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PODCAST

The Funny Comics Fan Club

Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

Mark Hibbett and John Dredge discuss funny comics, one at a time! ”A bumper-size summer special of a show” - The List ”.If villains disguising themselves as babies, fist fights with dentists and ’Steptoe and Son for kids’ pique your interest, this is for you” - The Guardian, Best Podcasts Of The Week ”A nostalgic delve into those pocket-money purchases that made us chortle” - Radio Times, Pick Of The Week ”A fun trip down memory lane” - The Sunday Times ”A glorious nostalgia fest for humour comics

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024: Wham

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/10/26

In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimpses into a very different world. Only 7d!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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36:16

023: Cracker

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/10/12

Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters, and an awful lot of Sammy. Only 6p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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41:04

022: The Beano Summer Special

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/07/27

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 and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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42:40

021: Best Of Seasons 1-2

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/06/15

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 Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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38:58

020: The Phoenix

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/05/18

In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajigs, Donut Squad, and a heated discussion about educational content. Only 349p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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40:01

019: Oink

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/05/04

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 of pig puns. Only 30p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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41:31

018: Sparky

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/04/20

In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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40:10

017:Wow!

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/04/06

In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, grundle cakes and the inspiration behind Barney's Badges. Only 16p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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34:14

016: Hoot

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/03/23

In our Zeitgeist-surfing Sixteenth issue Mark and John read a 1986 issue of Hoot. Featuring Cuddles, more movie pitches, L Plated Ella, Piggles, plonkers and pie-faces. Only 20p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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39:36

015: Knockout

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/03/09

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 institutional corruption. Only 2.5p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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34:48

014: Marvel Madhouse

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/02/23

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 a lot of topical cultural references from 1967 that made no sense at all in 1981, let alone now. Only 35p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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40:21

013: Buster

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/02/09

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, annoying Sidneys and radioactive leopards. Only 14p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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48:04

012: Plug

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/01/26

In our Goonish and Gankly Twelfth issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Plug. Featuring Antchester United, Luncheon Vulture, Chunky Monkey, mumpers, and a Hegelian analysis of history. Only 9p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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38:10

011: Cheeky Weekly

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2025/01/12

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 winding yourself, and more jokes than all other comics put together. Only 8p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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43:39

010: The Beano Annual 2025

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/12/22

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 a heated debate about storytelling in Angel Face Investigates. Available now to actually buy! In shops! Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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51:04

009: Dandy

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/12/08

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 and John's debut as Fashion Influencers. Only 9p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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42:45

008: Whizzer and Chips

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/11/24

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, and that wonderful old saying, "If it's not bulionk it's plonk!" Only 9p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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40:51

007: The Topper and Sparky

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/11/10

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 Peril and a sew-on consolation badge for everyone. Only 7p!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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49:51

006: TV Comic

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/10/27

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 long-awaited revival of ventriloquism on the radio. Only 9 old pence!Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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53:01

005: Krazy Comic

The Funny Comics Fan Club ·

2024/10/13

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 scoop on life as a competition winner. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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