Fireball XL5 Annual

In the mid-1960s, Collins published four annuals based on the hit Supermarionation television series Fireball XL5, bringing the interplanetary adventures of Colonel Steve Zodiac and the crew of Space City’s fastest patrol ship to the comic page. These oversized hardcover volumes, packed with full-color comic strips, features, and puzzles, captured the futuristic optimism of the Gerry Anderson universe for a young audience. While the annuals featured a rotating roster of uncredited artists and writers, their consistent tone and exciting space-opera visuals made them a cherished companion to the TV show. For fans of 1960s British children’s comics and Anderson’s puppet-led sci-fi, these annuals remain a vibrant snapshot of the era’s space-race enthusiasm.