Comics played a significant role in capturing the essence of popular TV shows during the golden era of television. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the market was flooded with TV-themed comics that captivated readers with expanded stories of their beloved small screen characters. These comics allowed fans to experience their favorite shows in a different medium. Fans could delve deeper into the narratives they loved, whether it was the thrilling adventures of “The Lone Ranger,” the comedic escapades of “I Love Lucy,” or the intergalactic battles of “Star Trek.”

TV-themed comics continued the stories beyond what was shown on TV, providing fans with more content and satisfying their thirst for new storylines, new characters, and deeper exploration of familiar faces’ backstories.

Additionally, these comics served as a gateway for those who missed an episode or season, offering a chance to catch up on the latest developments and ensuring no fan was left behind. Although the internet and streaming services have caused these comics to fade away, they remain a nostalgic treasure for those who grew up during this era, reminding us of the enduring power of television and its creative reach to the audience.

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TV21 Century156The comic was published in the style of a newspaper of the future, with the front page usually dedicated to fictional news stories set in the worlds of Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and other stories.
TV21105The same comic as above in all but name. Relaunched with “Century” removed.
TV Action132Starting out as COUNTDOWN for the first 58 weeks the comic was relaunched as TV Action + Countdown before dropping “Countdown” after issue 100.
TV Comic356TV Comic was a British comic book magazine published weekly from 9 November 1951 until 29 June 1984. Featuring stories based on television series running at the time of publication, it was the first British comic to be based around TV programmes. It ran for a total of 1,697 issues.
TV Tornado88TV Tornado was a TV-related anthology published from 14th January 1967 to 14th September 1968, a total of 88 issues. Strips and characters featured included Batman, Superman, Tarzan, The Phantom, Bonanza, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The Green Hornet, The Saint, The Lone Ranger, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Invaders and Flash Gordon, plus features on subjects including Doctor Who and The Avengers. It was eventually merged with TV Century 21. Along the way, it absorbed the failed title Solo.
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