Comics List

A list of all known British comics, not a list of comics that will appear on this blog.

A

A1 (Atomeka Press, 1989-1992)
AARGH (Artists Against Rampant Government Homophobia) (Mad Love, 1988)
Acne (1991-1993)
Action (IPC, 1976-1977)
Adventure (DC Thomson, 1921-1961)
The Adventures of Luther Arkwright (1978-1997)
Air Ace Picture Library (Fleetway, IPC, 1960-1970)
Alec (early 1980s-present)
Alice in Sunderland (Jonathan Cape, 2007)
All-Action Monthly (Fleetway, 1987)
Ally Sloper’s Half Holiday (1884-1916, 1922-1923, 1948-1949, 1976-1977)
Amanda Swan (Rough Cut Comics, 2012)

B

Bacchus (Harrier, 1987)
Battle Picture Library (Fleetway, 1961-1984; Ron Phillips, 1988-1990)
Battle Picture Weekly (IPC, Fleetway, 1975-1988) (later “Battle Action” and
“Battle Action Force”)
The Beano (DC Thomson, 1938–present)
The Beano Book (DC Thomson)
Beano Max (DC Thomson, 2007–present)
Beeb (Polystyle Publications, 1985)
The Beezer (DC Thomson, 1956–1993)
Best of Krazy (IPC, 1978)
The Bible Story (IPC, 1964), merged into Look and Learn
Big Budget (1897-1909)
The Big Comic (Henderson, 1914-1918)
Big Comic Fortnightly (Fleetway, 1988-1994)
Big Numbers (Mad Love, 1990)
The Big One (IPC, 1964-1965)
Bimbo (DC Thomson, 1961-1972)
Biomecha (Pink Apple Jam/Sweatdrop Studios, 1995-)
The Black Hole (IPC, 1980)
Blast! (John Brown Publishing, 1991)
Blob! (Hi8us Midlands, 2008)
Blue is for Boys (Sweatdrop Studios, 2005)
Blue Jeans (DC Thomson, 1980–1991)
Bo-Peep and Little Boy Blue (AP, 1929-1934)
Bobo Bunny (IPC, 1969-1973)
The Bogie Man (Fat Man Press, John Brown Publishing, Apocalypse, Atomeka
Press, 1989-1992)
Bonnie (IPC, 1974-1975)
Boy’s Cinema (AP, 1919-1940)
Boys’ Magazine (London Publishing Co, Hultons, 1922-1934), merged into The
Champion
The Boy’s Own Paper (1879-1967)
Boys’ World (Odhams, 1963-1964) – merged into Eagle
Brain Damage (1989-1992)
Brainstorm Comix (c. 1975)
Britten and Brülightly (Random House, 2008)
British Showcase (Markosia, 2013-)
Bubbles (AP, 1921-1941)
Buddy (DC Thomson, 1981–1983)
Bullet (DC Thomson, 1976–1978)
Bulletproof (Bulletproof Comics, 2008)
The Bullseye (AP, 1931-1934)
Bunty (DC Thomson, 1958–2001)
Burke and Hare (Insomnia Publications, 2009)
Buster (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1960-2000)
Buster Adventure Picture Library (IPC, 1966-1967)
Butterfly (AP, 1904-1940)
Buzz (DC Thomson, 1973–1975)

C

Cancertown (Insomnia Publications, 2009)
Captain Zenith Comic (Martin and Reid Ltd, 1950)
Champ (DC Thomson, 1984-1985)
The Champion (AP, Fleetway, IPC 1922-1966)
Charlie Chaplin’s Fun Book (AP, 1915)
Chatterbox (1866-1950s)
Cheeky Weekly (IPC, 1977-1980)
Cheerio (AP, 1919-1920)
Chemical Blue (Sweatdrop Studios, 2009-present; online version began 2008)
Chick’s Own (AP, 1920-1957)
Children’s Fairy (AP, 1919-1921)
Chips Comic (IPC, 1983-1984)
Chuckles (AP, 1914-1923)
Classics from the Comics (DC Thomson, 1996–2010)
Cla$$war (Com.X, 2002-2004)
CLiNT (Titan Magazines, 2010-2013)
Cold Sweat (Sweatdrop Studios, 2003)
Cold Sweat & Tears (Sweatdrop Studios, 2007)
Comet (AP, 1946-1959)
Comic Cuts (AP, 1890-1953)
Comic Home Journal (AP, 1895-1904)
Comic Life (Henderson, AP, 1899-1928)
Comic Relief Comic (Fleetway, 1991)
Commando (DC Thomson, 1961–present)
Confessions Library (AP, Fleetway 1959-1960)
Cor!! (IPC, 1970-1974)
Cosmic (H Bauer, 1997-1998?)
Countdown (Polystyle Publications, 1971-1972)
Cowboy Comics (aka Cowboy Picture Library) (AP, Fleetway 1950-1962)
Cracker (DC Thomson, 1975–1976)
Crackers (AP, 1929-1941)
Crisis (Fleetway, 1988-1991)
The Crunch (DC Thomson, 1979–1980)

