A list of stories published in the Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications/IPC Magazines weekly boys' comic Tiger between 1954 and 1985.
Achtung! It's Messy Schmidt Published: 29 February to 26 December 1964 Artist: Ron Clarke The misadventures of a Luftwaffe pilot who maintains an upbeat demeanour despite crashing every single plane he sits in, to the fury of commanding of officer von Spotz. Cartoon.
The Amazing Exploits of Tornado Jones Published: 20 September 1975 to 12 December 1976 Writer: Scott Goodall Artist: James Bleach Australian daredevil 'Tornado' Jones attempts numerous high-publicity stunts. Jo Tallon from "Tallon of the Track" appeared as a guest character.
Art King Published: 15 June 1964 to 8 May 1965 Artist: Joe Colquhoun Art King's prowess in motorcycle road racing soon earns him the nickname 'Knight Rider'.
Autograph Albert Published: occasional from 12 September 1970 Artist: Norman Mansbridge An enthusiastic schoolboy will stop at nothing to get the autographs of famous sports stars – and usually ends up infuriating his idols as a result. Cartoon.
The Barbed Wire XI Published: 6 December 1969 to 25 November 1972 Artist: James Bleach After Nazis use a secret complex of underground tunnels to kidnap key scientists a top-secret unit of 11 hardened Commandos is put together to rescue them. The strip featured the characters MacTavish and O'Toole, who had previously appeared in their own strip.
The Battling Birdmen Published: 19 March to 25 June 1966 During World War II, Petty Officer Pete Parsons and gunner Tug Wilson battle Germans from a northern Fleet Air Arm airbase. Despite using a Blackburn Roc, the pair experience considerable success.
Battler Britton
Published: 2 July to 5 November 1966 The adventures of a World War II British fighter ace. Reprints from Sun.
The Battling Lumberjack Published: 21 April to 9 Jun 1956 Writer: Edward Home-Gall Canadian woodcutter Ben Beaver works his way through regional boxing rivals as he aims to become a prizefighter.
Biff Bailey – Fighting Fury Published: 21 April 1956 to 10 January 1959 Writer: Frank S. Pepper (under the pseudonym Hal Wilton) Illustrator: R. Simmons With help from his manager Terry Watts, British boxer Biff Bailey becomes a star heavyweight in America. Text story.
Big-Hit Briscoe Published: 6 June to 17 October 1959 Writer: Frank Winsor Bill Briscoe tries to balance his ambition of becoming a first-class cricketer for Lentshire with his day job working on a construction site.
Big-Hit Swift Published: 8 November 1969 to 12 September 1970 Artist: Denis McLoughlin After an accident injures several members of Midshire's cricket team on a tour of Australia, holidaying amateur player Barry Swift gets a dream opportunity.
Bill and Chris Burnett Published: 9 April 1960 to 21 February 1961 Artists: Reg Bunn, Graham Coton Brothers, racers and engineers Bill and Chris Burnett build a sports car special in their garage and enter it in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The serials starring the Burnett brothers featured no banner title; the first was titled "High Performance" (9 April to 9 July 1960); the second was "Specialists in Speed" (16 July to 22 October 1960); the third was "Brady's Aces" (29 October 1960 to 25 February 1961).
Billy's Boots Published: 23 December 1961 to 8 September 1962, 1 December 1962 to 13 July 1963 Artist: Frank Purcell Billy gets a pair of technologically advanced football boots that turn him into a star player. Cartoon. Not to be confused with the more renowned picture strip (see below). Renamed "Billy's Big Break" between 7 July and 8 September 1962.
Billy's Boots
Published: 12 October 1974 to 30 March 1985 Writer: Fred Baker Artist: John Gillatt After discovering the ancient boots of former footballer Charles 'Dead Shot' Keen, young Billy Dane finds himself playing with the skill of the late England International. Continued from Scorcher and Score, continued in Eagle.
