A list of stories published in the J.B. Allen/Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications weekly boys' comic Sun between 1947 and 1959.
1066 Published: 3 November to 22 December 1951 Artist: Roy Davis Both the Normans and the Saxons muddle their way towards the Battle of Hastings. Cartoon.
55BC Published: 10 June to 16 September 1950 Artist: Roy Davis Julius Caesar leads his legions to invade Britain, only to find the Ancient Britons to be a strange bunch, and his own troops no better. Cartoon.
Addy Published: 2 March 1948 to 25 June 1949 Artist: Edward Banger The misadventures of a bumbling navy admiral. Cartoon.
The Adventures of Boy Colin Published: 9 October 1954 to 29 October 1955 Writer: Jacques Van Melkebeke Artist: Paul Cuvelier Colin and his friends Prince Wong and Singh hunt for treasure in the Temple of Jade. Reprints of "L'Extraordinaire Odyssée de Corentin Feldoé" from Tintin.
The Adventures of Marco Polo Published: 21 August to 2 October 1954 Artist: Michael Hubbard Marco Polo and father Nicolo Polo are entertained at the court of Kublai Khan. Reprints from Knockout.
Alfred the Great Published: 4 November 1950 to 17 February 1951 Artist: Roy Davis King Alfred finds novel ways of repulsing an invasion by bumbling Vikings. Cartoon.
All at Sea Published: 24 January to 17 October 1959 Artists: Geoff Campion, Fred Holmes The adventures of sailors Stripey, Nobby and Jock.
Alley Cat Ollie Published: 28 July 1951 to 10 January 1953 Artist: Harry Hargreaves A cat's attempts to catch fish and birds causes disaster on the streets. Cartoon.
Battler Britton
Published: 7 January 1956 to 17 October 1959 Artists: Geoff Campion, Eric Bradbury, Ian Kennedy, Reg Bunn, Carlos Freixas The adventures of a World War II British fighter ace. Later promoted to the front cover from 28 June 1958. Also in Battle Picture Library, Knockout, The Champion, Tiger and Valiant.
Billy the Kid Published: 16 August 1952 to 17 October 1959 Writer: Mike Butterworth Artists: Geoff Campion, Stephen Chapman, Eric Parker, Selby Donnison, Colin Merritt, C. L. Doughty, Fred Holmes, Ian Kennedy, Jesús Blasco, Eric Bradbury, Reg Bunn, Don Lawrence, R. Charles Roylance, Keith Shone William Boney retires to a peaceful life on a ranch but when trouble brews dons the mask and black outfit of Billy the Kid once more, riding his horse Satan to drive off villains. Continued in Lion. Also featured in Knockout and Cowboy Picture Library, later reprinted as "The Black Avenger" in Campion modelled the character on actor Robert Taylor, who had portrayed Billy the Kid in the 1941 film version.
Buck Jones Published: 7 July to 22 December 1951 Artist: Geoff Campion Sheriff Buck Jones deals with outlaws and kidnappers. Based on the Western actor Buck Jones, previously in The Comet and also in Cowboy Picture Library.
The Canyon Kids Published: 29 December 1951 to 22 March 1952 Artist: Eric Bradbury Hayseed children Elmer, Emmie, Homer, Nibbler, Hot Shot, Lollipop Lou, Tubby, Cedric and Gumboil build bizarre devices. Cartoon.
The Centurion's Secret Published: 2 March to 8 June 1948 Writer: David Morris Illustrator: Bob Wilkin John Trevor, his children Eric and Kaye and the archaeologist Professor Warwickson set off to a Roman wall in Northumberland to search for a cache of documents reputedly buried there by Centurion Paulus. However, they find landowner Mr. Russell to be strangely uncooperative. Text story.
The Chums of St. Clemens Published: 7 January to 9 September & 7 to 28 October 1950 Writer: Percy Clarke (under the pseudonym Martin Fraser) The adventurers of pupils at an English boarding school. Text story. A spinoff of Knockout story "Tales of St. Clemens".
The Cisco Kid Published: 5 April to 27 June 1958 Writer: Ron Reed Artist: Jose Luis Salinas Caballero Cisco Kid hunts outlaws, aided by Mexican sidekick Pancho. Reprints of King Features newspaper strip.
