Plot:
On his retirement as groundsman at the Larkston Country Club, Minnie Bigg’s grandfather is to be turned out of his club house. So, Minnie, a promising young tennis player, is trying to earn enough cash, by winning tournaments, to buy him a new house.
In a sequel Grimley Sports Club is under threat from Astra Engineering, which wants to use the grounds to build a factory. Minnie, has to win championships to prove her club is worthwhile. But she has a rival in Val Logan, who is being sponsored by Astra.
(Mighty Minnie – 1971)
(Mighty Minnie – 1977, Art: Guy Peeters)
Notes:
- Artist: Guy Peeters (1977)
Appeared:
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy: #224 (1 May 1971) – #248 (16 October 1971)
- Reprinted – Mandy: #1119 (25 June 1988) – #1145 (24 December 1988)
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy: #284 (24 June 1972) – #298 (30 September 1972)
- Reprinted – Mandy #1160 (8 April 1989) – #1175 (22 July 1989)
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy: #484 (24 April 1976) – #499 (7 August 1976)
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy: #519 (25 December 1976) – #533 (2 April 1977)
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy: #653 (21 July 1979) – #678 (12 January 1980)
Other Appearances
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy Annual 1973
- Mighty Minnie – Mandy Annual 1974
There is also a serial around Mandy #290. And there are short stories in Mandy Annuals 1973 and 1974.
The ‘Mighty Minnie’ serial ending in 248 started in 224 (May 1 1971). The one that Yuuki M. is referring to is the second series, which ran from 284 (June 24 1972) to 298 (September 30 1972). The one that ended in 1145 started in 1119 (June 25 1988).
Thank you both for the extra information
The “Mighty Minnie” – Mandy: #1119 (25 June 1988) – #1145 (24 December 1988) is a reprint of the first series. The only difference is they changed her hair style. The second series from 1972 (issues 294-298) is reprinted also. It is in Mandy #1160 (April 8, 1989) – #1175 (July 22, 1989). The only difference in it is Minnie’s hair. I don’t know why they would change her hair and nothing else.
Thanks Ronnie. I’ve seen that happen in some annual story reprints but don’t think I’ve come across it in a serial before usually if the art changes in a reprint its a complete change with new artist.