*Boys’ Adventure & War Comics: in 1956, Rocket was launched by News Of the World Publications, although its claim to being the ‘first space-age weekly’ might well have been disputed by Eagle, already going for over six years. Clearly meant to rival its iconic predecessor, the 16 page tabloid featured original strips Captain Falcon, the Seabed Citadel and others alongside American newspaper strip reprints of Flash Gordon, Johnny Hazard & Brick Bradford, plus science fact illustrated articles. Despite its high production values and creative standards, it spluttered and failed after just 32 issues, remaining an interesting footnote in UK science fiction comic history. 
PICTURED: ROCKET #1 VG £40 Solid enough bright copy with some relatively minor edge wear and tear. SOLD