On This Day: 16 Apr

The Best of Roy of the Rovers Monthly (Fleetway Publications) #01 (May 1988).
Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition: The Art of Doctor Who (Panini Magazines) #40 (2015).

La Squab: The Black Rose of Auschwitz by David Britton (Savoy Books; 2012) ISBN-10: 0 86130 125 0

First Appearances:

Tiger Tim in Mrs. Hippo’s Kindergarten newspaper strip (1904).
Sgt.-Major John Chard ("Kill, Kill for Kali!") in The Victor (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.) #61 (21 Apr 1962).

Births:

Gianluigi Coppola (1928)

Notable Events:

Film and comic strip star Charlie Chaplin was born in 1889.
Tiger Tim made his first appearance in a one–off strip in The Daily Illustrated Mirror in 1904.
The Mulligans newspaper strip began in The Daily Mirror in 1938.
Little Joe newspaper strip began in The Daily Mirror in 1973.
Jane, Grand Daughter of Jane newspaper strip began in The Daily Mirror in 1985.

On This Day: 24 Mar

The A-Team Spring Special (Marvel) #02 (1986).
Fraggle Rock Spring Special (Marvel) #nn (1986).
Get Along Gang Spring Special (Marvel) Collected Comics #02 (1986).
Secret Wars II Spring Special (Marvel) #01 (1986).
Transformers Spring Special (Marvel) Collected Comics #3 (1986).
Zoids Spring Special (Marvel) Collected Comics #01 (1986).
Team Toxic Classic Comic Collection in Toxic (Egmont) #159 (2010).

The Adventures of Meng and Ecker by David Britton. (Savoy Books; 1997)
Horror Panegyric by Keith Seward. (Savoy Books; 2008) ISBN-13: 978-0861301188.

Births:

Malcolm Muggeridge (1903); Glenn Fabry (1961); Steve Pugh (1966)

Deaths:

Ernest Howard Shepard (1976)

Notable Events:

The Greens newspaper strip ended in 1990.
Alan Grant, Simon Jacob, David Roach and John Tomlinson took part in a 2000 A.D. signing session at Forbidden Planet, 5 Duke Street, Cardiff, in 1990.

On This Day: 12 Feb

Baptised in the Blood of Millions by David Britton (Savoy Books; 2001) ISBN-10: 0861301013

First Appearances:

Jack Smythe Soldier Smith) in Warlord (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.) #21 (15 Feb 1975).
Peter Ryan (Ryan's Revenge) in Battle Picture Weekly (IPC Magazines Ltd.) #[50] (14 Feb 1976).
Angus McBride (The Boat) Warlord (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.) #595 (15 Feb 1986).
Mike Rankin (The Boat) Warlord (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.) #595 (15 Feb 1986).

Deaths:

Betty Roland (1996); E.W. Hildick (2001)

Notable Events:

The Hoffnung Music Festival was revived at the Royal Festival Hall, London in 1988.
Phoo Action, based on Get the Freebies, broadcast on BBC Three in 2008.
Revolutionary War: Death's Head II (Marvel) #01 (Feb 2014) released in the US in 2014.

On This Day: 11 Feb

Lord Horror: Reverbstorm (Savoy Books) GN (2013)

First Appearances:

Sam Walker (The Camera Commandos) in Warlord (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.) #73 (14 Feb 1976).
Fiends of the Eastern Front in 2000 A.D. (IPC Magazines Ltd.) Prog 152 (16 Feb 1980).
Stanley Danzig (Danzig's Inferno) in 2000 A.D. (Fleetway Publications) Prog 718 (16 Feb 1991).

Births:

Derek C. Eyles (1902)

Deaths:

H.M. Bateman (1970); Clive Uptton (1997)

Notable Events:

The first Reading of the Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 took place in Parliament.
The fortieth anniversary of 2000 A.D. was celebrated with a festival at Hammersmith Novotel, 1 Shortlands, in London, in 2017. Exclusive merchandise was available, and a number of creators were on hand for signings.

