List of Sun stories

A list of stories published in the J.B. Allen/Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications weekly boys' comic Sun between 1947 and 1959.

1066

Both the Normans and the Saxons muddle their way towards the Battle of Hastings.

Cartoon.

55BC

Julius Caesar leads his legions to invade Britain, only to find the Ancient Britons to be a strange bunch, and his own troops no better.

Cartoon.

Addy

The misadventures of a bumbling navy admiral.

Cartoon.

The Adventures of Boy Colin

Colin and his friends Prince Wong and Singh hunt for treasure in the Temple of Jade.

Reprints of "L'Extraordinaire Odyssée de Corentin Feldoé" from Tintin.

The Adventures of Marco Polo

Marco Polo and father Nicolo Polo are entertained at the court of Kublai Khan.

Reprints from Knockout.

Alfred the Great

King Alfred finds novel ways of repulsing an invasion by bumbling Vikings.

Cartoon.

All at Sea

The adventures of sailors Stripey, Nobby and Jock.

Alley Cat Ollie

A cat's attempts to catch fish and birds causes disaster on the streets.

Cartoon.

Battler Britton

The adventures of a World War II British fighter ace.

Later promoted to the front cover from 28 June 1958. Also in Battle Picture Library, Knockout, The Champion, Tiger and Valiant.

Billy the Kid

William Boney retires to a peaceful life on a ranch but when trouble brews dons the mask and black outfit of Billy the Kid once more, riding his horse Satan to drive off villains.

Continued in Lion. Also featured in Knockout and Cowboy Picture Library, later reprinted as "The Black Avenger" in Campion modelled the character on actor Robert Taylor, who had portrayed Billy the Kid in the [Billy the Kid (1941 film)|1941 Mighty Joe Young (1949 film)|film version].

Buck Jones

Sheriff Buck Jones deals with outlaws and kidnappers.

Based on the Western actor Buck Jones, previously in The Comet and also in Cowboy Picture Library.

The Canyon Kids

Hayseed children Elmer, Emmie, Homer, Nibbler, Hot Shot, Lollipop Lou, Tubby, Cedric and Gumboil build bizarre devices.

Cartoon.

The Centurion's Secret

John Trevor, his children Eric and Kaye and the archaeologist Professor Warwickson set off to a Roman wall in Northumberland to search for a cache of documents reputedly buried there by Centurion Paulus. However, they find landowner Mr. Russell to be strangely uncooperative.

Text story.

The Chums of St. Clemens

The adventurers of pupils at an English boarding school.

Text story. A spinoff of Knockout story "Tales of St. Clemens".

The Cisco Kid

Caballero Cisco Kid hunts outlaws, aided by Mexican sidekick Pancho.

Reprints of King Features newspaper strip.

Clip McCord

Ace Daily Bugle reporter Clip McCord is recruited by the secret service to stop the machinations of criminal mastermind the Hawk, aided by assistant Mary Trent.

The Cruise of the Cormorant

Holidaying off the coast of Spain in their uncle Toby's yacht Cormorant, Dick and Pam are drawn into a thrilling hunt for treasure.

Text story.

Deadshot Sue

Ace sharpshooter Sue Sage lives with her grandfather, little brother Timmy and little sister Lottie on Sundown Ranch. However, gambler and Sourdough City mayor Lou Largo plans to take over their spread.

Dick Turpin

Unjustly outlawed, Dick Turpin and his female companion Moll Moonlight roam the roads of Britain, foiling villains such as Creepy Crawley. Later, Turpin allied with friend Jem Peters and servant Beetles.

Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library. The text stories ran parallel to the picture strips. The latter were later reprinted as "Jack o' Justice" in Valiant; Moll retained her name in the reprints and continued as a supporting character when new material was printed.

Ethelred the Unready

The unfortunate King Ethelred lives up to his historical epithet.

Cartoon. Later reprinted in Tiger.

The Farm of Secrets

Exploring their home of Dingle Farm, twins Roy and Julia Cranston discover a secret message, which shepherd Tom Marsden believes might lead to the fortune of his late uncle Simon. However they must unravel the mystery before cowhand Jake Taylor and sinister Mr. Manson are able to do so.

Text story.

Find It Who Can

Schoolboys Tom Standring and Billy Baldwin find a fragment of a map to the buried treasure of notorious pirate Paul Caron. However, their search sees the pair fall into the hands of a gang of smugglers.

Text story.

Formula X

Detective Steve Murton tries to stop vital scientific papers from falling into the hands of sinister foreign agents, aided by his driver Ginger.

Fuzzy

A smartly-dressed, cunning rabbit protects his friends from foxes.

Cartoon.

The Golden Whistle

Schoolboy Tommy Brown has a magic whistle capable of bringing objects to life.

Text story. Renamed "Tommy's Magic Whistle" from 22 March 1952.

Hal Hotspur

Gallant knight Hal Hotspur and his squire Alain battle the villainous Fitz-Stephen.

