Tiger (comic)

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Tiger was a British comic magazine.

The comic was launched under the editorship of Derek Birnage^[1] on the 11 September 1954^[2], under the name Tiger - The Sport and Adventure Picture Story Weekly^[3], and featured predominantly sporting strips. Its most popular strip was Roy of the Rovers, a football based strip recounting the life of Roy Race and the team he played for, Melchester Rovers. This strip proved so successful it was spun out of Tiger and into its own comic.^[4]

The comic was eventually cancelled on 30 March 1985, with some strips moving to The Eagle.^[5] In all 1555 issues were published, as well as a number of hard-cover annuals.^[6]

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Billy's Boots - moved to Eagle, then Roy of the Rovers
Death Wish - moved to Eagle
Fairs Please!
Football Family Robinson lower division side called Thatchem United. All players had to be Robinson family members under the tutelage of Grandma Robinson. Team members included Crash Robinson (goalie) Alf Robinson, Fred Robinson, |Grizzly Bear Robinson, Ron Robinson and Tich Robinson. Their biggest moment was when they got to Wembley and won the League Cup. This storyline was obviously based on Swindon Town's 1969 victory over Arsenal in the same competition.
Golden Boy - moved to Eagle
Hot Shot Hamish - moved to Roy of the Rovers
Jet-Ace Logan
Johnny Cougar
Nipper
Olac the Gladiator
Roy of the Rovers - spun-off into its own comic
Skid Solo
Simtek
Star Rider - moved to Eagle
The Suicide Six
The Tough Game
Typhoon Tracy, Trouble-shooter
Martin's Marvellous Mini
Mighty Mouse - moved to Roy of the Rovers