Novels

A working list, awaiting some information.

A.B.C. Warriors: The Medusa War by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell. (Black Library; Apr 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 109 9.

A.B.C. Warriors: Rage Against the Machines by Mike Wild. (Black Library; Jul 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 178 1.

Anderson, PSI Division: Fear the Darkness by Mitchel Scanlon. (Black Library; Feb 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 326 1.

Anderson, PSI Division: Red Shadows by Mitchel Scanlon. (Black Library; Jun 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 377 6.

Anderson, PSI Division: Sins of the Father by Mitchel Scanlon. (Black Library; Feb 2007) ISBN-10: 1 84416 456 X.

Angela, Air Hostess: Angela Has Wings by Peter Ling. (Hulton Press; 1960).

The Bash Street Kids Class 2B or Not 2B by Rachel Elliot. (Beano Books; 30 Sep 2006) ISBN-13: 978-1845392154.

Battler Britton by Robert Hereward Britton [UNKNOWN]. (Fleetway Publications Ltd.; 1960)

Battler Britton by Robert Hereward Britton [UNKNOWN]. (Fleetway Publications Ltd.; 1961)

Belle of the Ballet's Gala Performance by George Beardmore. (Hulton Press; 1956)

Belle of the Ballet's Country Holiday by George Beardmore. (Hulton Press; 1957)

[Braddock, V.C.] I Flew With Braddock by George Bourne [Gilbert Lawford Dalton?]. (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.; 1959)

Braddock and the Flying Tigers by George Bourne [Gilbert Lawford Dalton?]. (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.; 1962)

Caballistics, Inc.: Hell on Earth by Mike Wild. (Black Flame; Sep 2016) ISBN-10: 1 84416 386 5.

Caballistics, Inc.: Better the Devil by Mike Wild. (Black Flame; Mar 2007) ISBN-10: 1 84416 432 2.

Claudia of the Circus by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1958)

Captain Pugwash: A Pirate Story by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1957)

Pugwash Aloft by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1958)

Pugwash and the Ghost Ship by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1962)

Pugwash in the Pacific by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1973)

Pugwash and the Elephant by John Ryan. (Collins; 1976)

Captain Pugwash and the New Ship by John Ryan. (Collins; 1976)

Captain Pugwash and the Ruby by John Ryan. (Collins; 1976)

Captain Pugwash and the Treasure Chest by John Ryan. (Collins; 1976)

Pugwash and the Sea Monster by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1976)

Pugwash the Smuggler by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1976)

Pugwash and the Buried Treasure by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1980)

Pugwash and the Fancy Dress Party by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1982)

Pugwash and the Wreckers by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1984)

Pugwash and the Midnight Feast by John Ryan. (Bodley Head; 1984)

Captain Pugwash and the Pigwig by John Ryan. (Viking Children's Books; 1991)

Captain Pugwash and the Huge Reward by John Ryan. (Gungarden Books; 1991)

Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party by John Ryan. (Puffin; 1997)

Captain Pugwash: Digging for Diamonds by Sue Mongredien. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash: Hot Chocolate by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash: A Sticky Moment by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Boat Race by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Double-Dealing Duchess by Sue Mongredien. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Painting Contest by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Portobello Plague by Sue Mongredien. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Stowaway Sheep by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Treasure Trail by Sue Mongredien. (Red Fox; 2000)

Captain Pugwash & the Vanishing Ship by Sally Byford. (Red Fox; 2000)

D-Day Dawson by Marcus Allgood. (New English Library; 14 Jul 1977) ISBN-10: 0450033244

Dan Dare on Mars by Basil Dawson. (Hulton Press; 1956)

Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future by Angus P. Allan. (New English Library; 1977)

1 The Diary of Dennis the Menace by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2014) ISBN-13: 9780141350820.

2 The Diary of Dennis the Menace: Beanotown Battle by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2014) ISBN-13: 9780141350844.

