BRITISH COMICS
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This time new episode from Rover: THE TOUGH OF THE TRACK See Below |
Updated: April 24th 2013
This site deals mainly
with the D. C. Thomson adventure papers of the last century and British
Picture Libraries.
Adventure was the first to be published September
17th 1921, The Rover March 4th 1922, The Wizard
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THE ‘Big Five’ |
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Adventure No. 1 |
The Hotspur No. 1 |
The Rover No. 1 |
The Skipper No. 1 |
The Wizard No. 1 |
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Click Here for
stories and
Information on: Adventure |
Click Here for
stories and
Information on: The Hotspur |
Click Here for
stories and
Information on: The Rover |
Click Here for
stories and
Information on: The Skipper |
Click Here for
stories and
Information on: The Wizard |
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In the late 50’s, early
60’s and 70’s these titles were merged |
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Click Here for
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REFERENCE LINKS |
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With the introduction of the VICTOR AND
HORNET
some of these text stories found a new readership with the stories appearing
in picture strip. Visit Adrian Banfield’s web site on VICTOR AND HORNET comics at: Victor and Hornet comics |
For information on all D.C. Thomson
& Co., Ltd. Publications. Inc: The Big Five, Beano, Buddy,
Champ, Dandy, Hornet, Red Dagger, Victor, Warlord and many more. Visit Kelly Boldero’s web site at: Kellys comics |
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Adventure Story:
THE TOUGH OF THE TRACK
Alf Tupper, the Tough
of the Track, was waiting near the end of the platform
at Brassingford
Central Station when the midday train for
Alf had been a bit too
busy to get his hair cut, but he was wearing his sports jacket and flannels…
First episode 6th series, taken from Rover issue dated
December 20th 1952.
Click here to read the First episode.
If you do have a favourite story or memory you wish to
relate or require information.
I may be able to help.
Or if you want to add information.
Send an e-mail to: v.whittle2@ntlworld.com
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This page dedicated to my faithful
companion who sat with me during the long hours formulating these pages. |
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Tania (Muttley) |
Vic Whittle 2013
© D. C. Thomson & Co Ltd
