Warlord british comic books

The british army fought all around the world throughout the second world war. None really, but the most exciting find is a run of 1960s to 1970s comics. Warlord shakes things up 1974 british comics based around one theme were nothing new but in the 1970s they began to proliferate. Ipcs allfootball comic scorcher proved popular for a few years, but comics in general were looking dated and tired. The very cream of british comics 2000ad has published on a weekly basis since 1977 and still going strong. I love the original warlord series from the 70s and 80s. The comic was dedicated to wartime adventures and was a popular success, leading ipc magazines to create a competitor, battle picture weekly, in 1975. I found that warlord followed the trend in angus series in that there is no trend. Over 40 years of experience in the comic book hobby.

Mike grell created a remarkable world with amazing characters, scenery, and action. The warlord is a sword and sorcery character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Whilst at this site you can view the history of british comics as well as individual histories of your favourite comics. Warlord was a weekly comic published in the united kingdom between 28th september 1974 until 27th september 1986. Get the best deal for warlord comic book collections from the largest online selection at. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art.

The warlord book series, a sixbook pulpfiction series from the 1980s the warlord 1983 novel in. Honestly, one thing you can really count on with the outlaw books is that any new title will have a new story, a fresh angle and a different feel and theme to it. Uk comic available from tilleys vintage magazines and comics sheffield est 1978. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Design wise, this was a loud comic, befitting a war weekly. Not to be confused with union jack, a marvel comics character created by roy thomas and frank robbins. There is nothing formulaic or repetitive about the series in any way. The best of enemies, about an uneasy alliance between a british sergeant and a german soldier in korea. A cultural history and over 8 million other books are available. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.

Warlord albion british comics database wiki fandom. Charleys war are available as a series of handsome graphic novels from titan books. Each comic histories page has links for images of first issues, last issues and annuals galleries. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Warlord comic with union jack jackson british comics. In 1978 warlord absorbed the comic bullet as of issue 220, before being eventually absorbed in turn into victor in 1986, after a twelve year run and 627 issues. Warlord the comic book price guide for great britain. Warlord dc thomson wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Read the warlord comic online free and high quality. Issue has backup feature with claw the unconquered in the curse of the claw. Warlord 1976 comic read warlord 1976 comic online in. Comic strips that followed this model included iron annie, about a heroic junkers ju 52 iron annie crew, and kampfgruppe falken which followed the.

There travis, joined by shamballahs princess later queen tara, became the warlord and fought villains such as the evil sorcerer deimos as well as various kings. I was an avid fan of the warlord comic since the mid 1970s to its eventual. The warlord is a sword and sorcery comic book published by dc comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet. Warlord was a comics anthology published weekly in the united kingdom between 28. Warlord, a hong kong manhua written by wan yuet long and drawn by tang chi fai. Warlord included several stories per issue, initially centred on a character called lord peter flint codename. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Warlord was a weekly comic published in the united kingdom between 28th.

Main rival to battle picture weekly and the commando comic books, along with victor. The warlord comic read the warlord comic online in high. The warlord was first published in 1976 and ran until 1989 for a total of 3 issues and six annuals. Warlord was a warthemed weekly launched by dc thomson on 28 september 1974, edited by pete clark with bill graham as chief subeditor. Are there any other rare comic books featuring the xmen. The warlord was a sword n sorcery series from dc comics. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Warlord, like many comics before it, introduced us to characters that had once lived in the text world of the story papers. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The titular character, travis morgan, obtains the name warlord as he fights for the freedom of the people of skartaris.

He actually originated in the pages of hotspur in 1957, debuting as a text feature before becoming a comic strip star in the new hotspur in 1962. The titular character, travis morgan, obtains the name warlord as he fights for the freedom of. Warlord, a world war ii version of the popular spy james bond. What better place to find british comics on the internet than britishcomics. The finest plastic, resin and metal 28mm historical miniatures. There was also a 6issue miniseries in 1992 written by grell. Welcome to mike grells the warlord, a dc comic book series which ran for 3 issues from 1975 until 1989. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Warlords strips used big splash panels and huge logos that yelled out to the readers. Item specifics series name warlord issue number 35 publisher dc comics main character warlord genre superhero grade 8. World war comic warlord and battle picture weekly growing up comic books were of vital importance they mattered to a young boy. It is revived beautifully in this newer miniseries with appearances from all of your favorite classic characters as well as a few exciting new ones.

Armed with characteristic equipment such as the bren gun, the piat, the bren carrier, churchills and cromwell tanks and with the protection of the brodie helmet, the tommies were a force. One such character was braddock, who had originally appeared in the story paper rover. Its stories were less jingoistic and derring do than traditional war comics although by modern standards still. War comics were always popular in the uk and for decades after the guns of the second world war fell silent, british kids celebrated our victory over the nazis in wonderfully drawn, black and white comic books. Codename warlord, a wwii british secret agent operating behind enemy lines and who doubled as the titles editor, and british soldier. Discussion of inflation and cost of comics, and pitch for the value of new dc dollar comics by jenette kahn, with photo. British comics for all your uk comics, weeklies and story.

Read warlord 1976 comic online free and high quality. Regular dealers at northern east coast conventions. Warlord was a childhood favourite, but im sure that double entendre whizzed right over my head at the time. The golden dynasty by kristen ashley, warriors woman by johanna lindsey, a promise of fire by amanda bouchet, warpri. Most comics aimed at boys at the time were war comics victor, warlord, battle, and the commando pocket books. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. These days the british comic industry seems to consist of 2000ad and a plethora of licenced titles with the free cover. Oct 17, 20 warlord comic, concentrating just on ww2. He was a british secret agent and can be considered a world war ii james bond. However, warlord was different, with the emphasis on violence and language that was new to the world of british comics. Colonel travis morgan is known as warlord and must survive in a world of. The best science fictionfantasy anthology title going.