3 The Diary of Dennis the Menace: Rollercoaster Riot! by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2014) ISBN-13: 9780141355740.

4 The Diary of Dennis the Menace: Bash Street Bandit! by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2015) ISBN-13: 9780141355825.

5 The Diary of Dennis the Menace: Canine Carnage by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2015) ISBN-13: 9780141355849.

6 The Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape! by Steven Butler. (Puffin; 2016) ISBN-13: 9780141355863.

Doc Chaos: The Chernobyl Effect by Dave Thorpe. (Hooligan Press; Jul 1988) ISBN-10: 186980208X.

Durham Red: The Unquiet Grave by Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Sep 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 159 5.

Durham Red: The Omega Solution by Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Jun 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 175 7.

Durham Red: The Encoded Heart by Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Nov 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 272 9.

Durham Red: Manticore Reborn by Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Jan 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 323 7.

Durham Red: Black Dawn by Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Jul 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 382 2.

The Eagle Book of Adventure Stories ed. UNKNOWN. (Hulton Press; Dec 1950)

The Eagle Book of Modern Adventurers ed. UNKNOWN. (Hulton Press; Oct 1952)

Fiends of the Eastern Front: Operation Vampyr by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Dec 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 274 5.

Fiends of the Eastern Front: The Blood Red Army by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Apr 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 325 3.

Fiends of the Eastern Front: Twilight of the Dead by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Aug 2006) ISBN-10: 1 84416 384 9.

Fiends of the Rising Sun by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Feb 2007) ISBN-10: 1 84416 455 1.

The Girl Book of Modern Adventurers ed. UNKNOWN. (Hulton Press; 1952)

The Goalmaker by Jimmy Baker. (Red Lion Library; 1962)

Invisible Dick by Frank Topham. (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.; 1926)

Jack O'Lantern and the Fighting Cock by George Beardmore. (Hulton Press; 1958)

1 Judge Dredd: Deathmasques by David Stone. (Virgin Publishing; Jul 1993) ISBN: 0 35232 873 8.

2 Judge Dredd: The Savage Amusement by David Bishop. (Virgin Publishing; Aug 1993) ISBN-10: 0 35232 874 6.

3 Judge Dredd: Dreddlocked by Stephen Marley. (Virgin Publishing; Oct 1993) ISBN-10: 0 35232 875 4.

4 Judge Dredd: Cursed Earth Asylum by David Bishop. (Virgin Publishing; Dec 1993) ISBN-10: 0 35232 893 2.

5 Judge Dredd: The Medusa Seed by David Stone. (Virgin Publishing; Jan 1994) ISBN-10: 0 35232 895 9.

6 Judge Dredd: Dread Dominion by Stephen Marley. (Virgin Publishing; May 1994) ISBN-10: 0-352-32929-7.

7 Judge Dredd: The Hundredfold Problem by John Grant. (Virgin Publishing; Aug 1994) ISBN-10: 0-352-32942-4.

Judge Dredd: Silencer by David Bishop. (Virgin Publishing; Nov 1994) ISBN-10: 0-352-32960-2.

Judge Dredd: Wetworks by David Stone. (Virgin Publishing; Feb 1995) ISBN-10: 0-352-32975-0.

Judge Dredd novelisation by Neal Barrett, Jr., based on the screenplay by William Wisher and Steven E. de Souza. (St. Martin's Press; Jun 1995) ISBN-13: 9780752206615.

Judge Dredd junior novelisation by Graham Marks, based on the screenplay by William Wisher and Steven E. de Souza. (Boxtree; 1995) ISBN-13: 9780752206615.

Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs. Death novelisation by Gordon Rennie. (Black Flame; Oct 2003) ISBN-10: 1 84416 061 0.

Judge Dredd: Bad Moon Rising by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Jun 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 107 2.

