# British Comics > British Comics - For all your favourite comics ## Posts - [Rupert the Bear](https://britishcomics.com/rupert-the-bear-comic/): First Issue: 8th November 1920Last Issue: Present DayCopyright: Express Newspapers November 2020 saw the 100th birthday of the world’s longest running comic character. Rupert is not only older than ‘Winnie the Pooh’ but also Walt Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse’. It was on November 8th 1920, that the British Newspaper ‘The Daily Express’ owned by Lord Beaverbrook... - [The Rover](https://britishcomics.com/the-rover-comic/): First Issue: 4th March 1922Last Issue: 13th January 1973Copyright: DC Thomson   ‘The Rover’ was the sister paper to ‘The Adventure’ and was the second publication of what was eventually to become known as DC Thomson’s big five. The other story papers were ‘The Wizard’, ‘The Skipper’ and ‘The Hotspur’. ‘The Rover’ is particularly famous... - [Romeo](https://britishcomics.com/romeo-comic/): First Issue: 31st August 1957Last Issue: 14th September 1974Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Romeo’ comic with ‘Clunie Todd’, ‘The Taming of Bill Morgan’, ‘Millie the Model’, ‘Forbidden Island’, ‘Her Stormy Romance’ and ‘Rose’. ‘Romeo’ comic was based on American romance comics of the time and included American reprints. During its run it incorporated ‘Cherie’ comic until it... - [The Playbox](https://britishcomics.com/the-playbox/): First Issue: 14th February 1925Last Issue: 11th June 1955Copyright: Amalgamated Press The first issue of The Playbox included Mrs Hippo’s Boarding School, Fun and Frolic in Fairyland, Peggie and Her Piggies, 3 Jolly Soldier Boys, Joey the Little Stowaway, Dick & His Cat, Tiny Tots of Sleepy Town and The Wee Woolly Boys. Playbox –... - [Oink!](https://britishcomics.com/oink-comic/): First Issue: 3rd May 1986Last Issue: 22nd October 1988Copyright: Fleetway ‘Oink!’ comic appeared to position itself as a children’s version of the popular adult comic ‘Viz’. ‘Oink!’ ran for a total of 68 issues during which time it published fortnightly between May 1986 and December 1987, weekly between January and May 1988 and towards the... - [Nikki](https://britishcomics.com/nikki-comic/): First Issue: 23rd February 1985Last Issue: 2nd September 1989Copyright: DC Thomson Nikki’ comic with ‘The Comp’, ‘I Won’t Share her With Him!’, ‘Reach for the Stars!’, ‘School for the Fogotten’, ‘Photo Finish’, ‘The Secret Piano’, ‘Spotty’ and Just the Two of Us…’. ‘Nikki’ comic ran for 237 issue before its merger with ‘Bunty’. ‘Nikki’ Comic... - [Monster Fun](https://britishcomics.com/monster-fun-comic/): First Issue: 14th June 1975Last Issue: 30th October 1976Copyright: IPC Magazines ‘Monster Fun’ issue number one appeared on 14th June 1975 and included a free gift of a ‘ Free Plate Wobbler’. Stories in the first issue were Kid Kong, X-Ray Specs, Martha’s Monster Make-Up, Dough Nut and Rusty, Grizzly Bearhug Giant, Art’s Gallery, Draculass,... - [Mask](https://britishcomics.com/mask-comic/): First Issue: 25th October 1986Last Issue: 22nd October 1988Copyright: IPC Magazines MASK was originally a cartoon series devised to sell toys for Kenner, a division of Hasboro. MASK was an initialism which stood for Mobile Armored Strike Kommand. MASK were tasked to defeat their archenemy Miles Mayhem and VENOM which stood for Vicious, Evil Network of... - [Mandy](https://britishcomics.com/mandy-comic/): First Issue: 21st January 1967Last Issue: 13th July 1997Copyright: DC Thomson It would be remiss of any discussion about British comics not to pay homage to the British girls’ comics. Iconic above all others was Mandy comic which appeared in 1967. In her blue dress, yellow matching shirt sleeves and Alice band, Mandy made her... - [Magnet](https://britishcomics.com/the-magnet-library/): First Issue: 15th February 1908Last Issue: 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press Before comics, there were story papers. Story papers were long text stories with the occasional illustration. Britain has a rich tradition of story papers and any talk of story papers would have to include one the most famous ones, ‘The Magnet Library’. Magnet was the sister... - [Magic](https://britishcomics.com/the-magic-comic/): First Issue: 22nd July 1939Last Issue: 25th January 1941Copyright: DC Thomson Following the success of ‘The Beano Comic’ and ‘The Dandy Comic’, DC Thomson launched a third comic called ‘The Magic Comic’. ‘Koko the Pup’, ‘Full of Tricks and Full of Fun – Koko is a Pal for Everyone’ The front cover star of first... - [Look-In](https://britishcomics.com/look-in/): First Issue: 9th January 1971Last Issue: 12th March 1994Copyright: Independent Television The Bionic Woman Look-in was the children’s version of the TV Times and mostly consisted of strips of the children’s favourite programs on television including ‘The Tomorrow People’, ‘Space:1999’, ‘The Bionic Woman’, ‘Six Million Dollar Man’, ‘Sapphire & Steel’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’, ‘Buck Rogers’, ‘Charlies... - [Bullseye](https://britishcomics.com/the-bullseye-story-paper/): First Issue: 24th January 1931Last Issue: 21st july 1934Copyright: Amalgamated Press The Phantom Of Cursitor Fields ‘The Bullseye’ ran fior 183 issues before being relaunched as a comic called ‘Film Picture Stories’. During its run as a story paper, the title published the following stories ‘The Chat’, ‘The House Of Thrills’, ‘The Night Patrol’, ‘The... - [Hostinger](https://britishcomics.com/hostinger/): British Comics is hosted by ‘Hostinger’ who have ‘Everything you need to create a website’. Visit www.hostinger.com for further details. - [Krazy](https://britishcomics.com/krazy-comic/): First Issue: 16th October 1976Last Issue: 15th April 1978Copyright: IPC Magazines Do Not Be Caught Reading This In Class! Krazy issue number one appeared on 16th October 1976 and included a free gift of ‘Krazy False Teeth’. Stories in the first issue were ‘Krazy or Krazy Not?’, ‘Handy Andy’, ‘Krazy Dictionary’, ‘Fit Fred & Sick... - [Tiger](https://britishcomics.com/tiger-comic/): First Issue: 11th September 1954Last Issue: 30th March 1985Copyright: IPC Magazines Dodger Caine Whilst sci-fi fans were lapping up the adventures of Dan Dare, IPC recognised that there was still a market for a sports comic. September 11 1954 saw the appearance of Tiger comic and its free gift of a ‘Space Gun Novelty’. Stories... - [Roy of the Rovers](https://britishcomics.com/roy-of-the-rovers-comic/): First Issue: 25th September 1976Last Issue: 20th March 1993Copyright: Egmont UK Limited Melchester Rovers Some twenty years after joining Melchester Rovers, at a time when most football careers are coming to an end, Roy Race became player manager of Melchester Rovers in 1974. The 1970’s were a significant time for Roy who married Penny Laine... - [Jackpot](https://britishcomics.com/jackpot-comic/): First Issue: 5th May 1979Last Issue: 30th January 1982Copyright: IPC Magazines ‘Jackpot’ comic ran for 141 issues before merging with ‘Buster’ comic. The first issue of ‘Jackpot’ comic included ‘Richie Wraggs’, ‘Angel’s Proper Charlies’, ‘Full O’ Beans’, ‘The Teeny Sweeney’, ‘Jack Pott’, ‘Little Adam and Eva’, ”Class Wars’, ‘Robot Smith’, ‘Good News Bad News’, ‘The... - [Jackie](https://britishcomics.com/jackie-comic/): First Issue: 11th January 1964Last Issue: 3rd July 1993Copyright: DC Thomson ‘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,... - [Comics Britannia Videos](https://britishcomics.com/comics-britannia/): ‘Comics Britannia’ Episode 1 – The Fun Factory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x3HC2dNahs ‘Comics Britannia’ Episode 2 – Boys and Girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r9H0W-Dy-Y ‘Comics Britannia’ Episode 3 – X-Rated: Anarchy in the UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alZAEJQn3A0 - [Hurricane](https://britishcomics.com/hurricane-comic/): First Issue: 29th February 1964Last Issue: 8th May 1965Copyright: IPC Magazines Stories in Hurricane comic number one were Typhoon Tracy, Skid Solo, Epics of Sport, Two Fists, A Yankee, Sword For Hire, Rod The Odd Mod, The Worst Boy in the School, HMS Outcast, He Rides Alone and Warrior With Wings. Hurricane ran for 63... - [Hulk](https://britishcomics.com/hulk-comic/): First Issue: 7th March 1979Last Issue: 15th May 1980Copyright: UK Marvel “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry”‘Hulk Comic’ ran for 63 issue before being caught in Spider-Man Weekly’s web. ‘Hulk Comic’- First Issue7th March 1979 ‘Hulk Comic’- Number 321st March 1979 - [Hotspur, The](https://britishcomics.com/the-hotspur-comic/): First Issue: 2nd February 1933Last Issue: 24th January 1981Copyright: DC Thomson ‘The Hotspur’ first appeared on 2nd February 1933 as a story paper. The stories in the first issue were ‘Silias Snatcher’, ‘The Truant Catcher’, ‘Buffalo Bill’s Schooldays’, ‘Japers Of The Red Circle’, ‘Absent-Minded Alfie’, ‘The Son Of Scarface’, ‘The Swooping Vengeance’, ‘Colarado Kid’, ‘The... - [Goal](https://britishcomics.com/goal/): First Issue: 10th August 1968Last Issue: 7th June 1974Copyright: Longacre Press The first issue included Bobby Charlton’s Diary, Everton Can Be New Champions, This Can Lead To 70 Deaths, Greatest Club Match In Football, Ken Jones Column, Manchester City – Rags To Riches, Stars Of The Week, On The Ball, Here And There, League Tables... - [Dalek (BBC) Annuals Gallery](https://britishcomics.com/daleks/): Dalek (BBC) Annuals Gallery The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide 1965 The Dalek Book 1965 The Dalek World 1966 The Dalek Outer Space Book 1966 Terry Nation’s Dalek Annual 1976 Terry Nation’s Dalek Annual 1977 Terry Nation’s Dalek Annual 1978 Terry Nation’s Dalek Annual 1979 - [Cor!!](https://britishcomics.com/cor-comic/): First Issue: 6th June 1970Last Issue: 15th June 1974Copyright: IPC Magazines With a sachet of ‘Gulp’ powder as a free gift to quench the thirst of it’s new readers, Cor!!, with two exclamation marks, launched itself on an unsuspecting public dated 6th June 1970. The first issue of Cor!! saw the appearance of front page... - [Comic Cuts](https://britishcomics.com/comic-cuts-comic/): First Issue: 17th May 1890Last Issue: 12th September 1953Copyright: Harmswoth / Amalgamated Press The first issue of Comic Cuts was an amalgam of reprints from American magazines. For a comic with a such an uninspiring start, it went to become a one of the longest running comics in history. During its long lifetime, Comic Cuts... - [Cherie Comic](https://britishcomics.com/cherie-comic/): First Issue: 1st October 1960Last Issue: 19th October 1963Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Cherie’ comic ran for 160 issues. ‘Cherie’ Comic First IssueNo.1New! Exciting! The Most!All In Pictures1st October 1960Every MondaySpecial Gift Of A Lucky LocketWith A Photo Of Cliff5d Free Gift In The First Issue Also In The First IssueDebbie Reynolds‘This Is My Life’ - [Girl](https://britishcomics.com/girl-comic/): First Issue: 2nd November 1951Last Issue: 3rd October 1964Copyright: Hulton / Longacre Sister Paper to The Eagle ‘The New Super-Colour Weekly for Every Girl’ headlined the front cover of the first issue of Girl, sister paper to the Eagle, dated 2nd November 1951. With the emphasis on all girl action, Girl introduced a number of... - [Giggle](https://britishcomics.com/giggle-comic/): First Issue: 29th April 1967Last Issue: 13th January 1968Copyright: Fleetway The first issue of which appeared in April 1967 included The Wild Bunch, Meet The Chuckles, Tammy Tuff, Ali Booba & Tubi-Tum, The Space-Travellers, Buck Bingo, Dim Dan, Herlock Sholmes, Castaways To Danger, Niblo Nibbs, Helpful Hettie, Danny, Captain Swoop, Tickler Pics, Jokes Page, The... - [Gem, The Library](https://britishcomics.com/the-gem-library/): First Issue: 30th March 1907Last Issue: December 1939Copyright: Amalgamated Press The Gem Library’, to give it its full title, was the sister paper to ‘The Magnet Library’. In an article entitled ‘Boy’s Weeklies’ George Orwell considered Gem to be less popular than Magnet. Although less popular, Gem