A list of stories published in the IPC/Fleetway Publications boys' comic Eagle between 1982 and 1994.
The Adventures of Fred Published: occasional between 3 April to 25 December 1982 Writer: Barrie Tomlinson
Humour photo strip. Reputedly discontinued at the request of IPC management.
The Amstor Computer Published: 24 September 1983 to 7 June 1986 Writers: Barrie Tomlinson, Alan Hebden, Chris Lowder, Ian Rimmer, James Nicholas, A. Stone, J. Louiss, C. Potter, Roy Preston, Brian Burrell, N. Allen, J. Trevelyan, Ian Mennell, Fred Baker, R. Davies, Ken Armstrong, John Richardson Artist: José Ortiz, John Cooper, Cam Kennedy, Jesus Redondo, Mike Dorey, Ron Turner, John Stokes, Nevio Zeccara, Alberto Giolitti, Ian Kennedy, John Vernon, Mario Capaldi, John Richardson, Dave D'Antiques Inputting codes into the powerful Amstor Computer generates stories. Anthology strip; occasionally returned between 1987 and 1990 as a reprint, sometimes using modified "Tharg's Future Shocks" from 2000 AD.
Ant Wars Published: 17 May to 23 August 1986 Writer: Gerry Finley-Day Artists: Jose Ferrer, Eduardo Lozano, Alfonso Azpiri, Jesus Peña Humanity comes under attack from enormously mutated South American ants. Reprinted from 2000 AD.
Avenger Published: 7 March to 29 August 1987 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as W. Steele) Artist: Mike Western Paul Cannon is a science teacher by day and vigilante by night.
Beast! Published: 8 September to 22 December 1990 Writer: Tom Tully Artist: Eric Bradbury A strange creature prowls a fairground.
Billy's Boots
Published: 6 April 1985 to 10 May 1986. Writer: Fred Baker Artist: John Gillatt After discovering the ancient boots of former footballer Charles 'Dead Shot' Keen, young Billy Dane finds himself playing with the skill of the late England International. Continued from Tiger; continued in Roy of the Rovers.
Bloodfang
Published: 9 June 1984 to 30 March 1985 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as F. Martin Candor) Artist/s: Jim Baikie, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Vanyo The life of a Tyrannosaur, later captured by time-travelling bounty hunters and shipped to a zoo in the 22nd century. The initial storyline was later reprinted in The Best of Eagle Monthly #6, dated October 1988. The story was translated into French by Aventures & Voyages, renamed "Croc-Rouge" and printed in the anthology Akim in 1988.
The Brothers Published: 18 February to 1 September 1984 Writers: Scott Goodall, Gerry Finley-Day Artists: Vanyo Peter Trent's twin brother Bob is regressed to a primitive mindset by an industrial accident as the pair try to locate their family.
A Bullet for the Marathon Man Published: 28 July to 11 August 1984 Writer: Alan Grant Artist: Josep Gual
Charley's War
Published: 30 January 1988 to 21 April 1990 Writers: Pat Mills Artist: Joe Colquhoun Charley Bourne fights in the British army during World War I. Reprints, continued from Battle.
The Collector Published: 27 March to 25 December 1982, 19 February 1983 Writers: Roy Preston, Brian Burrell, Alan Moore, Gerry Finley-Day, Malcolm Shaw, Ian Rimmer, Fred Baker, Simon Geller, Ian Mennell A being called The Collector introduces morality tales based around items in his collection. Anthology photo strip, though the Collector himself was drawn for the framing sequence by Pat Wright.
Computer Warrior
Published: 6 April 1985 to January 1994 Writers: John Wagner (as D. Spence and R. Clark), Brian Waddle, James Nicholas Artist: John Cooper, Ian Kennedy, Sandy James, Mike Western, Robin Smith, Mike Dorey, Dave D'Antiques Bobby Patterson finds he can play computer games for real using a "real life code". The first arc was called "The Ultimate Warrior"; it was renamed from 4 May 1985. Games featured included Wizard of Wor, Pastfinder, Rescue on Fractalus!, Ghostbusters, Metro-Cross and Dynasty Wars.