Judge Dredd: Black Atlantic by Simon Jowett & Peter J. Evans. (Black Flame; Jun 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 108 0.

Judge Dredd: Eclipse by James Swallow. (Black Flame; Aug 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 122 6.

Judge Dredd: Kingdom of the Blind by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Nov 2004) ISBN-10: 1844161331.

Judge Dredd: The Final Cut by Matthew Smith. (Black Flame; Jan 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 135 8.

Judge Dredd: Swine Fever by Andrew Cartmel. (Black Flame; May 2005) ISBN-10: 1844161749.

Judge Dredd: Whiteout by James Swallow. (Black Flame; Sep 2005) ISBN-13: 1844162192.

Judge Dredd: Psykogeddon by David Stone. (Black Flame; Jan 2006) ISBN-10: 1-84416-321-0.

Judges: The Avalanche by Michael Carroll. (Abaddon Books; 2018) ISBN-13: 9781781085653.

Killer Slade of the Pony Express by Matt Carston. (Red Lion Library; 1962)

Lord Horror by David Britton. (Savoy; 1989) ISBN-10: 0861300726.

Lord Horror: Reverbstorm No.12 by David Britton. (1996, Savoy Books) ISBN-13: 9780861300969.

Motherfuckers: The Auschwitz of Oz by David Britton. (Savoy; 1996) ISBN-10: 086130098X.

Baptised In The Blood of Millions by David Britton. (Savoy; 2001) ISBN-10: 0861301013.

Invictus Horror by David Britton. (Savoy; 2013) ISBN-13: 9780861301232.

Luck of the Legion by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1953)

Sergeant Luck Takes Over by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1954)

Carry On Sergeant Luck by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1956)

Luck of the Legion's Secret Mission by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1956)

Luck of the Legion's Desert Adventure by Geoffrey Bond. (Hulton Press; 1958)

The Return of Sergeant Luck by Geoffrey Bond. (Max Parrish; 1964)

Marshal Law: The Day of the Dead novella by Pat Mills, illustrated by Kevin O'Neill. (Titan Books; Mar 2004) ISBN-10: 1-84023-636-1.

Marshal Law: Origins by Pat Mills, illustrated by Kevin O'Neill. (Titan Books; 2007) ISBN-13: 9781845769437.

Modesty Blaise by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1965)

Modesty Blaise: Sabre-Tooth by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1966)

Modesty Blaise: I, Lucifer by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1967)

Modesty Blaise: A Taste for Death by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1969)

Modesty Blaise: The Impossible Virgin by Peter O’Donnell. (Pan; 1971)

Modesty Blaise: Pieces of Modesty by Peter O’Donnell. (Pan; 1972) ISBN-10: 0-330-02961-4.

Modesty Blaise: The Silver Mistress by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1973) ISBN-10: 0-285-62112-2.

Modesty Blaise: Last Day in Limbo by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1976) ISBN-10: 0-285-62225-0.

Modesty Blaise: Dragon's Claw by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1978) ISBN-10: 0-285-62381-8.

Modesty Blaise: The Xanadu Talisman by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1981) ISBN-10: 0-285-62412-1.

Modesty Blaise: The Night of Morningstar by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1982) ISBN-10: 0-285-62462-8.

Modesty Blaise: Dead Man's Handle by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1985) ISBN-10: 0-285-62702-3.

Modesty Blaise: Cobra Trap by Peter O’Donnell. (Souvenir Press; 1996) ISBN-10: 0-285-63332-5.

Morgyn the Mighty by UNKNOWN. (D.C. Thomson & Co. & John Leng & Co.; 1956)

Nicky Nobody Photographer by Bill Wellings. (Hulton Press; 1958)

Nicky Nobody and the Rocket Spies by Bill Wellings. (Hulton Press; 1958)

Nikolai Dante: The Strangelove Gambit by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Jan 2005) ISBN-13: 9781844161393.

