If you thought Hogwarts was a strange place then be prepared for something a little weirder when you arrive at Blackabbots School for boys. There's no wizards, well in particular but there are superheroes and villains of sorts. Did I mention this is set in pre-war Britain?
I came across the first issue of this wonderful little independent comic by chance. Sometimes Facebook posts are worth reading and I don't just mean mine. Seriously though this is a gem with everything you would want from an adventure including your favourite superheroes villainous doppelgangers head in a jar.
The kids want to sign up to fight "the Boche" but are too young and one of the teachers has seemingly lost his marbles after giving out some pencils and being one short after their return. Happens a lot at Blackabbots.
What's more there be a girl hiding in plain sight with the gang, The Spencer Nero Club are simply fans of the eponymous British hero. Spencer himself is elsewhere.
In fact everything from the school through the gang and the world around these characters is weirdness personified by writer Greg Meldrum as is the highly suitable art from Scott Wells.
If you don't buy another independent comic this year you must get The Spencer Nero Club. The First issue (also recommended) is also still available.
Rating: 5 Stars
Available from: www.comicsy.co.uk
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