Clip McCord Published: 27 May 1950 to 5 May 1951 Artist: Reg Bunn Ace Daily Bugle reporter Clip McCord is recruited by the secret service to stop the machinations of criminal mastermind the Hawk, aided by assistant Mary Trent.
The Cruise of the Cormorant Published: 11 November 1947 to 17 February 1948 Writer: Arthur Catherall Holidaying off the coast of Spain in their uncle Toby's yacht Cormorant, Dick and Pam are drawn into a thrilling hunt for treasure. Text story.
Deadshot Sue Published: 1 October 1949 to 7 January 1950 Artist: Hugh McNeill Ace sharpshooter Sue Sage lives with her grandfather, little brother Timmy and little sister Lottie on Sundown Ranch. However, gambler and Sourdough City mayor Lou Largo plans to take over their spread.
Dick Turpin Published: 17 February 1951 to 17 October 1959 (strip), 15 September 1956 to 4 May 1957 (text) Writer: Mike Butterworth Artists: Hugh McNeill, Eric Parker, John McNamara, Edgar Spencely, Derek Eyles, Geoff Campion, Jesus Blasco, Eric Bradbury Illustrator: C. L. Doughty Unjustly outlawed, Dick Turpin and his female companion Moll Moonlight roam the roads of Britain, foiling villains such as Creepy Crawley. Later, Turpin allied with friend Jem Peters and servant Beetles. Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library. The text stories ran parallel to the picture strips. The latter were later reprinted as "Jack o' Justice" in Valiant; Moll retained her name in the reprints and continued as a supporting character when new material was printed.
Ethelred the Unready Published: 26 May to 21 June 1951 Artist: Roy Davis The unfortunate King Ethelred lives up to his historical epithet. Cartoon. Later reprinted in Tiger.
The Farm of Secrets Published: 29 March to 6 August 1949 Writer: David Morris Illustrators: Bob Wilkin, David Williams Exploring their home of Dingle Farm, twins Roy and Julia Cranston discover a secret message, which shepherd Tom Marsden believes might lead to the fortune of his late uncle Simon. However they must unravel the mystery before cowhand Jake Taylor and sinister Mr. Manson are able to do so. Text story.
Find It Who Can Published: 26 November 1949 to 1 April 1950 Writer: John Hunter Illustrator: Derek Eyles Schoolboys Tom Standring and Billy Baldwin find a fragment of a map to the buried treasure of notorious pirate Paul Caron. However, their search sees the pair fall into the hands of a gang of smugglers. Text story.
Formula X Published: 2 March to 21 December 1948 Artist: Serge Drigin Detective Steve Murton tries to stop vital scientific papers from falling into the hands of sinister foreign agents, aided by his driver Ginger.
Fuzzy Published: 11 November 1947 to 2 March 1948 Writer: Bob Wilkin (under the pseudonym Wendy Wilkin) Artist: Bob Wilkin A smartly-dressed, cunning rabbit protects his friends from foxes. Cartoon.
The Golden Whistle Published: 6 December 1951 to 24 May 1952 Illustrators: Philip Mendoza, Patrick Nicolle, Ron Smith, Robert MacGillivray, Reg Parlett Schoolboy Tommy Brown has a magic whistle capable of bringing objects to life. Text story. Renamed "Tommy's Magic Whistle" from 22 March 1952.
Hal Hotspur Published: 24 February to 25 August 1951 Gallant knight Hal Hotspur and his squire Alain battle the villainous Fitz-Stephen.
The Happy Hussar Published: 20 February 1954 to 2 February 1957 Writer: Mike Butterworth Artists: Eric Parker, Julio Vivas, Philip Mendoza, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury Max Bravo is a gallant, skilled rider in the French Army's 9th Hussars as Napoleon's forces battle through Central Europe. Bravo must also be wary of vicious rival Sergeant-Major Slashtrap. Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library and Swift.
Handy Andy Published: 28 April 1951 to 18 October 1952, 28 June 1958 to 30 May 1959 Artist: Hugh McNeill, Denis Gifford, Eric Bradbury, Reg Parlett Andy's attempts to show off his intelligence are constantly undermined by his dim-witted behaviour. Cartoon. Previously in Knockout and also appeared in The Comet.