Nikolai Dante: Imperial Black by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Aug 2005) ISBN-13: 9781844161805.

Nikolai Dante: Honour Be Damned! by David Bishop. (Black Flame; Mar 2006) ISBN-13: 978-1-84416-324-3.

No Tears for Molly novelisation by June Vincent. (New English Library; May 1977)

Oh, Wicked Wanda! by Frederic Mullally. (Sphere; 1970)

[Old Bill & Son] Bullets & Billets by Bruce Bairnsfather. (Grant Richards, Ltd.; 1916)

Old Bill & Son novelisation by Bruce Bairnsfather & Ian Dalrymple. (G.P. Putnam; Nov 1940)

Here Come the Perishers by Paul Boyle (Mirror Books; 1979)

Rockfist Rogan by Hal Wilton [Frank S. Pepper]. (Stuart Pepper & Son; 19??)

Rockfist in the Kingdom of the Khan by Hal Wilton [Frank S. Pepper]. (Stuart Pepper & Son; 19??)

Rockfist at the North Pole by Hal Wilton [Frank S. Pepper]. (Stuart Pepper & Son; 19??)

Rogue Trooper: Crucible by Gordon Rennie. (Black Flame; Oct 2004) ISBN-13: 9781844161119.

Rogue Trooper: Blood Relative by James Swallow. (Black Flame; Mar 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 167 6.

Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Massacre by Rebecca Levene. (Black Flame; Mar 2006) ISBN-10: 1-84416-110-2.

Roy of the Rovers by James Hart. (New English Library; Jul 1977) ISBN-10: 0450033236.

Roy of the Rovers: The Shoot-Out! by Scott Goodall. (World International; Jan 1993)

Roy of the Rovers: Come on You Reds! by Tom Tully. (World International; Jan 1993)

Roy of the Rovers: Eastern Promise by UNKNOWN. (Ravette Books; 1993)

Roy of the Rovers: Melchester Magic by UNKNOWN. (Ravette Books; 1993)

Roy of the Rovers: The Playing Years

Roy of the Rovers: The Unauthorised Biography by Mick Collins. (Aurum Press; 2008) ISBN-13: 9781845133610.

Roy: The Official Autobiography of Roy of the Rovers by UNKNOWN. (Century; 2014) ISBN-13: 9781-78-089329-7.

Rupert and the Enchanted Princess by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1928)

Rupert and the Black Dwarf by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1928)

Rupert and his Pet Monkey by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1928)

Rupert and his Friend Margot by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1928)

Rupert in the Mystery of Woody by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Further Adventures of Rupert and his Friend Margot by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Rupert and the Three Roberts by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Rupert, the Knight and the Lady by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Rupert and the Circus Clown by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Rupert and the Magic Hat by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1929)

Rupert and the Little Prince by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert and King Pippin by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert and the Wilful Princess by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert's Mysterious Plight by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert in Trouble Again by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert and the Wooden Soldiers by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1930)

Rupert and the Old Man and the Sea by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert and Algy at Hawthorn Farm by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert and the Magic Whistle by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert Gets Stolen by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert and the Puss in Boots by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert and the Christmas Tree Fairies by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1931)

Rupert and His Pet Monkey Again by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert and the Rubber Wolf by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert's Latest Adventure by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert and Humpty Dumpty by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert's Holiday Adventure by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert's Christmas Tree by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1932)

Rupert, the Witch and Tabitha by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert Goes Hiking by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert and Willy Wispe by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert Margot and the Bandits by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert and the Magic Toyman by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert and Bill Keep Shop by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1933)

Rupert and Algernon by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1934)

Rupert and Beppo Again by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1934)

Rupert and Dapple by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1934)

Rupert and Bill's Aeroplane Adventure by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1934)

Rupert and the Magician's Umbrella by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1934)

Rupert and Bill and the Pirates by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1935)

Rupert at the Seaside by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1935)

