WHIZZER And CHIPS - The FIRST THREE...

Copyright REBELLION

A few days ago I returned to 1969 for a short spell with my auction acquisition of the first three issues of Whizzer & Chips.  Truth to tell I already have them, but the above trio still had their free gifts and were in better condition.  I also already had the mask, though it was an actual-size facsimile I made from a photo on the Internet after obtaining the height from the top of the hat to the tip of the beard from someone who knew the owner.  What's more, the '69 version is made of paper, not card like the facsimile I created, so it's finally good to have an original.

Any Crivvies buy W&C when it first came out, who have any memories of those halcyon times?  If you had a favourite character, then share your reminiscences in the comments section.  The comic lasted for one week over 21 years, though sadly its anniversary wasn't mentioned or celebrated in the relevant issue.  Guess IPC didn't think there was much point seeing as how the next issue was going to be the final one.  Interestingly, I purchased the last ish from the same shop where I'd bought the first one.  Full circle, eh?  Right, get typing, Crivs, this blog needs you!

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(Just think - the comic has been gone from newsagents' counters for 35 years now, 14 years longer than its 21 year lifespan, yet somehow it doesn't seem anywhere near as long.)  

And in case you were interested, below is the facsimile I made a few years back.  Great, innit?!