and Magnet were very similar in that they... - [Funny Folks](https://britishcomics.com/funny-folks-comic/): First Issue: 12th December 1874Last Issue: 28th April 1894Copyright: James Henderson Funny Folks is considered by many to be the first publication to meet the criteria of a comic and therefore, Funny Folks is where the history of British comics began. ‘Funny Folks’ – Man with Umbrella 1885   ‘Funny Folks’ – Christmas Issue 1887... - [Film Fun](https://britishcomics.com/film-fun/): First Issue: 17th January 1920Last Issue: 8th September 1962Copyright: Amalgamated Press The front cover star of Film Fun comic dated 17th January 1920 was ‘Winkle’ or to give it its full title ‘The Adventures of Winkle, The Pathe Mirth Wizard’ by Tom Bradford. Film Fun went on to regularly feature ‘Laurel & Hardy’, ‘Abbot &... - [Emma Comic Number 3](https://britishcomics.com/emma-comic-number-3/): First Issue: 25th February 1978Last Issue: 22nd September 1979Copyright: DC Thomson Emma Comic Issue Number 3  Dated March 11th 1978 - [Emma Comic First Issue](https://britishcomics.com/emma-comic-first-issue/): First Issue: 25th February 1978Last Issue: 22nd September 1979Copyright: DC Thomson   - [Emma](https://britishcomics.com/emma-comic/): First Issue: 25th February 1978Last Issue: 22nd September 1979Copyright: DC Thomson The first issue of Emma comic included the following stories ‘The Emma Report’, ‘Chegger’s Chat’, ‘Sue Spiker’, ‘Madeleine in TV Mad’, ‘Jodie And The Otter’, ‘Your Emma’, ‘Angie’, ‘Lynne Against Lareno’, ‘Blue Eyes’ and an article about Emma and the Muppets. The last issue... - [Eagle Relaunched](https://britishcomics.com/eagle-comic-relaunched/): First Issue: 27th March 1982Last Issue: January 1994Copyright: Fleetway In March 1982, IPC Magazines re-launched the ‘Eagle’ comic attempting to recapture the golden age of its previous incarnation. The first issue was a departure from traditional boys’ comics in that it included photo strip stories, an idea used quite successfully in modern girls’ publications such... - [Eagle](https://britishcomics.com/eagle-comic/): First Issue: 14th April 1950Last Issue: 26th April 1969Copyright: Hulton Eagle Comic First Issue Featuring Dan Dare Pilot of the Future Reverend Marcus Morris Although the introduction of speech balloons and new printing techniques in the 1930’s was seen as innovative, comics continued with the same premise and format until the groundbreaking arrival of the... - [Doctor Who](https://britishcomics.com/doctor-who/): First Issue: 17th October 1979Last Issue: 7th August 1980Copyright: Marvel UK / BBC / Panini Comics Hide Behind the Sofa…it’s Time for Doctor Who! 2005 saw the successful re-launch of the longest running science fiction series in television history. The BBC television programme and creation of Sydney Newman, “Doctor Who” first appeared on November 23,... - [Diana](https://britishcomics.com/diana-comic/): First Issue: 23rd February 1963Last Issue: 4th December 1976Copyright: DC Thomson Diana comic first issue introduced ‘Runaway Ballet’, ‘Jenny Lind’, ‘Skating Knights’, ‘Ben Hur’, and ‘Susan And The Sea Stars’. During its 13 year run, strips included The ‘Avengers’ (Emilio Frejo, Juan Gonzalez Alacrojo), ‘The Girls from N.O.O.D.L.E.S.’, ‘Jane: Model Miss’ (Pamela Chapeau), ‘Jo and... - [Zit](https://britishcomics.com/zit-comic/): First Issue: January 1991Last Issue: May 2002Copyright: Humour Publications UK Zit comic was an adult humour comic which owed much of its humour and styling to the Viz comic.  Popular characters included “Lambrusco – the Alcoholic Sheep”, “Dirty Stan the Blue Movie Man”, “The man who collects eyeballs”, and “Middle aged Melvin”. Zit comic ran for... - [Zip Comic](https://britishcomics.com/zip-comic/): First Issue: 4th January 1958Last Issue: 3rd October 1959Copyright: Odhams Zip comic was destined to last just 85 issues before joining Swift in the Eagle Stable (or should that be aviary?). The First issue of Zip featured ‘Strongbow the Mighty’ by Ron Embleton, ‘Wells Fargo’ by Don Lawrence, ‘Tana the Jungle Boy’ by Harry Bishop,... - [Lot O' Fun](https://britishcomics.com/lot-o-fun-comic/): First Issue: 17th March 1906Last Issue: 16th February 1929Copyright: Henderson ‘Lot-O’-Fun’ comic with its eight pages of Pip Martin and George Davey art appeared 17th March 1906. The first issue saw the appearance of ‘The Delusions of Dreamy Daniel’ which followed the unbelievable exploits of a character called Daniel who would experience fantastic adventures only... - [Lindy Comic](https://britishcomics.com/lindy-comic/): First Issue: 21st June 1975Last Issue: 1st November 1975Copyright: IPC The first Issue of Lindy comic was dated 21st June 1975 and came with a free gift of a ‘Super Bracelet’. Stories in the first issue were: ‘Pavement Patsy’, ‘The Tin Mine Ponies’, ‘Laurie’s Life’, ‘Nina Nimble Fingers’, ‘Jane’s Jeanie’, ‘Sophie’s Secret Squeezy’, ‘The Last... - [Knockout](https://britishcomics.com/knockout/): First Issue: 4th March 1939Last Issue: 16th February 1963Copyright: Amalgamated Press / Fleetway Originally Called ‘The knock-Out Comic’, Knockout bashed its way into the newsagents on 4th March 1939. The first issue introduced in comic strip form the rotund star of ‘The Magnet Library’, Billy Bunter by Charles Chapman. Also in issue one were ‘Sexton... - [Judy](https://britishcomics.com/judy-comic/): First Issue: 16th January 1960Last Issue: 11th May 1991Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Judy’comic ran for 1635 issues and absorbed Emma and Tracy comics before being absorbed itself into Mandy comic 18th May 1991. Stories included ‘Bobby Dazzler’, ‘Bobtail the Beach Rescue’, ‘Boomerang: The Horse That Always Comes Back’, ‘The Honourable SJ’, ‘Patience in the Saddle’, ‘Petra:... - [The Robin](https://britishcomics.com/the-robin-comic/): First Issue: 28th March 1953Last Issue: 25th January 1969Copyright: Hulton Andy Pandy First issue saw Andy Pandy, Bingo, Bango And Bongo, Simon And Sally The Twins, Midge The Motor Car, The Story Of Woppit, Mac and Maggie, Flower Pot Men, Tom The Tractor, Johnny Bull, Toyville, The Magic Wellingtons, Princess Toi-Lu, The Robin Reading Strip,... - [Ranger](https://britishcomics.com/ranger/): First Issue: 18th September 1965Last Issue: 18th June 1966Copyright: Fleetway ‘Ranger’ The National Boys Magazine was unambiguous in its choice of target audience. The magazine was a mixture of text stories and comic strips and was most famous for the introduction of ‘The Trigan Empire’, which was a science fiction series written by Mike Butterworth... - [The Rainbow](https://britishcomics.com/the-rainbow-comic/): First Issue: 14th February 1914Last Issue: 28th April 1956Copyright: Amalgamated Press The first issue of the all full colour Rainbow comic appeared 14th February 1914 with Tiger Tim and friends, collectively known as the ‘Bruin Boys’ starring on the front cover. ‘The Bruin Boys’ consisted of ‘Tiger Tim’ , ‘Jumbo Elephant’, ‘Willie Ostrich’, ‘Georgie Giraffe’,... - [Puck](https://britishcomics.com/puck-comic/): First Issue: 30th July 1904Last Issue: 11th May 1940Copyright: Harmsworth ‘Puck’ comic which was launched by Harmsworth, was the first comic to use substantial amounts of colour. The first issue of Puck included Oliver Twist & The Artful Dodger, The Newlyweds, Flannelfeet, Professor Radium, Mary Jane’s Situations, Buzzville, Dr. Up-To-Dayte’s Academy, Scorcher Smith and Billy... - [Plug](https://britishcomics.com/plug-comic/): First Issue: 24th September 1977Last Issue: 25th February 1979Copyright: DC Thomson With a long distinguished career as a member of the ‘Bash Street Kids’, Percival Proudfoot Plugsley made his long awaited appearance in his own comic on 24th September 1977. Stories in the first issue of Plug comic included: Antchester United who were a football... - [Jinty](https://britishcomics.com/jinty-comic/): First Issue: 11th May 1974Last Issue: 21st November 1981Copyright: IPC Magazines Jinty issue number one appeared on 11th May 1974 and included a free gift of a ‘Smiley Wrist Bracelet’. Stories in the first issue were Dora Dogsbody, The Haunting of Form 2B, Gwen’s Stolen Glory, Make Believe Mandy, Merry at Misery House, Do It... - [Jingles](https://britishcomics.com/jingles-comic/): First Issue: 13th January 1934Last Issue: 29th May 1954Copyright: Amalgamated Press ‘Jingles’ comic with ‘Dreamy Dennis’, ‘Strongheart The Wonder Dog’, ‘Jimmy Jolly & his Magic Brolly’, ‘Your Request Tale Told by the Storyteller’, ‘Out of Bounds by Leonard Douglas’, ‘The Watcher at the Window’, ‘Dick Danby the Schoolboy Tec’, ‘Okey Doke the Jolly Genie’ and... - [Jet](https://britishcomics.com/jet-comic/): First Issue: 1st May 1971Last Issue: 25th September 1971Copyright: IPC Magazines Jet comic first appeared 1st May 1971 and lasted for 22 issues until it was merged with Buster 25th September 1971. Jet introduced us to many characters including “Bonehead” the Barmy Bulldog who lived in a pet shop. Bonehead was often bought but the... - [Jag](https://britishcomics.com/jag-comic/): First Issue: 4th May 1968Last Issue: 29th March 1969Copyright: Fleetway The tabloid sized Jag comic roared on to our shelves on the 4th May 1968. Jag, short for Jaguar, was the third and final Fleetway title to be named after a big cat, the other two elder siblings being Lion and Tiger. The first issue... - [Fizog](https://britishcomics.com/fizog-comic/): First Issue: December 1994 / January 1995Last Issue: April / May 1995Copyright: Healey / Johnston / Wilkinson FIZOG was a modern children’s comic created, written and designed by Dean Wilkinson who had previously been editor of Acne comic in 1982.Fizog comic was financed by Wilkinson and artists Lee Healey and Mervyn Johnston in 1994 and... - [Dandy, The](https://britishcomics.com/dandy-comic/): First Issue: 4th December 1937Last Issue: 4th December 2012Copyright: DC Thomson Albert Barnes It was the job of Albert Barnes, The Dandy Comic editor to usher in a new era in British comics. On 4th December 1937, The Dandy Comic, as it was originally called, made its debut. The Dandy differed from its predecessors in... - [David Sque](https://britishcomics.com/david-sque/): David Sque was born in Bournemouth in April 1944. A year later, he played his part in ending World War Two. From the age of three he started to exhibit the Artistic gift that he has inherited from his Mother’s side of the family. He went to a small Catholic School run by Nuns, which... - [Stephen Matthews](https://britishcomics.com/stephen-matthews/): Like the ‘Sid’s Snake’ cartoonist, Mike Lacey, Stephen was born and grew up in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. Early influences include Asterix The Gaul, Andy Capp and IPC humour comics throughout the ’70’s. A budding cartoonist from the age of 5, he eventually won the ‘Daily Star Young Cartoonist Of The Year’ in 1985. It opened doors... - [The Crunch](https://britishcomics.com/the-crunch-comic/): First Issue: 20th January 1979Last Issue: 26th January 1980Copyright: DC Thomson The Crunch…Is Now Crunch or to give it it’s full title ‘The Crunch’, crunched it’s way onto news-agent’s shelves dated 20th January 1979 with it’s humble claim, ‘The sensational new paper with the most dynamic bunch of stories ever!’ It’s first issue free gift... - [Cracker](https://britishcomics.com/cracker-comic/): First Issue: 18th January 1975Last Issue: 11th September 1976Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Cracker’ comic ran for 87 issues before it merged with ‘Topper’ comic. Strips in the first issue included ‘Young Foo’, ‘Simple Spyman’, ‘Big-Head Branny’, ‘Spookie Cookie’, ‘Scrapper’, ‘Castaways On Planet Doom’, ‘Billy The Kid’, ‘Hector The Collector’, ‘Skooldaze’, ‘The Headhunters’, ‘Spookum Skool’, ‘Joe Soap’,... - [Countdown](https://britishcomics.com/countdown-comic/): First Issue: 20th February 1971Last Issue: 24th March 1972Copyright: Polystyle Absolutely nothing to do with Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley or even Susie Dent! Countdown, the comic, was hosted on the front cover by Doctor Who (John Pertwee), Countdown arrived on our shelves dated 20th February 1971. With the free gift of a “Giant Spacefact Wall Chart... - [Commando](https://britishcomics.com/commando-comics/): First Issue: July 1961Last Issue: N/ACopyright: DC Thomson Commando Comics is the popular term for the comic library series which started out as ‘Commando War Stories in Pictures’ and changed to ‘Commando For Action and Adventure’ in September 1993. The comics have been continuously published by DC Thomson since 1961. Featuring war picture stories from... - [Comic Life](https://britishcomics.com/comic-life-comic/): First Issue: 30th December 1899Last Issue: 21st January 1928Copyright: Henderson/Amalgamated Press Starting life as ‘Pictorial Comic Life’, the comic was given a new lease of life 30th December 1899 when it became simply ‘Comic Life’. Stories in Comic Life included ‘Burglar Bertie’ – George Davey, ‘Good knight Gilbert’ – Roy Wilson, ‘The Merry Boys of... - [Comet](https://britishcomics.com/comet-comic/): First Issue: 20th September 1946Last Issue: 17th October 1958Copyright: Amalgamated Press Comet comic ran for 580 issues before joining with Tiger comic in 1958. During its lifespan, Comet stories included ‘Buffalo Bill’, ‘Thunderbolt Jackson’, ‘Dick Barton’, ‘Strongbow the Mighty’, ‘Kit Carson’ ‘Jet Ace Logan’, and ‘Claude Duval’. - [Chuckles](https://britishcomics.com/chuckles-comic/): First Issue: 10th January 1914Last Issue: 1st December 1923Copyright: Amalgamated Press The 8 paged tabloid sized Chuckles comic appeared in early January 1914. Contributors to the first issue were Tom Wilkinson, H. O’Neil and W. Radford. Chuckles became a nursery comic in 1919 before merging with Jungle Jinks comic in 1923. ‘Chuckles’ Comic Issue Number... - [Chips](https://britishcomics.com/illustrated-chips/): First Issue: 26th July 1890Last Issue: 12th September 1953Copyright: Amalgamated Press Called Illustrated Chips but most often referred to as Chips as it changed its name to that title in September 1952. Chips made its first appearance in July 1890 and ran until 1953 making it one of the world’s longest running comics along with... - [The Chatterbox Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-chatterbox-story-paper/): First Issue: 1st December 1866Last Issue: 1950sCopyright: Macintosh Reverend John Erskine Clarke Chatterbox was a famous children’s story paper first published in 1866 by Reverend John Erskine Clarke. Clarke wanted to produce a paper that would offer an alternative to the popular ‘Penny Dreadfuls’ of the time. Clarke had also produced a paper for younger... - [Etsy Shop](https://britishcomics.com/etsy-shop/): Visit my Etsy Shop for all your favourite old British Comics. - [Tiger Comics Wanted](https://britishcomics.com/tiger-comics-wanted/): Tiger Comics Wanted 1954 6 issues wanted Numbers 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 12/ 15 1959 3 Issues wanted Numbers 240/ 241/ 22nd August 1962 1 Issue Wanted 29th December 1963 1 Issue Wanted 14th September 1964 2 Issues Wanted 11th July/ 22nd August Use the ‘Comment’ facility below, if you have these comics available to... - [Champion Comic](https://britishcomics.com/champion-comic/): First Issue: 26th February 1966Last Issue: 4th June 1966Copyright: IPC Magazines Jet Jordan Some 11 years after the demise of  The Champion Story Paper, the Champion name returned in the form of a comic. Unfortunately, unlike its namesake, it wasn’t longlived, only surviving for fifteen issues before being consumed by a Lion on the 11th... - [Captain Britain](https://britishcomics.com/captain-britain/): First Issue: 13th October 1976Last Issue: 6th July 1977Copyright: Marvel UK The Fantastic Four No it’s not Nigel Farage or some other well known Brexiteer, but a British comic character. Captain Britain originally appeared in the first issue of Captain Britain comic in 1976. The usual fayre of Marvel UK which is the subsidiary of... - [Buzz Comic](https://britishcomics.com/buzz-comic/): First Issue: 20th January 1973Last Issue: 4th January 1975Copyright: DC Thomson Harum-Scarem! Buzz issue number one appeared on 20th January 1973 and included a free gift of a ‘Pop Pistol’. Stories in the first issue were ‘Hop, Skip & Jock’, ‘Nobby’, ‘Harum-Scarem!’, ‘Billy the Kidder’, ‘Tich & Snich’, ‘Gus the Galoot’, ‘Olly’s Occy’, ‘Big Fat... - [The Butterfly](https://britishcomics.com/the-butterfly-comic/): First Issue: 17th September 1904Last Issue: 18th May 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press Jolly Jack Robinson The Butterfly comic ran for 36 years and during its run introduced the readers to many favourites including ‘Mick and Molly’ (Roy Wilson), ‘Steve and Stumpy’ (Roy Wilson), ‘Buffalo Bill’ (Ned Buntline), ‘Spotsem and Getsem’ (Cyril Price) and ‘Jolly Jack Robinson’... - [Bunty](https://britishcomics.com/bunty-comic/): First Issue: 18th January 1958Last Issue: 17th February 2001Copyright: DC Thomson The Four Marys The older sister of ‘Mandy’, Bunty issue one dated 18th January 1958 came with a free gift of a ‘Ladybird’ ring. Stories in the first issue were ‘The Four Marys’, ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’, ‘Girl Of the Islands’, ‘Bimbo and her Baby’,... - [Bubbles](https://britishcomics.com/bubbles-comic/): First Issue: 16th April 1921Last Issue: 24th May 1941Copyright: Amalgamated Press Freddie Crompton Bubbles the Boy Clown (Freddie Crompton) was the star of his own comic ‘Bubbles’. ‘Bubbles And His Clever Pets’ who were five dogs called ‘Jock’ the Scottie terrier, ‘Pinkie’ the pug, ‘Pat’ the Irish hound and twin puppies called ‘Tinkle’ and ‘Tiny’.... - [Mariposa Supplements](https://britishcomics.com/mariposa-supplements/): British Comics is happy to announce its partnership with Mariposa Supplements. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. It is important for proper brain function and the production of red blood cells. It is commonly used as a supplement during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects in the baby’s brain and spine. It can also... - [The Boy's Own](https://britishcomics.com/the-boys-own-paper/): First Issue: 18th January 1879Last Issue: January 1967Copyright: Religious Tract Society Jules Verne The rationale behind the creation of “The Boy’s Own Paper” was similar to that of the Reverend Marcus Morris when he formulated the idea of ‘The Eagle’. The Religious Tract Society were looking to create a more wholesome comic with underlying Christian... - [Bimbo](https://britishcomics.com/bimbo-comic/): First Issue: 18th March 1961Last Issue: 22nd January 1972Copyright: DC Thomson Bimbo, not some wench that you met in the local night club, but a nursery comic from the early 1960s. Nursery comics such as ‘Bimbo’ and ‘Little Star’ were aimed at younger children and included some watered down versions of characters from their elder... - [The Beezer](https://britishcomics.com/beezer-comic/): First Issue: 21st January 1956 Last Issue: 21st August 1993Copyright: DC Thomson Calamity Jane The broadsheet sized first issue of ‘The Beezer’ first appeared 21st January 1956 and introduced the carrot topped ‘Ginger’ (Dudley Watkins) to the comic world. Other debutants in the first issue were ‘The Voyage Of The Bushwhacker ‘, ‘Mick On The... - [Beanomax](https://britishcomics.com/beanomax-comic/): First Issue: 15th February 2007Last Issue: June 2013Copyright: DC Thomson On 15th February 2007, Daleks invaded Bash Street. Whether or not Daleks or even Cybermen would be a match for the Bash Street Kids remained to be seen. In conjunction with Comic relief, DC Thomson released a new comic called Beanomax. Beanomax was a different... - [The Beano](https://britishcomics.com/beano-comic/): First Issue: 30th July 1938Last Issue: N/ACopyright: DC Thomson Dennis the Menace Inspired by the success of The Dandy (4th December 1937), The Beano Comic, as it was originally known, appeared on July 30th 1938. The Beano Comic’s first issue had seven full text stories, six conventional stories whereby the text appeared under the strip... - [Battle Picture Weekly](https://britishcomics.com/battle-picture-weekly-comic/): First Issue: 8th March 1975Last Issue: 23rd January 1988Copyright: IPC Magazines Pat Mills and John Wagner Six months prior to the arrival of ‘Battle Picture Weekly’, DC Thomson had launched their own war themed comic called ‘Warlord’. Perhaps the most enduring legacy of Warlord was not that it raised the standard for violence and violent... - [Adventure](https://britishcomics.com/adventure-comic-storypaper/): First Issue: 17th September 1921Last Issue: 14th January 1961Copyright: DC Thomson Before comics, there were Story Papers. Story papers were long text stories with the occasional illustration. In the space of three years, DC Thomson launched five story papers. Adventure was the first of the five papers. The story paper market was dominated at the... - [Action Comic The Banned Issue](https://britishcomics.com/action-comic-the-banned-issue/): First Issue: 14th February 1976Last Issue: 12th November 1977Copyright: IPC Magazines - [Action Comic Number 2](https://britishcomics.com/action-comic-number-2/): First Issue: 14th February 1976Last Issue: 12th November 1977Copyright: IPC Magazines Action No.2 – 21st February 1976 Free Inside Hookjaw (Actual Size) Dredger – Tough As Your Boots £££££££££’s To Give Away – See Inside - [2000AD Monthly Number 1 - USA](https://britishcomics.com/2000ad-comic-first-issue-america/): First Issue: 26th February 1977Last Issue: N/ACopyright: Eagle Comics/Fleetway /IPC Magazines/Rebellion 2000AD Monthly Featuring Judge Dredd Number 1 – USA – April 1985 Eagle Comics 6 Issue Mega Series It’s Totally Awesome Man! - [2000AD and Starlord First Issue](https://britishcomics.com/2000ad-and-starlord-first-issue/): First Issue: 26th February 1977Last Issue: N/ACopyright: Eagle Comics/Fleetway /IPC Magazines/Rebellion First Issue Of ‘2000AD And Starlord’ Dated 14th October 1978 (2000AD Prog 86) Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Ro-Busters And Flesh Join Them And Smash The Thrill Barrier Free Competition – Win A Sinclair Microvision Mini TV Plus Exclusive 2000AD Badge Sets - [2000AD Number 2](https://britishcomics.com/2000ad-comic-number-2/): First Issue: 26th February 1977Last Issue: N/ACopyright: Eagle Comics/Fleetway /IPC Magazines/Rebellion 2000AD Number 2 Dated 5th March 1977Featuring Judge Dredd And The New Dan Dare Free Gift “Be A Biotronic Man With TheseFantastic Full-Colour Stickers” Aieeeeee It’s …The Thing From The Hell Planet - [2000AD First Issue](https://britishcomics.com/2000ad-comic-first-issue/): First Issue: 26th February 1977Last Issue: N/ACopyright: Eagle Comics/Fleetway /IPC Magazines/Rebellion 2000AD Number 1 Featuring The New Dan Dare And Free Gift “Space Spinner” Featuring The New Dan Dare M.A.C.H-1 His Incredible Hyper Power Will Amaze You Space-Age Dinosaurs! Read Flesh Stop Press! Great Britain Invaded! - [Action Comic First Issue](https://britishcomics.com/action-comic-first-issue/): First Issue: 14th February 1976Last Issue: 12th November 1977Copyright: IPC Magazines Number 1 of Action The Sensational Paper For BoysFree Gift Inside – ‘The Red Arrow’ Just Watch It Fly Dredger by Horacio Altuna, Hellman of Hammer Force by Mike Dorey, Blackjack by Leopoldo Sanchez, Play Till You Drop by Barry Mitchell, Hook Jaw by... - [Action Comic - The Seven Penny Nightmare](https://britishcomics.com/action-comic/): First Issue: 14th February 1976Last Issue: 12th November 1977Copyright: IPC Magazines Hookjaw With the appearance of Punk Rock music and the rise in radical trade unionism, Britain in the 1970’s was a ferment of revolutionary discourse which fostered a desire to test social boundaries in a way never seen before. The questioning of contemporary norms and... - [Darren Davies](https://britishcomics.com/british-comics-darren-davies/): A Lost Youth There was a time when you could walk into your local newsagents or paper shop and the shelves would be teeming with comics. Sadly those days are gone. Even the world’s longest running comic, The Dandy, which was once a permanent feature has disappeared from the