Rupert Gets Captured by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1935)

Rupert, the Manikin and the Black Knight by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1935)

Rupert and the Greedy Princess by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1935)

Rupert and Bill's Seaside Holiday by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1936)

Rupert and Edward and the Circus by Mary Tourtel. (Sampson Low; 1936)

Rupert and the Golden Acorn by UNKNOWN. (Brainwaves, Ltd.; 1991)

Rupert and the Elfin Bell by UNKNOWN. (Brainwaves, Ltd.; 1991)

Rupert and the Popweed by UNKNOWN. (Brainwaves, Ltd.; 1991)

Rupert and the Iceberg by UNKNOWN. (Brainwaves, Ltd.; 1991)

The Terror of St. Trinians novelisation by Timothy Shy. (Max Parrish; 1952)

Wildcats of St. Trinians novelisation by Frank Laudner, based on his screenplay. (Armada Books; Jun 1980) ISBN-13: 978-0006917793.

St. Trinians novelisation by Pippa Le Quesne, based on the screenplay. (Puffin; Nov 2007) ISBN-13: 978-0141324173.

Sláine the Exile by Steven Savile. (Black Flame; Dec 2006)

Sláine the Defiler by Steven Savile. (Black Flame; Sep 2007)

Storm Nelson and the Sea Leopard by Edward Trice. (Hulton Press; 1957)

Strontium Dog: Bad Timing by Rebecca Levene. (Black Flame; Jun 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 110 2.

Strontium Dog: Prophet Margin by Simon Spurrier. (Black Flame; Dec 2004) ISBN-10: 1 84416 134 X.

Strontium Dog: Ruthless by Jonathan Clements. (Black Flame; Apr 2005) ISBN-10: 1 84416 136 6.

Strontium Dog: Day of the Dogs by Andrew Cartmel. (Black Flame; Jul 2005)

Strontium Dog: A Fistful of Strontium by Jaspre Bark & Steve Lyons. (Black Flame; Oct 2005) ISBN-13: 9781844162703.

A Stepmother for Susan of St. Bride's by Ruth Adam. (Hulton Press; 1958)

Susan and the Wrong Baby by Ruth Adam. (Longacre Press; 1961)

Tank Girl novelisation by Martin Millar, based on the screenplay by Tedi Sarafian. (Penguin; Jun 1995)

The Town Tamers by J.T. Edson.

The Truth About Wilson by W.S.K. Webb [Gilbert Lawford Dalton?]. (D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd.; 1962)

V For Vendetta novelisation by Steve Moore, based on the screenplay by the Wachowski Brothers. (Pocket Books; Mar 2006) ISBN-13: 978-1416516996.

Wendy and Jinx and the Dutch Stamp Mystery by Valerie Hastings. (Hulton Press; 1956)

Wendy and Jinx and the Missing Scientist by Valerie Hastings. (Hulton Press; 1957)

There are possibly other Pugwash, St. Trinians and Old Bill novels, though they are not as yet indexed. In addition, there might be some Sir Boldasbrass titles which ought to be included.

100 Items

One of the things I've been doing while offline is reading. A lot of reading. Aside from tackling the classics, with one eye on picking out titles which had been out of print for far too long, I also delved into the murky world of populist science titles and entry-level history books. In truth, I didn't have much expectation for the majority of the books, but one (unexpectedly, and beautifully) caught me off guard.

A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor.¹

It got me thinking of the items which tell the history of British comics. It ties in with what I have been saying here, about the history needing preservation, and runs through some of the guide (in an extremely minor way) as a frustration that more isn't being done now.

We have to have a rough idea, before considering placement in a list, so...

• Dudley D. Watkins' drawing board. There is no item which I want to see more than the board upon which so many truly great strips were created. There are artists who are, arguably, more famous, and there are artists with greater range, but few who provided consistent entertainment week after week with such subtlety. The location of the board is currently unknown.

