First Issue: 11th January 1964
Last Issue: 3rd July 1993
Copyright: DC Thomson
The Way We Were
Jackie introduced itself to itself to its female readership in January 1964 which was only two months following the death of the American president John F Kennedy and some believe that the comic may have derived its name from the name of president’s wife, the first lady, Jackie Kennedy.
Jackie was extremely popular with girls and it would often produce special editions for pop stars such as David Cassidy. Jackie was published using a mixture of fashion and beauty tips, gossip and short stories, Jackie was popular schoolgirl fayre. The centre spread usually focused on popular singers and film stars. Unlike the boys’ comics, Jackie had a “Cathy and Claire” problem page which was extremely popular with its readership.
During its twenty nine year run, Jackie absorbed two of its rival publications. In issue number 674, Jackie merged with Diana, dated 4th December 1976. Jackie also merged with Blue Jeans on 23rd March 1991.
Jackie is famous for the two comic strips ‘The Way We Were’ and ‘Lara’s Search for Love’.
Lara’s Search for Love
The newsreader Fiona Bruce started out as a Jackie photo model.
‘Jackie’ – For Go-ahead Teens
First Issue – Thursday 11th January 1964
Front Cover Star – Cliff Richard
Free Twin Heart Ring
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Super Full Colour Pin-Ups of Cliff, Elvis, Billy Fury and The Beatles
Perfume Tips for a More Kissable You
Dreamy Picture Love Stories
Colour Pictures of Outfits to Make You Pretty in the Rain ‘N’ Snow
Photo Features and Way-Out Exclusives On all the Popsters
Jackie Magazine
Last Issue
Issue Number 1539
Thursday 3rd July 1993
Take That – Past and Present
