This is a list of comic strips printed within the pages of ''

Eagle Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related. Most of the 68 species of eagle are from Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, j ...

'', a seminal British children's comic first published from 1950 to 1969

1950–1969

Adventure

*" The Beast of Loch Craggon", illustrated by John McLusky (1962–64) *" Blackbow the Cheyenne", written by Ted Cowan and illustrated by Victor de la Fuente, ,

Don Lawrence Donald Southam Lawrence (17 November 1928 – 29 December 2003) was a British comic book artist and author. Lawrence is best known for his comic strips '' The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire'' in the British weeklies '' Ranger'' and '' Loo ...

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Paul Trevillion Paul Trevillion (born 11 March 1934) is an acclaimed sports artist, whose career spans 70 years. Born in Tottenham, North London, Trevillion, produced artwork for publications like ''Eagle'' while still at school, from the 1960s to the 1980s, T ...

*" Dan Dare", by

Frank Hampson Frank Hampson (21 December 1918 – 8 July 1985) was a British illustrator. He is best known as the creator and artist of Dan Dare and other characters in the boys' comic, the ''Eagle'', to which he contributed from 1950 to 1961. Biogr ...

and others, 1950–1969 *" Danger Unlimited", illustrated by

Martin Aitchison Martin Henry Hugh Aitchison (21 November 1919 – 22 October 2016) was an illustrator for the ''Eagle'' comic from 1952 to 1963, and then one of the main illustrators for Ladybird Books from 1963 to 1990. Aitchison was born in Kings Norto ...

, 1962–63 *"

The Devil's Henchmen ''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite ...

", illustrated by *" For Bravery", written by

Geoffrey Bond Geoffrey, Geoffroy, Geoff, etc., may refer to: People * Geoffrey (name), including a list of people with the name * Geoffroy (surname), including a list of people with the name * Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 1095–c. 1155), clergyman and one of the ...

and illustrated by Cyril Holloway *" Fraser of Africa", written by

George Beardmore George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Preside ...

and illustrated by

Frank Bellamy Frank Bellamy (21 May 1917Khoury, George. ''True Brit: Celebrating The Comic Book Artists Of England'' (TwoMorrows Publishing, 2004). – 5 July 1976) was a People of the United Kingdom, British comics artist, best known for his work on the ...

*" The Guinea Pig", written by Willie Patterson,

Tom Tully Thomas Kane Tulley (August 21, 1908 – April 27, 1982) was an American actor. He began his career in radio and on the stage before making his film debut in ''Northern Pursuit'' (1943). Subsequently, he was nominated for an Academy Award for hi ...

David Motton David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w ...

Bob Bartholomew Bob, BOB, or B.O.B. may refer to: Places *Mount Bob, New York, United States *Bob Island, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica People, fictional characters, and named animals * Bob (given name), a list of people and fictional characters *Bob (surname ...

, Frederick Smith,

Alfred Wallace Alfred Russel Wallace (8 January 1823 – 7 November 1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He is best known for independently conceiving the theory of evolution through natural se ...

, illustrated by Colin Andrew,

Gerald Haylock Gerald is a male Germanic given name meaning "rule of the spear" from the prefix ''ger-'' ("spear") and suffix ''-wald'' ("rule"). Variants include the English given name Jerrold, the feminine nickname Jeri and the Welsh language Gerallt and Iris ...

, Brian Lewis *"

Heros the Spartan Heros The Spartan appeared in ''Eagle'' from 1962 to 1966 and was created by Ken Mennell but was written solely by Tom Tully. It seems reasonable to assume that the film Spartacus (1960) inspired some of the story's creation. The comic strip began ...

", written by

, illustrated by

Luis Bermejo Luis Bermejo Rojo (12 August 1931 – 12 December 2015) was a Spanish illustrator and comics artist known for his work published in Spain, Italy, Great Britain, and the United States. He has illustrated a number of novels, and worked for a while ...

*" Home of the Wanderers", illustrated by Brian Lewis *" The Iron Man", illustrated by Gerry Embleton, Martin Salvador *" Jack O'Lantern", written by

and illustrated by Robert Ayton and Cecil Langley Doughty, 1955–1959 *"

Johnny Frog Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant ...

", illustrated by

Ron Embleton Ronald Sydney Embleton (6 October 1930 – 13 February 1988) was a British illustrator who gained fame as a comics artist. In the 1950s and 1960s, Embleton also pursued a career as an oil painter, and he exhibited his works widely in Britain, Ge ...

*" Knights of the Road", written by J. H. G. Freeman and illustrated by

, 1960–62 *" Luck of the Legion", written by

and illustrated by

, 1952–1961 *" Mann of Battle", illustrated by Brian Lewis *”

Mark Question (The Boy with a future- but no past!) Mark may refer to: Currency * Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark, the currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina * East German mark, the currency of the German Democratic Republic * Estonian mark, the currency of Estonia between 1918 and 1927 * Finn ...

" Story by Alan Stranks, Drawn by Harry Lindfield First appeared in Eagle March 22, 1957 See also The Best of Eagle edited by Marcus Morris 1977 pages 121 to 128 *" Marvel of MI5", written by David Cameron and illustrated by

Paddy Nevin Paddy may refer to: People *Paddy (given name), a list of people with the given name or nickname *An ethnic slur for an Irishman Birds *Paddy (pigeon), a Second World War carrier pigeon *Snowy sheathbill or paddy, a bird species *Black-faced sh ...

*" P.C. 49", written by Alan Stranks and illustrated by John Worsley *"

Riders of the Range (comic strip) Riders of the Range, was a series of strip cartoons in the British comic, ''Eagle Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely relate ...

