*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 VF grade, flat and tight with puzzle page NOT completed and with the original Free Gift (a Captain Britain mask*) in FN/VF (almost pristine, but with no rubber bands). *Mask not recommended for Covid protection…
PICTURED: CAPTAIN BRITAIN #1 VF WITH FREE GIFT FN/VF £200 SOLD