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Mark Hibbett and John Dredge discuss funny comics, one at a time! ”A bumper-size summer special of a show” - The List ”.If villains disguising themselves as babies, fist fights with dentists and ’Steptoe and Son for kids’ pique your interest, this is for you” - The Guardian, Best Podcasts Of The Week ”A nostalgic delve into those pocket-money purchases that made us chortle” - Radio Times, Pick Of The Week ”A fun trip down memory lane” - The Sunday Times ”A glorious nostalgia fest for humour ...
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In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or B…
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In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, grundle cakes and the inspiration behind Barney's Badges. Only 16p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and …
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In our Zeitgeist-surfing Sixteenth issue Mark and John read a 1986 issue of Hoot. Featuring Cuddles, more movie pitches, L Plated Ella, Piggles, plonkers and pie-faces. Only 20p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talk…
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In our Fruity Fifteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Knockout. Featuring The Super Seven, "all colour" coal holes, Cresta, My Bruvver and institutional corruption. Only 2.5p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we…
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In our Fantastic Fourteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Marvel Madhouse. Featuring Charlie America, The Incredible Bulk, Earth 33 1/3 and a lot of topical cultural references from 1967 that made no sense at all in 1981, let alone now. Only 35p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitt…
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In our Lucky Thirteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Buster. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Master Mind, Faceache, moon crawlers, annoying Sidneys and radioactive leopards. Only 14p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images…
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In our Goonish and Gankly Twelfth issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Plug. Featuring Antchester United, Luncheon Vulture, Chunky Monkey, mumpers, and a Hegelian analysis of history. Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the…
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In our Elegant Eleventh issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Cheeky Weekly. Featuring Six Million Dollar Gran, Calculator Kid, the dangers of winding yourself, and more jokes than all other comics put together. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updat…
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In our Festive Season Finale Mark and John read this year's Beano Annual. Featuring Dennis & Gnasher, Minnie The Minx, Rubi's Screwtop Science and a heated debate about storytelling in Angel Face Investigates. Available now to actually buy! In shops! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or B…
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In our Nifty Ninth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of The Dandy. Featuring Desperate Dan, Korky The Cat, Black Bob, diddles, violence and Mark and John's debut as Fashion Influencers. Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of t…
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In our Exciting Eighth issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Whizzer and Chips with Krazy Comic. Featuring Sid's Snake, The Champ, Shiner, Fuss Pot, and that wonderful old saying, "If it's not bulionk it's plonk!" Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular upd…
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In our Super-Marvellous Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of The Topper and Sparky. Featuring Danny's Tranny, Send For Kelly, Beryl The Peril and a sew-on consolation badge for everyone. Only 7p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see im…
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In our Supersonic Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1970 issue of TV Comic. Featuring The Avengers (not those ones), Doctor Who, Basil Brush, and the long-awaited revival of ventriloquism on the radio. Only 9 old pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates an…
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In our Frantic Fifth Issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of Krazy Comic. Featuring Cheeky, Pongo Snodgrass, Birdman and Chicken, and John's inside scoop on life as a competition winner. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the…
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In our Fabulous Fourth Issue Mark and John read a 1984 issue of The Beano. Featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, a smart club wallet and two badges. Please enclose a 45p postal order - no stamps accepted. Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to s…
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In our Thrilling Third Issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Whoopee! Featuring Sweeny Toddler, Super Mum, Scared Stiff Sam and an examination of Umberto Eco's theory of the Oneiric Climate. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images …
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In our Sensational Second Issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Nutty. Featuring Bananaman, Nip and Rrip, Sports Fan and a surprising amount of crocodiles. Only 16p!By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge
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In our Funtastic First Issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Jackpot. Featuring The Incredible Sulk, Angel's Proper Charlies, the chance to win your own weight in crisps and much much more. Only 10p!By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge
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Mark and John try their best to explain what on earth The Funny Comics Fan Club is all about! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge
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