- Source: Spike (DC Thomson)
Spike was a British comics anthology that ran from 22 January 1983 to 28 April 1984. Published by D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd, it was a traditional 'action comic for boys', with many of its strips revolving around football, athletics, school, war, sci-fi, espionage and mystery. After just 67 issues it merged with Champ comic in May 1984.
Strips published in the comic
The Spike Report concerning the adventures of Spike, a rebellious teenager, with a hatred of authority. Drawn by artist Brian Walker.
Iron Barr about an incredibly talented working class amateur goalkeeper, and scrap-metal merchant, named Charlie Barr, (similar in concept to Tough of the Track).
The Man In Black a story revolving around the fictional legendary British athlete, William Wilson.
The Bleak Street Bunch a Grange Hill school-style serial dealing with contemporary issues in the fictional town of Slagley.
Ticker Tait an espionage story about a British secret agent with a bomb implanted in his heart.
Midshipman Coward a tale about a sailor boy.
The Taming Of Johnny Tough a story about a teenage boy who is trained (by unorthodox methods) to be a top British footballer.
Powerbeast a science fiction, serial set in the 26th century, about an evil entity intent on destroying the universe.
Krazy Kops a comedy comic strip about incompetent police officers, which had originally appeared in Sparky under the name L Cars.
References
External links
downthetubes guide to Spike
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- List of D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd publications
- Man in Black
- Spike (character)
- Wilson the Wonder Athlete
- Plug (comics)
- Leo Baxendale
- British Caledonian
- Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
