Dan Dare: commentary forthcoming
Dan Dare Volume 1: Voyage to Venus, Part One. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
From the pages of seminal British boys' adventure comic The Eagle comes the legendary Pilot of the Future, Dan Dare. Presented in a new Collectors' Library format, this series of deluxe editions republishes these stunning SF tales from the very beginning of The Eagle's run. Featuring Frank Hampson's gorgeous, full color artwork, these beautiful comic strips are as vibrant and thrilling today as they were on their original debut in April 1950. This debut volume also features an introduction by Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, a character guide, a checklist, and a look at the genesis of Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, illustrated with rarely seen artwork and merchandise.
Contents:
Introduction – by Dave Gibbons
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
The Genesis of Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future – by Nick Jones
Voyage to Venus Part 1 (originally published as Pilot of the Future in Eagle Vol. 1 #1-40)
Dan Dare Volume 2: Voyage to Venus, Part Two. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
In the second instalment of this epic story, Dan and his crew travel to Venus, hoping to find new resources to feed a starving Earth. But the planet is already the lair of the pint-sized megalomaniac The Mekon, who plans to conquer Dan's homeworld! This volume also includes background material exclusive to this book, with rare artwork, and a previously unseen interview with Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson!
Contents:
Introduction – by Terry Jones
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
An Interview with Frank Hampson (Part 1) – by Alan Vince
Voyage to Venus Part 2 (originally published as Pilot of the Future in Eagle Vol. 1 #41 – Eagle Vol. 2 #25)
Dan Dare Volume 3: The Red Moon Mystery. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
In this interplanetary epic, Dan and his gallant crew head once more into the icy depths of space to uncover the secrets of a strange red moon that has entered the Solar System and threatens Earth with destruction! This volume also includes an exclusive introduction by legendary comics writer, Chris Claremont (X-Men), and the second part of a previously unseen interview with Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson packed with rare and never-before-seen artwork!
Contents:
Introduction – by Chris Claremont
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
A Period of Transition – feature looking at Frank Hampson’s departure from the Eagle, by Terence Doyle & Alan Vince
An Interview with Frank Hampson (Part 2) – by Alan Vince
The Red Moon Mystery (originally published in Eagle Vol. 2 #26 – Eagle Vol. 3 #11)
Dan Dare Volume 4: Marooned on Mercury. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
It's the best of the British as, once more, Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, takes to the stars! Taken from the pages of legendary UK comic The Eagle, these classic adventures of one of the best known, loved and influential of British comic characters continue in these beautiful library editions from Titan. Believed dead after they successfully saved the Earth from the threat of the Red Moon, Dan and his friends have crashed on Mercury and fallen into the hands of the rock creatures that inhabit the planet! To make matters worse, Dan's nemesis - the dreaded Mekon - is once more on his trail and Dan finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place! This edition also features an exclusive introduction by legendary Queen guitarist, rock god and long time Dan Dare fan Brian May!
Contents:
Introduction – by Brian May
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
An Interview with Frank Hampson (Part 3) – by Alan Vince
The Art of Frank Hampson
Marooned on Mercury (originally published in Eagle Vol. 3 #12 – Eagle Vol. 3 #46)
Dan Dare Volume 5: Operation Saturn, Part One. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
It's chocks away and tally-ho once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions from Titan. In part one of this interplanetary epic, Dan and his trusty crew must head once more into the breach and face the dastardly Dr Blasco, who is helping the evil Saturnian rulers to attack Earth. Can Dan, with the help of the Saturnian rebels, stop him? This edition includes the final part of a rarely seen interview with Dan Dare's creator, Frank Hampson, plus features on Dan Dare merchandise and more besides!
Contents:
Introduction – by Philip Pullman
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
An Interview with Frank Hampson (Part 4) – by Alan Vince
The Secret History of Dan Dare
Operation Saturn Part 1 (originally published in Eagle Vol. 3 #47 – Eagle Vol. 4 #28)
Double-Headed Eagle (originally published in Eagle Annual 1953)
Dan Dare Volume 6: Operation Saturn, Part Two. 96 pages, £14.99 UK, $19.95 US.
It's chocks away and tally-ho once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions. In the thrilling second installment of this epic tale, the battle for Saturn is raging as Dan and his crew attempt to escape the clutches of the nefarious Dr Blasco and his Saturnian cohorts, while the friendly pirates of Phoebe mount a full-scale assault! This edition also includes two extremely rare Dan Dare Space Annual stories, plus features on Dan Dare merchandise and more besides!
Contents:
Introduction – by Jim Burns
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
Operation Saturn Part 2 (originally published in Eagle Vol. 4 #28 – Eagle Vol. 5 #21)
Operation Triceratops (originally published in Eagle Annual 1954)
The Planulid (originally published in Dan Dare Annual 1964)
Dan Dare Volume 7: Prisoners of Space. 96 pages, £16.99 UK, $19.95 US.
It's chocks away and tally-ho once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic, "Eagle", these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions. When two new cadets accidentally set out for Space Station XQY - scene of a number of mysterious spaceship disappearances - they are captured by the evil Mekon! Dan Dare bravely sets out alone to save them...And is plunged into the Mekon's latest plot to re-conquer Venus, and then take Earth! Can Dan, Digby and two cadets save not one, but two planets?
Contents (predicted) :
Introduction
Who’s Who in Dan Dare – a guide to the characters appearing in the series
Prisoners of Space (originally published in Eagle Vol. 5 #22 – Eagle Vol. 6 #18)