Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: Vanguard Comics in Gosport celebrates anniversary with Daleks

By Sophie Lewis

Published 24th Nov 2023, 16:02 BST

Updated 25th Nov 2023, 11:22 BST

Fun was had by all that attended a comic book store in Gosport which welcomed Daleks to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who.

Vanguard Comics, located in Stoke Road, Gosport, has become renowned for its photo opportunity events – and its most recent event has been a hit with Doctor Who fans.

The owner, Mark Bennett, welcomed fans to his store to celebrate the anniversary with Daleks.

The event, which was a huge success, also marked the shop’s first anniversary since moving to Gosport from Lee-on-the-Solent.

Here are 6 pictures from the Doctor Who event:

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23.

Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2094)

1. Vanguard Comics

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2094) Photo: Sarah Standing

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23.

Pictured is: Giuseppe Mascia who celebrated his tenth birthday on Thursday, November 23, the anniversary of Doctor Who and a huge fan.

Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2073)

2. Vanguard Comics

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23. Pictured is: Giuseppe Mascia who celebrated his tenth birthday on Thursday, November 23, the anniversary of Doctor Who and a huge fan. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2073) Photo: Sarah Standing

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23.

Pictured is: Local artist "Bricksy" created a Doctor Who themed artwork outside Vanguard Comics.

Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2070)

3. Vanguard Comics

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23. Pictured is: Local artist "Bricksy" created a Doctor Who themed artwork outside Vanguard Comics. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2070) Photo: Sarah Standing

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23.

Pictured is: Jessica Holden (12) from Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2057)

4. Vanguard Comics

Vanguard Comics in Stoke Road, Gosport, celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who at the shop on Thursday, November 23. Pictured is: Jessica Holden (12) from Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-2057) Photo: Sarah Standing