POP CHILDRENS' OWN PAPER no.8 Nigeria 1975 super-rare RON SMITH pre-2000AD VF+

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A new selection of rare comics fanzines from my large collection built up over the years.... POP CHILDRENS' OWN PAPER no.8 Pikin Publications (Nigeria), 1975 Probably unique opportunity to buy a lovely higher grade original vintage example of the vanishingly-rare NIGERIAN comic "POP" with superb Ron Smith "Sister Mercy" strip art. Almost nothing is known about this comic - but it seems to have a similar origin to "Powerman" Rarity - you will never likely see this on sale again - this is the only copy I've ever seen! Background of "Poweman" Historically, comics in Nigeria were imported and had white protagonists. An executive from Pikin, a Nigerian advertising agency, approached English art agency Bardon Press Features to discuss the idea of creating a series with a black superhero, that would be used to promote literacy in Nigeria. Aspiring comic book artists Dave Gibbons and Brian Bolland were connected to Bardon Press Features and were tapped for the job. Gibbons designed the character and the series logo. Gibbons and Bolland were to draw alternate issues, though they worked closely together. Together, they produced one 14-page issue per month, which was published every fortnight. Condition: lovely higher grade clean, flat, solid, example with NO WRITING and great colours, grades VF to VF+ range, (please see pics), bagged & boarded Please see my other rare comics & fanzines! Multiple purchases welcome and postage will be combined Any questions please ask, I am not a busines

• Publisher: Rebellion
• Year: 1975
• Condition: Very Good

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