Loaded Magazine May 2002 Alison King Julie Benz Lucy Clarkson Issue 97 SKU 1497

Original Loaded Magazine, Issue 97, May 2002, with Alison King as the main cover model.

This issue is very strongly centred around Alison King, who dominates the front cover in a red lingerie shoot and is also given a substantial interior feature. The contents page identifies her feature as “Chairman Wow” on page 128, describing the Dream Team actress as one of the major attractions of the issue.

The front cover has the large “ALISON KING!” headline across the lower half and presents her as the principal selling point of the magazine. Inside, she appears again in a large black-and-orange lingerie photograph on the contents spread, making this a particularly relevant issue for collectors of Alison King, British TV memorabilia, Dream Team material and early-2000s men's magazines.

Alison King Feature

Alison King receives prominent coverage throughout the issue.

The photographed contents page shows her full-length feature image alongside the page-128 listing. The feature is clearly one of the magazine's principal editorial pieces rather than a minor appearance.

Her styling differs between the cover and contents photography, giving collectors multiple period images from the same shoot/feature. The cover uses bright red lingerie against a pale background, while the interior contents image has darker black-and-orange styling.

Other Models & Personalities Featured

The photographed contents also show several other recognisable personalities and models, including:

• Julie Benz – identified in the contents as the “Rising Vamp” feature on page 82, connected with Buffy and Angel
• Lucy Clarkson – featured within the magazine's “Most Wanted” section
• Tom Green – comedy feature
• Slipknot – music feature
• Additional model and lifestyle photography throughout

The issue therefore has appeal beyond the Alison King cover, especially for collectors of early-2000s television, glamour photography, music and popular culture.

Magazine Contents

The May 2002 issue contains the characteristic mixture of entertainment, comedy, celebrity, lifestyle and irreverent features associated with Loaded during this period.

Photographed contents include:

• Alison King – main cover feature
• Julie Benz
• Lucy Clarkson
• Tom Green
• Slipknot
• Cartoon-themed feature
• Gadgets and technology
• “World of Women”
• Fashion
• Music and entertainment coverage
• Lifestyle and humour features
• Regular Loaded departments
• Travel/adventure-style material
• Contemporary early-2000s advertising and design

The contents pages themselves are highly visual, with strong colour layouts and numerous period photographs, making the issue a good snapshot of British men's-magazine publishing in 2002.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible handling and storage wear.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable
• Noticeable spine wear, particularly around the upper and lower spine
• Some rubbing and light scuffing to the front cover
• Light surface scratches/handling marks visible under the photography lighting
• Edge and corner wear, including minor softening and rubbing
• Small creases and bends visible around the cover edges
• Rear cover has some visible surface wear and rubbing
• Spine appears intact and the magazine holds together well
• Interior pages shown are clean, colourful and readable
• Some natural page waviness/handling is visible
• No obvious writing is visible in the photographed areas
• No major tears or detached pages are evident from the supplied images

Overall, this is a good vintage collector/reader copy with the expected signs of age and handling for a magazine from 2002. It is not mint, but the important cover and interior model photography remain strong.

Please inspect all supplied photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Item Details

Publication: Loaded
Issue: No. 97
Full Date: May 2002
Main Cover Model: Alison King
Also Featured: Julie Benz, Lucy Clarkson, Tom Green, Slipknot
Genre: Men's Lifestyle / Celebrity / Entertainment
Language: English
Era: Early 2000s
Condition: Pre-owned / vintage
SKU: 1497