• Source: List of Sun stories
    • 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.


      My Pal Wagger


      Published: 29 March to 20 September 1952
      Writer: David Roberts
      Illustrator: Stephen Chapman
      A gypsy boy called Ned and his dog Wagger solve crimes.

      Text story.


      The Mystery of Westford Manor


      Published: 22 June to 26 October 1948
      Writer: Arthur Catherall (under the pseudonym Trevor Holloway)
      Illustrator: Bob Wilkin
      Brian King and Hilary Dene search for the lost treasure of buccaneer Henry DeLancey at the pirate's old home at Westford Manor.

      Text story.


      The New Adventures of Monte Cristo


      Published: 21 April to 1 September 1951
      Writer: Frank S. Pepper (under the pseudonym John Morion)
      Illustrator: Eric Parker
      The richest man in the world, the Count of Monte Cristo is also a tenacious adventurer who investigates international mysteries.

      Text story.


      The Petrified Valley


      Published: 17 August 1948 to 29 October 1949
      WA:Artist: Bill Holroyd
      Professor Wimple and his young assistant Don investigate the mysterious Petrified Valley, a land ruled by an evil wizard.


      Professor Peanut


      Published: 26 November 1949 to 15 April 1950
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      The misadventures of a forgetful scientist.

      Cartoon. Also featured in Knockout.


      The Queer Adventures of Patsy and Tim


      Published: 9 July to 26 November 1949
      Artist: Eric Parker
      Professor Digby invents the Dwindling Pill, capable of shrinking human beings. His nephew Tim and niece Patsy take them and are miniaturised for numerous adventures.

      Reprints from Knockout.


      Roy Rogers - King of the Cowboys


      Published: 9 February to 10 August 1957
      Reprints of King Features newspaper strip.


      Sexton Blake



      Published: 8 September to 1 December 1951
      Writer: Francis Warwick (under the pseudonym Warwick Jardine)
      Text story. Sexton Blake appeared simultaneously in a picture strip in Knockout.


      Sherwood Outlaw


      Published: 11 November 1947 to 17 September 1949
      Artist: Reg Beaumont
      Robin Hood strives to free Maid Marian from Baron Irvine.


      Sinbad Sails Again


      Published: 29 March to 26 July 1952
      Artists: Stephen Chapman, Michael Hubbard
      Sinbad undertakes a perilous sea journey to visit the Caliph of Baghdad.

      From 7 June 1952 the feature reprinted "Sinbad the Sailor" from Knockout.


      Sitting Bull


      Published: 1 October 1949 to 9 August 1952
      Writer: Marijac
      Artists: Dut, R. J. Plummer, Patrick Nicolle, Steve Chapman
      On the run after shooting the man who killed his father, Michael Kearney is taken under the wing of Sitting Bull, noble chief of the Lakota tribe.

      Reprints of "Sitting Bull" by Marijac and Dut from Coq Hardi from 1 October 1949 to 19 May 1951 and 29 September 1951 to 15 March 1952. Other strips were in-house material. Sitting Bull also featured in a parallel story in Knockout, "Sitting Bull's Schooldays".


      Susan Starr, the Girl Reporter


      Published: 11 November 1947 to 3 September 1949
      Writer: Arthur Catherall (under the pseudonym Peter Hallard)
      A writer for The Marport Evening News, Susan Starr's assignments often aren't as straightforward as they seem.

      Text story.


      The Terrible Three


      Published: 15 September 1956 to 21 June 1958
      Writer: Charles Hamilton (under the pseudonym Martin Clifford)
      Artists: Reg Bunn, Eric Parker
      The antics of St. Jim's pupils Tom Merry, Monty Lowther and Harry Manners.

      The characters had been created for storypaper The Gem in 1907.


      Tom Merry's Schooldays



      Published: 25 October 1952 to 13 June 1953
      Writer: Charles Hamilton (under the pseudonym Martin Clifford)
      Illustrator: Robert McDonald
      Public schoolboy Tom Merry gets into scrapes.

      Text story. Tom Merry had previously appeared in story paper The Gem between 1907 and 1939, and also featured in "The Terrible Three".


      Tough Tempest - Crime Buster


      Published: 2 December 1950 to 14 April 1951
      Writer: Jacques Pendowner
      Illustrator: Eric Parker
      'Tough' Rod Tempest battles a European crime ring with designs on the jewels known as the Seven Stars of Wisdom.


      Warrior the Wonder Dog


      Published: 22 December 1951 to 15 May 1952
      Illustrator: Stephen Chapman
      Loyal hound Warrior helps a trapper called Jim in the wild North of America.


