Arthur Ranson comic collection

• Reference:GB 254 MS 459
• Dates of Creation:c 1950s- present
• Name of Creator:
  Arthur Ranson
• Language of Material:The collection includes comics in languages such as Dutch, Japanese, German, French, English, etc.
• Physical Description:
  18 boxes

• Scope and Content

  Comics, collected editions, gaphic novels, other material. Also fine art prints by son John Ranson http:/www.arthurranson.com/blog/make-money-art. Full separate list available, contact archivist.

• Administrative / Biographical History

  Arthur Ranson is an English comic book creator based in Surrey, England. He is best known for his work in the Look-in series, Button Man, Mazeworld, and Anderson: PSI Division. He has worked with many notable figures in the comic book industry such as Alan Grant, John Wagner, and Angus Allen and his comics have been translated into several languages worldwide.

• Arrangement

  The comics are arranged based on four categories - Collected Editions, Comics History, Graphic Novels, and Comics. Each category has got its own number of boxes and the contents within the boxes are arranged based on their title, publishing company, or content.

• Access Information

  Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions.

• Acquisition Information

  Donated by Arthur Ranson

• Note

  Arthur Ranson is an English comic book creator based in Surrey, England. He is best known for his work in the Look-in series, Button Man, Mazeworld, and Anderson: PSI Division. He has worked with many notable figures in the comic book industry such as Alan Grant, John Wagner, and Angus Allen and his comics have been translated into several languages worldwide.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Some of the comics within the collection are fragile and hence require care while handling.

• Conditions Governing Use

  Reproduction is available subject to preservation and copyright requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

• Custodial History

  The comics in this collection have all been accumulated by Arthur Ranson over the years and was donated to the University of Dundee Archives in 2020.

• Accruals

  Not expected

• Additional Information

  Published

  Catalogued

  MS 459

• Subjects

  Comics

  Graphic art