*Boys’ Adventure & War Picture Libraries: Combat Picture Library, published by GMS, whilst perhaps not as popular as it’s illustrious contemporary Fleetway cousins Air Ace, Battle, Commando & War, is nevertheless keenly sought after by some collectors and has stories of a similar quality. We have a substantial run in of early issues, including #1-3 (pictured below). The previous owner, at some point after he bought them as new, chose to reinforce them with extra staples and tape (in some cases), and has done them no favours. It’s a great shame since without those ‘precautions’, many of them would have graded FN. Nevertheless, it makes these uncommon issues very affordable and they’re still very capable of giving many hours of reading pleasure!