Dan Dare: The Venus Campaign

Dan Dare: The Venus Campaign
Author: Frank Hampson
Publisher: Titan Comics
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2018-11-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1785869744

Travel back to the very beginning and relieve the first missions of Britain’s most enduring science fiction hero, Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future. Originally published in the classic British comic, Eagle (1950-1969), these two complete adventures from 1950-1952, ‘Voyage to Venus’ and ‘The Red Moon Mystery’ have been digitally remastered from the original comics and lovingly restored. This collection also includes a new introduction written by Frank Hampson’s son Peter, and includes a never-before published drawing of Dan Dare by Frank Hampson. Working as a science consultant and scriptwriter on Dan Dare from 1950-1951, science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke supplied several scripts, concepts and notes for ‘Voyage to Venus’.

Dan Dare: Complete Collection: Vol. 1: The Venus Campaign

Dan Dare: Complete Collection: Vol. 1: The Venus Campaign
Author: Frank Hampson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1785862928

Introducing one of science fiction's most enduring heroes, Dan Dare. This Omnibus edition of Dan Dare contains his first three full adventures digitally remastered for the very first time. Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future was first published in classic British comic The Eagle in 1950. These are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions from Titan Comics. Pilot of the Future: Voyage to Venus Pt 1 & 2 Dan and his crew set off to explore Venus, hoping to find new resources to feed a starving earth. But the planet is already the lair of the pint-sized megalomaniac The Mekon, who plans to conquer the Earth! Now it's up to Dare and his bat-man Digby to help the enslaved people of Venus to rise up and defeat the massive green headed evil genius. THE Red Moon Mystery Dan and his trusty crew must head once more into the dangerous, icy depths of space to uncover the secrets of a strange red moon that has entered the Solar System and threatens Earth with destruction!

Dan Dare (complete collection)

Dan Dare (complete collection)
Author: Peter Milligan
Publisher: Titan Comics
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1785865331

One of science ficition’s most famous characters, Dan Dare – pilot of the future, is back for a brand new adventure and facing his biggest threat. Peace reigns supreme for the Earth Sol Alliance. The Mekon, perhaps mankind’s greatest enemy, has finally been vanquished and is undergoing behavioural rehabilitation in a maximum-security prison built on the Moon. This leaves his captor, Dan Dare, desk-bound, bored, and praying for adventure… Dan’s prayers are seemingly answered when a massive spaceship of unknown origins arrives in the Sol system and destroys one of the moons of Saturn in a colossal show of strength. Dan Dare is dispatched to investigate and he may need the help of his iconic foe, The Mekon… “An interesting and thought-provoking affair. 8 out of 10.” – Adventures in Poor Taste “A relaunch that more than does the character, and its history, justice – and great fun to boot. Can’t ask for more than that.” – Nerdly “Dan Dare is a classic! Grade: A” – Comic of the Day Collects #1-4 of Dan Dare.

The Most Important Comic Book on Earth

The Most Important Comic Book on Earth
Author: Cara Delevingne
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0744058511

120 inspiring visual stories on environmentalism from key figures, charities, activists, and artists. The Most Important Comic Book On Earth is a global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world. Whether it’s inspirational tales from celebrity names such as Cara Delevingne and Andy Serkis, hilarious webcomics from War and Peas and Ricky Gervais, artworks by leading illustrators David Mack and Tula Lotay, calls to action from activists George Monbiot and Jane Goodall, or powerful stories by Brian Azzarello and Amy Chu, each of the comics in this anthology will support projects and organizations fighting to save the planet and Rewrite Extinction.

A Necessary Fantasy?

A Necessary Fantasy?
Author: Dudley Jones
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2000
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780815318446

This book addresses a variety of issues through the examination of heroic figures in children's popular literature, comics, film, and television.

Dan Dare

Dan Dare
Author: Garth Ennis
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Dan Dare (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9781606900550

Dan Dare has been an icon since 1950. Elaborate stories of his space travel and galactic battles defending people of the universe captivated post-War baby boomers. Dan Dare's adventures burst to the forefront of pop culture, selling nearly 1 million copies each week in the pages of the Eagle Comic. And now he's back! Dan Dare was once a hero. He brokered peace with alien races, pushed the frontiers of space, and saved the planet from total annihilation... repeatedly. But now, his Space Fleet has disbanded, the United Nations has crumbled, his friends scattered to the solar winds. Britain is once again the world power, but Dare, disillusioned and disappointed by his once-precious home country, has quietly retired. But there's trouble mustering in Deep Space. The H.M.S. Achilles is picking up strange signals when, suddenly, an enormous fleet of hostile ships ambush the destroyer. Now, as the crew struggles to stay alive, they realize with horror that the hostiles have brought a weapon of unimaginable power. Dan Dare, the pilot of the future, has been called out of retirement. This Dynamite edition will feature the entire Garth Ennis-scribed Dan Dare series along with a complete cover gallery.

Rocket Age

Rocket Age
Author: Ken Spencer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2012-12-12
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780857441584

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
Author: David Motton
Publisher: Titan Comics
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2019-09-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1787731782

Collected together for the first time since their original publication back in the early 1960s, these are the complete black and white adventures of Dan Dare, Britain’s pilot of the future. Written by David Motton and drawn by Keith Watson. Together, both men would write and draw Dan Dare stories for longer than any other creative team. This collection includes five complete stories, Operation Earth Savers, The Evil One, Operation Fireball, The Web of Fear, and Operation Dark Star, originally published between March 1962 and March 1963.

Advanced Introduction to Creative Industries

Advanced Introduction to Creative Industries
Author: John Hartley
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-01-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1839108940

As the world faces extreme economic, environmental and political crises, this bold and accessible Advanced Introduction argues for a future-facing approach to the creative economy and creative innovation. The book analyses contemporary and historical arts and culture whilst assessing historical shifts from national to global cultures; analogue to digital technologies; and individualist to systems thinking.

Classic Dan Dare: Voyage to Venus Part 1

Classic Dan Dare: Voyage to Venus Part 1
Author: Frank Hampson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-05-01
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1840236442

It's chocks away and tally-ho, chaps -- Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, is back! First published in classic British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions from Titan. In the first part of this story, Dan and his crew travel to Venus, hoping to find new resources to feed a starving Earth. But the planet is already the lair of the pint-sized megalomaniac, The Mekon, who has his own plans to conquer Earth! Includes background material exclusive to this book, with rarely seen art pages, an in-depth introduction to Dan Dare, and a foreword by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen).