THE ADVENTURES OF BIGGLES #12 [ACTION COMICS] AUSTRALIAN *RARE* PRE-DECIMAL 1954

Series Title: The Adventures of Biggles (Action Comics, 1953 series)

Issue #: 12

Story Title:

• The Desert Thefts, Part I (Biggles)
• The Desert Thefts, Part II (Biggles)

Date of Publication: July 1954

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition

Publisher: Action Comics Pty. Ltd.

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Cover Price: 9d (nine pence)

Cover Artists: Albert de Vine

Artists: Albert de Vine

Writers: Adapted from stories by Captain W.E. Johns (local Australian script adaptation)

Characters: Biggles (James Bigglesworth), Algy, Ginger, Bertie, and various supporting characters and villains from the desert thefts story

Key Facts: This is an Australian original comic adaptation of the famous Biggles aviation adventure stories by Captain W.E. Johns. Published by Action Comics Pty. Ltd. in July 1954 as part of their early 1950s line of locally produced adventure comics. Black and white interiors with a glossy colour cover. Standard size, saddle-stitched binding, newsprint paper. The issue features the two-part story “The Desert Thefts” drawn by Albert de Vine, along with non-fiction aviation illustrations and a Stamina Ranger Knickers advertisement. The series ran for many issues and was one of Australia’s popular adventure titles of the 1950s.

Page Count: 28 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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