A list of stories published in the Fleetway Publications/IPC weekly boys' comic Valiant between 1962 and 1976.
Adam Eterno
Published: 25 May 1974 to 16 October 1976 After quaffing the Elixir of Life, Adam Eterno is doomed to immortality and drifts through time trying to find a solid gold weapon that can kill him. Inherited from Lion.
The Astounding Jason Hyde
Published: 15 May 1965 to 11 May 1968 Writer: Barrington J. Bayley Illustrator: Eric Bradbury After being exposed to experimental radiation, scientist Jason Hyde's eyes emit x-ray beams that allow him to see through objects and read minds, abilities he puts towards fighting crime. Text story. The entire run of The Astounding Jason Hyde was collected in a trade paperback by Rebellion Developments in 2022.
Banger and Masher Published: 4 July 1970 to 3 July 1971 Artists: Ken Reid, Frank McDiarmid Rival tearaways Banger and Masher one-up each other. Cartoon strip.
Battler Britton
Published: 4 May to 21 September 1963 The adventures of a World War II British fighter ace. Continued reprints (of Thriller Picture Library) from Knockout. Battler Britton also appeared as a guest character in "Captain Hurricane" between 23 February to 9 March 1963.
The Big Shot Published: 3 August to 21 September 1963 Artist: Harry Winslade (as Redvers Blake) Gang boss Nero Cortez unleashes a crime wave on London.
Billy Bunter
Published: 23 February 1963 to 16 October 1976 Writer: Ron Clark Artists: Albert Pease, Reg Parlett Plus-sized public schoolboy Billy Bunter engages in numerous attempts to extort small sums of money to spend at the Greyfriars School tuck shop. Continued adventures of the long-established heavyweight chump from Knockout. Originally a print character, Billy Bunter appeared in a wide range of media before and after the strip in Valiant, including a controversial live-action revival featuring Bunter as the adulterous Mayor of London and - briefly - Prime Minister of Great Britain.
The Black Crow Published: 25 September to 16 October 1976 Artist: Eric Bradbury Codenamed The Black Crow, a British secret agent carries out perilous missions in German-held Europe while Gestapo officer Major Klaus von Steutsel attempts to stop him. The last new story to debut in Valiant, "The Black Crow" continued after the merger with Battle Picture Weekly.
Blade of the Frontier Published: 6 October 1962 to 16 February 1963 Artist: Fred Holmes, Carlos Gabriel Roume Khyber lancer Captain Brett Blade and his unit keep order from the desert stronghold of Fort Karam.
Bluebottle and Basher Published: 2 March 1968 to 16 May 1970 Writer and Artist: Leo Baxendale Burglar Basher clashes with arch-enemy PC Bluebottle. Cartoon strip.
The Boy Who Went To War Published: 26 April to 18 October 1975 Artist: Félix Carrión Underage poacher Danny Dougan forges his age to join the British Army in World War II. His outdoorsman skills soon make him invaluable in fighting Germans in Crete.
Brain Drayne Published: 30 December 1972 to 17 November 1973 Would-be inventor Private "Brain" Drayne tries to come up with numerous secret weapons for the army with fellow squaddies Ben Bonkers and Dan Dimm, much to the annoyance of platoon NCO Sgt. Slaughter. Cartoon strip, reprints from Buster.
The Bungle Brothers Published: 18 November 1972 to 10 March 1973 A man's idiot brother complicates his life. Cartoon strip, reprints from Buster.
Captain Hurricane
Published: 6 October 1962 – 16 October 1976 Writers: Scott Goodall, Angus Allan, Gil Page, George Beal Artists: R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby After his ship is sunk by a U-Boat, Hercules Hurricane becomes so furious at the mere mention of Germans that he flies into an unstoppable "ragin' fury". The Royal Marines soon see the use in this ability, and point Hurricane at various Axis formations. He is accompanied by his former first mate and reluctant adjutant "Maggot" Malone.
Challenge Charlie! Published: 25 May 1974 to 16 October 1976 Artists: Ken Reid, Frank McDairmid Game lad Charlie attempts various labours. Cartoon strip. Charlie's challenges were submitted by readers; those who had their idea used were rewarded with £5.
