Classic Dan Dare: The Man From Nowhere [Hardcover]

Frank Hampson (Author), Don Harley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2007 | Series: Classic Dan Dare

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.

A mysterious spaceship appears near Earth, and its occupant has a desperate plea for help! Colonel Dare and his crew prepare to journey to a strange new world — faster than the speed of light!

Featuring a brand new introduction, plus an exclusive look at Frank Hampson’s sketchbook, this thrilling new volume will blow you away!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"* "Frank Hampson's Dan Dare is the most thrilling and accomplished work ever published in the comics form in Britain." - Philip Pullman, His Dark Materials * Praise for Titan's previous Dan Dare collections: "Frank Hampson is one of the unsung geniuses of the Twentieth Century." - Terry Jones (Monty Python)"

About the Author

Frank Hampson was perhaps best known as the creator and original artist for Dan Dare, but he also illustrated a number of children's books for Ladybird. Dan Dare wa first published in the British comic The Eagle in April 1950, and was last published as an ongoing series in 1996 - although Dan had undergone more than a few changes by then.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Titan Books (June 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845764129
• ISBN-13: 978-1845764128
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.5 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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