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, was launched in June 1970 by IPC (International Publishing Corporation), their sixth new comic in just over a year. ''Cor!!'' was edited by Bob Paynter. The comic had 32 pages and included a full colour center spread. It consisted of traditional British characters, albeit with a slight tweak. The unruly schoolkids of '' The Gaswork Gang'' echoing ''

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'', albeit with longer hair and shorter trousers. The first ''Cor!!'' Featured '' Gus Gorilla'' on the front cover, drawn by Mike Lacey. The strip was in the shape of a glass, to promote the free fruit drink that came with it. The comic's most popular strip was ''

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'', a classic tale of two boys – one rich, one poor, with the latter usually the victor of the many battles they had. The strip continued long after the comic closed, finally ending in the last edition of '' Buster'' in January 2000. Another popular strip, '' Whacky'', debuted in the first edition, albeit initially in a half-page format, sharing its space with readers'

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. The strip later added the tagline "He’s always getting whacked" to emphasize the story of a schoolboy who is regularly caned by his sadistic teacher – the equally appropriately named Mr. Thwackery. The first line-up changes occurred in the 1970 "Bonfire" issue when five new features debuted. 1972 saw three newcomers in the New Year issue, amongst them the Victorian miser ''Jasper the Grasper'' and ''Frankie Stein – Teenage Werewolf''. One notable later strip featured the BBC comedians

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, the double-page feature lasted the whole of 1973. Four years and 210 issues later the comic was eventually merged with '' Buster'' in June 1974, and was symptomatic of the diminishing market for British comics. During that year, both the long-running ''

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'' and '' Scorcher'' also disappeared. The ''Cor!!'' name was kept alive by summer specials and annuals, finally ending in 1986.

Recurring features

* '' Andy's Ants'' * '' Chalky'' *'' the chumpians'' * '' Donovan's Dad'' * '' Fiends and Neighbours'' — later reprinted in '' Scream!'' * '' Football Madd'' * ''Frankie Stein – Teenage Werewolf'' * '' The Gaswork Gang'' * ''

'' * '' Gus the Gorilla'' * '' Herbie the Helicopter'' * '' Hire a Horror'' * ''

'' * '' Jack Pott'' * ''Jasper the Grasper'' * ''

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'' * '' Little Geyser'' * ''

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'' * '' Rat-Trap'' — starring Dr. Ratty Ratx * '' Swopper Stan'' * '' The Slimms'' * '' Tell-Tale Tess'' * ''

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'' * ''Tomboy'' * '' Tricky Dicky'' * '' Whacky'' * '' Willy Worry'' * '' Wonder Worm'' * '' Young MacDonald's Farm'' {{Buster Fleetway and IPC Comics titles Comics magazines published in the United Kingdom Defunct British comics British humour comics 1970 comics debuts 1974 comics endings Magazines established in 1970 Magazines disestablished in 1974