{"product_id":"tom-patterson-collection","title":"Tom Patterson Collection","description":"Scottish artist \u003cb\u003eTom Paterson\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most inventive and influential cartoonists British comics have produced. Inspired by the work of George Martin, Leo Baxendale and Ken Reid, Tom became a comic artist at a young age, working for Fleetway and DC Thomsons on such classic strips as \u003ci\u003eSweeny Toddler, Calamity James, Buster, Grimly Feendish\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Numskulls, Bananaman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDennis the Menace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the beginning of his career Tom was ghosting artists like Baxendale, but his own style and sense of humour quickly developed and Tom’s work soon became unmistakable. His trademark stinky, striped sock often appeared in the panels of his work – a useful identifier born out of an age where publishers frowned upon artists signing their work. Along with the sock came the additional, visual comedic gags scattered throughout the strips, giving each one that instant re-readability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis collection features some of Tom’s outstanding colour and black \u0026amp; white strip work for IPC\/Fleetway from titles like \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuster, Whoopee!, Jackpot, Whizzer \u0026amp; Chips \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOink! \u003c\/i\u003eamongst others. With quotes from the man himself and some extra, added treasures, this is a must have for fans of British humour comics both young and old!\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57313974550910,"sku":"NW9781781089408","price":15.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781781089408.jpg?v=1778508691","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/tom-patterson-collection","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}