The Black Archer
Published: 2 July 1966 to 7 October 1967 Artists: Eric Bradbury, John Gillatt Clumsy TV reporter Clem Macey leads a double-life as the costumed crimefighter called the Black Archer.
Black Patch the Wonder Horse Published: 5 April to 10 May 1969 Artist: Sandy James Stable boy Davey Tyler buys a fast horse called Black Patch from a mysterious gypsy, and plans to use the steed as a champion racer and save Garsdale Racing Stables from financial trouble. Continued from Jag.
Blood Knife Published: 25 June to 3 September 1966 Artist: Alberto Giolitti Comanche warrior Blood Knife accidentally strays into a valley terrorised by prehistoric monsters. He vows to defend the people of the lost civilisation.
Brad Nolan Published: 18 June 1960 to 14 January 1961, 20 November 1965 to 18 June 1966 (reprints), 2 March to 20 April 1968 (reprints) Artists: Geoff Campion, Eric Bradbury, Don Lawrence, Ted Kearon Cowboy Brad Nolan seems to have his nascent boxing career ruined when jealous Cy Baxter causes him to break his arm at the ranch. Nolan's boss, former fighter Jake Maddock, warns him he will never fight again but Nolan remains determined to seek out his dream. The strip was initially titled "Outlaw Puncher" and then "Champ of the Barbary Coast" until Nolan's name was added to the title partway through the second serial.
Bulldog Bryant Published: 11 September 1954 to 30 April 1955 Writer: Richard Haywood Freelance adventurer and pilot Bulldog Bryant gets into adventures, aided by chum Steve Martin.
Carr Street United Published: 7 February 1970 to 9 October 1971 In the rundown northern industrial town of Checkley, Tom Brown recruits friends and neighbours to put together a football team.
Casey and the Champ Published: 9 May 1964 to 6 February 1965 Artists: Joe Colquhoun, John Vernon Hot-headed Irish train driver Casey runs his equally cantankerous steam locomotive 'Champ' between San Francisco and Denver.
Casey's Crew Published: 21 January to 7 October 1967 Tank commander Casey and his crew – Sparrow, Prof, Tosher and Tich – advance through World War II Europe in a chaotic but successful fashion.
Castaways of Shark Island Published: 23 November 1963 to 13 June 1964, Artist: Don Lawrence The same characters later appeared in "Rivals from the Black Gold". Later reprinted in Hurricane.
Charlie Champ's War Artist: James Bleach Sporting polymath Charlie Champ is deployed to France in World War II and soon finds a way to put his myriad skills into use against the Wehrmacht.
Come on the Scruffs Published: 28 December 1968 to 29 March 1969 Artist: Selby Donnison When the village school of Scruffley is threatened with demolition and amalgamation with snobby private school Crenton. To thwart this, pupils Ginger Nutt and Chubby Merlin put together a football team to win the County Cup.
Commando One Published: 24 October 1959 Captain Rex Royal of the Commandos is parachuted behind German lines to aid the resistance on Crete in 1942. Continued from Comet. The character subsequently joined the cast of "Spike and Rusty".
Crisis Carson Published: 28 September 1963 to 16 May 1964 Artist: John Stokes Later reprinted as "Speed Mann" in Eagle and "Chris Carron" in Valiant.
Custer Published: 5 April to CHECK Artist: David Sque George Armstrong Custer leads the 7th Cavalry in the Indian Wars. Continued from Jag.
Danny Jones Time Traveller Published: 22 February 1964 to 6 February 1965, 12 February 1966 to 28 January 1967 (reprints) Fishing in a pond, schoolboy Danny Jones finds an ancient clock that can move anyone touching it backwards and forwards in time when the hands are moved. Continued in Hurricane after the original run.
Death Wish
Published: 1 November 1980 to 30 March 1985 Writer: Barrie Tomlinson Artists: Vanyo Left with huge facial injuries after a crash, Formula One ace Blake Edmonds dons a mask and sets put to find a stunt that will kill him. Continued from Speed, later continued in Eagle.