D

The DFC (Random House, 2008-2009)
The Dandy (DC Thomson, 1937-present)
Deadface (Harrier, 1987)
Deadline (1988-1995)
Debbie (DC Thomson, 1973-1983)
Diana (DC Thomson, 1963-1976)
Diceman (IPC, 1986)
Dickory Dock (IPC, 1980)
Distorted (Inspired Comics, 2009)
Doctor Who Magazine (Marvel UK/Panini, 1979-present)
Dreamer (IPC, 1981-1982)
Drop Dead Monstrous (Sweatdrop Studios, 2008)

E

Eagle (Hultons, Odhams, IPC, 1950-1969) – merged into Lion
Eagle (1982-1994) (IPC, Fleetway, 1982-1993)
Emma (DC Thomson, 1978-1979) – merged into Judy
Escape (1983-1989)
Ethel and Ernest (Jonathan Cape, 1998)

F

Famous Romance Library (AP, 1958-?)
Fantastic (Odhams, 1967-1968) – merged into Smash!
Fast Fiction (1982-1991)
Fast Forward (BBC Magazines, 1989-1995)
Father Christmas (Random House, 1973)
Favourite Comic (AP, 1911-1917)
Film Fun (AP, Fleetway 1920-1962)
Film Picture Stories (AP, 1934-1935)
Firefly (AP, 1914-1917)
Fleetway Super Library (IPC, 1967-1968)
Fluffy (Jonathan Cape, 2003-2007)
Fun and Fiction (AP, 1911-1914)
Fun to Do (IPC, 1978-1982)
Fun to Know (IPC, 1979-1980)
Fungus the Bogeyman (Hamish Hamilton, 1977)
Funny Folks (1874-1894)
Funny Wonder (AP, 1914-1942)

G

Gemma Bovery (Jonathan Cape, 1999)
Giggle (IPC, 1967-1968) merged into Buster
Girl (Hultons, Odhams, IPC, 1951-1964 – merged into Princess – 1981-1991)
Girl (IPC, 1981-1990)
Girls’ Crystal (AP, Fleetway, 1953-1963)
Golden (AP, 1937-1940)
GoodCopBadCop (Planet Jimbot/Rough Cut Comics, 2012-)
Goofy (IPC, 1973-1974)
Grandeville (Jonathan Cape, 2009)
Grange Hill Magazine (IPC, 1980-1981)

H

Halfpenny Comic (1899)
Halfpenny Wonder (AP, 1914)
Happy Days (AP, 1938-1939)
Harold Hare’s Own Paper (Fleetway, IPC, 1959-1964)
Heartbeat (IPC, 1981-1982)
Hey Diddle Diddle (IPC, 1972-1973)
Hoot (DC Thomson, 1985–1986)
The Hornet (DC Thomson, 1963-1975)
Hot-Shot (Fleetway, 1988-1989)
The Hotspur (DC Thomson, 1933-1981)
Hurricane (IPC, 1964-1965)
Hwyl (1949-1989)

I

Illustrated Chips (AP, 1890-1953)
It’s Wicked! (Marvel UK, 1989)

J

Jack and Jill (AP, 1909, 1954-?)
Jack Staff (Dancing Elephant Press, 2000-2003)
Jackie (DC Thomson, 1964–1993)
Jackpot (IPC, 1979-1982)
Jag (IPC, 1968-1969)
Jarred (Sweatdrop Studios, 2009-present)
Jester (AP, 1912-1940) (“Jolly Jester” from 1920-1924)
Jet (IPC, 1971)
Jingles (AP, 1934-1954)
Jinty (IPC, 1974-1981)
The Jock (1993-1998, 2005)
The Jolly Comic (AP, 1935-1939)
Judge Dredd: Lawman of the Future (Fleetway, 1995-1996)
Judge Dredd Megazine (Fleetway, Rebellion 1990-present)
Judy (DC Thomson, 1960–2001)
June (IPC, 1961-1974)
Jungle Jinks (AP, 1923-1925)

