Judy (girls' magazine) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Judy (girls' magazine) |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Thomson |
| Schedule | Weekly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Romance, Humour |
| Publication date | January 16 1960 – 11 May 1991 |
| Number of issues | 1,635 |
| Main character(s) | Bobby Dazzler |
Judy was a popular British magazine for girls. It was mostly filled with exciting comic book stories. Judy was published every week from 1960 until 1991. After that, it joined up with another magazine called Mandy and became Mandy and Judy until 1997. The magazine was created by a company called DC Thomson.
What Was Inside Judy?
Judy magazine offered a fun mix of different kinds of stories. You could find tales about romance and school life. There were also stories about everyday girls and funny adventures. The magazine stayed popular even when fashion and teen idol magazines became big. A funny character named Bobby Dazzler often appeared in the comics.
Stories of Overcoming Challenges
Many stories in Judy showed girls facing tough times. They would then find ways to overcome their problems. For example, in a story called Nobody Loves Dixie (from 1964), a girl who used a wheelchair was not very popular. But she worked hard and won a special trophy. In a heartwarming moment, she was able to stand up from her wheelchair to collect her prize. These stories often taught readers about courage and never giving up.
- [1] at the Grand Comics Database
- [2] at the Grand Comics Database
