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List of Tiger stories
A list of stories published in the Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications/IPC Magazines weekly boys' comic Tiger between 1954 and 1985.
Achtung! It's Messy SchmidtThe misadventures of a Luftwaffe pilot who maintains an upbeat demeanour despite crashing every single plane he sits in, to the fury of commanding of officer von Spotz.
The Amazing Exploits of Tornado Jones
Australian daredevil 'Tornado' Jones attempts numerous high-publicity stunts.
Art King
Art King's prowess in motorcycle road racing soon earns him the nickname 'Knight Rider'. Autograph AlbertAn enthusiastic schoolboy will stop at nothing to get the autographs of famous sports stars – and usually ends up infuriating his idols as a result.
The Barbed Wire XI
After Nazis use a secret complex of underground tunnels to kidnap key scientists a top-secret unit of 11 hardened Commandos is put together to rescue them.
The Battling Birdmen
During World War II, Petty Officer Pete Parsons and gunner Tug Wilson battle Germans from a northern Fleet Air Arm airbase. Despite using a Blackburn Roc, the pair experience considerable success. Battler Britton
The adventures of a World War II British fighter ace. The Battling LumberjackCanadian woodcutter Ben Beaver works his way through regional boxing rivals as he aims to become a prizefighter. Biff Bailey – Fighting Fury
With help from his manager Terry Watts, British boxer Biff Bailey becomes a star heavyweight in America.
Big-Hit BriscoeBill Briscoe tries to balance his ambition of becoming a first-class cricketer for Lentshire with his day job working on a construction site. Big-Hit Swift
After an accident injures several members of Midshire's cricket team on a tour of Australia, holidaying amateur player Barry Swift gets a dream opportunity. Bill and Chris BurnettBrothers, racers and engineers Bill and Chris Burnett build a sports car special in their garage and enter it in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Billy's Boots
Billy gets a pair of technologically advanced football boots that turn him into a star player.
Billy's BootsAfter discovering the ancient boots of former footballer Charles 'Dead Shot' Keen, young Billy Dane finds himself playing with the skill of the late England International.
The Black ArcherClumsy TV reporter Clem Macey leads a double-life as the costumed crimefighter called the Black Archer. Black Patch the Wonder HorseStable boy Davey Tyler buys a fast horse called Black Patch from a mysterious gypsy, and plans to use the steed as a champion racer and save Garsdale Racing Stables from financial trouble.
Blood KnifeComanche warrior Blood Knife accidentally strays into a valley terrorised by prehistoric monsters. He vows to defend the people of the lost civilisation. Brad Nolan
Cowboy Brad Nolan seems to have his nascent boxing career ruined when jealous Cy Baxter causes him to break his arm at the ranch. Nolan's boss, former fighter Jake Maddock, warns him he will never fight again but Nolan remains determined to seek out his dream.
Bulldog BryantFreelance adventurer and pilot Bulldog Bryant gets into adventures, aided by chum Steve Martin. Carr Street United
In the rundown northern industrial town of Checkley, Tom Brown recruits friends and neighbours to put together a football team. Casey and the Champ
Hot-headed Irish train driver Casey runs his equally cantankerous steam locomotive 'Champ' between San Francisco and Denver. Casey's Crew
Tank commander Casey and his crew – Sparrow, Prof, Tosher and Tich – advance through World War II Europe in a chaotic but successful fashion. Castaways of Shark IslandThe same characters later appeared in "Rivals from the Black Gold". Later reprinted in Hurricane.[1] Charlie Champ's War
Sporting polymath Charlie Champ is deployed to France in World War II and soon finds a way to put his myriad skills into use against the Wehrmacht. Come on the ScruffsWhen the village school of Scruffley is threatened with demolition and amalgamation with snobby private school Crenton. To thwart this, pupils Ginger Nutt and Chubby Merlin put together a football team to win the County Cup. Commando One
Captain Rex Royal of the Commandos is parachuted behind German lines to aid the resistance on Crete in 1942. Crisis Carson
CusterGeorge Armstrong Custer leads the 7th Cavalry in the Indian Wars.
Danny Jones Time Traveller
Fishing in a pond, schoolboy Danny Jones finds an ancient clock that can move anyone touching it backwards and forwards in time when the hands are moved. Death Wish
Left with huge facial injuries after a crash, Formula One ace Blake Edmonds dons a mask and sets put to find a stunt that will kill him.
Dodger CaineDodger and his pal Tubby Travers cause chaos at Greenway College with their pranks and wheezes. Don't Rile Rinty O'Reilly!