• Tilt & Bogue printing blocks. When it comes to simply >gorgeous presentation, there are few publishers of the era who can claim to have as crisp, well-bound, and downright beautiful, editions as Tilt & Bogue. In comparison, Dalziel's methods seem relatively crude, and even Punch volumes fade into the background when placed alongside the slim, wonderfully balanced books.

• William Hogarth's pens and nibs. It is difficult to think of a British artist whose work has touched more people than Hogarth. Reprinted endlessly, his images have attention-grabbing detail which continually brings him new admirers. To see the items which played a part in the creation of such work is somehow more powerful than the items which usually garner attention - chairs and desks may be important, but the pens were held daily by the great man.

• Frank Hampson's Spaceport model for Dan Dare. His attention to detail, and insistence on craft, would likely be considered wasteful in these days of Photoshop and Wacom tablets, but there is a great deal to admire in Hampson's old-fashioned photo-reference for the Dan Dare strips. There are numerous photos of the models used, but the spaceport is, perhaps, the grandest of them all.

• The Wilfredian League of Gugnuncs badges. The lure of the fan club was never greater than with Pip, Squeak & Wilfred, and the strip's devoted following continues to provide surprising evidence in the pages of contemporary publications. The badges, with Wilfred's ears prominently displayed, are the lasting tribute to a cultural phenomenon. And who doesn't love the characters?

• From Ally Sloper Merchandise. As the first heavily-merchandised comic character there are many items which fall into this category, though the iconic Toby jug, mantelpiece ornaments, wall decorations, and even pipes. Yes, tobacco-related products. A fascinating, and oft overlooked, moment in time which gave rise to everything since. It is likely that a full collection of all the associated memorabilia could support an exhibition on their own.

• From Denis McLaughlin's Western Collection. Used extensively in the creation of his work, though it is difficult to pinpoint one item from the collection - though many of his fans will no doubt have favourite images, his deft handling of translating three-dimensional items into iconic illustrations could only have been accomplished with access to such an impressive range of items.

• From the Police Raids on Savoy Books. There hasn't been a more sustained attack on a publisher by authorities before or since, and while I'm at a loss to pick one definitive item, the moment needs to be noted in any collection of items which tell the story of British comics history. The paperwork authorising the raid, perhaps?

• The Judge Dredd Promotional Costume. Seen throughout the nineties, the costume - which perfectly captured the style of the comic - made numerous appearances at shops and conventions. There are, perhaps, more unique and tactile items which would resonate with fans of the title, but the costume brings back fond memories.

• Arnaldo Putzu Painting. The covers of 1970s issues of Look-In are spectacular when seen en mass, and the title wouldn't have been half as impressive without his artistic talent. It is extremely difficult to pick one of the paintings out in particular, but the Six Million Dollar Man cover is a favourite.

Ten items is a good place to leave this, or we could be at this forevermore. Suggestions for items which speak to the rich history of British comics can be left below...

^{1. The British Museum maintains a page for the exhibition.}

On This Day: 02 Oct

Blooming Books by Raymond Briggs. (Transworld Publishers; 2003) ISBN-13: 9780224064781.
Cartoons and Coronets: The Genius of Osbert Lancaster by James Knox. (Frances Lincoln; 2008) ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-2938-9.
The Essential Alan Coren - Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks by Alan Coren; edited by Giles Coren & Victoria Coren Mitchell. (2008)
Razor King by David Britton, illustrated by Kris Guidio. (Savoy, 2017)

Births:

Colin Cotterill (1952); Anna Fitzpatrick

Notable Events:

BBC Radio 2 began broadcasting The Fosdyke Saga, based on the comic strip by Bill Tidy, in 1983.
Dreddcon 5 took place at the Oxford Union Society, St. Michael's Street, Oxford in 2004.
Cartoons and Coronets: The Genius of Osbert Lancaster exhibition opened at The Wallace Collection in 2008.