shelves. My introduction to comics came... - [2000AD](https://britishcomics.com/2000ad-comic/): First Issue: 26th February 1977Last Issue: N/ACopyright: Eagle Comics/Fleetway /IPC Magazines/Rebellion Judge Dredd In the week that 2000AD first appeared, the number one pop song was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, there was a Labour government and this day also saw the very first flight of the ‘Space Shuttle’, albeit on the top... - [History of British Comics](https://britishcomics.com/british-comics-history/): Funny Folks It is generally agreed that Funny Folks (1874 – 1894) became the first publication to meet the accepted definition of a comic. Funny Folks began as a supplement to the Weekly Budget. Its popularity led to it being published as a separate weekly paper. The success of Funny Folks encouraged the publication of... - [Bunty Comic Quiz](https://britishcomics.com/bunty-comic-quiz/) - [Tiger Comic Quiz](https://britishcomics.com/tiger-comic-quiz/) - [The Ranger Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-ranger-story-paper/): Ranger First Issue: 14th February 1931Ranger Last Issue: 5th August 1933Copyright: Amalgamated Press The Ranger First Issue: 12th August 1933The Ranger Last Issue: 28-Sep-1935Copyright: Amalgamated Press Started out as just Ranger and ran for 130 issues before rebranding as The Ranger. It was rebranded again as The Pilot on 5th October 1935. During its run, it absorbed Pioneer. The Ranger and Pioneer August 25th 1934 Published by Amalgamated press, it’s not to be confused with Ranger published by Fleetway in 1965. - [The Pilot](https://britishcomics.com/the-pilot-story-paper/): First Issue: 5th October 1935Last Issue: 2nd April 1938Copyright: Amalgamated Press The Ranger story paper ran from 12th August 1933 until the 28th September 1935. The following week the publication was rebranded as The Pilot.  The Pilot ran for 131 weekly issues before being merged with The Wild West Weekly. - [Chuckler Comic](https://britishcomics.com/chuckler-comic/): First Issue: 31st March 1934Last Issue: 15th October 1938Copyright: Target Publications Chuckler Number 53 30th March 1935 Chuckler was a funny weekly comic published by Target Publications, who also publsihed Dazzler 1933-1939, Rattler 1933-1939, Rocket 1935-1938, Sunshine 1938-1939 and Target 1935-1938. During its run, Chuckler included Sammy Smile, Helpful Horace, PIP The Perky Pierrott, Bill Stickers, Grizzly Gus, Fat Burns, Harry Hurry The Messenger Boy and Jimbo The Jungle Boy. - [Acne Comic](https://britishcomics.com/acne-comic/): First Issue: August 1991Last Issue: September 1993Copyright: Acne Publishing Co. Acne comic spanned 31 issues: those being published every fortnight. Issue number one announced itself as “Britain’s first alternative kids’ comic!” The first issue also introduced readers to Billy Butt, who ‘bops’ Bart Simpson on the front cover. Viz comic had first appeared in 1979, and had created, what could be considered, a new genre of comics, edgy and irreverent, pushing the envelope in terms of what it meant to be a British comic. Acne continued in a similar vein with 20 Ways To Confuse Your Teacher, Billy Butt He’s a... - [Blu-Posa](https://britishcomics.com/blu-posa/): Hello my name is Blue, I’m a 2nd year computer science student. I am very passionate about all things engineering and computer science, including both electrical and mechanical engineering. I also enjoy models as they meet both of those criteria. Visit my blu-posa eBay shop for further details - [Girls' Crystal](https://britishcomics.com/girls-crystal/): Story Paper First Issue: 26th October 1935Story Paper Last Issue: 14th March 1953Copyright: Amalgamated Press Comic First Issue: 21st March 1953Comic Last Issue: 18th May 1963Copyright: Amalgamated Press Pat’s Tyrolean Pen-Friend Although best known as Girls’ Crystal, it started life as just The Crystal. In fact, the publication not only underwent a number of name changes in its 17 years’ run but it also changed from  a story paper to a comic on the 21st March 1953. The last issue of the story paper was issue number 908 and the comic version continued as issue number 909. The Crystal (Story Paper)... - [Merry and Bright](https://britishcomics.com/merry-and-bright-comic/): First Issue: 22nd October 1910Last Issue: 31st March 1917Copyright: Amalgamated Press Merry and Bright with Ragged Jack the Tramp Detective, Curly Kelly and Jolly Jack Johnson. 7th April 1917 joined Butterfly.   Merry and Bright 17th February 1934 Issue Number 880   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Merry Midget](https://britishcomics.com/merry-midget-comic/): First Issue: 12th September 1931Last Issue: 23rd January 1932Copyright: Provincial Comics Merry Midget issue number one appeared on 12th September 1931. Stories in the first issue were Micky Midge, The Terrible Twins, Treasure of Death, Sammy Spry, Frolics from the Far West, Horace Hawkeye, Corny Beef & Horace Pickles, Saucy Sue, Captain Frolic, Larry Kent, Micky Midget’s family and Jimmy Joyride & Algernone Ambone. Merry Midget First Issue 12th September 1931 British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Comics Wanted](https://britishcomics.com/comics-wanted/): This site acts as a venue for users to sell / buy. We are not a party to the actual transaction between buyers and sellers and accept no liability for the quality, safety, or legality of items advertised.   - [Comics Available](https://britishcomics.com/comics-available/): This site acts as a venue for users to sell / buy. We are not a party to the actual transaction between buyers and sellers and accept no liability for the quality, safety, or legality of items advertised. Date Submitted: Apr 5, 2026 @ 11:48 PM Name: Jemal Solo Email: Available on Request Phone Number: Available on request Message: Hi I have several large boxes of 2000AD and judge Dredd comics- mostly continuous issue order- in reasonable condition and looking to sell. Located in Australia. Date Submitted: Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:48 PM Name: John Dawson Email Address: Available on Request.... - [The Schoolgirl Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-schoolgirl-story-paper/): First Issue: 21st February 1922 (First Series)Last Issue: 13th March 1923 (First Series)Copyright: Shurey’s Publications Ltd First Issue: 3rd August 1929 (Second Series)Last Issue: 18th May 1940 (Second Series)Copyright: Amalgamated Press The Schoolgirl story paper was initially published by Shurey’s Publications Ltd. The first series ran between 21st February 1922 and the 13th March 1923. Following the closure of The School Friend story paper, The Schoolgirl was relaunched by Amalgamated Press continuing the stories of The School Friend. Stories in the publication centred around the inhabitants of Cliff House School. The school, a female version of Greyfriars school, the fictional school... - [Sally Comic](https://britishcomics.com/sally-comic/): First Issue: 14th June 1969 Last Issue: 27th March 1971Copyright: IPC Magazines The Cat Girl Sally comic included All Aboard the Dizzy Lizzy, Bad Bella, Broken-Hearted Rebel, The Cat Girl, Coral Island Nurse, Daddy Come Home, Des and Dink, Dinah and Harry, Farm Boss Fanny, 4 On The Road, Her Very Own Circus, High Dive Hazel, Judy’s Search for Happiness, Jumping Jo, Little Lulu / Lulu – The Little Terror, Mad Hatter’s Castle, Maisie’s Magic, Mandy’s Secret Diary, My Best Friend’s a Cave Girl, School for Eggheads, Schoolgirl Princess / Sara’s Kingdom, Sheila’s Skeelers, Spiky and Otis, Sue and Prue, Telly... - [Slick Fun Comic](https://britishcomics.com/slick-fun-comic/): First Issue: 1st June 1940Last Issue: 1951Copyright: Gerald Swan Slick Fun was a comic published by Gerald Swan which changed its title to Coloured Slick Fun somewhere between 1945 and 1951. Sories in the comic inclued Chubb & Tubb, Lair of the Mastodon, Granfer and Movie Mag. Coloured Slick Fun Number 74 27th May 1950   Slick Fun Album 1951   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Cheeky Weekly Comic](https://britishcomics.com/cheeky-weekly-comic/): First Issue: 22nd October 1977Last Issue: 2nd February 1980Copyright: IPC Magazines 6 Million Dollar Gran Within weeks of DC Thomson launching Plug, a spinoff fron The Beano, IPC created their own spinoff. Originally in the pages of Krazy comic, Cheeky started life as a member of the Krazy gang before being given his own comic. Cheeky Weekly hit the shelves 22nd October 1977 with a free gift of a ‘Red Jet Rattler’. It introduced a number of new characters including ‘6 Million Dollar Gran’ and ‘Mustapha Million’. ‘6 Million Dollar Gran’ was a humorous take on the popular 1970s television series... - [The Dandy Comic Quiz](https://britishcomics.com/the-dandy-comic-quiz/):     - [Knock Dhu Workshop](https://britishcomics.com/knockdhuworkshop/): Handmade Coin Rings and Accessories Hello, my name is Sam, and I am the owner and maker behind Knock Dhu Workshop. Every item in my shop is handmade to order here in Belfast. Knock Dhu, from the Irish Gaelic Cnoc Dubh, means “black hill.” It is a mountain on the Antrim Plateau that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the Irish Sea, and the Mull of Kintyre. Rich in history, the hill bears the remains of a Bronze Age promontory fort and is crossed by the 636-mile Ulster Way, a circular walking route that spans all six counties of Northern... - [The School Friend Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-school-friend-story-paper/): First Issue: 17th May 1919 (First Series)Last Issue: 28th February 1925 (First Series)Copyright: Amalgamated Press First Issue: 7th March 1925 (Second Series)Last Issue: 27th July 1929 (Second Series)Copyright: Amalgamated Press It’s believed that following receipt of letters from female readers of The Magnet story paper, Amalgamated Press editor Reg Eves decided to launch The School Friend aimed at girls. Set in the same universe as The Magnet, the publication focused on Cliff House School for Girls, which had previously been mentioned  in The Magnet. The Magnet Issue 582 March 29th 1919 First Appearance of Bessie Bunter The Artful Dodger! One of the... - [School Friend](https://britishcomics.com/school-friend-comic/): First Issue: 20th May 1950Last Issue: 23rd January 1965Copyright: Amalgamated Press Cherry’s Alpine Schooldays Not to be confused with The School Friend story paper which ran between 1929 and 1929. School Friend was a girl’s comic. The first issue included The Silent Three at St. Kitt’s, Gay Cavalier, Jill Crusoe, Denise and The Scarab Ring, Terry Brent – Detective and Dilly Dream. One of the best loved storylines in the comic was Cherry’s Alpine Schooldays. On May 25th 1963, the comic merged with Girl’s Crystal to become School Friend and Girl’s Crystal. The title finally came to an end on 23rd... - [School Fun Comic](https://britishcomics.com/school-fun-comic/): First Issue: 15th October 1983Last Issue: 26th May 1984Copyright: Fleetway The first Issue of School Fun comic was dated 15th October 1983 and came with a free gift of a ‘Slippy Sticky Snake’. Stories in the first issue were: ‘Softly Sir’, ‘Coronation Street School’, ‘Creepy Crawler’, ‘Time Bus’, ‘Walt Teaser’ ‘BeWare’, ‘Caretaker’, ‘Our Story Starts Here’, ‘ETT – Extra Terrestial Teacher’, ‘Grange Hill Juniors’, ‘Teachers United’, ‘Schoolditz, ‘Young Arthur’ and ‘School Belle’. Following the publication of issue number 33, school was out forever with it merger with Buster dated 2nd June 1984. School Fun First Issue 15th October 1983   School... - [Mickey Mouse Weekly](https://britishcomics.com/mickey-mouse-weekly/): First Issue: 8th February 1936Last Issue: 28th December 1957Copyright: Willbank Publications / Odhams Press Micky Mouse, UK style. Mostly American reprints with some original British content. This publication is noted for the being the first British comic to use full colour Photogravure. Mickey Mouse Weekly first issue included Skit & Skat, Troubles of Father, Ginger Nick, Bobby & Chip, Ted Towers, Silly Symphony and Mickey Mouse. The comic ran for 920 issues until