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.
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.
Addy
Published: 2 March 1948 to 25 June 1949
Artist: Edward Banger
The misadventures of a bumbling navy admiral.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buck Jones
Published: 7 July to 22 December 1951
Artist: Geoff Campion
Sheriff Buck Jones deals with outlaws and kidnappers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roy Rogers - King of the Cowboys
Published: 9 February to 10 August 1957
Sexton Blake
Published: 8 September to 1 December 1951
Writer: Francis Warwick (under the pseudonym Warwick Jardine)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adaptations
The Black Rose
Published: 26 August 1950 to 6 January 1951
Artist: Hugh McNeill
Branded
Published: 10 March to 30 June 1951
Writer: Joan Whitford (under the pseudonym Barry Ford)
Artist: Geoff Campion
The Fighting O'Flynn
Published: 21 January to 1 July 1950
Artist: Hugh McNeill
Gene Autry in Loaded Pistols
Published: 13 to 20 May 1950
- Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Columbia film.
Good King Wenceslas
Published: 23 December 1947
Artist: Bob Wilkin
Hills of the Brave
Published: 22 July to 12 August 1950
- Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Columbia film.
The Inspector General
Published: 8 July to 19 August 1950
Artist: Hugh McNeill
Ivanhoe
Published: 28 June to 15 November 1952
Artist: Patrick Nicolle
King Solomon's Mines
Published: 13 January to 5 May 1951
Artist: Hugh McNeill
The King's Thief
Published: 15 October to 31 December 1955
Artist: Eric Bradbury
MacDonald of the Canadian Mounties
Published: 20 June to 22 August 1953
Artist: Patrick Nicolle
The Martian
Published: 25 October 1958 to 23 May 1959
Artist: Robert Forrest
Mighty Joe Young
Published: 10 December 1949 to 18 February 1950
Artist: Robert MacGillivray
No Dust on My Saddle
Published: 28 February to 25 April 1959
Artist: Edward Drury
The Prisoner of Zenda
Published: 10 January to 14 March 1953
Artist: Patrick Nicolle
The Red Rapiers
Published: 2 May to 5 September 1959
Artist: Robert Forrest
Rogues of Sherwood Forest
Published: 16 September to 25 November 1950
- Text story illustrated with stills, based on the Colombia film.
Sand
Published: 4 March to 13 May 1950
Artist: Derek Eyles, Geoff Campion
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Published: 20 May to 1 July 1950
Artist: Robert MacGillivray
Sons of the Musketeers
Published: 1 to 22 March 1952
- Text story illustrated with stills, based on the RKO film.
South of St. Louis
Published: 21 January to 29 April 1950
The Spider and the Fly
Published: 24 December 1949
- Text story illustrated with stills, based on the GFD film.
The Swiss Family Robinson
Published: 11 November 1947 to 3 August 1948
Artist: Bob Wilkin
A Ticket to Tomahawk
Published: 12 August to 28 October 1950
Artist: Rodger
When Worlds Collide
Published: 6 to 27 October 1951
Winchester '73
Published: 19 August to 23 September 1950
The Wind in the Willows
Published: 18 February to 28 November 1950
Artist: Hugh McNeill
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