The Numskulls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Numskulls |
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| DC Thomson comic strip character(s) | |
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| Publication information | |
| Creator(s) | Malcolm Judge |
| Other contributors | Tom Lavery John Dallas Steve Bright Tom Paterson Trevor Metcalfe Jim Petrie Barry Glennard Dave Eastbury |
| Current/last artist | Nigel Auchterlounie |
| First appearance | |
| The Beano | Issue #2674 (16 October 1993) |
| The Dandy | 2013 |
| The Beezer | 1962 |
| Beezer/Topper | 1990 |
| Last appearance | |
| The Dandy | 2013 |
| The Beezer | 1990 |
| Characters | |
| Regular characters | Edd, Brainy, Radar, Snitch, Blinky, Cruncher, Mr. Throbb |
| Other characters | Mum |
The Numskulls is a super fun comic strip from the UK! It appeared in popular comics like The Beano, The Beezer, and The Dandy. These comics are owned by a company called DC Thomson.
The strip is about a team of tiny, human-like technicians. They live inside people's heads! Their job is to run and maintain everything in the body and mind. Imagine little workers making sure you can see, hear, think, and move!
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Meet The Numskulls!
The Numskulls are a group of small characters. Each one has a special job inside a person's head. They help control different parts of the body and mind.
For example, there's a Numskull for your eyes. Another one helps you think. There's even one for your memory! They work together to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Who Are The Main Numskulls?
The comic often features a few key Numskulls. Each has a name that hints at their job:
- Edd: This Numskull is in charge of your ears and hearing.
- Brainy: As you might guess, Brainy handles all the thinking and smart stuff.
- Radar: This character is responsible for your eyes and what you see.
- Snitch: Snitch takes care of your nose and your sense of smell.
- Blinky: Blinky's job is to control your mouth and how you speak.
- Cruncher: Cruncher looks after your stomach and digestion.
- Mr. Throbb: This Numskull is in charge of your heart and keeping it beating.
These tiny heroes face funny challenges every day. They try to fix problems that happen inside the body. Sometimes, they even cause a few funny mix-ups!
Where Did The Numskulls Appear?
The Numskulls comic strip has a long history. It first appeared in a comic called The Beezer. This was way back in 1962!
Early Days in The Beezer
The strip ran in The Beezer for many years. It was drawn by an artist named Malcolm Judge. He helped bring these tiny characters to life. The strip stayed in The Beezer until 1979.
Moving to The Beano
Later, The Numskulls found a new home. It started appearing in The Beano comic. This happened in 1993, starting with issue #2674. It quickly became a favorite strip for many readers.
A Stop in The Dandy
For a short time, The Numskulls also appeared in The Dandy comic. This was in 2013. So, the Numskulls have been quite the travelers in the world of comics!
