A Very British Affair: The Best of Classic Romance Comics

A lavish celebration of the very best romance comics produced in twentieth century Britain. From famed masters to unsung heroes, this collection presents over fifty comics detailing the trials, tribulations and triumphs of true love.
Rebellion is proud to present the finest romance comics in British history in one spectacular volume!

Curated by Eisner-nominated historian and artist David Roach, A Very British Affair charts the stratospheric rise of romance comics in postwar Britain with a selection of the greatest romance comics ever printed in the UK. Featuring an eclectic mix of artists from Spain, Italy, and the UK, this collection unearths the sensual art and emotional writing which delighted generations of comics readers.

Featuring over 50 comics stories – many of which have never been reprinted before – this lavish book is a stunning tribute to the often uncredited creators who crafted an industry of love. Roach shines a spotlight on the Spanish and Italian artists who dominated romance, as well as the genre's forgotten female contributors, like Jenny Butterworth, Pat Tourett and Diane Gabbott. Featuring art by comics icons like Shirley Bellwood (Misty), Jordi Badía Romero (Creepy) and Enrique Badía Romero (AXA), Mike Hubbard (Jane), Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd), John M. Burns (Modesty Blaise), Purita Campos (Patty’s World), Jesus Blaco (Steel Claw), Pepe Gonzalez (Vampirella) Jesus Redondo (Kitty Pryde) and Blas Gallego (Black Beth).

Contributor: Gerry Haylock (Illustrated by), Blas Gallego (Illustrated by), Jose Bielsa (Illustrated by), Carlos Prunes (Illustrated by), Joan Riley (Illustrated by), Antonio Bosch Penalva (Illustrated by), Josep Maria Bea (Illustrated by), Guido Buzzelli (Illustrated by), Daniel Billion (Illustrated by), Domingo Alvarez (Illustrated by), Carlos Ezquerra (Illustrated by), Angel Badia Camps (Illustrated by), Antonio Toldo (Illustrated by), Luis Garcia Mozos (Illustrated by), Mike Hubbard (Illustrated by), Jose Ortiz (Illustrated by), Josep Maria Miralles (Illustrated by), Luis Martinez Roca (Illustrated by), David Roach (Edited by), Jordi Longaron (Illustrated by), John Burns (Illustrated by), Marika (Illustrated by), Manfred Sommer (Illustrated by), Enrique Romero Badia (Illustrated by), Ray Sorigue Segarra (Illustrated by), Purita Campos (Illustrated by), Vincente Roso (Illustrated by), Ferdinando Tacconi (Illustrated by), Jesus Blasco (Illustrated by), Felix Mas (Illustrated by), Pat Tourrett (Illustrated by), Jordi Badia Romero (Illustrated by), Trina Robbins (Foreword by), Jordi Franch (Illustrated by), Roberto Gonzalez Casarrubio (Illustrated by), Diane Gabbott (Illustrated by), Ramon Torrents (Illustrated by), Juan Sole Puyal (Illustrated by), Shirley Bellwood (Illustrated by), Pepe Gonzalez (Illustrated by), Joan Martin May (Illustrated by), Jesus Redondo (Illustrated by), Trini Tinturé (Illustrated by), Enrico Bagnoli (Illustrated by), Maria Barrera (Illustrated by), Esteban Maroto (Illustrated by), Victor de la Fuente (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Gerry Haylock, Blas Gallego, Jose Bielsa, Carlos Prunes, Joan Riley, Antonio Bosch Penalva, Josep Maria Bea, Guido Buzzelli, Daniel Billion, Domingo Alvarez, Carlos Ezquerra, Angel Badia Camps, Antonio Toldo, Luis Garcia Mozos, Mike Hubbard, Jose Ortiz, Josep Maria Miralles, Luis Martinez Roca, Jordi Longaron, John Burns, Marika, Manfred Sommer, Enrique Romero Badia, Ray Sorigue Segarra, Purita Campos, Vincente Roso, Ferdinando Tacconi, Jesus Blasco, Felix Mas, Pat Tourrett, Jordi Badia Romero, Jordi Franch, Roberto Gonzalez Casarrubio, Diane Gabbott, Ramon Torrents, Juan Sole Puyal, Shirley Bellwood, Pepe Gonzalez, Joan Martin May, Jesus Redondo, Trini Tinturé, Enrico Bagnoli, Maria Barrera, Esteban Maroto, Victor de la Fuente

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