Monster Fun
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Monster Fun was originally a weekly British comic strip magazine for children aged seven to twelve. Published by IPC Media, it ran for 73 issues in 1975–1976, when it merged with Buster.[1] Focused on humorous monster strips and stories, the magazine was known for "The Bad Time Bedtime Books" minicomic inserts, created by Leo Baxendale.
Monster Fun (IPC) | |
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Publisher | IPC Magazines Ltd |
Schedule | Weekly |
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Publication date | 14 June 1975 – 30 October 1976 |
No. of issues | 73 regular issues 2 summer specials |
Creative team | |
Artist(s) | Robert Nixon, Thomas Williams, Trevor Metcalfe, Mike Lacey, Ken Reid |
Editor(s) | "Frankie Stein" |
Monster Fun (Rebellion) | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Rebellion Publishing |
Schedule | Bi-Monthly (April 2022-April 2023) Monthly (from June 2023) |
Format | Ongoing series |
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Publication date | 06 April 2022 |
Editor(s) | "Frankie Stein" |
The nominal editor was "Frankie Stein" (a play on Frankenstein), a character who had previously appeared in the magazines Wham!, Shiver and Shake, and Whoopee!.[1] Recurring artists included Robert Nixon, Thomas Williams, and Trevor Metcalfe.
The magazine was known for handing out free toys in its issues. The first issue, for instance, came with a free plate wobbler[2] (a novelty item[3] consisting of an inflatable rubber bladder and a hand-operated pump; the bladder is placed under a plate, and inflating it makes the plate wobble).[4] The second issue had a "Freaky Spider Ring", the third a "Super Shaking Skeleton".
The comic was relaunched in April 2022, initially as a bi-monthly publication before moving to monthly publication..[5]