Comrade Bronski Published: 7 May to 29 August 1987 Writer: Alan Hebden Artists: Carlos Ezquerra, Mike Dorey Bronski, a former KGB agent who lost favour and was punished with hard labour, is recalled to Moscow to join the Special Directorate, a newly formed security team created to combat crime and corruption.
Crowe Street Comp Published: 26 February to 28 July 1983 Writer: Fred Baker Artist: Rex Archer The adventures of a group of comprehensive schoolchildren.
D.A.D.D. Published: 25 January to 10 May 1986 Writer: Scott Goodall Artists: Horacio Lalia, John Richardson Dawn Destructor are a rock band whose members are Missy Troll, lead guitarist 'Big Chew' Charlie Carver, keyboardist 'Iceberg' Slim Rodell and bassist Girl Pete. The band members also run a crime-fighting hotline.
Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future
Published: 27 March 1982 to January 1994 Writers: Barrie Tomlinson (as D. Horton), Pat Mills, John Wagner, Tom Tully, B. Jones Artists: Ron Embleton, Oliver Frey, Ian Kennedy, Frank Hampson, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Jesus Redondo, John Gillatt, Manuel Carmona, Keith Watson, Andrew Skilleter, Keith Page, David Pugh, Jonathan Howard, John M. Burns Dan Dare must face the challenge of his great-great-grandfather's oldest enemy, The Mekon.
Dark Angels Published: 28 April 1990 to 16 February 1991 Writer: Tom Tully Artists: Francisco Solano López A group of teenagers leave school and decide to set up a vigilante organisation.
Death Wish
Published: 6 April 1985 to 23 January 1988 Writer: Barrie Tomlinson (as D. Horton) Artists: Vanyo, Rex Archer Left with huge facial injuries after a crash, Formula One ace Blake Edmonds dons a mask and sets put to find a stunt that will kill him. Continued from Tiger. Renamed "The Incredible Adventures of Blake Edmonds" from 5 September 1987.
Detective Zed Published: 5 September 1987 to 2 July 1988 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as A. O'Kay) Artist/s: Robin Smith, Dave D'Antiques Scotland Yard has a new detective - the unstoppable robotic Zed.
Dolebusters Published: 14 June 1986 to 21 February 1987 Writer: Brian Waddle Artist: John M. Burns Unemployed friends Chas, Kaz and Dogbone search for jobs and ways to make money.
Doomlord
Published: 27 March to 19 June 1982; 14 August to 24 December 1982; 26 February to 2 July 1983; 24 September 1983 to 14 October 1989 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as Grant Grover); Alan Grant Artists: Alberto Giolitti (as Heinzl), Eric Bradbury, Geoff Senior, Dave D'Antiques A merciless, powerful alien Doomlord judging humanity's right to exist arrives on Earth. Initially a photo strip, switched to a conventional picture strip from 24 September 1983. Reprints from 21 October 1989
The Eagle One-Off Published: 28 April 1990 to June 1991 Writer: David Robinson Artists: Alan Burrows, John Gillatt, Richard Elson, John Stokes Anthology feature.
The Fifth Horseman Published: 26 February to 16 July 1983 Writer/s: Alan Hebden Artist: José Ortiz American adventurer Thaddius Thorn investigates the purported coming of the World Destroyer, the mythical Fifth Horseman.
The Fists of Danny Pyke Published: 21 September 1983 to 21 July 1984; 18 August 1984 to 30 March 1985 Writer: John Wagner (as D. Spence) Artists: John M. Burns, Josep Gual Scouse amateur boxer Danny Pyke aims for the world championship.
Gaunt Published: 27 December 1984 to 30 March 1985 Writer: John Wagner, Pat Mills Artist: John Cooper An unbalanced secret agent is given a superhumanly strong artificial hand to replace one lost during torture. Reprinted from Battle Picture Weekly
Ghost Squad Published: 30 January to 16 July 1988 Writer: Barrie Tomlinson (as D. Horton) Artists: Vanyo, Rex Archer A squad of ghost detectives solve crimes. The characters had been introduced in "Death Wish".
