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THE PANTHER #8 [YOUNG'S MERCHANDISING] AUSTRALIAN PRE-DECIMAL COMIC 1957

THE PANTHER #8 [YOUNG'S MERCHANDISING] AUSTRALIAN PRE-DECIMAL COMIC 1957

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.

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Series Title: The Panther

Issue #: 8

Story Title: The Little General

Date of Publication: December 1957

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition (Australian pre-decimal)

Publisher: Young's Merchandising Co.

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Cover Price: 1/- (one shilling)

Cover Artists: Paul Wheelahan

Artists: Paul Wheelahan

Writers: Paul Wheelahan

Characters: The Panther (the title hero, a masked jungle adventurer), Napoleon Bonaparte (in story context), various supporting characters and villains

Key Facts:

  • Australian original pre-decimal jungle/superhero adventure comic published by Young's Merchandising Co.
  • Created, written, and drawn by Paul Wheelahan — one of Australia’s most prolific comic creators.
  • The Panther is a masked jungle hero blending Tarzan and Phantom-style elements.
  • Features a 22-page lead story “The Little General”.
  • Includes a full-page Toyland Mail Orders advertisement on the back cover.
  • Typical late-1950s Australian format: black and white interiors, matte colour cover, 24 pages, glued spine, newsprint paper.
  • Highly collectible among fans of Australian golden age and pre-decimal comics.

Page Count: 24 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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