Kind-hearted Irishman Rinty O'Reilly has the skills to become a boxer and is persuaded to go for the championship by friend and manager 'Blarney' Stone so he can afford to fund his dream of buying a farm. However, O'Reilly is reluctant to fight with ferocity – until someone finally exhausts his huge reserves of patience. Dynamite on Wheels
Jeff Walpole builds a sportscar in his garage and takes it to time trials, only to end up unintentionally upstage the Falkland factory's launch of their new Firebird racer. Despite his efforts to explain, Jeff soon finds himself in a bitter rivalry with Falkland ace Ron Sanderson. Ethelred the Unready
Fairs Please
Bus conductor Frank Fair and his driver uncle Felix get in a variety of scrapes in their public transport jobs. The Fiery Furnaces!
Footballing brothers Red and Coke Furnace find themselves stranded in the jungle after a plane crash, and begin to make their way back to civilisation. The Fighting 13The exploits of Rugby league team Wurnley City, coached by Sid Blenkinsop and captained by Harry Oldcastle. The Fighting Navy
File of FameThe sports editor of the Daily Globe newspaper shares interesting stories he has covered in his journalistic career.
Fisty Flynn
Schoolboy Terry 'Fisty' Flynn is forced to relocate to the remote island of St. Columba in the South Atlantic when his father, diplomat Sir Nigel Flynn, is appointed governor. Terry's unhappiness and quick temper means he struggles to settle in – a situation that is not made easier when the South American country of Beruvia begins funding rebel attacks on the island. Football Family Robinson
Thatcher United would be an average unremarkable lower Division Four side but for the bizarre nature that their entire squad and staff are all part of the massive extended Robinson family, who must try to keep the club from falling into the hands of local businessman Max Sharkey and his plans to turn their ramshackle ground into a supermarket. The Forest Rangers
A group of young rangers learn about nature and the wild in Canada.
Golden Boy
Athletically gifted feral boy Jamie Speed is discovered running on the moors. Subsequently, Jamie is adopted by a police officer known as Seargent Joe who helps the boy become a professional athlete. However both Jamie and Joe find the world of athletics has an unsavoury side. The Great Thespius!Once acclaimed as one of the world's finest actors, Irving Thespius grows bitter when his fame begins to fade. After noting the publicity accorded to the supervillain Plunder Man, Thespius aims to reclaim the spotlight by becoming a world-feared villain.
Hawaka
Cherokee warrior Hawaka protects innocents from threats and monsters, and later teams up with Buffalo Bill. Helmet Head
Bookish Clem Hawkins is bequeathed a newspaper in the frontier town of Coltsville, the most lawless settlement in the West. Thankfully his uncle has also left him a robot gunslinger, and the pair set out to clean up Coltsville.
HMS Outcast
The obsolete destroyer HMS Outcast once again seems destined for scrap before the ship and her oddball crew are recalled for another mission. A Horse Called UglyAfter a spat with stable owner Clive Mannering, unruly groom Joe Larcombe sets out to be a jockey for a rival stable by taming the similarly rowdy stallion Ugly. Hot Shot Hamish
Blessed with a towering physique and a net-busting shot, amiable Hebridean footballer Hamish Balfour joins Princes Park and soon makes an impact on the Scottish Premier Division.
Hunter's Vengeance
A syndicate of wealthy men fund the work of brilliant young inventor Don Hunter, only for him to discover his benefactors plan to use his creations for crime. Hunter instead sets out to bring the cabal to justice. A Hurricane Has Two Fists
Quick-fisted Ryk Marangi leaves the tropical Peaceful Islands to pursue a career as a boxer in America. Ice Wizard of the Redwood RocketsCanadian ice hockey star Bud Wilmott transforms the fortunes of the Redwood Rockets. The Inquisitors
Investigator Simon Lash seeks out mysterious supernatural incidents, aided by retainer and reformed criminal 'Knocker' White.
The Jailbird Commandos
During World War II, former police detective Dave Danford becomes a captain in the Commandos. Charged with putting together a team for top secret missions, Danford recruits six wily criminals he put behind bars. Jeff Jackson Takes the WheelJet-Ace Logan
A hundred years in the future, RAF pilot Jim "Jet-Ace" Logan and his trusty co-pilot Plumduff Charteris keep Earth safe from alien aggressors. Johnny Cougar
With help from manager Bill MacLean, Everglades Seminole Johnny Cougar undergoes a career in the colourful world of international wrestling.
Keep Fit FredClumsy Fred's exercise routines cause problems for neighbours and other passing members of the public.
King of the Skating Aces
Zip King leads ice hockey team Royal Park Aces as player-manager.
