'FRANK HAMPSON
1918–1985
1918–1985
Born at this house, Frank Hampson is famous
for creating the world renowned cartoon strip
science fiction character Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future,
whose world he invented, wrote about and drew.
for creating the world renowned cartoon strip
science fiction character Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future,
whose world he invented, wrote about and drew.
Dan Dare appeared in the Eagle magazine,
launched on 14th April 1950.
launched on 14th April 1950.
Frank died in Epsom, where he had resided
for many years drawing Dan Dare and
other creations.
for many years drawing Dan Dare and
other creations.
Unveiled on 2nd November 2001
by Peter Hampson.'
by Peter Hampson.'
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