The Funny Comics Fan Club
Episodes
0031: Giggle
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our Fun-filled Thirty First issue Mark and John read a copy of Giggle from 1967, featuring either a daring experiment in European comics or a polic...
030: School Fun
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our Thrilling thirtieth issue Mark and John read a copy of School Fun from 1984, featuring aliens, nazis, Hilda Ogden and a whole lot of school. On...
029: Monster Fun
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our Terrifying twenty ninth issue Mark and John read a copy of Monster Fun from 1976, featuring monsters, robots, robot monsters and also fun. Only...
028: The Beano Book 1979
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Tinsel-tastic Twenty eighth issue Mark and John read the 1979 Beano Book, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Bash Street Kids an...
027: Film Fun
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Twenty Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1959 issue of Film Fun, featuring Tommy Cooper, Jerry Lewis, Peter Sellers and your favourite local c...
026: Cor
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Twenty Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Cor, featuring Chalky, Rat Trap, Jelly Baby and the ethics of strike-breaking. This episo...
025: The Beezer
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an ab...
024: Wham
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimp...
023: Cracker
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters...
022: The Beano Summer Special
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins...
021: Best Of Seasons 1-2
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Stre...
020: The Phoenix
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajig...
019: Oink
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Naughty Nineteenth issue Mark and John read a 1988 issue of Oink. Featuring Frank Sidebottom, Pete and his Pimple, Charlie Brooker, and a lot o...
018: Sparky
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kat...
017:Wow!
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, g...
016: Hoot
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Zeitgeist-surfing Sixteenth issue Mark and John read a 1986 issue of Hoot. Featuring Cuddles, more movie pitches, L Plated Ella, Piggles, plonk...
015: Knockout
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Fruity Fifteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Knockout. Featuring The Super Seven, "all colour" coal holes, Cresta, My Bruvver and ...
014: Marvel Madhouse
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Fantastic Fourteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Marvel Madhouse. Featuring Charlie America, The Incredible Bulk, Earth 33 1/3 and...
013: Buster
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Lucky Thirteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Buster. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Master Mind, Faceache, moon crawlers,...
012: Plug
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Goonish and Gankly Twelfth issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Plug. Featuring Antchester United, Luncheon Vulture, Chunky Monkey, mumpers...
011: Cheeky Weekly
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Elegant Eleventh issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Cheeky Weekly. Featuring Six Million Dollar Gran, Calculator Kid, the dangers of wind...
010: The Beano Annual 2025
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Festive Season Finale Mark and John read this year's Beano Annual. Featuring Dennis & Gnasher, Minnie The Minx, Rubi's Screwtop Science and...
009: Dandy
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Nifty Ninth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of The Dandy. Featuring Desperate Dan, Korky The Cat, Black Bob, diddles, violence and Mark a...
008: Whizzer and Chips
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Exciting Eighth issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Whizzer and Chips with Krazy Comic. Featuring Sid's Snake, The Champ, Shiner, Fuss Pot...
007: The Topper and Sparky
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Super-Marvellous Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of The Topper and Sparky. Featuring Danny's Tranny, Send For Kelly, Beryl The Pe...
006: TV Comic
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Supersonic Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1970 issue of TV Comic. Featuring The Avengers (not those ones), Doctor Who, Basil Brush, and the l...
005: Krazy Comic
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Frantic Fifth Issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of Krazy Comic. Featuring Cheeky, Pongo Snodgrass, Birdman and Chicken, and John's inside s...
004: The Beano
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Fabulous Fourth Issue Mark and John read a 1984 issue of The Beano. Featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, a smart club wallet and two b...
003: Whoopee
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Thrilling Third Issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Whoopee! Featuring Sweeny Toddler, Super Mum, Scared Stiff Sam and an examination of U...
002: Nutty
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Sensational Second Issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Nutty. Featuring Bananaman, Nip and Rrip, Sports Fan and a surprising amount of cro...
001: Jackpot
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Funtastic First Issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Jackpot. Featuring The Incredible Sulk, Angel's Proper Charlies, the chance to win you...
000: The Trailer
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and John try their best to explain what on earth The Funny Comics Fan Club is all about! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and fol...