- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn Ltd (2 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905287933
- ISBN-13: 978-1905287932
- Product Dimensions: 28.7 x 24.1 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 231,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who was lucky to get the original comic from 1965-1970, finding these stories getting re released was to me like finding buried treasure. I was quite surprised that I could still remember some of the stories, such an impact these images had made on me.
And just like the originals these are printed in vibrant colours on glossy paper.
Here's a list of contents.
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Firball XL5 - The Astran Assassination - Artist's - Mike Noble, Eric Eden and Ron Embleton.
Possible XL5's best ever comic story, Steve Zodiac encounters the Astrans and becomes embroiled in political intrigue on their home planet. The Astrans are probably the comic worlds most unusual aliens, ever, multi coloured jelly beans sitting on a plate would be an accurate description. This epic story also spans across the worlds of Lady Penelope (Thunderbirds) and Stingray.
Thunderbirds - Chain Reaction - artist - Frank Bellamy.
An out of control space cargo freighter causes devastation in the pacific.
Stingray - The Haunting of Station 17 - artist - Ron Embleton.
A creepy story involving Troy, Phones and commander Shore.
Captain Scarlet - The Football King -artist - Mike Noble.
A football loving King is threatend by the mysterons. Most of this story is black and white.
Lady Penelope - The Luveniam Affair - artist - Frank Langford.
Lady Penelope faces danger from enemy agents inside their mountain base.
Thunderbirds - The Devils Crag - artist - Frank Bellamy.
The Tracy brothers must save the life of a reckless young mountaineer who feels he has something to prove.
Zero X - Planet Of Bones - artist - Mike Noble.
The Zero X crew encounter a surreal situation on an alien planet.
Stingray - Superjunk - artist - Gerry Embleton.
The Stingray crew investigate a Chinese Junk that is more then it appears.
Thunderbirds - Starburst - artist - Brian Lewis.
The Thunderbirds must rescue an astronaut left behind on a alien planet. (Black and White.)
Captain Scarlet - Leviathan - artist - Mike Noble, Don Harley and Frank Bellamy.
Scarlet must thwart the mysterons latest plan which involves a WW2 U-Boat.(Mostly black and white.)
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It's a pity the: "Dalek" strip and the more comical: "Supercar" strip haven't been included.
For people who think comic art begins and ends with Marvel and DC you are in for a pleasant surprise, Frank Bellamy's and Mike Noble's artwork is SUPERB.
If you like these as much as I did why not get volumes 2, 3 and 4.
And just like the originals these are printed in vibrant colours on glossy paper.
Here's a list of contents.
~~~~
Firball XL5 - The Astran Assassination - Artist's - Mike Noble, Eric Eden and Ron Embleton.
Possible XL5's best ever comic story, Steve Zodiac encounters the Astrans and becomes embroiled in political intrigue on their home planet. The Astrans are probably the comic worlds most unusual aliens, ever, multi coloured jelly beans sitting on a plate would be an accurate description. This epic story also spans across the worlds of Lady Penelope (Thunderbirds) and Stingray.
Thunderbirds - Chain Reaction - artist - Frank Bellamy.
An out of control space cargo freighter causes devastation in the pacific.
Stingray - The Haunting of Station 17 - artist - Ron Embleton.
A creepy story involving Troy, Phones and commander Shore.
Captain Scarlet - The Football King -artist - Mike Noble.
A football loving King is threatend by the mysterons. Most of this story is black and white.
Lady Penelope - The Luveniam Affair - artist - Frank Langford.
Lady Penelope faces danger from enemy agents inside their mountain base.
Thunderbirds - The Devils Crag - artist - Frank Bellamy.
The Tracy brothers must save the life of a reckless young mountaineer who feels he has something to prove.
Zero X - Planet Of Bones - artist - Mike Noble.
The Zero X crew encounter a surreal situation on an alien planet.
Stingray - Superjunk - artist - Gerry Embleton.
The Stingray crew investigate a Chinese Junk that is more then it appears.
Thunderbirds - Starburst - artist - Brian Lewis.
