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

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. Please check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment. Happy to combine shipping...! Our story: This is my father's "The Hoarder's" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database