Odhams, the publisher who had taken over from Willbank Publications, lost the publication rights for Disney. Mickey Mouse Weekly 5th December 1936 Issue Number 44   British Comics... - [British Comics Football Characters Quiz](https://britishcomics.com/british-comics-football-characters-quiz/) - [The Beano Comic Quiz](https://britishcomics.com/the-beano-comic-quiz/) - [Toxic Comic!](https://britishcomics.com/toxic-comic/): First Issue: 28th March 1991Last Issue: October 24th 1991Copyright: Apocalypse Ltd The Comic Throws Up! The first issue of Toxic included Marshall Law, Accident Man, Muta Maniac and Once Upon a Time in The West. The comic was created and owned by Pat Mills, Kevin O’Neill, Mike McMahon, John Wagner and Alan Grant. The title was short lived, only publishing 31 issues. Toxic! First Issue 28th March 1991 British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Flash Gordon Space Age Comic](https://britishcomics.com/flash-gordon-space-age-comic/): First Issue: 1st June 1959Last Issue: 1961Copyright: World Distributors Alex Raymond ‘Flash Gordon’ made his first appearance on the 7th January 1934, when the comic strip appeared simultaneously in a number of American newspapers. The strip was entitled simply ‘Flash Gordon’. The strip was created by the artist Alex Raymond on behalf of ‘King Features Syndicate’ in order to compete with ‘Buck Rogers’. Buck Rogers The ‘Flash Gordon’ strip made its first UK appearance in British comics, when it was published on the back cover of ‘Modern Wonder The Pictorial Review’ issue number 105, dated 20th May 1939. The publication was previously... - [Misty Comic](https://britishcomics.com/misty-comic/): First Issue: 4th February 1978Last Issue: 12th January 1980Copyright: IPC Magazines Moonchild Misty issue number one appeared on 4th February 1978 and included a free gift of a ‘Free Lucky Charm Bracelet’. Stories in the first issue were The Cult of the Cat, The Sentinels, Paint it Black, Moodstone, Nightmare Roots, Moonchild and Red knee-White Terror! Misty was a girl’s horror comic which seems to have been launched to compete with DC Thomson’s Spellbound which had unfortunately been merged into Debbie just weeks before Misty’s launch. Misty ran for 101 issues before being merged with Tammy comic.   Misty Comic First... - [Debbie Comic](https://britishcomics.com/debbie-comic/): First Issue: 17th February 1973Last Issue: 15th January 1983Copyright:DC Thomson Lisa the Lonely Ballerina Debbie comic made its first appearance in issue number 1 dated  17th February 1973 and included a ‘Special Free Gift for Trendy Girls’, a lovely cameo beauty brooch. Stories in the comic included The Circus Slave, The Dark Days of Dorcas, Debbie Dean: The Little Beauty Queen, Jane Green’s Schooldays, Lisa the Lonely Ballerina, Marsalla of the Mists, Mary Brown’s Schooldays, The Randell Road Girls, The Rival O’Rileys, Supercats, Superstitious Cindy, Trixie’s Treasure Chest and We’ll Show Those Boys! During its nearly ten year run, Debbie comic... - [Champion Story Paper, The](https://britishcomics.com/the-champion-story-paper/): First Issue: 28th January 1922Last Issue: 19th March 1955Copyright: Amalgamated Press Rockfist Rogan During its 33 year run which produced 1729 issues, ‘The Champion, The Tip Top Story Paper For Boys’, included Rockfist Rogan, Clint Morgan – Hunter of Grey Mask, Jet Jackson, Ginger Nutt, Colwyn Dane, Kalgan – The Jungle Boxer, Dixie Jim, Johnny Fleetfoot – The Redskin Winger, Kangaroo Kennedy, Punch McPhee, Trapper Pete and his Racing Huskies, and Danny of the Dazzlers. During its time the story paper merged with its sister paper Triumph in 1942. The name ‘Champion’ returned in 1966 as a short lived comic that... - [Buttons Comic](https://britishcomics.com/buttons-comic/): First Issue: 3rd – 9th October 1981Last Issue: 1990Copyright: Polystyle Postman Pat Buttons comic or to give its full title ‘Buttons for Play School Children’, included Morph, You And Me, Postman Pat, King Rollo, The Flumps, Heads and Tails, Pigeon Street, Noah & Nelly, Willow the Wisp and Jimbo and the Jet set.. Buttons comic merged with Pippin comic in issue number 261, dated 27th September 1986. Buttons Comic First Issue 3rd – 9th October 1981   Buttons and Pippin First Issue / 261 27th September – 3rd October 1986 Included Souvenir Issue of Pippin Number 1045 British Comics – A... - [The Girl's Own](https://britishcomics.com/the-girls-own/): First Issue: 3rd January 1880Last Issue: 1956Copyright: Religious Tract Society Sister paper to ‘The Boy’s Own Paper (BOP)’ which launched the previous year. ‘The Girl’s Own Paper (GOP)’ initially featured music, poetry and the exploits and adventures of the British missionary, explorer, writer and nurse, Kate Marsden. Timeline: October 1929 – ‘The Girl’s Own Paper (GOP)’ merges with ‘Woman’s Magazine’ to become ‘The Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine’. 1930 – ‘Woman’s Magazine’ becomes a separate publication. 1947 – The magazine becomes ‘The Girl’s Own Paper and Heiress’. 1947 – 1951 – The magazine becomes ‘Heiress incorporating the Girl’s Own Paper’.... - [Hwyl! Comic](https://britishcomics.com/hwyl-comic/): First Issue: 1949Last Issue: 1989Copyright: DJ Williams Comics Cymraeg Welsh Comics Believed to be the first comic to be published in the Welsh language.  Hwyl! was the brainchild of Merionethshire school headmaster David John Williams. Hwyl is the welsh word for fun. Hwyl! Comic – Fun! Comic Rhif 15 – Number 15 Medi 1950 – September 1950   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Ally Sloper’s Half Holiday](https://britishcomics.com/ally-slopers-half-holiday/): First Issue: 3rd May 1884Last Issue: 9th September 1916Copyright: Gilbert Dalziel Thought to be one of the first recurring comic characters, Alexander ‘Ally’ Sloper was born in the pages of Judy, the satirical magazine dated 14th August 1867. He was the creation of the then ‘Judy; or the London Serio-Comic Journal’ editor Charles Ross. From 1869 to 1878,  Marie Duval (Émilie de Tessier) became the iIllustrator. Today, Duval is recognised as one of  Europe’s first professional female comic artists. Duval and Ross were thought to be in a common law relationship and upon her death Duval was buried under the name Isabella... - [Forces In Combat](https://britishcomics.com/forces-in-combat-comic/): First Issue: 15th May 1980Last Issue: 21st January 1981Copyright: UK Marvel Master of Kung, Fu Shang-Chi Forces In Combat comic reprinted US Marvel strips. The comic ran for 37 issues before merging with Future Tense comic. Characters in the first issue included Kull, Machine Man, Nick Fury, Rawhide Kid, ROM – The Spaceknight, Master of Kung Fu Shang-Chi and Wulf the Briton. Interestingly, Wulf the Brition (Ron Embleton) was the only non Marvel character in the comic as well as being the only full colour strip.  Forces In Combat First Issue 15th May 1980   Forces In Combat Last Issue 21st... - [Future Tense Comic](https://britishcomics.com/future-tense-comic/): First Issue: 5th November 1980Last Issue: January 1982Copyright: UK Marvel Star Trek As with many UK Marvel titles, the content was mainly reprints of US Marvel stories including The Micronauts, Star Trek, Warlock, and Seeker 3000. Considered to be the twin publication to Valour comic as they both came from UK Marvel and were both launched on 5th November 1980. Future Tense ran for 13 issues before merging with Forces In Combat on 28th January 1981, followed by a merger with Valour on 18th March 1981. Future Tense continued for another 21 issues before ending after a total of 41 issues.... - [Valour Comic](https://britishcomics.com/valour-comic/): First Issue: 5th November 1980Last Issue: 11th March 1981Copyright: UK Marvel Tales of Asgard Valour comic was a short lived publication which contained Marvel re-prints. Valour comic ended in March 1981 when it joined forces with ‘Future Tense’. Valour initially featured ‘Conan the Barbarian’, ‘Dr. Strange’ and ‘Tales of Asgard’. Valour Comic First Issue 5th November 1980 Valour Comic Last Issue 11th March 1981 Future Tense and Valour First Issue 18th March 1981   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [British Comics Grading](https://britishcomics.com/british-comics-grading/): Mint: no defects of any kind; full cover gloss; sharp corners; clean shiny staples, centred at spine; no printing or binding defects. Literally as new. Near Mint: no obvious defects; high cover gloss; no fading; covers flat, centred and unworn; spine flat and tight; interior pages clean and white. Permissible defects: slight stress by staples; minute corner creases; small binding or printing faults. Very Fine: several minor defects; good cover gloss; minimal surface wear; near flat cover; small corner creasing; very minor corner, edge, or spine wear; slight staple discolouration; up to half and inch (13mm) light cover crease permitted; interior... - [The Flintstones and Friends](https://britishcomics.com/the-flintstones-and-friends/): First Issue: 7th May 1988Last Issue: 25th March 1989Copyright: Marvel UK Yabba Dabba Doo Licenced from Hanna-Barbera, The Flintstones and Friends was a fortnightly comic that ran for 24 issues. As well as the Flintstones, the comic  featured Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, Top Cat and Wacky Races. The Flintstones and Friends First Issue 7th May 1988   The Flintstones and Friends Last Issue 25th March 1989   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Boys' Magazine](https://britishcomics.com/boys-magazine/): First Issue: 27th February 1922Last Issue: 20th January 1934Copyright: London Publishing Co. / E. Hulton Boys’ Magazine was a story paper that ran for 620 weekly issues, totalling twelve years before being incorporated into The Champion (series one). Boys’ Magazine First Issue 27th February 1922 Boys’ Magazine Last Issue 20th January 1934   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Boys Broadcast](https://britishcomics.com/boys-broadcast/): First Issue: 27th October 1934Last Issue: 29th June 1935Copyright: Amalgamated Press Short lived story paper published by Amalagamated Press that ran for 36 issues before being incorporated into Boy’s Cinema. Boys Broadcast Announces Incorporation with Boy’s Cinema Boys Broadcast Last Issue Number 36 29th June 1935   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Boy's Cinema Weekly](https://britishcomics.com/boys-cinema-weekly/): First Issue: 13th December 1919Last Issue: 18th May 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press Boy’s Cinema, as its name suggested, was a boys’ comic centred around the Hollywood and British stars of the silver screen. Boy’s Cinema included articles and stories about the film stars of the day. For the eagle-eyed amongst you, at some point during its run, the possessive apostrophe went from the plural to singular. This transition took place somewhere between issue number 359 dated 30th October 1926 and issue number 361 dated 13th November 1926. The word ‘Weekly’ was also dropped from the title between issue number 532, 22nd February 1930 and... - [Modern Wonder Comic](https://britishcomics.com/modern-wonder-comic/): First Issue: 22nd May 1937Last Issue: March 1941Copyright: Odhams First issue of Modern Wonder with Faced Death at Five Miles a Minute, Conqueror of the Rockies, Moon Only 24 Miles Away, Polar Submarine That Bores through Ice, The Flying Bomb, Across The World in a Flying Liner, Two Million Horse Power, Half a Mile Under The Sea, The Space Machine, Modern Wonder League of Science and Floating Aerodromes that Follow the Fleet. Modern Wonder First Issue 22nd May 1937   British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [The Scout Comic](https://britishcomics.com/the-scout-comic/): First Issue: 19th April 1908Last Issue: 24th September 1966Copyright: Pearson / The Boy Scout Association Baden Powell Founded by Baden Powell and under the editorship of Percy W. Everett, ‘The Scout’ was a boys’ paper with a boys’ scouting theme. The first issue dated 19th April 1908 included the story ‘How I Started Scouting’ by Baden Powell and other stories