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| Mytek copyright REBELLION |
Newly arrived at Castel Crivens (yesterday) are these super new books, the first pair in a four volume collection of Mytek The Mighty. Published by Steve Holland's Bear Alley Books (under license from Rebellion), they contain interesting and detailed essays on the creators, Tom Tully and Eric Bradbury. You're all aware by now of how lazy I am, so if you don't know who Mytek is then I ain't doing the work for you - Google him. Those decrepit old farts (in the main) who already know about the comics history of the giant ape will surely wish to add these handsome volumes to their bookshelves. You can do so by clicking on this link. And Steve H doesn't do things by half, as the four volumes will reprint every classic Mytek tale ever published.
It's good to see these strips being collected . I have picked up a few of the Renegade and other reprints like House of Dollman , Faceache etc and enjoyed them but sadly I won't be picking these up as I am really cutting back on books and comics as I approach retirement . My plan is to only purchase titles I really loved as a kid , so I will await a reprint of Baxendales Swots and the Blots.
ReplyDeleteI must confess I was never much of a particular fan of Mytek, McS, so buying the books is a bit of an indulgence for me. However, it means that another aspect of British comics history is now in my possession.
DeleteBlimey! Thanks for the heads-up on these.
ReplyDeleteDo they include Mytek's appearance in the pull-out "Valiant Booklet Of Thrills" (from, I think, '74?), where he was ordered to go around the world, collecting famous landmarks?
Not in either of these two books, PG, but it may be in one of the others still to come.
DeleteI sent Steve an email asking him, but while I await a reply, it occurs to me that if the tale you mention was a reprint, then it should appear in its original form in an upcoming volume.
DeleteJust heard back, PG, and no, the story isn't included. Just all the main Valiant strips, and one from a Summer Special and another from a Space Special.
DeleteCheers Kid. Appreciate you taking the time to check it out for me.
ReplyDeleteNo bother, though if the pull-out was a reprint of an earlier adventure, the original version will be included.
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