The Thunderbirds must rescue an astronaut left behind on a alien planet. (Black and White.)
Captain Scarlet - Leviathan - artist - Mike Noble, Don Harley and Frank Bellamy.
Scarlet must thwart the mysterons latest plan which involves a WW2 U-Boat.(Mostly black and white.)
~~~~
It's a pity the: "Dalek" strip and the more comical: "Supercar" strip haven't been included.
For people who think comic art begins and ends with Marvel and DC you are in for a pleasant surprise, Frank Bellamy's and Mike Noble's artwork is SUPERB.
If you like these as much as I did why not get volumes 2, 3 and 4.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous labour of love compilation of old TV Century 21 strips from a variety of titles. The stories selected here are connected across the Anderson universe which was one of the great strengths of the comics, and the gorgeous artwork is beautifully remastered and in some cases looks better than it did originally.
Lots of stuff from the greatest unsung British comics artist, Mike Noble; very entertaining to watch even this mighty talent fail absolutely to pull off a terrifying version of a giant . . . mouse.
Artists: Mike Noble, Frank Bellamy, Eric Eden, Ron & Gerry Embleton, Don Harley, Frank Langford, Brian Lewis.
Very, very good value and hugely recommended.
Lots of stuff from the greatest unsung British comics artist, Mike Noble; very entertaining to watch even this mighty talent fail absolutely to pull off a terrifying version of a giant . . . mouse.
Artists: Mike Noble, Frank Bellamy, Eric Eden, Ron & Gerry Embleton, Don Harley, Frank Langford, Brian Lewis.
Very, very good value and hugely recommended.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
If you were born in the late 50s then you were probably of the generation who read TV Century 21 aka TV21 tabloid comic in the mid-60s to get your fix of Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.
This is the first of two volumes reprinting some of the material from the original material the artists handed in for printing rather than sourcing the comicbook itself. Getting hold of early TV21s is hard enough in good condition. This way is easier.
This is some of the best work of the likes of Mike Noble, Frank Bellamy and the Embleton brothers, Ron and Gerry. Amongst the stories in this book is a multi-cross-over Astran assassination story and Stingray and the haunted castle. Jaw-dropping brilliance.
This book is already selling out so chase down your copy or hope there's a second edition.
SFCrowsnest Guru
This is the first of two volumes reprinting some of the material from the original material the artists handed in for printing rather than sourcing the comicbook itself. Getting hold of early TV21s is hard enough in good condition. This way is easier.
This is some of the best work of the likes of Mike Noble, Frank Bellamy and the Embleton brothers, Ron and Gerry. Amongst the stories in this book is a multi-cross-over Astran assassination story and Stingray and the haunted castle. Jaw-dropping brilliance.
This book is already selling out so chase down your copy or hope there's a second edition.
SFCrowsnest Guru
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i don`t remember any of these comic strips
i don`t know where i was when these first came out but i don`t remember any of them, well printed and very colurful they are typical of their age , artwork is great and well drawn,... Read more
Published 6 days ago by P. barton
The way the future was
I grew up in the 1960s reading DC and Marvel comics, but I remember there were some British comics back then that stood out in quality and scope. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gareth Simon
If you're my age...
...you'll 'get' this book. For those of us that grew up with TV21, the new century was a world of opportunity and we couldn't wait. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. D. Spicer
Another Brilliant Book
Another fantastic reproduction of those great 60s Gerry Anderson TV21 comic strips F A B!!!
Published 20 months ago by S. A. Watts
Great but what about the spreads?
I won't repeat the positive remarks on this book and the series that followed. Wonderfully printed and worth having. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by T. J. M. Klerk
Excellent
I was fortunate to be sent a hardback copy of this book by Gerry Anderson who told me that he took great pride in the way that the book had turned out. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by a music fan
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Published on 12 July 2009 by Glenn M. Renshaw
Disappointing, though nicely reproduced.
I must admit I was looking forward to seeing the early reprints of TV21's Gerry Anderson comic strips.
Unfortunately the reprints are not early enough for me. Read more
Unfortunately the reprints are not early enough for me. Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by spectrus
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