British Update: Long Hot Summer – A Trinity of Gerry Anderson Specials from 1965 – TV Century 21, Stingray and International Extra
*TV & Film Related Comics: Perhaps the most keenly sought issues of Gerry Anderson’s craetions represnted in comics are the various TV Century 21 Summer Specials and Extras: 48 pages of adventure and action in a not-too distant future, and we’re lucky enough to have three of them back in stock. 1965’s TV Century 21 Stingray Special starred the eponymous heroes of W.A.S.P., based in Marineville, illustrated by Ron Embleton, backed up by Marina, Girl of the Sea (drawn by Rab Hamilton) and Oink the Seal. This is a very nice copy, light horizontal fold marks esp. at left cover edge, but clean and tight, no interior markings. VG at £100. 1965’s TV Century 21 Summer Extra featured Lady Penelope, Stingray and Fireball XL5 among others, with contributing artists Frank Hampson and Ron Embleton. This is a GD copy, moderate spine and edge wear but no interior markings – puzzle pages are often done in copies of this – on sale at £80. And 1965’s TV Century 21 International Extra is another Stingray-heavy issue (Stingray was a hit on US TV at the time) but also featured Fireball XL5, Lady Penelope, Supercar and a behind-the-scenes photo feature on the making of the Stingray TV show. Contributing artists include Ron Turner. This unusually nice VG copy with only light wear at spine and edges, unmarred cover image, is on sale for £120.