Dodger Caine Published: 11 September 1954 to 30 November 1957 Writer: Ted Cowan Dodger and his pal Tubby Travers cause chaos at Greenway College with their pranks and wheezes.
Don't Rile Rinty O'Reilly! Published: 10 February to 24 March 1962 Artist: Geoff Campion Kind-hearted Irishman Rinty O'Reilly has the skills to become a boxer and is persuaded to go for the championship by friend and manager 'Blarney' Stone so he can afford to fund his dream of buying a farm. However, O'Reilly is reluctant to fight with ferocity – until someone finally exhausts his huge reserves of patience.
Dynamite on Wheels Published: 28 October 1961 to 10 February 1962 Jeff Walpole builds a sportscar in his garage and takes it to time trials, only to end up unintentionally upstage the Falkland factory's launch of their new Firebird racer. Despite his efforts to explain, Jeff soon finds himself in a bitter rivalry with Falkland ace Ron Sanderson.
Ethelred the Unready Published: 22 May to 17 July 1965 Artist: Roy Davis Cartoon, reprinted from Sun.
Fairs Please Published: 7 February to 12 September 1970 Bus conductor Frank Fair and his driver uncle Felix get in a variety of scrapes in their public transport jobs.
The Fiery Furnaces! Published: 8 October 1966 to 27 May 1967 Artists: Alberto Giolitti, Alex Henderson Footballing brothers Red and Coke Furnace find themselves stranded in the jungle after a plane crash, and begin to make their way back to civilisation.
The Fighting 13 Published: 1 June 1963 to 13 March 1965 Artist: Colin Dudley-Page The exploits of Rugby league team Wurnley City, coached by Sid Blenkinsop and captained by Harry Oldcastle.
The Fighting Navy Published: 31 March to 18 August 1962 Writer & Artist: Joe Colquhoun Reprints of "Biff Benbow" from The Champion.
File of Fame Published: 12 August 1978 to 1 May 1982 Writer: Terry Magee Artist: James Bleach The sports editor of the Daily Globe newspaper shares interesting stories he has covered in his journalistic career. The unnamed host, his newspaper and his subjects were all fictional.
Fisty Flynn Published: 9 April 1983 to 9 June 1984 Schoolboy Terry 'Fisty' Flynn is forced to relocate to the remote island of St. Columba in the South Atlantic when his father, diplomat Sir Nigel Flynn, is appointed governor. Terry's unhappiness and quick temper means he struggles to settle in – a situation that is not made easier when the South American country of Beruvia begins funding rebel attacks on the island.
Football Family Robinson Published: 5 April 1969 to 5 October 1974 Writer: Tom Tully Artists: Joe Colquhoun, John Gillatt Thatcher United would be an average unremarkable lower Division Four side but for the bizarre nature that their entire squad and staff are all part of the massive extended Robinson family, who must try to keep the club from falling into the hands of local businessman Max Sharkey and his plans to turn their ramshackle ground into a supermarket. Continued from Jag.
The Forest Rangers Published: 28 May to 19 November 1966 A group of young rangers learn about nature and the wild in Canada. Based on the CBC/ITC television series.
Golden Boy Published: 10 June 1984 to 30 March 1985 Artist: Mike Western Athletically gifted feral boy Jamie Speed is discovered running on the moors. Subsequently, Jamie is adopted by a police officer known as Seargent Joe who helps the boy become a professional athlete. However both Jamie and Joe find the world of athletics has an unsavoury side. Continued in Eagle.
The Great Thespius! Published: 14 October 1967 to 19 October 1968 Artists: John Gillatt, Sandy James Once acclaimed as one of the world's finest actors, Irving Thespius grows bitter when his fame begins to fade. After noting the publicity accorded to the supervillain Plunder Man, Thespius aims to reclaim the spotlight by becoming a world-feared villain. Later reprinted in Eagle Picture Library.
Hawaka Published: 12 July 1958 to 11 June 1960, 24 July 1965 to 26 February 1966 (reprints) Writer: Roy Leighton Artists: Ted Kearon, Eric Bradbury