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The war’s dirtiest fighters led by the war’s coolest soldier – it’s Major Eazy vs Rat Pack!

Blasting out from the pages of the legendary Battle, this 48-page special edition of this classic crossover story from 1977 is available exclusively from the 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics webshops!

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Bringing together two of Battle’s most popular strips in one explosive 12-part story, this collection also includes two carefully selected stand-alone Battle classics featuring art by Ezquerra – ‘The Hidden Bomb’ and ‘The Orphan’ from 1980.

This special collection is a must have for fans of classic war comics and of Ezquerra’s groundbreaking art, which made him one of the most important artists in post-war British comics.

‘Major Eazy vs Rat Pack’ combined two of the legendary artist’s most popular series. The original artist on Rat Pack in 1975, a year later Ezquerra also co-created Major Eazy with Hebden, a strip for which he drew every episode in Battle Picture Weekly. During the mid to late 1970s, Ezquerra enjoyed an incredible run of success that saw him establish an artistic and cultural legacy that continues to this day, co-creating Rat Pack, Major Eazy, and El Mestizo for Battle, as well as Judge Dredd for 2000 AD and Strontium Dog for Starlord.

A skateboarding rivalry that would not be out of place in skateboarding’s forthcoming Olympic debut – the limited hardcover edition of Concrete Surfer is out now!

Written by Pat Mills with art by Christine Ellingham, Concrete Surfer was published in Jinty and the new collection features lovingly restored artwork from this cult classic from 1970s girls’ comics.

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The standard paperback edition has been delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown and will now be published on 17 September 2020

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?

Featuring work by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, the definitive reprint collection of The Spider will be published in Spring 2021.

The Spider’s Syndicate of Crime will be the first archival-quality reprint of the adventures of this influential and popular British comic book character from the 1960s.

Due for release on 15 April 2021, retailing at £14.99, the collection will be released in North America as Jerry Siegel’s The Syndicate of Crime on 13 April 2021, retailing at $19.99.

A special limited hardcover edition will be available exclusively from the Treasury of British Comics webshop with a cover by fan favourite artist Chris Weston (The Invisibles).

Fully remastered and collected for the first time, this 144-page paperback volume presents the super-crook’s earliest exciting adventures that appeared in the pages of Lion, and were later reprinted in Vulcan. This is the first in a planned four-volume series collecting the entire series.

Created by writer Ted Cowan and artist Reg Bunn, the bulk of The Spider’s stories were written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel.

Bunn’s astonishing art has been re-mastered by Rebellion’s dedicated reprographics team and the character’s first annual story is presented in its original colour.

Dubbed ‘The King of Crooks’, the arrogant and cunning criminal mastermind was one of the most popular British comic book villain of the ‘60s – equipped with a razor-sharp mind, superb athletic ability and a vast array of cutting-edge gadgets, The Spider set his sights on taking over the New York underworld and establishing a ‘Syndicate of Crime’! This first collection sees him recruiting other fiends into his fledging empire and seeing off competition from other villainous foes, including the master of illusion, Mirror Man!

The Spider eventually turned away from his criminal roots and became a crime-fighter, alongside reluctant allies, the criminal ‘Prof’ Pelham and safecracker Roy Ordini. 

The complete collection of one of the most memorable comic strips of the 1960s, which asks the question “What if King Kong became Superman?” is out now!

This is the complete hardcover collection Johnny Future, beloved by both fans and the creators it inspired, including Alan Moore!

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‘The Missing Link’ – a creature of limitless strength, is drawn to Britain in pursuit of an expedition party he encountered in his homeland. The man-ape causes havoc until he accidentally stumbles into an experimental nuclear research facility and is bombarded by radiation. Instead of killing him, the creature evolves into an advanced human. Now possessing a genius mind, super-strength, enhanced senses and the ability to fly, as Johnny Future he protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists. 

Perfect for fans of Rebellion’s only other superhero property – ‘Zenith’, the first superhero saga penned by comics legend, Grant Morrison!

Eighty years after the ‘darkest hour’ of the Battle of Britain, two lost stories by legendary artist Ian Kennedy from the heyday of British comics are being reprinted in a gorgeous new collection.

Available in paperback and digital edition, there are also 100 copies of a limited edition hardback available exclusively from the Treasury of British Comics webshop.

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Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, this enthralling collection of aviation and heroism features daredevil pilots and the lengths they go to stop the Luftwaffe’s attacks on Britain.

Never Say Die features a talented pilot who never loses his determination, forced to defend his country against immense obstacles both technical and personal, while Steel Bats follows a squadron undertaking heart-stopping missions to combat the intense night-time assaults of the Axis air force.

This is the second in the Treasury of British Comics’ new War Picture Library series, showcasing some of the finest combat comics from the 1950s and ’60s, and illustrated by legendary and iconic artists.

Prepare your funny bones for the biggest and brightest humour comic in Britain – the Cor!! Buster Special is back!

A smash hit with kids, the Cor!! Buster Easter Special brings together two of Britain’s most beloved humour comics for 48 pages of belly laughs and silly japes from some of the best creators around

Buster & Delbert by John Freeman & Lew Stringer; Kid Kong by Alec Worley & Hilary Barta; Faceache by Matt Smith & John Lucas; Gah! by Keith Richardson & Tom Paterson; Deadly Hedley by Paul Goodenough & Rositsa Vangelova; Ivor Lott & Tony Broke with Penny Less and Milly O’Naire by Ned Hartley & Mick Cassidy; Sweeny Toddler by Tom Paterson; Swines Of Anarchy by Lee Langford & Pye Parr; Daisy Jones’ Locker by Olivia Hicks, Sheli Paroline & Braden Lamb; Birdman & Chicken by Keith Richardson & Edward Whatley; Frankie Stein by Cavan Scott & Steve Mannion; Duck Turpin by Robin Etherington & David Follett; Creature Teacher by Lee Langford & Brett Parson; Grimly Feendish by Ned Hartley & Tom Paterson.

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Masters of British Comic Art is out now!

This wildly entertaining and educational tome is a journey through the history of British comics – from the birth of the 20th century to the ‘80s invasion of American comics and through to today’s best contemporary artists! 

A high-production hardcover compendium perfect as a coffee table book or academic encyclopedia, Masters of British Comics Art is painstakingly researched. Behind a brand new cover by superstar artist Brian Bolland, and featuring artwork from a vast number highly-acclaimed artists carefully scanned from original artwork, Masters of British Comic Art is the definitive study and celebration of a beloved industry! 

Featuring a Who’s Who of talent, including Brian Bolland, Yvonne Hutton, Dave Gibbons, celebrated greats such as Don Lawrence and lost masters like Reg Bunn and Shirley Bellwood. Author and 2000 AD artist David Roach takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current world-conquering status.

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