Chris Murray Comics Collection

This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services

  • Reference
    • GB 254 UR-SF 89
  • Former Reference
    • GB 254 MS 426
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1973-2013
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 3 boxes

Scope and Content

Duplicates of superhero comics, 2000AD, and UK based comics.

Administrative / Biographical History

Professor Chris Murray is the first Professor of Comic Studies in the world. He created the Comic Studies program at the University of Dundee and lectures in Comics, Film, and English. He personal comics collection is so large, he built a shed in his garden to house it.

Arrangement

The comics are arranged alphabetically and by issue number. Physically, they are split between boxes based on size (US or UK comic size).

Access Information

Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Chris Murray

Note

Professor Chris Murray is the first Professor of Comic Studies in the world. He created the Comic Studies program at the University of Dundee and lectures in Comics, Film, and English. He personal comics collection is so large, he built a shed in his garden to house it.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Hailey Austin

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Custodial History

The comics in this collection are duplicate copies from his collection donated at various times.

Accruals

Expected

Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

UR-SF 89

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