Rocket #4 - News of the World - 12 May 1956
£5.00
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Rocket #3
Vintage · News of the World · Published: 5 May 1956 · Condition: GD/VG
£4.00
Original 1956 British space-adventure weekly. Week ending 5 May 1956. Cover-based condition: GD/VG.
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On the shelf
- Publisher
- News of the World
- Type
- Single Issue Comic
- Condition
- GD/VG
- Date
- May 1956
- Stock code
- CM-ROCKET-1956-3
Description
An original Rocket British weekly, dated week ending 5 May 1956. The masthead calls it “The First Space-Age Weekly” and credits Douglas Bader as editor.
Captain Falcon in Moon-Base Patrol opens with the crew confronting an enemy force-screen in space.
- Title: Rocket (1956 series)
- Issue: 3
- Week-ending date: 5 May 1956
- Publisher: News of the World
- Format: British tabloid-format weekly comic
- Original cover price: 4½d (pre-decimal pence)
Condition
Apparent cover condition: GD/VG. Noticeable spine and left-edge rubbing and wear, a short tear descending from the top edge, surface creasing and age-toned margins are visible. This assessment is based on the supplied front-cover scan; the back cover, binding and interior completeness have not been physically verified. More photographs can be requested before purchase.
The original scan shows the copy offered. Story and feature details above are taken from the cover; no loose inserts or promotional extras are promised.
Additional information
| Weight | 120 g |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Single Issue Comic |
| Title | Rocket |
| Publisher | News of the World |
| Format | British Comic, MAGAZINE |
| Condition | GD/VG |
| Date | May 1956 |
| Genre | Adventure/Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Character | Captain Falcon |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Features | Anthology, UK Edition |
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