The Funny Comics Fan Club

The Funny Comics Fan Club

Mark Hibbett and John Dredge discuss funny comics, one at a time! ”A bumper-size summer special of a show” - The List ”.If villains disguising themselves as babies, fist fights with dentists and ’Steptoe and Son for kids’ pique your interest, this is for you” - The Guardian, Best Podcasts Of The Week ”A nostalgic delve into those pocket-money purchases that made us chortle” - Radio Times, Pick Of The Week ”A fun trip down memory lane” - The Sunday Times ”A glorious nostalgia fest for humour comics of the past” - Down The Tubes

Episodes

June 15, 2025 42 mins

It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played

In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajigs, Donut Squad, and a heated discussion about educational content. Only 349p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
May 4, 2025 40 mins

In our Naughty Nineteenth issue Mark and John read a 1988 issue of Oink. Featuring Frank Sidebottom, Pete and his Pimple, Charlie Brooker, and a lot of pig puns. Only 30p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
April 20, 2025 41 mins

In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about...

Mark as Played
April 6, 2025 40 mins

In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, grundle cakes and the inspiration behind Barney's Badges. Only 16p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
March 23, 2025 34 mins

In our Zeitgeist-surfing Sixteenth issue Mark and John read a 1986 issue of Hoot. Featuring Cuddles, more movie pitches, L Plated Ella, Piggles, plonkers and pie-faces. Only 20p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
March 9, 2025 39 mins

In our Fruity Fifteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Knockout. Featuring The Super Seven, "all colour" coal holes, Cresta, My Bruvver and institutional corruption. Only 2.5p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
February 23, 2025 34 mins

In our Fantastic Fourteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Marvel Madhouse. Featuring Charlie America, The Incredible Bulk, Earth 33 1/3 and a lot of topical cultural references from 1967 that made no sense at all in 1981, let alone now. Only 35p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking ab...

Mark as Played
February 9, 2025 40 mins

In our Lucky Thirteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Buster. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Master Mind, Faceache, moon crawlers, annoying Sidneys and radioactive leopards. Only 14p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
January 26, 2025 48 mins

In our Goonish and Gankly Twelfth issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Plug. Featuring Antchester United, Luncheon Vulture, Chunky Monkey, mumpers, and a Hegelian analysis of history. Only 9p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
January 12, 2025 38 mins

In our Elegant Eleventh issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Cheeky Weekly. Featuring Six Million Dollar Gran, Calculator Kid, the dangers of winding yourself, and more jokes than all other comics put together. Only 8p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
December 22, 2024 43 mins

In our Festive Season Finale Mark and John read this year's Beano Annual. Featuring Dennis & Gnasher, Minnie The Minx, Rubi's Screwtop Science and a heated debate about storytelling in Angel Face Investigates. Available now to actually buy! In shops!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about...

Mark as Played
December 8, 2024 51 mins

In our Nifty Ninth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of The Dandy. Featuring Desperate Dan, Korky The Cat, Black Bob, diddles, violence and Mark and John's debut as Fashion Influencers. Only 9p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
November 24, 2024 42 mins

In our Exciting Eighth issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Whizzer and Chips with Krazy Comic. Featuring Sid's Snake, The Champ, Shiner, Fuss Pot, and that wonderful old saying, "If it's not bulionk it's plonk!" Only 9p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
November 10, 2024 40 mins

In our Super-Marvellous Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of The Topper and Sparky. Featuring Danny's Tranny, Send For Kelly, Beryl The Peril and a sew-on consolation badge for everyone. Only 7p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
October 27, 2024 49 mins

In our Supersonic Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1970 issue of TV Comic. Featuring The Avengers (not those ones), Doctor Who, Basil Brush, and the long-awaited revival of ventriloquism on the radio. Only 9 old pence!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
October 13, 2024 53 mins

In our Frantic Fifth Issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of Krazy Comic. Featuring Cheeky, Pongo Snodgrass, Birdman and Chicken, and John's inside scoop on life as a competition winner. Only 8p!

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
September 29, 2024 48 mins

In our Fabulous Fourth Issue Mark and John read a 1984 issue of The Beano. Featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, a smart club wallet and two badges. Please enclose a 45p postal order - no stamps accepted.

Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
September 15, 2024 36 mins

In our Thrilling Third Issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Whoopee! Featuring Sweeny Toddler, Super Mum, Scared Stiff Sam and an examination of Umberto Eco's theory of the Oneiric Climate. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

Mark as Played
September 2, 2024 43 mins

In our Sensational Second Issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Nutty. Featuring Bananaman, Nip and Rrip, Sports Fan and a surprising amount of crocodiles. Only 16p!

Mark as Played

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