kolah jungle girl (edited Fox Rulah) SOLD
SINISTER TALES #38 £200 Comic: FN Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #5 inc cover, ACG, Charlton SOLD