Category Archives: Debbie

Who is Mystine?

Plot

Lorna Lennox had discovered that the girl she had named Mystine came from another world called Planet X. Mystine claimed that Lorna’s childhood teddy bear, Grumble, was some sort of talisman, and that it had saved Lorna from being captured by men from Planet X.

who-is-mystine

Notes

  • Reprinted  in Dutch as “Mystine”, in Debbie #3.

Appeared

  • Who is Mystine? – Debbie: #109 (15 March 1975) – #118 (17 May 1975)

Super Pup

Plot

Di Franklin and her mother moved into  a block of new flats where dogs were not allowed. But an unknown friend sent Di a present of F.R.E.D.—a Fully Robotised Electronic Dog.

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Notes

  • In Debbie issue #88 at the end of story it advertises that Super Pup will return next week when “Fred becomes a bloodhound” but Super Pup doesn’t return until #93 with that story.

Appeared

  • Super Pup – Debbie: #86 (5 October 1974) – #88 (19 October 1974)
  • Super Pup – #93 (23 November 1974) – #108 (8 March 1975) [no episodes in issues #98, #100, #101]

Star of the Team

Plot

When Apple Heath Village decided to enter a team for the National Village Pony Competition, it could only get together three ponies and riders. But Mandrake the mule, the unlikely fourth member was soon to prove his worth.

star-of-the-team

Notes

  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch as “Manja superstar” and published in Debbie #5 (1978)

Appeared

  • Star of the Team – Debbie: #225 (4 June 1977) – #232 (23 July 1977)

Slaves of the Crimson Cat

Plot

In the year 1842 – orphans, Mary Harvey and Sally Johnson were sold to an unscrupulous showman, Seth Morgan. Morgan had in his possession a strange  statuette of crimson cat. This cat had strange powers and under it’s influence the girls performed a fearless balancing act.

slaves-of-crimson-cat

Notes

Appeared

  • Slaves of the Crimson Cat – Debbie: #309 (13 January 1979) – #316 (3 March 1979)

Sheena- Showjumper in Secret

Plot

Young Sheena Clark had secretly agreed to ride in show-jumping competitions under the name Pam Jones. Sheena’s guardian disapproved of show-jumping and had sold her horse, Gaylad, to Pam Jones’ father. Pam, however, was unable to handle Gaylad and had persuaded Sheena to take her place in competitions.

sheena-showjumper-in-secret

Notes

Appeared

  • Sheena- Showjumper in Secret – Debbie: #86 (5 Oct. 1974) – #97 (21 Dec. 1974)

Secrets of the Forbidden Ballroom

Plot

In 2076, Janey Clark and her friends at Westways School had re-discovered dancing in a hidden ballroom in the Old City, and as music and dancing were forbidden, the people had to learn in secret. Unfortunately, the hidden entrance to the ballroom had been discovered by the Militia who put everyone under arrest, and were threatening Tansy’s life.

secrets-of-forbidden-ballroom

Notes

Appeared

  • Secrets of the Forbidden Ballroom – Debbie: #168 (1 May 1976) – #180 (24 July 1976)

No Ballet for Belinda

Plot

Belinda Barry’s greatest wish was to be a ballet dancer, but her mother hated anything to do with ballet. Madame Acarte a mysterious woman in a green cloak, took Belinda in hand and started to give her lessons in secret.

no-ballet-for-belinda

Notes

  • Text Story
  • Spot Art: David Matysiak

Appeared

  • No Ballet for Belinda – Debbie: #180 (24 July 1976) – #184 (21 August 1976)

Scylla – the Little Lost Cat

Plot

While moving house with her young mistress Clare, Scylla the Siamese was involved in a train crash, but was thrown clear. Then, while raising the alarm on two would-be horse thieves, Scylla was bundled into the villains’ van; and driven off..

scylla

Notes

  • Text story

Appeared

  • Scylla – the Little Lost Cat – Debbie: #321 (7 April 1979) – #328 (26 May 1979)