| Monster Fun (IPC) | |
|---|---|
 Monster Fun #1 (14 June 1975) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | IPC Magazines Ltd |
| Schedule | Weekly |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | 14 June 1975 – 30 October 1976 |
| No. of issues | 73 regular issues 2 summer specials |
| Creative team | |
| Artist(s) | Robert Nixon, Thomas Williams, Trevor Metcalfe, Mike Lacey, Ken Reid |
| Editor(s) | "Frankie Stein" |
| Monster Fun (Rebellion) | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Rebellion Publishing |
| Schedule | Bi-Monthly (April 2022-April 2023) Monthly (from June 2023) |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | 06 April 2022 |
| Editor(s) | "Frankie Stein" |
Monster Fun was originally a weekly British comic strip magazine for children aged seven to twelve. Published by IPC Media, it ran for 73 issues in 1975–1976, when it merged with Buster.[1] Focused on humorous monster strips and stories, the magazine was known for "The Bad Time Bedtime Books" minicomic inserts, created by Leo Baxendale.
The nominal editor was "Frankie Stein" (a play on Frankenstein), a character who had previously appeared in the magazines Wham!, Shiver and Shake, and Whoopee!.[1] Recurring artists included Robert Nixon, Thomas Williams, and Trevor Metcalfe.
The magazine was known for handing out free toys in its issues. The first issue, for instance, came with a free plate wobbler[2] (a novelty item[3] consisting of an inflatable rubber bladder and a hand-operated pump; the bladder is placed under a plate, and inflating it makes the plate wobble).[4] The second issue had a "Freaky Spider Ring", the third a "Super Shaking Skeleton".
The comic was relaunched in April 2022, initially as a bi-monthly publication before moving to monthly publication.[5]
- ^ a b "Monster Fun," ComicVine. Accessed 21 September 2015.
- ^ Monster Fun #1 (14 June 1975).
- ^ Stringer, Lew (3 December 2010). "Blimey! It's another blog about comics!: Free Inside! - Part 5". Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ Kibble-White, Graham (2005). The Ultimate Book of British Comics. Allison & Busby. p. 175. ISBN 9780749082116.
- ^ Official website