King of the Track
Barry King longs to be a motorcycle racer but his father bans him from even attending races after his brother Geoff is left in a wheelchair after a bike accident. Geoff himself is more supportive, and gets his old bike out of mothballs, planning to help Barry pursue a racing career behind their parents' backs. Lightning LorantFrench Foreign Legion soldier Jack Ripley moonlights as boxer Lightning Lorant while posted in North Africa. Louis Bernard
Believing that a spate of monster sightings in the Caribbean are down to a notorious tiger shark known as Scarback, sea hunter Louis Bernard takes his nephew to investigate.
MacTavish and O'Toole
Martin's Marvellous MiniMartin Baker is obsessed with becoming a rally driver but can only afford a clapped out £55 Mini. Christening the car 'George', Martin and his mechanic 'Tiny' Hill set about turning the Mini into a winner.
Master-SpyJohn Master uses his status as the globetrotting British tennis number one to secretly carry out dangerous missions for British Intelligence. Men of Steel
Successful multi-discipline athlete Rod Steel sets himself the challenge of turning around the struggling Anvil Athletic Club. The Men Who Could Walk Through Walls
The Mighty Smiths
Sam Smith wants to be a boxer and his brother Sid wants to be a boxing manager; the two brothers work together to try and get into the sport, while also running a market stall together. Mystery at Mountainsport SchoolThe Mountainsport winter sports school in the Alps is the sight of strange goings-on. Pupils Chick Carey and Bill Gunn are determined to solve the mystery. Mystery Ice-Ace of the ArrowsIce hockey team Albury Arrows are assisted by the surprise arrival of an unknown talented player when one of their regulars misses a game. The stranger gives his name as Joe Brown and vanishes, leaving Arrows skipper Tank Carter determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. Nelson Lord, T.I.G.E.R. Agent
Nelson Lord is the top agent for British agency T.I.G.E.R (The International Group for Eliminating Revolution). Opposing him are the villainous A.T.A.C (Agents of Terror and Chaos). Nipper
Despite his slight build and young age making him a target for thuggish defenders, jet-heeled 'Nipper' Lawrence soon makes an impact for First Division side Blackport Rovers.
The Nits of the Round table
Brave but clumsy knights Sir Lanceclot and Sir Fred (and their squire Varlet) battle the gargantuan ruffian Sid Slobb. Nosey Parker
An interfering schoolboy's habit of butting in causes problems for all and sundry.
Olac the Gladiator
Briton Olac becomes a successful gladiator in Ancient Rome, before being framed for a crime he didn't commit and becoming an outlaw. After clearing his name, Olac became a trusted agent of the Emperor.
Paceman
Daydreamer Henry Hawkins is revealed to have a world class throw in a playground incident, and joins the school cricket team mainly to impress popular girl Shirley. While Henry has a fast bowling delivery from the start, his new teammates are less impressed with his other skills. However, sports master Alec Thompson is determined to whip Hawkins into shape. Paddy Ryan's Athletes Unlimited
Paddy Ryan runs Spartan House, a renowned all-round sports training school. His latest pupil is David MacArdle, who wants to emulate his father's Olympic-winning hammer throw.
Peg-Leg's Penguins
Pete Kelso loses part of his leg after battling the Red Baron in World War I, but remains upbeat and keeps flying. After the conflict he sets up the Flying Penguins air circus, but Kelso and his pilots are turned down on age grounds when World War II breaks out. Determined to help, they pinch a trio of obsolete Gloster Gauntlets destined for disposal, and soon prove their worth. Philip DriverAfter leaving a career as a British intelligence agent, Philip Driver attempts to become a professional golfer. However, he and his caddie 'Peanut' Jones still find themselves drawn into espionage. Police Dog Kim
Hound Kim and his handler P.C. 22 solve crimes in rural England. Pony Express
Good friends Buffalo Bill Cody and Texas Jack Omohundro compete for the government's Pony Express franchise.
Pride of the 27th
Captain Alex Pride and Sergeant Paddy O'Hara of the 27th Lancers are stationed in Kabul as the British Empire tries to keep control against Afghan tribes. Rex BartonDetective Rex Barton specialises in strange and uncanny cases.
Rivals from the Black Gold
Robot Builders
The Arrow family, made up of heroic geniuses, are known as the Robot Builders – an independent rescue organisation who have built fantastic machines to help those caught in disasters. Rockfist Rogan
As part of the roving Freelance Squadron of RAF trouble-shooters, Rockfist Rogan and navigator Curly Hooper battle the Germans.
Rod and Line
Rod Harper sets out to be a top angler, despite the cost of fishing gear, school bullies and irascible landowners. Rogue Driver
Roy of the Rovers
Signed to the youth team of First Division Melchester Rovers, promising forward Roy Race progresses through the ranks of professional football.