Ghostworld Published: 28 April to 21 July 1990 Writer: James Nicholas Artists: Eric Bradbury
Gil Hazard - Codename Scorpio Published: 26 February to 2 July 1983 Writer: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as Ian Holland) Artist/s: Mike Dorey Secret agent Gil Hazzard finds quitting British Intelligence harder than expected. The first five parts were in 3-D stereoscopy.
Golden Boy Published: 6 April to 5 October 1985 Writer: A. Power Artist: Mike Western, Sandy James Athletically gifted feral boy Jamie Speed is discovered running on the moors. Subsequently, Jamie is adopted by a police officer known as Seargent Joe who helps the boy become a professional athlete. However both Jamie and Joe find the world of athletics has an unsavoury side. Continued from Tiger.
The Hand Published: 23 July 1983 to 11 February 1984 Writer: Gerry Finley-Day Artists: Vanyo Freelance photographer Luke Hackett loses his left hand in a car accident. It is replaced by that of dead gangster Luca Mancino, and starts to control him.
The Hard Men Published: 8 November 1986 to 28 February 1987 Writer: Peter Milligan Artist: Mike Western MI5 agents Clovis and Chowdhary are blackmailed into carrying out unsanctioned missions.
House of Correction Published: 11 June to 27 August 1983 Writer: Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian) Doctor Heinrich Streicher runs a foreboding sanatorium. Photo strip.
The House of Daemon
Published: 11 September 1982 to 12 February 1983 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant Artist: José Ortiz Architect Elliot Aldrich constructs a dream house for his wife Cassandra. However, the house became possessed by an "evil presence" calling itself Daemon
The Incredible Adventures of Blake Edmonds
The Invisible Boy Published: 2 October to 25 December 1982, 22 January to 19 February 1983, 30 April to 4 June 1983 Writer: Scott Goodall Schoolboy Tim Talbot discovers he can become invisible. Photo strip.
Jake's Platoon Published: 26 June to 18 September 1982 Writer: Gerry Finley-Day
Photo strip.
Joe Alien
Published: 6 to 27 May 1989 Artist: Ron Smith The last survivor of friendly alien planet Xgangbe-4 takes the name Joe Alien and uses his telescopic limbs and highly advanced cybernetic brain to help Wildcat's crew find a new home. As such he is put in charge of Shuttle Two and its exploration team. Continued from Wildcat.
Joe Soap Published: 12 June to 21 August 1982; 1 to 29 January 1983 Writers: John Wagner and Alan Grant (as Grant Grover); Alan Grant Joseph Soaper - also known as 'Joe Soap' - believes himself to be an "enquiry agent" and took inspiration from the tough private detectives in crime stories. However, he was actually a kind-hearted person - and not very successful at what he did, often overlooking important clues or annoying his clients and the police. Photo strip. The character of Joe Soap would reappear during the late 1980s, this time in drawn form, in a comic strip/puzzle feature which would be published in both the Eagle Summer Special and the Eagle Annual of that year. Titled Could You Be a Joe Soap?, it encouraged readers to read the story carefully and try to spot in both the frames and speech balloons all the clues Joe missed.
Johnny Red
Published: 30 January 1988 to 14 October 1989 Writer: Tom Tully Artist: John Cooper British fighter pilot Johnny "Red" Redburn starts flying for the Russians in a Hawker Hurricane fighter. Reprints, continued from Battle.
Kid Cops Published: 9 July to 15 October 1988 Artist: José Ortiz In the 21st century war breaks out on Earth, and most of the adult population travels to the Moon to take part in the fighting. As such children step up to take numerous roles to keep the planet functioning in their absence, including policing.
Kitten Magee
Published: 8 to 29 April 1989; 3 June to 14 October 1989 Artist: José Ortiz, Alan Burrows Formerly leader and benefactor of the militant World Campaign Against Male Dominance, Kitten Magee provides $20m from her fortune to help fund the Wildcat. As a result, Turbo Jones gives her command of Shuttle Three, backed by her followers and her robot Crud. Continued from Wildcat.
Legend of the Linkits Published: 12 April to 20 December 1986 Writer: G. Douglas Artist: Rex Archer In 2063, the Johnson family crashes on the cube-obsessed world of Linkit and find themselves drawn into a civil war. Based on the Matchbox toys.
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