K

Kane (Dancing Elephant Press, 1993-2001)
Killer Cake (Sweatdrop Studios, 2006)
Kinema Comic (AP, 1920-1932)
Kling Klang Klatch (Victor Gollancz, 1992)
Knock-Out (AP, Fleetway, IPC 1939-1963)
Knockout (IPC, 1971-1973)
Krazy (IPC, 1976-1978)

L

Laika (First Second, 2007)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (WildStorm, DC Comics, Top Shelf,
Knockabout, 1999-present)
Larks (AP, 1927-1940)
Legend Horror Classics (Legend Publishing, 1975)
Legends (IndieManga, 2009)
Lindy (IPC, 1975)
Lion (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1952-1974)
Little Sparks (AP, 1920-1922)
London’s Dark (Titan Books, 1989)
Look Alive (IPC, 1982)
Look and Learn (Fleetway, IPC, 1962-1982)
Look-In (IPC, 1971-1994)
Love Romance (AP, 1950-?)
Love Story Picture Library (Fleetway, 1952-?)
Love, Sweat & Tears (Sweatdrop Studios, 2002)

M

The Magic Comic (DC Thomson, 1939–1941)
Magic Comic (late 1970s)
Magno Comic (International Publications, 1946)
The Man
Mandy (DC Thomson, 1967–1991)
Mangasm!! (Speedlines Publishing, 2008)
Marilyn (AP, Fleetway 1955-1965)
Marsman Comics (Cartoon Art, 1948)
Marvel Bumper Comic (Marvel UK, mid 1980s)
Marvelman (L. Miller & Sons, 1954-1963)
Mask (Fleetway, 1986-1988)
Mates (IPC, 1975-1981)
Meng and Ecker (Savoy Books, 1989-1995)
Merry and Bright (AP, 1910-1917)
Mirabelle (C. Arthur Pearsons, IPC, 1956-1977) merged into Pink
Misty (IPC, 1978-1980)
Modern Toss (2004-present)
Monster Fun (IPC, 1975-1976)
My Favourite (AP, 1928-1934)
My Guy (IPC, 1978-?)

N

Near Myths (1978-1980)
Nemo: Heart of Ice (Top Shelf, Knockabout, 2013)
Nikki (DC Thomson, 1985-1989) – merged into Bunty
Nimbus Base (Sweatdrop Studios, 2005)
Nipper (IPC, 1987)
Nutty (DC Thomson, 1980–1985)

O

Oh Boy (IPC, 1976-1985)
Oink! (IPC, Fleetway, 1986-1988)
Origins (IndieManga, 2008)

P

Penny (IPC, 1979-1980)
Penny Wonder (AP, 1912)
The Phoenix (2011-present)
Photo Love (IPC, 1979-1981)
Photo Secret Love (IPC, 1980-1981)
Pick & Mix (Inspired Comics, 2009-2010)
Pink (IPC, 1973-1980)
Pink is for Girls (Sweatdrop Studios, 2005)
Playbox (AP, 1925-1955)
Playhour (AP, 1954-?)
Playtime (AP, 1919-1929)
Plug (DC Thomson, 1977–1979)
Poot! (1989-1994, 2009-present)
Poppet (IPC, 1963-1964)
Pow! (Odhams, 1967-1968) – merged into Smash!
The Pride (2011-)
Princess (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1960-1967, 1983-1984)
Princess Tina (IPC, 1967-1973)
pssst! (1982)
Psychiatric Tales (Blank Slate Books, 2010)
Puck (AP, 1904-1940)
Pulp! ( 1987 )

Q

Quackers (Keesing, 1996-1999)

R

Radio Fun (AP, Fleetway, 1938-1961)
The Rainbow (AP, 1914-1956)
The Rainbow Orchid (Egmont Books, 2009-2010)
Ranger (IPC, 1965-1966)
Redfox (Harrier, Valkyrie Press, 1986-1989)
Revolver (Fleetway, 1990-1991)
Ring Raiders (Fleetway, 1989)
The Rising Stars of Manga United Kingdom and Ireland (Tokyopop, 2006-2008)
Robin (Hultons, Odhams, IPC, 1953-1969) – merged into Playhour
Robin Hood Adventures (BBC Magazines, 2007-2008?)
Romeo (DC Thomson, 1957-1974) – merged into Diana
The Rover (DC Thomson, 1922-1973)
Roxy (AP, Fleetway, 1958-1963) – merged into Valentine
Roy of the Rovers (IPC, Fleetway, 1976-1993)

