This fantastic collection of the best Thunderbirds comic strip stories from the 1960s has been created using rare surviving copies of the original comics, all in mint condition from the authors' archive, ensuring the highest possible quality of reproduction. This has never been achieved before - previous collections have had to make do with copying from copies, with poor results. With many additional features, including 8 pages from the original issues of TV 21 advertising Thunderbirds merchandise of the day, plus an introduction giving info about the artists and their inspiration, this collectors' edition is a must-have for Thunderbirds fans young and old.

 

This book is part of a book series called Thunderbirds .

There are 160 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2002 by Welbeck Publishing Group .

Captain Scarlet expert Sam Denham ghosted 21st Century Visions the memoir of Derek Meddings Thunderbirds' Special Effects Director. He is the author of a Batman stage show and writes regularly on cult television for magazines and newspapers. He is also the author of the best-selling Thunderbirds Top Secret Annual (Carlton). Graham Bleathman has been drawing the Thunderbirds for many years. His Thunderbirds illustrations have appeared in numerous official Thunderbirds publications including books, comics, jigsaws, posters and greetings cards. He has worked closely with the original creators of the Thunderbirds vehicles to achieve complete accuracy in his drawings.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction; 2 Lady Penelope stories featuring Parker and Jeff Tracy from 1965; 6 Thunderbirds stories from 1966. Plus 8 original advertisements for Thunderbirds toys and books featured in the comics of the time.