Fans of Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 will be excited to hear about a limited edition poster from Network, the UK distributor/shop that has been releasing definitive sets of classic British spy shows and soundtracks. As a special addition to their Fireball release, they have produced a promotional poster. From their website: Strictly limited to 25 copies sold on a first-come-first-served basis, Network are proud to offer this unique presentation of brand-new Mike Noble Fireball XL5 artwork, as showcased on our recent best-selling DVD set. Each print will be individually numbered and no more will be available once they are sold.
Mike noble is a comic artist and illustrator best know in Gerry Anderson circles as the man behind the 1960s TV21 comic books based on Fireball XL5, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, and others. A documentary with Noble exists on the region 1 A&E Fireball XL5 DVD set. The new UK box set from Network includes an exclusive documentary feature: DRAWN IN SUPERMARIONATION. This new, exclusive documentary chronicles the comic strip adaptations of the early AP Films series and features contributions from director of merchandising Keith Shackleton and artists Bill Mevin, Mike Noble and Colin Page.