ACTION BEFORE THE BAN TP VOL 01 THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION

Celebrating fifty years of Britain's most controversial comic, Action Before the Ban collects the first twelve issues of Action in a single archival edition. This hard-hitting, no-holds-barred anthology pulsed with gritty realism and explosive storytelling, including marquee strips like Hookjaw, Dredger, Look Out For Lefty and Blackjack. Conceived by Pat Mills with Geoff Kemp, the series pushed boundaries and sparked debate about violence in comics, ultimately helping spark the British comics renaissance that led to 2000 AD. The volume assembles contributions from a renowned lineup—writers Pat Mills, John Wagner, Gerry Finley-Day, Steve McManus, Kelvin Gosnell, and Tom Tully—and artists Barry Mitchell, Mike Dorey, Ramon Sola, Horacio Lalia, and Massimo Belardinelli, with cover art by Don Lawrence and Geoff Campion. At 384 pages in black-and-white, this softcover collects not only strips but editorial context, offering a bold snapshot of a pivotal moment in genre history.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of gritty, boundary-pushing 1970s British comics and social realism.
• Readers interested in the creators who shaped British comics, including Pat Mills, John Wagner, Gerry Finley-Day, Steve McManus, Kelvin Gosnell, and Tom Tully.
• Appreciators of classic comic artistry by Barry Mitchell, Mike Dorey, Ramon Sola, Horacio Lalia, and Massimo Belardinelli, with cover work by Don Lawrence and Geoff Campion.
• Readers curious about how Action influenced the British comics scene and paved the way for titles like 2000 AD.