Rare 'James Bond' comic sells at auction

A rare comic book featuring Ian Fleming's James Bond dating back to the 1960s has sold in a London auction.

The book, based on the 1962 classic Dr No, was released by DC Comics to coincide with the fictional spy's big screen debut. It raised £142 when it was put under the hammer by Cameo Auctioneers.

"This Dr No comic is extremely rare and in impeccable condition given it is nearly 50 years old," said film memorabilia and comic consultant Adrian Cowdry. "It is a 'must have' for fans of James Bond, Ian Fleming or Sean Connery.

"The comic was aimed at reaching the comic reading masses. Hundreds were printed but in those days very few people thought comics would be worth keeping. Kids read them then gave them to friends or threw them out, or their parents would put them on the coal fire."

Dr No was originally released in cinemas in October 1962. It starred Connery as the seminal secret agent, Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder and Joseph Wiseman as the titular villain.