Buster Comic

 


Buster Comics made its first appearence on 28th May 1960 and lasted until it's final issue on 4th January 2000.

Its became quite a flagship title with nearly all major cancelled titles eventually merging with it until Whizzer & Chips became the final comic to join in 3rd November 1990.

 

Merged Comics...

Radio Fun - (25th Feb 1961)

Film Fun - (15th Sept 1962)

The Big One - (27th Feb 1965)

Giggle - (20th Jan 1968)

Jet - (2nd Oct 1971)

Cor!! - (22nd June 1974)

Monster Fun - (6th Nov 1976)

Jackpot - (6th Feb 1982)

School Fun - (2nd June 1984)

Nipper - (19th Sept 1987)

Oink - (2nd June 1988)

Whizzer & Chips - (3rd Nov 1990)

 


The Comics...


Buster's Birthday Club Badge - 1960s

Description:

In 1960 you could join Buster's Birthday Club and receive a Buster Badge. The membership form was within the comic.

There was two versions of the badge.

The early version appeared to be made from metal, whereas the later version was plastic.


Buster's Birthday Club Badge

 

Description :

early 1960s - metal variant


Buster's Birthday Club Badge

 

Description :

mid/late 1960s - plastic variant