1974 No.18 and 1980 No.8...

No more issues from Dan as yet, so on we go to 1974, it's No.18, from my collection. Also we have the first issue from another new scanner, David Gibson, it is No.8 from 1980, I have more 1980 and 1979 issues from David too, thanks David.  Both of these issues are complete.

11th May 1974 - No.18

Cover: Stephen R. Hudis by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: Doctor in Charge! (Harry North), Michael Bentine's Potty Time (Arthur Ranson), The Tomorrow People (John M. Burns), Les Dawson is Superflop (Arthur Ranson), The World at War (Unknown),
The Kids from 47a (Unknown), Follyfoot (Mike Noble), Kung Fu (Martin Asbury) and
Bless this House (Unknown).

16th February 1980 - No.8

Cover: Richard O'Sullivan by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Worzel Gummidge (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).

1973 No.42 and 1980 No.7...

Another issue from 73 courtesy of Dan again, No,42, this one has Gary Glitter on the cover, in the days when he was just an great entertainer, how times change.   Also the next from 1980 which is No.7, with Jon Pertwee on the cover starting his first 'Worzel Gummidge' stint.

13th October 1972 - No.42

Cover: Gary Glitter by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: On the Buses (Harry North), Settle Down Now! with Ken Goodwin (Arthur Ranson),

The Tomorrow People (John M. Burns), Les Dawson is Superflop (Arthur Ranson),
The Adventures of David Cassidy (Unknown), The Fenn Street Gang (Unknown), Follyfoot (Mike Noble) and Doctor in Charge (Unknown).

9th February 1980 - No.7

Cover: Jon Pertwee by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Worzel Gummidge (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).

1973 No.11...1980 No.5 and 1980 No.6 (Better Copy)...

Another two for you. No.11 is the issue from 1973 and David Cassidy is yet again on the cover. Also here is No.5 from 1980, and a bonus of a better scan of No.6 from 1980, which I bought recently.  These issues are all mine and complete.

10th March 1972 - No.11

Cover: David Cassidy by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: On the Buses (Harry North), Settle Down Now! with Ken Goodwin (Arthur Ranson),

The Adventures of David Cassidy (Unknown), The Fenn Street Gang (Unknown), Doctor in Charge (Unknown), Les Dawson is Superflop (Arthur Ranson), Elephant Boy (Unknown),

Follyfoot (Mike Noble) and Pathfinders (Unknown).

26th January 1980 - No.5

Cover: Bob Geldof and Robin Cousins by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Enid Blyton's Famous Five (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).

2nd February 1980 - No.6

Cover: Lou Ferrigno, Bill Bixby and ABBA by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Enid Blyton's Famous Five (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).

Update...1981 no.7 plus The Whole Story...

Here is a bonus issue for you, a better copy of No.7 from 1981 provided by Zeg from Scanarama, a big thanks to him.



7th February 1981 - No.7 (Updated)

Cover: Larry Wilcox and Eric Estrada by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: Meet the Smurfs (Peyo), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Martin Asbury),
Worzel Gummidge (Mike Noble), Elvis the Story (Arthur Ranson), Charlie's Angels (Jim
Baikie), Sapphire & Steel (Arthur Ranson) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).



Also, here is the latest instalment of 'The whole story' for you.  The Battlestar Galactica file, contains the BG posters and features that appeared in Look-in.

Also there's the first How the West Was Won story, a gritty western adventure, drawn by John M. Burns, who's style I thought was a perfect match for these stories.

enjoy...

The Battlestar Galactica file

HOW THE WEST WAS WON

Story 1 - The Test

Story: Angus P. Allan

Art: John M. Burns

1973 No.2 and 1980 No.3...

More new issues, another from Dan which is No.2 from 1973 and also, No.3 from 1980, this had a free Smurf sticker inside, I've made a facsimile from the one on the cover cleaned up a bit, it's at the end of the file.  This one is from my collection and both are complete.  I have another scanner on board, David, who has sent two issues already...anyone else out there who can help? We can reach the goal of a full collection much sooner if you can.

6th January 1972 - No.2

Cover: David Cassidy by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: On the Buses (Harry North), Doctor in Charge (Unknown), The Adventures of David Cassidy (Unknown), Les Dawson is Superflop (Arthur Ranson), The Fenn Street Gang (Unknown),

Please Sir! (Unknown), Mark Strong (Unknown), Elephant Boy (Unknown), Follyfoot (Mike Noble)

and Pathfinders (Unknown).

29th December 1979 - No.3

Cover: Tom Baker by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Enid Blyton's Famous Five (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).

1973 No.1 and 1980 No.1...

Back on track, for our first fresh issues we have two No.1's here, Both of them are those oddly dated types, the first one dated 1972 is the the first issue of 1973, the second is dated 1979 and that is the first 1980 issue.

The 1973 issue is from newcomer Dan, who has sent me two issues so far, and hopes to send more, thanks for this Dan....and keep em' coming!

the 1980 issue is from my collection, both are complete.

31st December 1972 - No.1

Cover: Steve Hodson by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: On the Buses (Harry North), Crowther in Trouble (Tom Kerr), Doctor in Charge (Unknown),

The Adventures of David Cassidy (Unknown), The Fenn Street Gang (Unknown),

Please Sir! (Unknown), Mark Strong (Unknown), Elephant Boy (Unknown),

Les Dawson is Superflop (Arthur Ranson), Follyfoot (Mike Noble)

and Pathfinders (Unknown).

29th December 1979 - No.1

Cover: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner and Persis Khambatta by Arnaldo Putzu.

Strips: The Benny Hill Page (Bill Titcombe), Sapphire and Steel (Arthur Ranson),

Enid Blyton's Famous Five (Mike Noble), Meet the Smurfs! (Peyo), Charlie's Angels (Jim Baikie),

Battlestar Galactica (Martin Asbury) and Mind Your Language (Bill Titcombe).