Chris Carron Published: 1 February to 29 May 1969 Artist: John Stokes Troubleshooter for hire Chris Carron takes jobs in South America. Modified reprints of "Crisis Carson" from Tiger.
College Cowboy Published: 7 February 1970 to 27 March 1971 Nigel Carfax-Carruthers enrols at the prestigious Kenelm College as a condition for receiving his inheritance. However, the faculty are stunned when the new pupil insists on being referred to as Tex, having been raised on a Texas ranch. His cowboy ways are popular with his peers, but troublesome for the staff.
The Crows Published: 6 October 1962 to 9 October 1976 Writer: Reg Orlandini Artist: Reg Parlett A family of talking crows. Cartoon strip.
Danny Doom
Published: 25 May 1974 to 22 March 1975 Artist: Eric Bradbury, Fred Holmes Apprentice to the 13th century sorcerer Astorath, young Danny Doom is catapulted forward to the present day when an experiment misfires, getting help from a girl called Carol. The presence of a female character was rare for a British boys' comic strip of the time. The character was later given a lead role in Albion, which made him the son of previously unrelated magician Cursitor Doom. A more traditional version of Danny made a brief cameo in The Vigilant.
Death Wish Published: 20 December 1975 to 18 September 1976 Artist: Mike Western, Ian Gibson The sole survivor of his nine-man unit, British Army Sergeant Bannon becomes obsessed with driving German forces out of Italy, no matter the risk to himself.
The Duke of Dry Gulch Published: 28 September 1963 to 21 March 1964 Writer: Tom Tully Artist: Mike Western Captain Basil de Moncalf arrives in Carsonville to claim his inheritance of the ranch at Dry Ranch, but the scoffing locals soon find out the English aristocrat has the chops to make it in the Wild West. The character was a childhood favourite of The Independent columnist John Walsh.
The Fateful Journey Published: 19 to 26 February 1966 Artist: Boixcar With Earth devastated by a series of wars, in 2956 a crew of survivors set out to find a new home. Modified reprint from El Mundo Futuro.
Fort Navajo Published:: 15 May to October 1965 Writer: Jean-Michel Charlier Artist: Jean Giraud Brothers Craig and Mike Blueberry join the United States Cavalry during the Indian Wars. Modified reprints of "Fort Navajo" from Pilote.
Gabby McGlew Published: 15 May 1965 to 4 January 1969 Artist: Angel Nadal A small-scale spiv tells tall tales to shift his wares. Cartoon strip. Modified reprints of "Blarny Bluffer" from Knockout.
The Ghostly Guardian Published: 23 May 1970 to 25 September 1971 Writer: Tom Tully Artist: Julio Schiaffino Boy Jim Frobisher and his dog Trap set up in the family's ancestral home in Cornwall, and soon makes fast friends with ghost of ancestor Firebrand Frobisher and his amiable spirit friends Captain Keelhaul and One-Eyed Jake. One-Eyed Jake is no relation to "One-Eyed Jack".
Hawk Hunter and the Iron Horse Published: 6 October 1962 to 27 April 1963 Artists: Bill Lacey, Mike Western The skills 17-year old Hawk Hunter has picked up from living among Native Americans all his life, General Dodge of Union Pacific Railroad hires the lad to defend his trains from the likes of gangster Mick Mulroon.
His Sporting Lordship Published: 10 April to 25 December 1971 Writer: Fred Baker Artist: Douglas Maxted Navvy Henry Nobbins is surprised to find out he is the heir to the Earlship of Ranworth. However, he has to carry out a set of sporting tasks before he can collect the title and ancestral home Plonkton Castle. His task is further complicated by local businessman Mr. Parkinson and his thug Fred Bloggs, who hope to turn the castle into a glue factory. In order to stave this off, Butler Jarvis and other staff from Plonkton help Nobbins in his endeavours. Continued from Smash!. Created by Barrie Mitchell.