", written by

Charles Chilton Charles Chilton MBE (15 June 1917 – 2 January 2013) was a British presenter, writer and producer who worked on BBC Radio. He created the 1950s radio serials ''Riders of the Range'' and ''Journey into Space'', and also inspired the stage ...

and illustrated by

Jack Daniel Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel ( January 1849 – October 9, 1911) was an American distiller and businessman, best known as the founder of the Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery. Early life Daniel was the youngest of ten children born ...

, Angus Scott, , Giorgio Bellavitis, Brian Lewis, Ferdinando Tacconi 1950–62 *" Sky Buccaneers", illustrated by José Ortiz *" Smokeman", written by Ted Cowan and illustrated by José Ortiz *" Storm Nelson", illustrated by Richard Jennings and Giorgio Bellavitis *" Tommy Walls", illustrated by

, Harold Johns, John Worsley, Richard JenningsTommy Walls at International Hero
/ref> *" UFO Agent", written by Ted Cowan and illustrated by

, José Ortiz *" What's His Name?", illustrated by

Dudley Pout Edward Dudley Pout (1908–1991) was a British illustrator. Pout was born in November 1908, one of six children of E. J. Pout (1850-1930), who farmed 2,000 acres, on Frogs Island Farm, Herne, Kent. Pout designed and illustrated the posters for sev ...

Humour

*" Blunderbirds" *"

Captain Pugwash ''Captain Pugwash'' is a fictional pirate in a series of British children's comic strips and books created by John Ryan. The character's adventures were adapted into a TV series, using cardboard cut-outs filmed in live-action (the first series ...

" by John Ryan, 1950–51 *" Chicko", illustrated by

Norman Thelwell Norman Thelwell (3 May 1923 – 7 February 2004) was an English cartoonist well known for his humorous illustrations of ponies and horses. Life and career Born in Birkenhead, Thelwell spent World War II in the East Yorkshire Regiment, having si ...

*" Cornelius Dimworthy" *" Dimworthy and Co" *"

Harris Tweed Harris Tweed, (''Clò Mór'' or ''Clò Hearach'' in Gaelic) is a tweed cloth that is handwoven by islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the ...

" by John Ryan, 1950–62 *"

Professor Puff and his dog Wuff Professor (commonly abbreviated as Prof.) is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, ''professor'' derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors ...

" *"Waldorf & Cecil"

Literary adaptations

*'' The Lost World'', adaptation of the novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, illustrated by

*Condensed adaptation of three C. S. Forester novels, ''

The Happy Return ''The Happy Return'' (''Beat to Quarters'' in the US) is the first of the Horatio Hornblower novels by C. S. Forester. It was published in 1937. The American title is derived from the expression " beat to quarters", which was the signal to p ...

'' (1937), '' A Ship of the Line'' (1938) & '' Flying Colours'' (1938), illustrated by

Biography

*" Alfred the Great", illustrated by

Norman Williams Norman Williams may refer to: * Norman Williams (Australian cricketer) (1899-1947), Australian cricketer * Norman Williams (New Zealand cricketer) (1864-1928), New Zealand cricketer * Norman Williams (RAAF officer), Royal Australian Air Force of ...

*" The Baden-Powell Story", written by

(as Alan Jason) and illustrated by

, 1954 *" The Golden Man" ( Sir Walter Raleigh), written by Marcus Morris and

Guy Daniel Guy or GUY may refer to: Personal names * Guy (given name) * Guy (surname) * That Guy (...), the New Zealand street performer Leigh Hart Places * Guy, Alberta, a Canadian hamlet * Guy, Arkansas, US, a city * Guy, Indiana, US, an unincorp ...

and illustrated by Robert Ayton, 1961 *" The Great Sailor" (

Lord Nelson Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics brought a ...

), illustrated by

and Robert Ayton, 1957 *" The Happy Warrior" (

Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 187424 January 1965) was a British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from ...

), written by

Clifford Makins Clifford may refer to: People *Clifford (name), an English given name and surname, includes a list of people with that name *William Kingdon Clifford *Baron Clifford *Baron Clifford of Chudleigh *Baron de Clifford *Clifford baronets * Clifford fam ...

and illustrated by

*" Lincoln of America", written by

(as Alan Jason) and illustrated by

, 1955 *" Montgomery of Alamein", written by

and illustrated by

The Travels of Marco Polo ''Book of the Marvels of the World'' ( Italian: , lit. 'The Million', deriving from Polo's nickname "Emilione"), in English commonly called ''The Travels of Marco Polo'', is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from st ...

", written by Chad Varah and illustrated by

*" The True Story of St. Vincent de Paul", written by R. B. Saxe and illustrated by

Bible stories

*" The Great Adventurer" (St. Paul), written by Chad Varah and illustrated by

and

*" Mark, The Youngest Disciple" written by Chad Varah and illustrated by Giorgio Bellavitis *" The Road of Courage" (the life of Christ), written by Marcus Morris and

and illustrated by

and Joan Porter
The Shepherd King
(King David), written by

and illustrated by

Reprints

The Adventures of Tintin ''The Adventures of Tintin'' (french: Les Aventures de Tintin ) is a series of 24 ''bande dessinée'' albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one of the most popular European comi ...

from the Belgian

Hergé Georges Prosper Remi (; 22 May 1907 – 3 March 1983), known by the pen name Hergé (; ), from the French pronunciation of his reversed initials ''RG'', was a Belgian cartoonist. He is best known for creating ''The Adventures of Tintin'', ...

(only ran ''

King Ottokar's Sceptre ''King Ottokar's Sceptre'' (french: link=no, Le Sceptre d'Ottokar) is the eighth volume of ''The Adventures of Tintin'', the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. Commissioned by the conservative Belgian newspaper for its children's sup ...

'', 1951–1952). Reprint but first appearance of Tintin in English.

1982–1994

References

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