Back to the Starburst adverts and of course the most prominent store that featured in the magazine was the much loved Forbidden Planet. The original store was located at 23 Denmark Street, London, WC2 and hosted many signings, events, launches and much more, here’s our look at the first batch of ads:

Starburst issue 4 – 1978 – The original and classic Forbidden Planet artwork by Brian Bolland.

Starburst issue 9 – 1979 – Neil Adams signing of The New Heroes.

Starburst issue 11 – 1979

Starburst issue 14 – 1979

Starburst issue 17 – 1979 – Get your Alien USCSS Nostromo crew hat now!

Starburst issue 22 – 1980 – The Empire Strikes Back signing.

Starburst issue 23 – 1980 – Comic’s legend Will Eisner signing.

Starburst issue 25 – 1980 – Judge Dredd 2000AD Annual signing

Starburst issue 26 – 1980 – Brian Bolland 2000AD Judge Dredd posters.

Starburst issue 28 – 1980 – Berni Wrightson signing event.

Part 2 is coming tomorrow!