S

Sally (IPC, 1969-1971)
Sandie (IPC, 1972-1973)
Saviour (Trident Comics, 1989-1991)
School Friend (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1919-1929, 1950-1965) – merged into June
School Friend Picture Library (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1962-1965)
School Fun (IPC, 1983-1984)
Schoolgirls’ Picture Library (AP, Fleetway, 1957-1965)
The Schoolgirl (AP, 1929-1940)
Schoolgirl’s Own (AP, 1921-1936)
Scoop (DC Thomson, 1978-1981) – merged into The Victor
Scorcher (IPC, 1970-1974)
Score ‘n’ Roar (IPC, 1970-1971)
Scream! (IPC, 1984)
See-Saw (IPC, 1976-1977)
Serenade (Fleetway, 1962-1963)
Shiver and Shake (IPC, 1973-1974)
Shoot! (IPC, 1969-2008)
The Skipper (DC Thomson, 1930-1941)
A Slice of Life (Inspired Comics, 2008)
A Small Killing (Victor Gollancz, 1991)
Smash! (Odhams, IPC, 1966-1971) – merged into Valiant
Smut (late 1980s)
The Snowman (1978)
Sonic the Comic (Fleetway, 1993-2002)
Spaceship Away (2003-present)
Sparkler (AP, 1934-1939)
Sparks (1914-1922)
Sparky (DC Thomson, 1965–1977)
Speed (IPC, 1980)
Speed and Power (IPC, 1974-1975)
Spellbound (DC Thomson, 1976-1977) – merged into Debbie
Spike (DC Thomson, 1983–1984)
Spit! (1990s)
Sports Fun (AP, 1922)
Starblazer (DC Thomson, 1979-1991)
Stardust (Sweatdrop Studios, 2006)
Starlord (IPC, 1978)
The Stormer (early 80s)
Strange Embrace (Atomeka Press, 1993)
Strangehaven (Abiogenesis Press, 1995-2005)
Streamline Comics (1947-?)
Strip Magazine (Print Media Productions, 2011-)
Sugardrops (Sweatdrop Studios, 2006)
Sufferin’ Satellites (World Apart Productions, 1996-1998)
Sunbeam (AP, 1922-1940) – merged into Tiny Tots
Sunbeam Annual
Sunday Fairy (AP, 1919) – renamed Children’s Sunday Fairy, then Children’s
Fairy; merged into Bubbles
Sun Fish, Moon Fish (Sweatdrop Studios, 2009-2011)
Sunny Stories (IPC, 1958-1971)
Super Detective Library (Fleetway, 1953-1960)
Supernaturals (Fleetway, 1987-1988)
Swift (Hultons, Odhams, 1954-1961) – merged into Eagle

T

Talking Turkey (1991-1992)
Tamara Drewe (Jonathan Cape, 2007)
Tammy (IPC, 1971-1984)
Target (Polystyle Publications, 1978) – merged into TV Comic
Teddy Bear (IPC, 1963-1973)
Teddy Bear’s Playtime (IPC, 1981)
Tell Me Why (IPC, 1968-1970)
Terrific (Odhams, 1967-1968) – merged into Fantastic
Thriller Comics (AP, Fleetway, 1951-1963)
Thunder (IPC, 1970-1971)
Thunderbirds the Comic (Fleetway, 1991)
ThunderCats Magazine (Panini, 2012-2013)
Tiger (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1954-1985)
Tiger Tim’s Weekly (AP, 1919-1940) (“Tiger Tim’s Tales” from 1919-1920) –
merged into Rainbow
Tina (IPC, 1967)
Tiny Tots (AP, 1927-1959)
Tip Top (AP, 1934-1954)
Toby (IPC, 1976-1978)
Top Spot (AP, Fleetway, 1958-1960)
The Topper (DC Thomson, 1953–1990)
Tops
Tornado (IPC, 1979)
Toxic! (Apocalypse, 1991)
Toxic (Egmont, 2002-present)
Treasure (IPC, 1963-1971)
True Life Library (Fleetway, 1955-?)
True War (IPC, 1978)
TV Century 21 (IPC, 1965-1969) (“TV21” from 1968)
TV Comic (1951-1984)
TV Fun (AP, Fleetway, 1953-1959)
TV Tornado (City Magazines, 1967-1968) – merged into TV21
TV Toyland (IPC, 1966-1967)
Twinkle (DC Thomson, 1968-1999)

