Viz Magazine February 2014 Issue 232 Sid The Sexist Roger Mellie 8 Ace SKU 1574

VIZ MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2014 – ISSUE 232 – ORIGINAL BRITISH COMIC MAGAZINE

An original February 2014 edition of the iconic British adult humour and satire magazine Viz, Issue No. 232, featuring its distinctive full-colour cartoon artwork, outrageous comic characters, irreverent British comedy and satirical features.

This vintage-style comic magazine is a great addition for collectors of Viz, British comic publications, adult humour magazines and alternative comedy memorabilia.

MAGAZINE DETAILS

• Publication: Viz Magazine

• Issue: No. 232

• Date: February 2014

• Original UK cover price: £3.20

• Language: English

• Format: Printed comic magazine

• Genre: British humour, satire and comic strips

• Condition: Pre-owned – please read condition details below

• SKU: 1574

FRONT COVER & ARTWORK

This issue features a colourful hospital-themed cartoon illustration, with several recognisable Viz characters gathered around a patient in a hospital bed.

The artwork depicts a chaotic medical scene involving exaggerated nurses, a patient wearing a distinctive red nose and another cartoon character holding a large grooming brush. The illustrations use Viz's familiar caricature style, with oversized facial features, exaggerated expressions, colourful costumes and deliberately absurd situations.

The predominantly white background contrasts with the bold black Viz masthead, purple feature panel and bright green, pink and blue lettering.

A prominent cover feature advertises a humorous hospital-themed story involving an emergency ward and an unusual prescription.

The cover also includes references to Popeye, Brian Cox and the magazine's established comic characters.

FEATURED CHARACTERS & CONTENTS

The front cover advertises a selection of popular Viz characters and recurring comic features, including:

• Sid the Sexist – One of Viz's long-running comedy characters, known for his exaggerated personality, unsuccessful romantic adventures and outrageous behaviour.

• Roger Mellie – The infamous fictional television presenter whose outspoken personality and colourful language have made him one of the magazine's best-known characters.

• 8 Ace – A recurring Viz character associated with chaotic everyday situations and absurd British humour.

• Millie Tant – A satirical character known for her confrontational personality and exaggerated opinions.

• Finbarr Saunders – A classic Viz character whose stories revolve around misunderstandings and double meanings.

• Ivan Jelical – Another character advertised on the cover.

• Drunken Bakers – A recurring comic feature depicting the misadventures of two unreliable bakers.

• George Bestial – A character featured in this issue's advertised contents.

• Letterbocks – Viz's well-known spoof readers' letters section.

• Roger's Profanisaurus – The magazine's humorous dictionary of unusual slang and expressions.

• Top Tips – A collection of deliberately ridiculous advice and spoof practical suggestions.

These features reflect the magazine's established combination of comic strips, parody, satire, exaggerated characters and unconventional British comedy.

A COLLECTABLE PIECE OF BRITISH COMEDY HISTORY

Viz has been a recognisable part of British alternative humour for decades, developing a distinctive style through its comic strips, parody advertisements, spoof articles and recurring characters.

This February 2014 issue provides an interesting snapshot of the magazine during the 2010s, retaining its familiar illustrated cover design and established cast of comedy characters.

Suitable for collectors interested in:

• Original Viz magazine issues

• British adult humour and satire

• Classic British comic characters

• Alternative comedy publications

• 2010s comic magazine collecting

• Vintage-style cartoon artwork and British popular culture

CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This is a genuine pre-owned magazine showing visible signs of previous handling, storage and age.

From the supplied photograph:

• Front cover: The original full-colour cover remains present, with the main artwork, issue number and printed details clearly visible.

• Spine: Noticeable rubbing, scuffing and wear along the left-hand spine, including several small white areas where the printed surface has worn away.

• Edges: General edge rubbing and minor handling wear, particularly along the left side and lower edge.

• Corners: Some softening and minor wear to the corners, with slight creasing visible towards the upper portion of the magazine.

• Cover surface: Light surface marks, handling lines and minor creasing are visible.

• Colour: The cover artwork remains colourful and legible, although minor age-related surface wear is present.

• Binding: The magazine appears together in the photograph, but the internal binding and every individual page have not been fully checked.

• Interior: Internal page condition and completeness cannot be confirmed from the supplied front-cover photograph alone.

Overall, this is a used collectable magazine with noticeable spine wear and general handling marks, rather than a mint or pristine example.

Please examine the supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL EXTRAS

This listing is for the magazine only.

Any original free gifts, promotional items, supplements, inserts, detachable extras or other items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are not included unless clearly shown in the photographs.

No additional accessories or promotional items are supplied.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

We take care when packaging magazines to help protect them during transit.

UK orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International orders: Dispatched in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during longer-distance shipping.

PLEASE NOTE

You will receive the actual magazine shown in the photographs, not a stock-image example.

This is a pre-owned collectable publication, and signs of age, storage and previous handling should be expected.

SKU: 1574