My local comic shop, Stevenage’s LIMITED EDITION COMIX – run by the very genial Rich Emms – has alerted me to their acquisition of a major private collection of some 10, 000 issues published from the early 1960’s to mid 1990’s.

Rich excitedly proclaims that the collection is stuffed with loads of key issues – “so many it’ll take a week to list them!!” –  and the man is not kidding. Indeed, if you’re a Marvel fan, there’s the high attraction of lengthy runs of the following illustrious series:

DAREDEVIL #1 to 375
IRON MAN #1 to 300
CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 to 400
CONAN #1 TO 260
INCREDIBLE HULK #102 TO 400
WOLVERINE #1 TO 75

The collection also promises key first issues of a large array of Marvel legends. In addition to that Comics gold, there’s much, much more, including: complete  sets of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, Watchmen, Swamp Thing, Promethea and a first printing of The Killing Joke. Also, complete runs of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, Garth Ennis’ Preacher, Frank Miller’s Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns, EVERY Aliens vs Predator comic and a full set of Interview With A Vampire.

And that’s clearly the tip of the iceberg.

Rich and the Ltd.Ed crew are having a viewing day this Sunday between 10am and 6 pm. Says Rich: We are offering these books on a first come first served basis as there are SO many key issues. Non key issues will be sold at 50% off of current price guide. Key issues will be as priced on the day.”

Sounds fantastic. So, if you’re in the area, head down and feast your eyes! Limited Edition Comix can be found at: 10 Market Place, Stevenage HERTS, SG1 1DB, Tel: 01438 364083. Open 7 days a week. And remember…

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMIC SHOP!