Harold the Hare Published: 8 July 1950 to 22 May 1952 Artist: Roy Davis, Harry Hargreaves A hare called Harold has adventures in a world of anthropomorphic animals called Leafy Wood. Cartoon. The character later returned in preschool title Jack and Jill, then headlined spinoff title Harold Hare's Own Magazine between 1959 and 1964, and was later purchased from Fleetway by Look and Learn Ltd.
Home in Happy Valley Published: 17 February 1948 to 25 June 1949 Illustrator: Bob Wilkin The Morton family move to a farmstead in seemingly idyllic Happy Valley, but soon find not all the locals are welcoming. Text story.
Jak of the Jaguars Published: 29 March to 9 November 1952 Artists: Patrick Nicolle, Philip Mendoza, Stephen Chapman Washed ashore as a baby following a shipwreck, a baby is saved by a jaguar and raised by a jungle tribe, becoming a skilled warrior called Jak.
Jeremy Blaze, the Boy Buccaneer Published: 29 August 1953 to 14 August 1954 Writer: Mike Butterworth Jeremy Blaze is the young captain of Royal Navy warship HMS Lightning, and soon starts making a name for himself as a daring and talented commander.
The Jester's Revenge Published: 4 November 1950 to 10 February 1951 Noble Count Roger of Lombardy is betrayed by his jester Odo, who imprisons heir Guy and allows the French to take control of their castle. Roger's loyal retainer Marius is able to escape the purge and swears to avenge his master.
John and Joan Randall Published: 3 February 1948 to 24 December 1949 Artist: R. W. Plummer Professor Randall takes his children John and Joan, as well as their dog Rover, on adventures in a spaceship to Venus and beyond.
The Jolly Giants of Jupiter Published: 20 August to 26 November 1949 Illustrator: Bob Wilkin Travelling by rocket with Professor Pooter, Peter Hayward and his cousin Molly land on Jupiter, finding the planet populated by amiable giants. Text story.
Jolly Wally Published: 28 July to 22 September 1951 Artist: Eric Bradbury Enthusiastic circus boy Jolly Wally and his (more intelligent) horse Trix get in a variety of scrapes. Cartoon.
Kindheart Published: 11 November 1947 to 25 June 1949 Artist: Walter Holt A dog with a heart on his fur does good deeds and makes sure mean types get their comeuppance. Cartoon.
King of the Wild Horses Published: 26 May to 27 October 1951 Artist: H. C. Milburn The piebald leader of a pack of wild horses wandering the plains protects his followers from the likes of Sharp Fang the wolf, Slithe the rattlesnake and Cougar the mountain lion.
The King's Musketeers Published: 15 November 1952 to 3 January 1953 Artist: H. M. Brock The Black Musketeers - including d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis - defend the throne of Louis XIII. Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library.
Lord of Sherwood Published: 29 March to 21 June 1952 (text), 22 November 1952 to 20 April 1958 (strip) Writers: Lance Sterling (text) Mike Butterworth (strip), Joan Whitford (strip, under the pseudonym Barry Ford) Illustrators: Stephen Chapman, Patrick Nicolle Artists: Patrick Nicolle, Fred Holmes, Geoff Campion, C. L. Doughty, Edgar Spencely, Reginald Heade, Jesús Blasco Chased from his castle by Normans after his father is killed in the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and faithful servant Watt set up a base of operations in Sherwood Forest as they plan to fight back against their oppressors.
Marooned on Mars Published: 9 July to 19 September 1949 Writer and Artist: Norman Williams Martians planning an invasion of Earth kidnap boxer Tom Boyd to find out more about humans; he is freed by Martian Princess Gayra, and they set about thwarting the attack.
Mr. Peep Published: 21 April 1951 to 1 March 1952 Artist: Fred Robinson The nosey Mr. Peep finds out about various things in a clumsy, disruptive fashion. Cartoon.
Moko the Monk Published: 4 February 1950 to 18 October 1952 Artist: Robert MacGillivray, Harry Hargreaves A curious chimp tries out various pieces of human technology, with chaotic results. Cartoon. Later graduated to the front cover.
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