U

Ut (mid-1990s)

V

Valentine (Fleetway, IPC, 1957-1974)
Valiant (Fleetway, IPC, 1962-1976)
The Victor (DC Thomson, 1961-1992)
Violent Cases (Titan Books, 1987)
Viz (1979-present)
Vulcan (IPC, 1975-1976)

W

War at Sea Picture Library (Fleetway, 1962-1963)
War Picture Library (AP, Fleetway, IPC, 1958-1984)
Warhammer Monthly (Black Library, 1998-2004)
Warlord (DC Thomson, 1974-1986)
Warrior (Quality Communications, 1982-1985)
Wasted (Bad Press, 2008-2011)
Wham! (Odhams, 1964-1968) – merged into Pow!
When the Wind Blows (1982)
Whizzer and Chips (IPC, 1969-1990)
Whoopee! (IPC, 1974-1985) – merged into Whizzer and Chips
Wildcat (Fleetway, 1988-1989)
Wild West Picture Library (IPC, 1966-1971)
The Wizard (DC Thomson, 1922–1963, 1970–1978)
Wonder (AP, 1942-1953)
Wonderland Tales (AP, 1919-1921) (“Wonderland Weekly” 1920-1921)
World of Wonder (IPC, 1970-1975)
Wow! (IPC, 1982-1983) – merged into Whoopee!

Z

Zit (1991-2002)

Thanks to UK Comics Wiki.

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Here’s a partial list of comics published by Gerald G. Swan, as far as I’ve been able to identify them from images found on various comics and sales sites.

Archie Annual / Giant: 1-29 (1953? – 1958?)
Archie (Series 1): 1-10 (1953? )
Archie (Series 2): 1-11 (1957 – 1958)
Archie’s Christmas Stocking: 1-3 (? -1958)
Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica: 1-8 (1957 – 1958)
Archie’s Joke Book: 1-10 (1957 – 1958)
Archie’s Pal Jughead: 1-9 (1957 – 1958)
Mighty Comic Annual: nn 1952? – 1954?
Pep: 1-10 (1957 – 1958)
Blue Bolt: 1-22 (? – ?)
Boys Fun: 1-19 (1952 – 1954)
Boys Fun Annual: 1954-1955
Bride’s Diary: nn
Buffalo Bill Album: 1950
Coloured Slick Fun:20-86? (1948-1950) – See ‘Slick Fun’ for 1-19
Comicolour: 1-9 (? – 1948)
Comicolour Volume II: 1-3? (? – ?)
Comicolour Album: 1947 – 1955
Cute Fun: 1-31? ()
Cute Fun Album: 1947-1956
Dynamic Thrills: 1-10 (? – ?)
Extra Fun: 1-? (? – ?)
Fresh Fun: 1-32? Winter Special (1940s)
Funnies Album: 1942 – 1959
Girls’ Fun: 1-24? (1946 – 1948)
Girls’ Fun Special: 1949
Girls’ Fun volume II ?: 1-14? (? – 1953?)
Girls Fun Annual: 1948 – 1958
Girls’ Funnies Album: ?
Indian Warriors Album: 1956
Kiddyfun: 1-6? (c. 1946)
Kiddyfun Series II: 1-3? (? – ?)
Kiddyfun Album: 1945 – 1956
New Funnies: 1-42? Winter Special (1940s)
Picture Epics: 1-4
Schoolboys Album: 1944 – 1959 (mostly text only)
Schoolgirl: 1-?
Schoolgirls Album: 1944 – 1959 (mostly text only)
Scramble: 1-57 (1947 – 1950)
Scramble Annual: 1948 – 1951
Secrets of Love: 1-13?
Slick Fun: 1-19 (1940s) Spring and Winter Specials (1942)
Slick Fun Album: 1949 – 1956
Thrill Comics: 1-34? (23 is 1940)
Topical Funnies: 1-34? (1940s) Double, Autumn and Winter Specials (last 1942)
War Comics: 1-15? (1940s) Summer and Winter Specials
Western Album: 1946
Western Comic Album: 1957 – 1958
Western Fun Comic: 1-10? (1950s?)
Western Fun Album: 1953 – 1956
Western Outlaws: 1-8?
Western War Comic: 1-6?

Thanks to Nigel Fletcher.