      Where Adventurers Meet


      Published: 9 December 1947 to 3 February 1948
      Writer: A. R. Channel
      Illustrator: Bob Wilkin
      Explorer Eric Thompson meets the Queen of the Crags.

      Text story.


      Wild Bill Hickok


      Published: 2 December 1950 to 22 December 1951 (text), 22 March 1952 to 26 March 1955 (text), 2 April to 31 December 1955 (strip)
      Writer: Joan Whitford (under the pseudonym Barry Ford)
      Illustrators: Derek Eyles, Geoff Campion, Stephen Chapman, Reg Bunn
      Artists: Geoff Campion, Eric Bradbury (strip)
      The escapades of frontier lawman Bill Hickok.


      Young Joey


      Published: 26 November 1949 to 19 May 1951
      Artist: Hugh McNeill, Ron Smith, Geoff Campion n
      Joey is taken on adventures by the genie Pip-Van-Winkle.

      Cartoon.


      Adaptations




      = The Black Rose

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      Published: 26 August 1950 to 6 January 1951
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      Based on the 20th Century Fox film.


      = Branded

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      Published: 10 March to 30 June 1951
      Writer: Joan Whitford (under the pseudonym Barry Ford)
      Artist: Geoff Campion
      Based on the Paramount film.


      = The Fighting O'Flynn

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      Published: 21 January to 1 July 1950
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      Based on the Universal film.


      = Gene Autry in Loaded Pistols

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      Published: 13 to 20 May 1950
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Columbia film.


      = Good King Wenceslas

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      Published: 23 December 1947
      Artist: Bob Wilkin
      Based on the Christmas carol.


      = Hills of the Brave

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      Published: 22 July to 12 August 1950
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Columbia film.


      = The Inspector General

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      Published: 8 July to 19 August 1950
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      Based on the Warner Bros. film.


      = Ivanhoe

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      Published: 28 June to 15 November 1952
      Artist: Patrick Nicolle
      Based on the MGM film.


      = King Solomon's Mines

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      Published: 13 January to 5 May 1951
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      Based on the MGM film.


      = The King's Thief

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      Published: 15 October to 31 December 1955
      Artist: Eric Bradbury
      Based on the MGM film.


      = MacDonald of the Canadian Mounties

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      Published: 20 June to 22 August 1953
      Artist: Patrick Nicolle
      Based on the 20th Century Fox film. Later modified and reprinted as "Dick Daring of the Mounties" in Thriller Picture Library.


      = The Martian

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      Published: 25 October 1958 to 23 May 1959
      Artist: Robert Forrest
      Based on the novel A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.


      = Mighty Joe Young

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      Published: 10 December 1949 to 18 February 1950
      Artist: Robert MacGillivray
      Based on the RKO film.


      = No Dust on My Saddle

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      Published: 28 February to 25 April 1959
      Artist: Edward Drury
      Reprints from Thriller Picture Library. Based on the novel by Charles M. Lee.


      = The Prisoner of Zenda

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      Published: 10 January to 14 March 1953
      Artist: Patrick Nicolle
      Based on the MGM film.


      = The Red Rapiers

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      Published: 2 May to 5 September 1959
      Artist: Robert Forrest
      Reprints from Thriller Picture Library. Based on the novel by David Leslie Murray.


      = Rogues of Sherwood Forest

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      Published: 16 September to 25 November 1950
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Colombia film.


      = Sand

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      Published: 4 March to 13 May 1950
      Artist: Derek Eyles, Geoff Campion
      Based on the 20th Century Fox film.


      = She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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      Published: 20 May to 1 July 1950
      Artist: Robert MacGillivray
      Based on the RKO film.


      = Sons of the Musketeers

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      Published: 1 to 22 March 1952
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the RKO film.


      = South of St. Louis

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      Published: 21 January to 29 April 1950
      Photostrip. Based on the Warner Bros. film.


      = The Spider and the Fly

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      Published: 24 December 1949
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the GFD film.


      = The Swiss Family Robinson

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      Published: 11 November 1947 to 3 August 1948
      Artist: Bob Wilkin
      Based on the novel by Johann David Wyss.


      = A Ticket to Tomahawk

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      Published: 12 August to 28 October 1950
      Artist: Rodger
      Based on the 20th Century Fox film.


      = When Worlds Collide

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      Published: 6 to 27 October 1951
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Paramount film.


      = Winchester '73

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      Published: 19 August to 23 September 1950
      Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Universal film.


      = The Wind in the Willows

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      Published: 18 February to 28 November 1950
      Artist: Hugh McNeill
      Reprints from Woman's Pictorial, based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame.


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