SGAG Logo

CHARLES RAND

rand_charles_cb_3 rand_charles_cb_5 rand_charles_cb_1 rand_charles_cb_4 rand_charles_cb_6 rand_charles_cb_2
 
Full Name: Charles Rand
Series Name: Man From S.U.N.D.A.Y.
Nationality: British
Organization: S.U.N.D.A.Y.
Occupation Agent

Creator: Mick Anglo
Time Span: 1966 - 1966

ABOUT THE SERIES

Charles Rand is an agent with S.U.N.D.A.Y.

Technically it should just be the first five letters since its name is Special United Nations Defence Agents but then they add the qualifier of Y Section and there you have the full name. The Y Section has an asterisk which the footnotes indicates means The Section of Men Licensed To Kill.

We know very little about Rand for two reasons. The first is that there is only one (comic) book released with his adventures. The second is that I do not have nor have I ever held a copy so other than the data we can glean from cover, we know nothing more.

What we can discern is that he is S.U.N.D.A.Y.'s best agent, shown by the qualifier of "The Number One Man". We know he is a man of action and has apparent skills in hand-to-hand combat considering the way that he is flying at his opponent feet first with one pedal colliding with the man's face and the other one possibly ready to strike the bread-basket (or lower).

From his comment about "putting my best foot forward" we can see that he is not above a bit of humor in his work, especially at the expense of his adversary. That he can mouth this pithy line while in the middle of his assault speaks to his conditioning as well.

One additional obvious fact about Rand is his rugged good looks and his blond hair, which is worn in a rather longish (for that time) style despite his normal (again for the era) dress of a dark suit and tie.

Note: should ANYONE have anything to add about this series, please let me know and if you happen to have a copy you would not mind sharing for a brief read, even better!

COMIC BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND MANGA

Number of Stories:4
First Appearance:1966
Last Appearance:1966

The Dutch images were taken from Catawiki.


1 The League of Barmen The League of Barmen
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

aka Die Liga der Barkeeper - 1st of 4 stories in the single issue comic adventures of Charles Rand - (16 pages). 1st story about Charles Rand, released in the 1st of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands.
The infamous Association of Barmen are planning a major operation and Charles Rand is sent to the coast of Spain to leap into action to stop them.

2 Kill Or Be Killed Kill Or Be Killed
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

aka Tote Oder Stirb - 2nd of 4 stories in the single issue comic adventures of Charles Rand - (16 pages). 2nd story about Charles Rand, released in the 1st of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands.
[plot unknown].

3 Grounds For Murder Grounds For Murder
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

3rd of 4 stories in the single issue comic adventures of Charles Rand - (16 pages) - 3rd story about Charles Rand, released in the 2nd of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands.
[plot unknown].

4 This Man Must Die This Man Must Die
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

4th of 4 stories in the single issue comic adventures of Charles Rand - (16 pages) - 4th story about Charles Rand, released in the 2nd of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands.
Mr. Pensacola is a U.N. envoy heading to Jahanpur, India, for the signing of a treaty but there are those who do not want it signed.

5 Perils of the Jungle Perils of the Jungle
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

aka Gefahren des Dschungels - 5th story about Charles Rand. It was released in the 3rd of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands - likely not translated into English.
[plot unknown]

6 Welcome To Tokyo Welcome To Tokyo
Published by Thorpe & Porter
Contributors: Mick Anglo (artist)
Copyright: 1966

aka Willkommen in Tokio - 6th story about Charles Rand. It was released in the 3rd of 3 issues in Germany and likely the Netherlands - likely not translated into English.
[plot unknown]

MY COMMENTS

Giving my opinion on a series I've never read more than the front cover is silly so I will try nevertheless!

Of course I have no real comments on it other than it is a shame that no more than one issue was written but at least we have (or would have if I owned a copy) four different adventures in that solo output.

Thorne & Porter were known to me before this series for having published a few "annuals" about other popular series - most notably the Avengers and Danger Man. They also did this single issue of what I am sure they hoped to be a series.

The four stories in the series were translated to Dutch and German. The Dutch presentation had at least 3 of the stories published in a TV Classics

2102, 2105, and 2107. Interspersed with these were Danger Man and Avenger adventures among others. The inclusion of Charles Rand in a "TV Classic" series is a tad odd since there was no show about it.

GRADE

My Grade: B

YOUR OPINIONS

Be the first to leave your own comments about this series.

Tell us what you think of the series. Give your grade and comments.

Your Grade:
Your Comments:

To give your opinion, you must be logged in.

Sign In

Register
Disclaimer
SpyGuysAndGals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and links with the Buy from Amazon button are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.