Buster It may not be as legendary as The Beano or The Dandy, but Buster
still has a place in the hearts of men of a certain age.
The first issue came out in May 1960, cost 4d, (about
1.5p) and you got a free balloon bleeper with every copy - as well
as great stories featuring the Terrors Of
Tornado Street, Turtle Boy, and Phantom Force Five.
The Buster of the title was originally billed as the 'Son Of Andy Capp', as he was based on the long running Daily Mirror strip and his adventure always occupied the front page.
Buster was a great success for many years in the cutthroat world
of boy's comics, merging with rival Whizzer and Chips in later life
and providing a home for characters including Bonehead, Faceache,
and Dinah Mite.
