British Update: Free Gift Farrago: Solo #1 with partial FG
*TV & Film Related Comics: Released in 1967, Solo, the companion paper to TV Tornado, featured a line-up of film and TV tie ins with guaranteed star power -‘Sgt Bilko’, ‘Mary Poppins’, and the hugely popular ‘Man From UNCLE’. Oddly, the powers-that-be decided to go with Disney’s ‘Scarecrow of Romney Marsh’ as the lead cover feature. Nevertheless, these leads plus lesser lights – ‘Seaspray’? ‘Run, Buddy, Run’? – provided ample entertainment for the young readership, though it could be argues that the multitude of Disney cartoon strips brought the reading age down a bit. Despite its quality, Solo never achieved very wide circulation, and copies are seldom seen – particularly with the free gift – the Amazing Solar Saucer! (or, bit of spinning circular plastic, as we call it.) This copy of #1 is in VG condition, with minor spine weakness precluding higher grade, and the Solar Saucer, though the disc is present, is missing its accompanying launcher (see picture). This uncommon collectable can be yours for £95. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD