Monster Fun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monster Fun |
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Monster Fun #1 (14 June 1975)
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | IPC Magazines Ltd |
| Schedule | Weekly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Action/adventure, horror, humor/comedy |
| Publication date | 14 June 1975 – 30 October 1976 |
| Number of issues | 75 |
| Editor(s) | "Frankie Stein" |
Monster Fun was a super fun weekly comic magazine from Britain. It was made for kids aged about seven to twelve. The comic was published by IPC Media. It ran for 73 issues between 1975 and 1976.
After its run, Monster Fun joined up with another popular comic called Buster. The magazine was famous for its funny monster stories and characters. It also had cool mini-comics inside, known as "The Bad Time Bedtime Books." These were created by the artist Leo Baxendale.
The comic's editor was a character named "Frankie Stein." This name was a playful nod to the famous monster, Frankenstein. Frankie Stein had appeared in other comics before, like Wham! and Whoopee!. Some of the talented artists who worked on Monster Fun included Robert Nixon, Tom Williams, and Trevor Metcalfe.
Awesome Free Gifts
Monster Fun was well-known for giving away cool free toys with its issues. Kids loved getting these surprises!
For example, the very first issue came with a "plate wobbler." This was a fun toy that looked like a small, inflatable rubber bag. You would place it under a plate, then pump it up with a hand pump. This made the plate wobble around, which was pretty silly and fun!
The second issue had a "Freaky Spider Ring" for kids to wear. The third issue gave away a "Super Shaking Skeleton." These free gifts made collecting the comic even more exciting for young readers.
Popular Comic Strips
Monster Fun was packed with many different comic strips. Each strip had its own funny characters and stories. Here are some of the popular ones that appeared in the comic:
Original Adventures
- "Mummy's Boy" was a strip drawn by Norman Mansbridge. It ran for a long time, from 1975 to 1988.
- "X-Ray Specs" was drawn by Mike Lacey. This strip was also very popular and lasted until the year 2000.
- "Martha's Monster Make-up" was a funny strip drawn by Ken Reid. It appeared from 1975 to 1977.
- "Kid Kong" was a favorite drawn by Robert Nixon. This strip ran from 1975 to 1982.
- "Creature Teacher" was another fun strip drawn by Thomas Williams.
- "Draculass" (1975-1977) was drawn by Terry Bave.
- "Dough Nut & Rusty" was drawn by Trevor Metcalfe.
Later Additions
As the comic continued, new strips were added to keep things fresh.
- "Gums" joined the comic in 1976. It was created by Roy Davies and Robert Nixon.
- "Teddy Scare" was drawn by Barrie Appleby and ran from 1976 to 1977.
- "Terror TV" (1976-1978) was drawn by Ian Knox.
- "Freaky Farm" was drawn by Jim Watson.
