THE LOOK AND LEARN BOOK OF THE TRIGAN EMPIRE

An indication of what an impression The Trigan Empire strip made when originally serializedd from 1965 is this 1973 collection from the days when only newspaper strips were collected as a matter of course. A collection of material from a comic was almost unprecedented, and this presents the first and the third Trigan Empire stories.

The Trigan Empire began its two pages per week serialization in Ranger, which, in the British comics tradition, was ‘merged’ with the more educational Look & Learn in 1966. Although a hodge podge of historical influence, SF and adventure, it broadly fitted the educational remit of its new home, a distinct benefit being that home also boasted the top end photogravure printing process, so Don Lawrence’s art was reproduced as well as possible. While Mike Buterworth’s plots entertain and the pages turn, it’s the art providing the true wonder. Lawrence painted in colored ink, creating lush tones and imaginative new worlds, yet populated by people drawn from the Roman Empire. He ensures every character is distinct, even among the more alien looking beings, designs sleek, futuristic aircraft, and some great other-wordly creatures.

Characters are: Brag: Klud: Trigo; King Zorth; Zargot; Peric; Salvia and Zolt. Inscribed by Paul Power Out of Print. Condition: Fine plus.Rubbing on the back cover edge and corner. Slight bumping.