in the first issue were ‘The Phantom Battleship’, ‘Why Scouts must Keep Fit’, ‘Things All Scouts Should Know’, ‘A Fortnight in General Baden-Powell’s Camp’, ‘£500 Reward’, ‘Robbing the Escort’, ‘The Secrets Of Sucess – Little Talks For Ambitious Boys’ and ‘Legion... - [The Big Comic](https://britishcomics.com/the-big-comic/): First Issue: 17th January 1914Last Issue: 28th September 1918Copyright: Henderson Issue number one of ‘The Big Comic’ introduced the adventures of ‘Gay Gus’ and ‘Shrimp’ (H. O’Neil) which was the story of two friends, one tall and one short. The pair got into many scrapes and with the outbreak of the World War One they were conscripted in to the army where they were launched on an unsuspecting German army. Other stars of ‘The Big Comic’ included ‘Lemon and Dash’ (Louise Briault) who had previously appeared in ‘Sparks’ comic. The Big Comic 2nd May 1914 Issue Number 16   British Comics... - [Spider-Man Comics Weekly](https://britishcomics.com/spider-man-comics-weekly/): First Issue: 17th February 1973Last Issue: 14th December 1985Copyright: UK Marvel Stan Lee Spider-Man’s first ever appearance was in issue number 15 of the American comic ‘Amazing Fantasy’ in August 1952. Written by Stan Lee and Artwork by Steve Ditko, Spider-Man eventually made his way across the Altalntic. Spider-Man made numerous appearances in British comics over the years including his first British appearance in number one of ‘Pow’ in 1967, ‘Smash’ in 1968, and ‘TV 21’ in 1970. X-Men Spider-Man Comics Weekly issue number one hit British magazine racks dated 17th February 1973. Along with Spider-Man, Spider-Man Comics Weekly included reprints of... - [Bullet Comic](https://britishcomics.com/bullet-comic/): First Issue: 14th February 1976Last Issue: 2nd December 1978Copyright: DC Thomson Bullet issue number one appeared on 14th February 1976 and included a free gift of ‘Secret Sign Ring’. Stories in the first issue were ‘Smasher’, ‘3 Men in a Jeep’, ‘Twisty’, ‘Vic’s Vengeance’, ‘Flight into the Unknown’, ‘Survivor’ and ‘Fireball’. After 147 issues, Bullet merged with Warlord. Bullet Comic First Issue 14th February 1976 Bullet Comic Last Issue 2nd December 1978 First Warlord and Bullet Comic 9th December 1978 British Comics – A Cultural Historyby James ChapmanBuy Here - [Terrific Comic](https://britishcomics.com/terrific-comic/): First Issue: 15th April 1967Last Issue: 3rd February 1968Copyright: Odhams In the 1960s, publishers Odhams obtained the rights to reprint Marvel superhero characters in their five ‘Power’ comics which were ‘Pow!,’ ‘Wham!,’ ‘Fantastic,’ ‘Terrific’ and ‘Smash!’ The stories in the first issue of Terrific introduced the British comic reading public to ‘The Avengers’ which was reprinted from the American comic ‘Avengers’ previously published in 1963. The Avengers were ‘The Invincible Iron Man’, ‘The Mighty Thor’, ‘Giant-Man’, ‘Wasp’ and ‘Captain America’. Also in the first issue was ‘Dr. Strange – Master of the Mystic Arts’ (from ‘Strange Tales’) who was the once... - [Smash Comic](https://britishcomics.com/smash-comic/): First Issue: 5th February 1966Last Issue: 3rd April 1971Copyright: Odhams / IPC The first issue of ‘Smash!’ comic included ‘Ronnie Rich,’ ‘Ghost Patrol,’ ”Bad Penny,’ ‘Percy’s Pets,’ ‘Brian’s Brain,’ ‘ Space Jinx,’ ‘The Nervs,’ ‘Queen of the Seas,’ ‘The Telly Bugs,’ ‘The Swots & The Blots,’ ‘Charlie’s Choice’ and ‘Grimly Feendish.’ As with the other Odham’s titles, the comic included a large number of Marvel reprints including ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and Batman. The free gift with the first issue of Smash! comic was a toy gun. Smash! Comic First Issue 5th February 1966 On the 14th September 1968, Smash! merged with... - [The Thriller Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-thriller-story-paper/): First Issue: 9th February 1929Last Issue: 18th May 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press Along with many other comics and story papers of the period, ‘The Thriller’ came to an end in 1940 due to paper shortages at the outbreak of the Second World War. It ran for 589 issues, some 11 years. Its authors, reads as who’s who of the literary world including the likes of Edgar Wallace, Leslie Charteris, W.E. Johns, and John Creasey. The first issue saw a story by Edgar Wallace, entitled, ‘Red Aces.’ The Thriller Story Paper First Issue 9th February 1929   The Thriller Story Paper Second Issue... - [Fury Comic](https://britishcomics.com/fury-comic/): First Issue: 16th March 1977Last Issue: 31st august 1987Copyright: Marvel UK Fury issue number one appeared on 16th March 1977 and included a free gift of a ‘Model War Plane.’ Stories in the first issue were: ‘Helpless,’ ‘7 Doomed Men,’ ‘Fokker’ and ‘The Last Banzai,’Fury later Joined with ‘Mighty World of Marvel.’ Fury Comic First Issue 16th March 1977 Fury Comic First Issue Free Gift Model War Plane to Make and Paint - [Marilyn Comic](https://britishcomics.com/marilyn-comic/): First Issue: 19th March 1955Last Issue: 18th September 1965Copyright: Amalgamated Press / Fleetway Publications Marilyn Monroe Marilyn comic with ‘Marilyn Love Story’, ‘My Man Martin’, ‘Through With Women’, ‘Whispered Word’, ‘Spin That Pop’, ‘Strong Man Wanted’, ‘Beat It’, ‘Big Boy!’, ‘Here’s What I’d Do If I Were You’, ‘Ruby’, ‘Larry’, ‘Model Yourself On Mavis’ and ‘Cooking With Cathy’. It would appear that the name of the comic may be reference to the actress Marilyn Monroe who by 1955, was one of the most famous film stars in the world. Some sources have suggested that the last issue of Marilyn comic was... - [TV Action Comic](https://britishcomics.com/tv-action-comic/): First Issue: 1st April 1972Last Issue: 25th August 1973Copyright: Polystyle There is some debate as to whether or not “TV Action” merits a different entry as a separate comic to Countdown which ‘ended’ the week before on 24th March 1972. 1st April 1972 saw the appearance of “TV Action + Countdown” and although the title was different, it didn’t appear as a first issue or a number 1 but number 59 which continued the numbering from the previous week’s Countdown. The public appetite for science fiction was not as it was at the beginning of Countdown’s run and newly titled TV... - [The Triumph Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/the-triumph-story-paper/): First Issue: 18th October 1924Last Issue: 25th May 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press ‘The Triumph’ was incorporated with ‘The Boy’s Friend’ and ‘Gem’ during its 16 year run. After 814 issues, it was finally merged into ‘Champion’ in 1940. The Triumph Story Paper Week Ending 2nd February 1928 - [Skipper Story Paper](https://britishcomics.com/skipper-story-paper/): First Issue: 6th September 1930Last Issue: 1st February 1941Copyright: DC Thomson The Skipper was the fourth of DC Thomson’s ‘Big 5’ storypapers. The other storypapers were ‘The Adventure’, The Rover’, ‘The Wizard’, and The Hotspur. DC Thomson produced the storypapers in order to compete with the very popular Gem and Magnet storypapers. Stories in Skipper included ‘Willy Wallops Wangles’, ‘The Team of Blinded Batsmen’ and ‘Wembley Bill Football Doctor’. The Skipper First Issue 6th September 1930 - [Scream Comic](https://britishcomics.com/scream-comic/): First Issue: 24th March 1984Last Issue: 30th June 1984Copyright: IPC Magazines The Thirteenth Floor The first Issue of Scream comic was dated 24th March 1987 and came with a free gift of ‘Fangs’. Stories in the first issue were: ‘The Dracula File’, ‘Monster’, ‘The Thirteenth Floor’, ‘Tales from the Grave’, ‘A Ghastly Tale’, ‘Fiends and Neighbours’, ‘At Death’s Door’, ‘The Terror of the Cats’. Monster Although the comic only ran for 15 issues, it has become part of the British Comics’ psyche and continues to this day in reprint form. On merging with Eagle comic, only two stories transferred to the... - [Spike Comic](https://britishcomics.com/spike-comic/): First Issue: 22nd January 1983Last Issue: 28th April 1984Copyright: DC Thomson Iron Barr Spike number one, 22nd January 1983, saw the first appearance of local scrap metal dealer, Charlie Barr. Charlie Barr was collecting some scrap metal from the Darbury Rangers football ground when to the annoyance of the other players, who were having a practice game, he mocked the efforts of the goalkeeper. Charlie reckoned he could do better in goals than the goalie. To teach him a lesson, the other players let Charlie go in goals. However, under the eagle eyes of Darbury manager Ted Ingram and club favourite... - [Radio Fun Comic](https://britishcomics.com/radio-fun-comic/): First Issue: 15th October 1938Last Issue: 18th February 1961Copyright: Amalgamated Press Norman Wisdom Starring a whole galaxy of radio stars including Ravnell & West, Sandy Powell, Stymie & His Magic Wishbone, Tom Keane, George The Jolly Gee Gee, Flanagan & Allen, Clark Gable, Arthur Askey, Jack Warner, Petula Clark, Tommy Trinder, Jimmy Durante, Charlie Chester, Wilfred Pickles, Gracie Fields, Arthur English, Benny Hill, Hylda Baker, Shirley Eaton, Charlie Drake, Bernard Bresslaw, Jimmy Edwards and Norman Wisdom. Radio Fun lasted 1167 issues before joining Buster comic dated 25th February 1961. Radio Fun Comic First Issue Dated 15th October 1938 British Comics –... - [Target Comic](https://britishcomics.com/target-comic/): First Issue: 14th April 1978Last Issue: 18th August 1978Copyright: Polystyle Charlie’s Angels Target comic featured television related stories such as ‘Kojak’, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘Hazell’. Target was named after the television series of the same name, which starred Patrick Mower. The comic was published by Polystyle and it is sometimes confused with a previous comic also called Target, published by NEW ENGLISH LIBRARY  in 1972. Target ran for only 19 issues before merged with its Polstyle sister publication, TV Comic on 25th August 1978. Target Comic First Issue Dated 14th April 1978 TV Comic with Target First Combined Issue 25th August... - [The Hornet Comic](https://britishcomics.com/the-hornet-comic/): First Issue: 14th September 1963Last Issue: 7th February 1975Copyright: DC Thomson Bernard Briggs The first issue of ‘The Hornet’ with its free gift of a balsa wood aeroplane ‘The kestrel Glider’. Subsequent free gifts were issue no.2, ‘The Catapault Skimmer’ and free with issues no. 3 and 4 were ‘Football’ and ‘Great Goals’ photo albums. The first issue of ‘The Hornet saw the appearance of the ultimate sportsman, Bernard Briggs in Bouncing Briggs, Wal Loader And J.A.Slade in Slade Of The Pony Express, The Miracle Man From Mars, Alfie Stubbs in Alfy’s Elephant, Deeds Of Glory The Youngest V.C., Muntar in... - [Tiny Tots Comic](https://britishcomics.com/tiny-tots-comic/): First Issue: 22nd October 1927Last Issue: 24th January 1959Copyright: Amalgamated Press Little Tom Thumb Tiny Tots comic with Tiny & Tot, Frisk & Whisk, The Wizard & The Giant, Monty Mouse, Peter & Peggy, The Tale of Teddy & Greta, Toddles Susie & Babs, Pam & Dick’s Toy Cinema, Tibby, Tabby & Tinker, The Story of Little Tom Thumb, Little Snowdrop, Quackie the Duck, The Funny Bunny Boys, The Piggywigs, and Sammy & Squeaky. Tiny Tots Comic First Issue 24th January 1959 Tiny Tots Comic Promotional Poster - [Tiger Tim's Weekly](https://britishcomics.com/tiger-tims-weekly/): First Issue: 1st June 1919Last Issue: 18th May 1940Copyright: Amalgamated Press Julius Stafford-Baker Tiger Tim made his first outing in his own comic in Tiger Tim’s Tales beginning 1st June 1919 five years after the appearance of The Rainbow. Tiger Tim’s Tales ran until 24th January 1920 before its re-launch the following week (31st January) as Tiger Tim’s Weekly. Tiger Tim’s Weekly (the first series) ran until 12th November 1921 before being coloured resized and rebranded the following week 19th November. This second series of Tiger Tim’s Weekly ran until 18th May 1940. The following week on 25th May 1940 Tiger... - [Wow! Comic](https://britishcomics.com/wow-comic/): First Issue: 5th June 1982Last Issue: 25th June 1983Copyright: IPC / Fleetway Kid Comic Not to be confused with ‘World