The House of Dolmann
Published:: 29 October 1966 to 11 April 1970, 7 September to 26 October 1974 Writer: Tom Tully Artist: Eric Bradbury, Carlos Cruz, Reg Bunn, Geoff Campion Genius Eric Dolmann creates a miniature army of robots to help him fight crime.
Humbert Higgs, the Gentle Giant Published: 23 May to 3 October 1970 Backwards hick Humbert Higgs try to make it as a boxer.
Hymer Loafer Published: 6 September 1969 to 10 June 1972 Artist: Angel Nadal Tennessee frontiersman Hymer Loafer's attempts to bunk off for a nap are constantly frustrated. Cartoon strip. Modified reprints of "Lazy Sprockett" from Buster.
The Incredible Adventures of Janus Stark
Published: 10 April 1971 to 18 May 1974, 8 to 23 March 1975 Writers: Tom Tully, Scott Goodall, Gil Page, Stewart Wales, Angus Allan Artist: Francisco Solano López, Félix Carrión Rubber-limbed Victorian-era escapologist Janus Stark wows Music Hall audiences and solves crimes. Continued from Smash!.
The Ironmaster Published: 2 March to 1 June 1968 Artist: Bill Lacey Loveable East End rogue Danny Ventor finds an old helmet and sword he plans to sell for scrap until being electrocuted by a live rail. Instead the items transform him into the metal-controlling superhero Ironmaster, soon finding himself opposed by criminal The Mask.
It's a Dog's Life Published: 11 April 1964 to 19 April 1967 Artist: Jean Roba The adventures of young boy Pete and his dog Larry. Cartoon strip. Modified reprints of "Boule et Bill" from Spirou.
Jack Justice Published:: 25 June 1966 to 20 May 1967 Artist: Tom Kerr Great-great-great-grandson of the heroic highwayman Jack O' Justice, Jack Justice and his partner Diana Dauntless help modern-day police solve crimes.
Jack o' Justice
Published:: 6 October 1962 to 18 June 1966 Artists: Hugh McNeill, Geoff Campion, John McNamara, Jack Pamby, Mike Western, Tom Kerr Philanthropic highwayman Jack o' Justice and his partner Moll Moonlight right wrongs. Initially reprints of "Dick Turpin" from Sun before new material was created to continue the serial. Moll Moonlight retained her name from the original material, for which she had been created as a female foil for Turpin by Sun team Leonard Matthews, Mike Butterworth, David Motton and McNeill. As a rare female character in Valiant, Moonlight is well-remembered.
Jackaroo Joe Published: 30 October 1965 to 1 October 1966 Writer: Angus Allan Artist: Mike White Australian Joe Macallister begins a journey to Scotland to claim his title as Laird of Glenawe, travelling on the back of his kangaroo Oscar.
Joe's Transport Cafe Published: 1 July 1972 to 23 December 1972 Artist: John Mortimer Cartoon strip, reprints from Buster.
Kelly's Eye
Published:: 23 February 1963 to 18 May 1974 Artists: Francisco Solano López, Tom Kerr Tim Kelly discovers the Eye of Zoltec, which grants him the power of indestructibility. Continued from Knockout.
Kid Gloves Published: 6 October 1962 to 19 September 1964 Writer: Ron Clarke Artists: Geoff Campion, Eric Bradbury "Gentle giant" Kid Gloves tries to launch a boxing career.
Kid Pharaoh Published: 13 May 1972 to 6 December 1975 Artist: Francisco Solano López, Julio Schiaffino, Geoff Campion Pharaoh Zethi is cursed into a deep sleep by his treacherous high priest Thothek. Awakening in the present day, he goes into Greco-Roman wrestling as "Kid Pharaoh", and soon comes to believe aristocrat Baron Munsen is Thothek reincarnated.
The Kidnapped Planets Published: 20 November to 4 December 1965 Artist: Boixcar Space police officers Mark Delaney and Ryal set out to stop the planet-thieving antics of alien Razon. Modified reprint from El Mundo Futuro.
Kraken Published: 23 February 1963 to 19 September 1964 Professor Kraken makes several attempts to resurrect dinosaurs, opposed by rival Professor Needler.