Roy Race's Schooldays
Runaway Reb
A farmhand called Reb gets fed up with his maltreatment from the tyrannical Spragg family and goes on the run. He is befriended by destitute ex-boxer Basher Binns, who soon realises Reb has the makings of a champion pugilist. Rusty Steele – Grand Prix SpeedsterGrand Prix rising star Rusty Steele lands a drive with the crack Lenca team, but a rival frames him for taking a bribe to throw a race. Unwanted by other teams, he becomes a haulage driver while trying to clear his name. Saber, King of the Jungle
Raised in the wild, white man Saber and his Zulu friend Umbala protect the jungle from all manner of threats. The School in the WildsA wilderness school in North-West America teaches pupils – including Dan Massey and his Inuit friend Ungook – outdoorsmanship and survival skills. Sergeant Rock, Special Air Service
Former paratrooper Sergeant Rock is called back into service to aid the SAS.
SintekWhen American motorcycle star Bruce Tollman is horrifically injured in a race in Salzburg his shattered body is stolen from hospital by scientist Professor Sintek. He replaces most of Tollman's body with advanced robotic parts but is killed by his bitter assistant before the subject wakes. Tollman must try to work out what has happened to him while avoiding the blame for Sintek's death. Skid Solo
Skid Solo advances through the ranks of Grand Prix racing. Slogger from Down Under
Australian Digger Dean arrives in Wiltshire to inherit his family's stately home. A resulting sift through the property documentation reveals the estate to actually be a tiny independent country, and Dean begins coming up with novel ideas to put the micronation on the map. Space-Age Kit
The Speed Ace from Cell 457
Brent Daly is an ambitious sportscar driver hoping to impress factory team talent scouts – little knowing that he is also attracting the attention of master criminal The Director, who wants Daly as a getaway driver. Speedster from BleakmoorAfter serving a five year sentence in Bleakmoor Prison for a crime he didn't commit, racing driver Len Dyson sets out to clear his name. Spike and Dusty
Spike North and Dusty Minto are Royal Navy frogmen turned freelance divers. Splash Gorton
Moustachioed hippie Splash Gorton shocks the establishment with his far-out personality and incredible swimming skills.
Stand-In for the Mystery SpeedsterStar Rider
Steadfast McStaunch
The StrongmanAfter an impressive performance at a strongman competition, Tommy 'Tiny' Tucker finds himself adopted by eccentric manager Hector Boskovic. The Suicide Six
A team of Commandos undertake highly dangerous missions in World War II.
Tallon of the Track
When Dave Trent, captain of the Flying Ospreys speedway team, is injured he seeks a replacement. He finds talented but fiery Jo Tallon, who must overcome the sexism of her teammates and other competitors.
Terrible Tich
Brash young athlete Tich's attempts to gain an unfair advantage backfire repeatedly.
Terror of the Jungle RailroadJerry Grant and Lal Singh undertake a perilous journey through North India to deliver a bulldozer needed for railway construction. The TigersSports club The Tigers only have three members, which doesn't stop enthusiastic skipper Chunky Smith from entering them in a variety of competitions despite the protestations of the other two-thirds of the membership, Biff and Smithy. The Time 'Tec
Special agent Theo Platt specialises in investigations into unexplained incidents from the past, helped by good-natured boffin Professor Hourglass. Topps on Two Wheels
Eddie Topps continues his stunt career on homemade bike 'The Beast'. The Tough GameDuggie Batson and 'Big' Ernie Barnes are aspiring Rugby League players in the town of Rushton. The pair sign for Rushton Town RFC and make fast friends with the burly 'Ape Man'. Later, after a fallout with Rushton, the three left to instead play for Potterdale. The Toughest Road Race in the World
Racing driver Red Rawley and his trusty riding mechanic Phil Boyce enter their Super Meteor in the Trans-Africa Sports Car Race. The already daunting road race becomes even more dangerous when a mysterious foe with the alias Monsieur Exe attempts to sabotage their efforts. Triton Jones, Undersea Adventurer
Former swimming champion Triton Jones sets himself up as a diving adventurer. The Two-Wheeled Whirlwind
Rick Rowland establishes himself as Britain's top cyclist, helped by friend and trainer Bill Chubb. Typhoon Tracy
Typhoon Tracy is a jovial 6' 6" soldier of fortune who travels the world onboard looking for excitement and adventure. On top of his towering physique he is superhumanly strong and invulnerable, attributes which can be both blessings and curses due to his general lack of common sense and caution.
The Undersea Treasure HuntBrothers Jeff and Colin Barton hunt for treasure on their boat Sea Spray off the Pacific island of Otahu. Val Venture
Explorer Val Venture and his assistant Gloria investigate mysteries in the Middle East.
Young CharioteerA Briton captured by Romans, Breton serves as a groom in the stables of Senator Messala. He soon discovers he has a gift for chariot racing. Young Hurricane
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