of Warcraft’ or even American Wow Comics, Wow! was a weekly funnies comic that included the likes of ‘Adam and his Ants’, ‘Bill and Coo’, ‘Bleep’, ‘Kid Comic’, ‘Country Cousin’, ‘Ossie’ and ‘Barny’s Badges’. Wow! ran for 52 issues before joining Whoope comic on the 2nd july 1983. First Issue of Whoope and Wow! 2nd July 1983 - [Striker Magazine](https://britishcomics.com/striker-magazine/): First Issue: 10th January 1970Last Issue: 26th February 1972Copyright: City Magazines Ltd Not to be confused with the similarly named comic ‘Striker 3D’, Striker issue number one appeared on 10th January 1970, which incidentally is the date of the first issue of ‘Scorcher’ comic. The first issue included a free gift of a ‘Dial – A – Striker Rosette’. Stories and features in the first issue were ‘The Soccer World of Colin Bell’, ‘The Professional’, ‘George Best – Colour Photo’, ‘Veteran City’, ‘Inswingers’, ‘The Iron Men’, ‘A Face in the Crowd’, ‘Leeds United Colour Team Photo’ and ‘The Green Arena’. Similar... - [Lion Comic](https://britishcomics.com/lion-comic/): First Issue: 23rd February 1952Last Issue: 18th May 1974Copyright: Fleetway Robot Archie Lion comic was the first of three ‘Big Cat’ themed comics, the other two being Tiger and Jag. The first issue of Lion was dated 23rd February 1952 and introduced ‘The Jungle Robot’ (George Cowan). ‘The Jungle Robot’ was the strongest mechanical man in the world and was the creation of professor C.R.Ritchie who left him in the care of his nephew Ted and friend Ken Dale. ‘The Jungle Robot’ strip was later renamed ‘Robot Archie’. Captain Condor The first issue also saw the introduction of ‘Captain Condor’ by... - [Tarzan Weekly Comic](https://britishcomics.com/tarzan-weekly-comic/): First Issue: 11th June 1977Last Issue: 22nd October 1977Copyright: Byblos Edgar Rice Burroughs Weekly comic based on the 1912 novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The first issue of ‘Tarzan Weekly’ comic came with a free gift of a ‘Survival Kit Bag’ . The first issue also featured ‘Tarzan’, ‘Korak son of Tarzan’ and ‘Akut King of the Apes’. ‘Tarzan Weekly’ Comic First Issue 11th June 1977     - [Valiant Comic](https://britishcomics.com/valiant-comic/): First Issue: 6th October 1962Last Issue: 16th October 1976Copyright: IPC Magazines The Steel Claw The first issue of Valiant saw the appearance of ‘The Steel Claw’ (Tom Tully, Jesus Blasco). ‘The Steel Claw’ was the story of Louis Crandell who was the assistant to a scientist called Professor Barringer. During a laboratory accident Crandell lost his right hand below the wrist. He created a metal hand to replace it, but the seemingly accident prone Louise then had another laboratory accident with a new type of ray which allowed him to become invisible for short periods of time if he received an... - [Buddy Comic](https://britishcomics.com/buddy-comic/): First Issue: 14th February 1981Last Issue: 6th August 1983Copyright: DC Thomson Limp Along Leslie ‘Buddy’ comic issue number one appeared on 14th February 1981 and included a free gift of a ‘Pop Pistol with Two Free Bullets’. Stories in the first issue were ‘Limp Along Leslie’, ‘The Wolf of Kabul’, ‘Deep Sea Danny’s Iron Fish’, ‘Tuffy – A Boy All Alone’, ‘Hammer’, ‘Jonah – The Biggest Jinx on the seven Seas’, ‘Billy the Cat’ and ‘Boy on the Run’. ‘Buddy’ comic was mostly reprint material from DC Thomson’s extensive comic archives as well as some reworking of old characters. ‘Buddy’ No.1... - [POW! Comic](https://britishcomics.com/pow-comic/): First Issue: 21st January 1967Last Issue: 7th September 1968Copyright: Odhams Spider-Man In the 1960s, publishers Odhams obtained the rights to reprint Marvel superhero characters in their five ‘Power’ comics which were ‘Pow!’, ‘Wham!’, ‘Fantastic’, ‘Terrific’ and ‘Smash!’ ‘Pow!’ comic ran for 86 issues before joining Smash! comic on 14th September 1968 with the newly titled Smash! and Pow!. ‘Pow!’ comic was a mixture of British comic strips and American reprints. The first issue of ‘Pow!’ came with a ‘Spider-Matic’ gun and ammo. stories in the first issue were ‘Spider’Man’ (Spider-Man 1), ‘Nick Fury – Agent of Shield’ (Strange Tales 35), ‘The... - [Rocket Comic](https://britishcomics.com/rocket-comic/): First Issue: 21st April 1956Last Issue: 24th November 1956Copyright: News of the World Flash Gordon The first issue of Rocket included Captain Falcon, Escape from Earth, John Storm, Why I am Editing, The Jungle of Space, Flash Gordon, Johnny Hazard, Brick Bradford, St. Rockets, Earthward Bound, News of Other Worlds, Your Guide to Guided Missiles and Professor Jack Ransom. Edited by Douglas Bader. Rocket Comic First Issue - [Buster Comic](https://britishcomics.com/buster-comic/): First Issue: 28th May 1960Last Issue: 4th January 2000Copyright: IPC Magazines Andy Capp The Daily Mirror newspaper strip character, Andy Capp, was the creation of Reg Smythe. When ‘The Mirror Group’ took over ‘Amalgamated Press’ a new comic was created. The new comic was named after the main protagonist, the son of Andy Capp, ‘Buster’. Buster also the creation of Reg Smythe appeared on the magazine racks dated 28th May 1960. The inimitable Buster and his trademark floppy cap became a firm favourite and the strip later became known as ‘Buster’s Diary’. Buster comic was a mixture of boys’ adventure stories... - [Sparky Comic](https://britishcomics.com/sparky-comic/): First Issue: 23rd January 1965Last Issue: 16th July 1977Copyright: DC Thomson ‘The Moonsters’ by Bill Ritchie was the story of Penny and Peter Pleasant who were visiting a space travel show when Peter’s sticky fingers led to a space ship taking off with Peter and Penny inside. The back page of Issue two of saw Peter and Penny land on the moon where they met ‘The Moonsters’ who cried “Gosh, look at those funny Earth folk”. The popularity of the strip soon led to ‘The Moonsters’ becoming front page stars. - [The Topper](https://britishcomics.com/the-topper-comic/): First Issue: 17th February 1953Last Issue: 15th September 1990Copyright: DC Thomson Mickey the Monkey First issue of ‘The Topper’ introduced ‘Mickey the Monkey’. The cheerful little monkey was the all colour star of the front cover. With the asistance of his friend ‘Polly’ the parrot, Mickey went on to make 1074 front cover appearances before settling down inside the covers of ‘The Topper.’ Stories in The Topper included: Al Change, Ali’s Baba, Andy Ladd, Beryl the Peril , Big Uggy, Danny’s Tranny , Desert Island Dick , Dopey Joe , Figaro, Foxy , Fred the Flop, Ghastly Manor , Hungry Horace... - [Whoopee Comic](https://britishcomics.com/whoopee-comic/): First Issue: 9th March 1974Last Issue: 30th March 1985Copyright: IPC Magazines Whoopee issue number one appeared on 9th March 1974 and included a free gift of a ‘ Super Squirt Ring’. Stories in the first issue were Snap Happy, Little Miss Muffit, The Ghost Train, The Upper Crusts and the Lazy Loafers, Clobber Ernie Learner, Spy School, Lunchin’ Vulture Goon Platoon, Toy Boy, Pop Snorer, Stoker, Clever Dick and Dozy Mick, Evil Eye, Wolf Pack, Daisy Jones’ Locket, Super Dad, King Arthur and the Frights of the Round Table, Bumpkin Billionaires, Ad Lad and Heegee and his Nag.   - [Nutty Comic](https://britishcomics.com/nutty-comic/): Nutty Comic 21st November 1992 First Issue: 16th February 1980Last Issue: 14th September 1985Copyright: DC Thomson Who is Bananaman? Bananamana is Eric Wimp From the same publishers that brought you Desperate Dan and Denis the Menace, DC Thomson brought us Bananaman. Eric Wimp AKA Bananaman made his first appearance on the back page of the first issue of  Nutty comic. Other stories in the first issue of Nutty were Big ‘n’ Bud, Pearl Potter, Mitey Joe, Scoopy, Stevie Star, Peter Pest, Pig Tales, Wacky, The Wild Rovers, Dick Turban, Doddlebug, General Jumbo, The School Belles, Samuel Creeps, The Bar-O Boys and ... - [The Victor Comic](https://britishcomics.com/the-victor-comic/): The Victor Comic I flew with Braddock First Issue: 25th February 1961Last Issue: 21st November 1992Copyright: DC Thomson The Victor Comic number one appeared on 25th February 1961 and lasted for 1558 issues. The first issue saw the appearance of “I Flew with Braddock” (George Bourne). “I flew with Braddock” was the story of war hero, Sergeant – Pilot Matt Braddock whose wartime exploits had won him the Victoria Cross and Bar amongst many other medals. With the aid of pictures, the Victor brought to life the famous story of Matt Braddock as told by his flight navigator, Sergeant George Bourne.... - [Triffik!](https://britishcomics.com/triffik-comic/): First Issue: 29th February 1992Last Issue: 14th May 1992Copyright: Communications Innovations First Issue Triffik! Comic   - [The Wizard](https://britishcomics.com/the-wizard-story-paper/): First Issue: 23rd September 1922Last Issue: 16th November 1963Copyright: DC Thomson The Wizard was one of DC Thomson’s Big 5 story papers which were launched in response to the popularity of ‘The Gem’ and ‘The Magnet’ Along with ‘The Wizard’, DC Thomson also launched ‘The Rover’, ‘The Skipper’ and ‘The Hotspur’. Stories in The Wizard included ‘The Wolf of Kabul’, ‘V for Vengeance’, ‘The Truth About Wilson’ and ‘Limp Along Leslie’. ‘The Truth About Wilson’ and ‘Limp Along Leslie’ later made appearances in Spike comic in the 1980s. The Wizard First Issue The Wolf of Kabul The Truth About Wilson  ... - [Whizzer and Chips](https://britishcomics.com/whizzer-and-chips/): First Issue: 18th October 1969Last Issue: 27th October 1990Copyright: IPC Magazines Homage to Illustrated Chips 18th October 1969 saw the appearance of a new, two in one, comic which paid homage to an old British comic’s favourite ‘Illustrated Chips’ which had ran from 1890 to 1953. Stories in Whizzer: Belle Tent, Bobby’s Ghoul, Champ, Doodle, Happy Families, Joker, Lazy Bones, Me and My Shadow, Memory Banks, Minnie’s Mixer, The Mummy’s Curse, Mystery Museum, Odd Ball, Sid’s Snake, Slowcoach, Store Wars, Strange Hill, Sweet Tooth, Sweeny Toddler, The 12½p Buytonic Boy AKA as Super Steve., The Bumpkin Billionaires, Timothy Tester, Tiny Tycoon,... - [Warlord](https://britishcomics.com/warlord-comic/): First Issue: 28th September 1974 Last Issue: 27th September 1986 Copyright: DC Thomson DC Thomson, publishers of Beano, Dandy and notably Commando introduced the first weekly comic devoted to war. Warlord, with its emphasis on blood and guts didn’t attempt to pull any punches and its influence on the comic world was profound. Not only did the appearance of Warlord lead to IPC quickly responding with Battle Picture Weekly six months later but it also blew away the ‘spiffing work’ and ‘well done old chap’ era of boy’s British comics forever. Warlord issue number one appeared on 28th September 1974 and... - [Vulcan](https://britishcomics.com/vulcan-comic/): First Issue: (Scottish Edition) 1st March 1975Last Issue: (Scottish Edition) 20th September 1975 First Issue: (National Edition) 27th September 1975Last Issue: (National Edition) 3rd April 1976Copyright: IPC Magazines Trigan Empire Vulcan comic appears to have had a test run in Scotland lasting 30 issues starting on the 1st March 1975 and ending on the 20th September 1975. One week later the Vulcan national edition was launched on 27th September 1975 continuing the storylines from the Scottish edition. Because the strips in Vulcan national edition continued directly from the Scottish edition, most readers joined the storylines in the middle and this fact... - [Viz](https://britishcomics.com/viz-comic/): First Issue: December 1979Last Issue: Not ApplicableCopyright: Dennis Publishing Ltd Like many famous endeavours of recent years, such as large multinationals starting in kitchens and garages, the humble beginnings of Viz were in a suburban bedroom of Chris Donald’s parent’s house.   ‘Viz’ Comic First IssueNo. 