The Happy Hussar

Max Bravo is a gallant, skilled rider in the French Army's 9th Hussars as Napoleon's forces battle through Central Europe. Bravo must also be wary of vicious rival Sergeant-Major Slashtrap.

Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library and Swift.

Handy Andy

Andy's attempts to show off his intelligence are constantly undermined by his dim-witted behaviour.

Cartoon. Previously in Knockout and also appeared in The Comet.

Harold the Hare

A hare called Harold has adventures in a world of anthropomorphic animals called Leafy Wood.

Cartoon. The character later returned in preschool title Jack and Jill, then headlined spinoff title Harold Hare's Own Magazine between 1959 and 1964, and was later purchased from Fleetway by Look and Learn Ltd.

Home in Happy Valley

The Morton family move to a farmstead in seemingly idyllic Happy Valley, but soon find not all the locals are welcoming.

Text story.

Jak of the Jaguars

Washed ashore as a baby following a shipwreck, a baby is saved by a jaguar and raised by a jungle tribe, becoming a skilled warrior called Jak.

Jeremy Blaze, the Boy Buccaneer

Jeremy Blaze is the young captain of Royal Navy warship HMS Lightning, and soon starts making a name for himself as a daring and talented commander.

The Jester's Revenge

Noble Count Roger of Lombardy is betrayed by his jester Odo, who imprisons heir Guy and allows the French to take control of their castle. Roger's loyal retainer Marius is able to escape the purge and swears to avenge his master.

John and Joan Randall

Professor Randall takes his children John and Joan, as well as their dog Rover, on adventures in a spaceship to Venus and beyond.

The Jolly Giants of Jupiter

Travelling by rocket with Professor Pooter, Peter Hayward and his cousin Molly land on Jupiter, finding the planet populated by amiable giants.

Text story.

Jolly Wally

Enthusiastic circus boy Jolly Wally and his horse Trix get in a variety of scrapes.

Cartoon.

Kindheart

A dog with a heart on his fur does good deeds and makes sure mean types get their comeuppance.

Cartoon.

King of the Wild Horses

The piebald leader of a pack of wild horses wandering the plains protects his followers from the likes of Sharp Fang the wolf, Slithe the rattlesnake and Cougar the mountain lion.

The King's Musketeers

The Black Musketeers - including d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis - defend the throne of Louis XIII.

Later reprinted in Thriller Picture Library.

Lord of Sherwood

Chased from his castle by Normans after his father is killed in the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and faithful servant Watt set up a base of operations in Sherwood Forest as they plan to fight back against their oppressors.

Marooned on Mars

Martians planning an invasion of Earth kidnap boxer Tom Boyd to find out more about humans; he is freed by Martian Princess Gayra, and they set about thwarting the attack.

Mr. Peep

The nosey Mr. Peep finds out about various things in a clumsy, disruptive fashion.

Cartoon.

Moko the Monk

A curious chimp tries out various pieces of human technology, with chaotic results.

Cartoon. Later graduated to the front cover.

My Pal Wagger

A gypsy boy called Ned and his dog Wagger solve crimes.

Text story.

The Mystery of Westford Manor

Brian King and Hilary Dene search for the lost treasure of buccaneer Henry DeLancey at the pirate's old home at Westford Manor.

Text story.

The New Adventures of Monte Cristo

The richest man in the world, the Count of Monte Cristo is also a tenacious adventurer who investigates international mysteries.

Text story.

The Petrified Valley

WA:Artist: Bill Holroyd
Professor Wimple and his young assistant Don investigate the mysterious Petrified Valley, a land ruled by an evil wizard.

Professor Peanut

The misadventures of a forgetful scientist.

Cartoon. Also featured in Knockout.

The Queer Adventures of Patsy and Tim

Professor Digby invents the Dwindling Pill, capable of shrinking human beings. His nephew Tim and niece Patsy take them and are miniaturised for numerous adventures.

Reprints from Knockout.

Roy Rogers - King of the Cowboys

Reprints of King Features newspaper strip.

Sexton Blake

Text story. Sexton Blake appeared simultaneously in a picture strip in Knockout.

Sherwood Outlaw

Robin Hood strives to free Maid Marian from Baron Irvine.

Sinbad Sails Again

Sinbad undertakes a perilous sea journey to visit the Caliph of Baghdad.

From 7 June 1952 the feature reprinted "Sinbad the Sailor" from Knockout.

Sitting Bull

On the run after shooting the man who killed his father, Michael Kearney is taken under the wing of Sitting Bull, noble chief of the Lakota tribe.

Reprints of "Sitting Bull" by Marijac and Dut from Coq Hardi from 1 October 1949 to 19 May 1951 and 29 September 1951 to 15 March 1952. Other strips were in-house material. Sitting Bull also featured in a parallel story in Knockout, "Sitting Bull's Schooldays".