Daven Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Twinkle was the first comic I had. I remember getting a real 'diamond' ring as a free gift from one issue and being heartbroken when I lost it. Bunty, Jackie and ? Robin where my choice later in my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffin4 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 My first comics were Dandy and Beano also, occasionally, Film Fun, Radio Fun and Chips. Later, as I grew older, Hotspur, Wizard, Adventure and Rover. Occasionally bought Eagle, Lion, Boys Own and Childrens' Newspaper. All of these were in the 40's and 50's. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffin4 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I suppose the equivalent in the boys' comics would have been Alf Tupper "The Tough Of The Track". I think he appeared in the Victor comic in the early 60s. Alf was a poor, working class bloke (a welder by trade) and a world class runner who couldn't afford to compete with the toffs at the local harriers club who always snubbed him. He trained on fish and chips and ran to the race meets after finishing a welding deadline. ] There was a similar chap called Wilson, whose exploits were chronicled in The Wizard. I recall him wearing a homespun one-piece tracksuit. They ad it ard just after't war, din't they? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morts Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Beano, Dandy, Victor, Hotspur and Boys Own. It wasn't just the heroes in them-Alf Tupper, Wilson and the rest but the free gifts you got with them. I can recall something made of cardboard with brown paper inside-it made a bang when you slammed it. Simple things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzi Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 viz right good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosy nellie Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Dandy. Beano and Topper were the main ones we never missed. I bet nobody can remember a little magazine come comic called Sunny Stories which was one of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I bet nobody can remember a little magazine come comic called Sunny Stories which was one of my favourites. Yep - here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoworking Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Beano, Dandy, Victor, Hotspur and Boys Own. It wasn't just the heroes in them-Alf Tupper, Wilson and the rest but the free gifts you got with them. I can recall something made of cardboard with brown paper inside-it made a bang when you slammed it. Simple things.... I think it was called a whiz-bang. It was an elongated triangle shape and made a loud bang as it turned itself inside out. They were often given away with comics in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Masks were another popular gift. By gum, we made our amusement in them days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The Whizz-Bang was given free with the first issue of the Beezer in 1956. Look at this site and have a good old reminisce!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoworking Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The Whizz-Bang was given free with the first issue of the Beezer in 1956. Look at this site and have a good old reminisce!. Great stuff Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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