Into Battle! - the exhibition, part 2

It's just finished but for anyone who missed it, here's part 2 of my look at the 'Into battle! - the art of British war comics' exhibition. 

Part 1 was here

art by Graham Coton, Battle Picture Library #284

art by Jordi Penalva, War Picture Library #304

art by Graham Coton, War Picture Library #432

art by Nino Caroselli, Air Ace Picture Library #33

display cabinet

display board

Into Battle! - the postcards

Souvenir postcards currently available at the 'Into Battle' exhibition in Oxford. All are 60p each. Bargain!

art by Nino Caroselli, Air Ace Picture Library #33

art by Graham Coton, Battle Picture Library #284

art by Jordi Penalva, War Picture Library #304

Thriller Picture Library #266, Giorgio De Gaspari

Thriller Picture Library #274, Giorgio De Gaspari

art by Graham Coton, War Picture Library #432

Charley's War, art by Joe Colquhoun, script by Pat Mills

Kapow - the art of making comics & film; original comic art, part 1

Currently on a the Rugby Art Museum & Gallery is Kapow - the art of making comics and film (more details here). If you've not yet been to this free exhibition here are just a few of the pages of original vintage British comics art that's on display...

War picture library issues 1-199

Will lot 68 in the current Compal auction be the most expensive picture library lot ever?

Comprised of 10 publisher's bound volumes of War Picture Library issues 1-199 is currently yours for bids over £3,250 (before buyer's premium etc.)

The lot is here - but hurry the auction closes from 2pm today

Limited edition Ian Kennedy book announced

You might be familiar with this book that's due to be published on 15th April - it reprints 2 stories from War Picture Library ('Never say die' and 'Steel bats')

You can pre-order it from the Treasury of British comics website (here) for £14.99. It's now been announced that a limited edition hardback will also be available (here) for £19.99 

three new books from Rebellion announced - Mills & Kennedy

Over on that Amazon I've spotted a couple of new reprint volumes from the Treasury of British comics line...

First up is The Concrete Surfer - reprinted from Jinty with art by 

The blurb says...
Sent home to Britain after her parents fail to establish a new life in Australia, Jean Everidge is forced to rely on family charity, moving in with her Aunt, Uncle and cousin Carol, successful gymnast, beloved of teachers and pupils alike, and all round charming top girl . Jean has one solace left to her skateboarding, surfing the concrete pavement, while forgetting all her troubles, and feel free.

But Jean s freestyling talent soon attracts attention, and if there s one thing Carol can t stand, it s being out of the spotlight. With the new skatepark freestyle contest coming up, just how far will Carol go to stay number one?

Available here from £8.79

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Rebellion (25 Jun. 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1781087636
• ISBN-13: 978-1781087633

The 2nd book is a reprint from Pink and is called The best of Sugar Jones. The synopsis says...

Sugar Jones is the charming twenty-something host of her own late night variety show, beloved by viewers up and down the nation. Only her assistant Susie knows her secret – Sugar is really a selfish, sour, scheming hag of 40, who’ll do anything to make a quick buck!

Available here for £14.95

Product details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rebellion Graphic Novels (20 Aug. 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1781087709
• ISBN-13: 978-1781087701

Final volume is

The blurb says...

A talented pilot who never loses his determination to defend his country against immense obstacles both technical and personal. 

A squadron undertakes heart-stopping missions to combat the intense night-time assaults of the Axis air force.

So that sounds like 2 issues of War Picture Library being reprints - although I'm not sure at this stage which 2 issues it is

 

Priced at £14.99 it's available to pre-order here

Product details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Rebellion Graphic Novels (16 April 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1781087792
• ISBN-13: 978-1781087794