Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

The Funny Comics Fan Club

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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

Author

Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

Category

Fiction

Podcast website

thefcfc.podbean.com

Latest episode

Mar 1, 2026

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Episodes

033: The FInale 01.03.2026

In our Fun-Filled FINALE Mark and John look back at our favourite comics, the weirdest strips, the worst strips, the top artists and the best comics character of all time! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

032: Smash 15.02.2026

In our Thunderous Thirty Second issue Mark and John read a copy of Smash from 1968, featuring Daredevil, Batman, Bad Penny and a terrifying warning about Artificial Brains. Only 7 old pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

031: Giggle 01.02.2026

In our Fun-filled Thirty First issue Mark and John read a copy of Giggle from 1967, featuring either a daring experiment in European comics or a policy of cheap reprints, crumbling cake crumbs and howling sputniks. Only 5 old pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the str...

030: School Fun 18.01.2026

In our Thrilling thirtieth issue Mark and John read a copy of School Fun from 1984, featuring aliens, nazis, Hilda Ogden and a whole lot of school. Only eighteen pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

029: Monster Fun 04.01.2026

In our Terrifying twenty ninth issue Mark and John read a copy of Monster Fun from 1976, featuring monsters, robots, robot monsters and also fun. Only seven pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

028: The Beano Book 1979 21.12.2025

In our Tinsel-tastic Twenty eighth issue Mark and John read the 1979 Beano Book, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Bash Street Kids and almost no Biffo The Bear. Only one pound fifteen pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

027: Film Fun 07.12.2025

In our Twenty Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1959 issue of Film Fun, featuring Tommy Cooper, Jerry Lewis, Peter Sellers and your favourite local cinema star, Ronald Shiner. Only four old pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

026: Cor 23.11.2025

In our Twenty Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Cor, featuring Chalky, Rat Trap, Jelly Baby and the ethics of strike-breaking. This episode is sponsored by Jam Sandwiches. Only three and a half pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking a...

025: The Beezer 09.11.2025

In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an absence of Super Skimmers. Only two and a half new pence! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

024: Wham 26.10.2025

In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimpses into a very different world. Only 7d! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

023: Cracker 12.10.2025

Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters, and an awful lot of Sammy. Only 6p! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

022: The Beano Summer Special 27.07.2025

It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p! Get in touch by email at  dredgehibbett@gmail.com  and follow us on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

021: Best Of Seasons 1-2 15.06.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

020: The Phoenix 18.05.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips w...

019: Oink 04.05.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

018: Sparky 20.04.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to...

017:Wow! 06.04.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talkin...

016: Hoot 23.03.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

015: Knockout 09.03.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

014: Marvel Madhouse 23.02.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and...

013: Buster 09.02.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

012: Plug 26.01.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

011: Cheeky Weekly 12.01.2025

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're...

010: The Beano Annual 2025 22.12.2024

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to...

009: Dandy 08.12.2024

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  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Bluesky  to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

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