*Boys’ Adventure & War Comics: Top Spot was an unusual and not altogether successful attempt to link something like a traditional boys’ comic (albeit with more adult storylines) with the world of glamour, sport and showbiz (a la Tit-Bits or Reveille). Thus, as in issue #1, photos and articles on glamour stars such as Diana Dors and Sabrina would sit alongside quality picture strip stories of crime, sport, western and action. The prize in the competition in #1 (a Vespa scooter) showed that Top Spot’s target audience was young men rather than boys, as did the Free Gift with #1 (sadly missing here) of a glow-spot tie clip. Despite being a publication of some quality, the experiment failed and the comic was merged with Film Fun after a year and a bit. Our copy of #1 is VG, with rusty staples (minimal migration), off bottom staple and minor foxing and corner curling, but in pretty good shape.
PICTURED: TOP SPOT #1 VG £25 SOLD