1December 1979Bumper Monster Christmas SpecialA Free Ice CreamBuy This Or I Shoot The CrocI Strip Off Inside Boys20p - [The Union Jack](https://britishcomics.com/the-union-jack-story-paper/): First Issue: 1894Last Issue: 1933Copyright: Amalgamates Press Story Paper produced by Harmsworth in response to the ‘Penny Dreadfuls’ prevalent at the time. The Union jack was the sister paper to the Halfpenny Marvel. Stories in The Union Jack included Sexton Blake. The Union Jack Issue Number 225 - [Twinkle](https://britishcomics.com/twinkle-comic/): First Issue: 27th January 1968Last Issue: 1999Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Twinkle’, ‘The Picture Paper Especially For Little Girls’ first issue included ‘Nancy’, ‘Betty Bright’, ‘Sue of the Children’s Zoo’, ‘Sally Sweet of Sunshine Street’, ‘Wendy of Willowtree Farm’, ‘Patsy Panda’ and ‘The Three Pennys’. The star of the comic however was Twinkle herself. Twinkle was one of the comics chosen when the Royal Mail issued a special stamp collection to celebrate the history of British comics. The Royal Mail collection included The Beano, The Dandy, The Eagle, The Topper, Roy of the Rovers, Bunty, Buster, Valiant, Twinkle and 2000 AD. As well... - [Tracy](https://britishcomics.com/tracy-comic/): First Issue: 6th October 1979Last Issue: 12th January 1985Copyright: DC Thomson ‘Tracy’ comic ran for 277 issues and stories included ‘Angela’, ‘Dark Days for Jo (But No-One Must Know)’, ‘Detestable Dinah’, ‘Dog’s Life for Debbie’, ‘Oh, Brother’, ‘Penny’s Perfect Mum’, ‘Rhoda’s Robots’, Sharing of Shona’, ‘The Slave to the Dolls’, ‘Sorrows of Supergirl’, ‘The Sporty Sue’, ‘Tammy Smart’s Schooldays’, ‘They Called Her Jealous Janet’ and ‘Wild Rose’. ‘Tracy’ Comic First IssueNo.16th October 1979Every SaturdayPicture-Stories For GirlsFree Inside – One Of These Bright Button BadgesI’m A Mini MinxKool KatCall Me Beryl The Peril10p - [Tornado](https://britishcomics.com/tornado-comic/): First Issue: 24th March 1979Last Issue: 18th August 1979Copyright: IPC Magazines Tornado issue number one appeared on 24th March 1979 and included a free gift of a ‘Turbo Flyer’. Stories in the first issue were ‘Victor Drago’, ‘The Mind of Wolfie Smith’, ‘Angry Planet’, ‘The Tale of Benkei’, ‘Wagner’s Walk’ and ‘Captain Klep’. Victor Drago was thought to be based on the Sexton Blake stories and the name was changed due to a copyright issue. If you read the story, there are plenty of clues including the number plate of Hugo’s car reading SB 192. Tornado shared a similar fate to... - [Thunder](https://britishcomics.com/thunder-comic/): First Issue: 17th October 1970Last Issue: 13th March 1971Copyright: Fleetway With stories that included ‘The Terrible Trail To Tolmec’, ‘Black Max’, Cliff Hanger’, Fury’s Family’, ‘Dusty Binns’, ‘Phil The Fluter’, ‘The Spooks Of St Lukes’, ‘The Jet-Skaters’, ‘Steel Commando’, ‘Gauntlet Of Fate’, ‘Sam’ and last but not least the memorable ‘Adam Eterno’ Thunder comic clapped it way on to the shelves in October 1971. The First issue of Thunder saw the debut of ‘STEEL COMMANDO’. Also featured was ‘ADAM ETERNO’ doomed to wander through the pages of Thunder, Lion and Valiant for at least six years The character of Sam was... - [Tammy](https://britishcomics.com/tammy/): First Issue: 6th February 1971Last Issue: 23rd June 1984Copyright: Fleetway With 689 issue, ‘Tammy’ can be considered one of the most successful girl’s comics. This success was in large part due to its many mergers which included ‘Sandie’, ‘June’, ‘Misty’, ‘Jinty’, ‘Penny’ ‘Princess’ and ‘Sally’.   ‘Tammy’ Comic Issue Number 2 Dated 13th February 1971 Free Gift Inside! – Inside This Super Two in One Wallet   ‘Tammy’ Comic 15th September 1979 - [Striker 3D](https://britishcomics.com/striker-3d-comic/): First Issue: 28th August 2003Last Issue: 12th May 2005Copyright: Striker 3D Not to be confused with the Striker comic of the early 1970s, Striker produced by Striker3D was an entirely different proposition to the comics that had preceded it. Creator Pete Nash’s inspirational new style comic hit the news stands in August 2003. Striker was different because it used state of the art computer generated images instead of the traditional pen and ink drawings. The new style had its fans and also its critics. The origins of Striker comic lay much earlier in a British newspaper called ‘The Sun’. The first... - [Streamline Comics](https://britishcomics.com/streamline-comic/): First Issue: 1947Last Issue: 1947Copyright: Cardal Publishing A British 6d comic paper co-created by Denis Gifford and Bob Monkhouse. It was initially drawn by Gifford in the first issue with the subsequent issues being drawn by science-fiction writer Bryan Berry. It featured the British Superhero ‘Streamline’, ‘Kid Carter the Teenage Tec’, ‘Spot’, ‘Inky’ and ‘The Search for the Secret City’.   ‘Streamline Comics’ First IssueNo.11947Starring ‘Streamline’Action and Thrills Bursting from Every PictureThe Search for the Secret City Episode 120 Pages6d   ‘Streamline Comics’ Number 2No.21947Starring ‘Terry Traylor’ Super SleuthSpotKid Carter the Teenage ‘Tec’The Search for the Secret City episode 2This is... - [Star Wars](https://britishcomics.com/star-wars-comic/): First Issue: 8th February 1978Last Issue: 21st May 1980Copyright: Marvel UK New Street, Birmingham 1977, I had just left the cinema and was looking up to the skies for spaceships and aliens. I was just ten years old and was unaware that I had just seen a film that would become so iconic that it would become part of pop culture for decades to come. In fact, the world famous Carnival that takes place in Cadiz, Spain every February often includes dancing Storm Troopers. Like Star Trek, Star Wars would go from strength to strength and spawn numerous spin-offs. As well... - [Starlord](https://britishcomics.com/starlord-comic/): First Issue: 13th May 1978Last Issue: 7th October 1978Copyright: IPC Magazines The Starlord Trooper Badge The first issue of Starlord was dated 13th May 1978 and came with a free gift of a Starlord Trooper badge. The Starlord Trooper badge was introduced in six different versions, which were ‘Tank Commander’, ‘Skateboard Strike Force’, ‘Mek War Controller Robot Regiment’, ‘Laser Specialist’, ‘Time Warden’ and ‘Pilot’. Starlord was produced using high quality paper and cost twelve pence, which at the time was 40 to 50% more expensive than its competitors. Starlord only lasted 22 issues but it was 22 issues of pure quality,... - [Spellbound](https://britishcomics.com/spellbound-comic/): First Issue: 25th September 1976Last Issue: 14th January 1978Copyright: DC Thomson Priced at seven pence, the first issue of ‘Spellbound’ introduced the following stories: When The Mummy Walks, Spectre from The Flame, The Secret of Silver Star, Nightmare, Supercats Meet the Sun God, The Haunting of Laura Lee, I Don’t Want To Be A Witch and Lonely Lucy . After sixty nine issues Spellbound went on to merge with ‘Debbie’. ‘Spellbound’ Comic First Issue25th September 1976The New All Mystery Paper For Girls   ‘Spellbound’ Comic Last Issue No.6914th January 1978The New All Mystery Paper For Girls   ‘Debbie and Spellbound’ Comic... - [Speed](https://britishcomics.com/speed-comic/): First Issue: 23rd February 1980Last Issue: 25th October 1980Copyright: IPC Magazines With its free gift of a ‘Speed Plane’, Speed comic zoomed onto the newsagents shelves dated 23rd February 1980. Speed promised “8 stories that will make you gasp”, and unsurprisingly based most of its stories around speed. The first stories to appear were ‘Topps On Two Wheels’, ‘Quick On The Draw’, ‘Journey To The Stars’, ‘Death Wish’, ‘The £l,000,000 Challenge’, ‘Speedboy’, Baker’s Half-Dozen’ and ‘The Fastest Footballer On Earth’. The last issue of Speed was dated 25th October. Speed was incorporated into Tiger comic and became Tiger and Speed.  ... - [Shiver and Shake](https://britishcomics.com/shiver-and-shake-comic/): First Issue: 10th March 1973Last Issue: 5th October 1974Copyright: IPC Magazines Two comics in one, double the fun! Shiver and Shake issue number one appeared on 10th March 1973 and included a ‘ Free Practical Joke’. One of four alternate free gifts. ‘Which one will you get?’ the comic asked. Stories in the first issue were Frankie Stein (Ken Reid) who had made his first comic appearance in Wham no.4 dated 11th July 1964, The Dukes Spook, Scream Inn Biddy’s Beastly Bloomers, Who’d Kill Cockney Robin?, Shake, Lollypop (Sid Burgon), The Desert Fox, Gal Capone, The Fixer, Match of the Week,... - [Scramble](https://britishcomics.com/scramble-comic/): First Issue: March 1947Last Issue: August 1950Copyright: Gerald G Swan Scramble ran for 57 issues being numbered 1 to 12 and 14 to 57 as Swan was superstitious about the number 13.   ‘Scramble’ ComicFormerly ‘Fresh Fun’First IssueVolume 1 Number 1March 1947‘Enter Ozzy the Wiz’ by Michael Kendrik3d Net MonthlyComics and Complete Stories for Boys   ‘Scramble’ ComicVolume 1 Number 11 - [Score 'n' Roar](https://britishcomics.com/score-n-roar-comic/): First Issue: 19th September 1970Last Issue: 26th June 1971Copyright: IPC Magazines Score ‘n’ Roar issue number one appeared on 19th September 1970, eight months after the appearance of IPC’s other football comic Scorcher. Score ‘n’ Roar used a similar format to Whizzer and Chips which was to present itself as two separate comics with one comic inside another, Roar being inside Score. Score ‘n’ Roar’s life was short lived only lasting some 35 issues until its amalgamation with Scorcher comic. Score ‘n’ Roar introduced a number of characters, two of which later successfully transferred into Scorcher including one that also went... - [Scorcher](https://britishcomics.com/scorcher-comic/): First Issue: 10th January 1970Last Issue: 5th October 1974Copyright: IPC Magazines “Young football followers everywhere will thrill to the soccer action, stories and features and funnies” said Pete the office Junior at Scorcher comic. Scorcher comic appeared 10th January 1970 and introduced a a strip that would outlive Scorcher comic by a long way. First issue of Scorcher was the first outing for “Billy’s Boots” (John Gillatt). Billy Dane went to Bingley Road school where all his friends were crazy about football. Billy was also football crazy but unfortunately he wasn’t any good. Most of the other lads would not play... - [Scoops](https://britishcomics.com/scoops-comic/): First Issue: 10th February 1934Last Issue: 23rd June 1934Copyright: Pearson The first issue of Scoops included Master of the Moon, The Striding Terror, The Rebel Robots, Rocket Of Doom, The Mystery of the Blue Mist, Voice from the Void and The Soundless Hour. ‘Scoops’ Comic First Issue10th February 1934No. 1 of an Amazing New Wonder Weekly   ‘Scoops’ Comic Number Two17th February 1934Great New Serial by Professor A.M Low   ‘Scoops’ Comic Number 1014th April 1934Britain’s Only Science Story weekly ‘Scoops’ Comic – The Terminus of Tomorrow   - [Scoop](https://britishcomics.com/scoop-comic/): First Issue: 21st January 1978Last Issue: 3rd October 1981Copyright: DC Thomson Stark – Footballer of the Future The first story to appear in ‘Scoop’ comic was ‘Stark – Footballer of the Future’. Jon Stark was a ‘Match Winner for Hire’. With a match fee of £1000, £250 per goal, no win – no fee, Jon Stark was a pure mercenary who was disliked by the mangers who employed him but loved by the fans. ‘Stark – Footballer of the Future’ was in some ways a prediction of the way football and finance would eventually become intertwined. Football coaches such as Jose... - [Sandie](https://britishcomics.com/sandie-comic/): First Issue: 12th February 1972Last Issue: 20th October 1973Copyright: Fleetway / IPC Magazines The first Issue of Sandie comic was dated 12th February 1972 and came with a free gift of a ‘Styling Comb’. Stories in the first issue were: ‘No-One Cheers for Norah’, ‘Little Lady Nobody’, ‘Odd Mann Out’, ‘Brenda’s Brownies’, ‘The School of No Escape’, ‘Not So Lady-Like Lucy’, ‘Wee Sue’, ‘Sandra Must Dance’, ‘Our Big Secret’ and ‘Silver is a Star’.   First Issue of ‘Sandie’ Comic Dated 12th February 1972   Sandie ran for 89  issues before its merger with Tammy.  ## Pages - [Advertise with Us](https://britishcomics.com/advertise-with-us/) - [Contact Form](https://britishcomics.com/contact-form/) ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/britishcomics.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)