Classics Illustrated. Doctor No FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964) James Bond 007

[Comic book] Published as issue 158a of the Classics Illustrated series, with colour artwork throughout by Norman Nodel. Pp.32, in illustrated paper covers, stapled. Price 1/6. Contents gently toned as expected, small sticker pull and crayon strike to cover else a very good copy of a fragile and elusive piece of Bondiana. The comic is an adaptation of the film rather than the novel, and the characters are drawn to resemble the movie actors. An important publication; this represents the only James Bond title to be issued in the traditional comic-book format during the author's lifetime. DC Comics later released an American version titled 'Showcase Presents Doctor No', with alternative cover art and inside artwork edited to remove references to skin colour and potentially controversial dialogue was removed. From the collection of Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert; this is a the actual copy illustrated opp. p375 of the bibliography. Gilbert A6b, page 222.