Tag Archives: Animals

A Place for Homing

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Plot:

In the 1880’s, half-Indian orphan Nan Scott had embarked on a long, dangerous journey to the Canadian border in search of a place where she and her animal friends would really belong. When Nan reached the town of Morton’s Creek, she found it had a problem—no creek.

a place for homing

Notes:

  • Art: Paddy Brennan
  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch as “Plekje voor Nan” (Place for Nan) – Debbie #11 (1979).

Appeared:

  • A Place for Homing  – Judy:  #893 (19 February 1977) –  (?)

The Unwanted Ones

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Plot

In Victorian times, maidservant Stroma inherits a mansion from her employer, which she plans to turn into an animal refuge. But enemies, old and new, threaten trouble.

Unwanted Ones

Notes

  • Artist: Oliver Passingham
  • Writer: Marion Turner (under pen name Fiona Turner)
  • Script submitted had the title Stroma’s Strays but was changed to The Unwanted Ones for publication.
  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch as “Maaike en haar zwervers” (“Maaike and Her Drifters”) – Debbie (Holco Publications, 1976 series) #31 (1981).

Appeared

  • The Unwanted Ones – Judy: #1089 (22 November 1980) – #1101 (14 February 1981)

 

Dolf

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Plot:

Jane Lang lived in a  seaside town in Australia, and she spent most of her spare time in the water, playing with her friend, a dolphin called Dolf. There was something special about DoIf—he was learning to talk!

dolf

 

Notes:

Appeared:

  • Dolf – Judy:  #831 (13 December 1975) – #842 (28 February 1976) [no episode in issue #840]

Schoolgirl Vet

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Plot:

Kay Burrows hoped one day to qualify as  an animal nurse or even become a vet, like her brother, David.  She often helped him out with animals.

schoolgirl vet

Notes:

  • Partially reprinted and translated to Dutch as “Dierenarts in de dop” (“Veterinarian to be”) – Conny #3/1985
  • Schoolgirl Vet (#915), reprinted and translated to Dutch – Debbie super stripstory #18 (1987)

Appeared:

  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy:  #887 (08 January 1977) – #892 (12 February 1977)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy:  #911 (25 June 1977) – #919 (20 August 1977)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy:  #993 (20 January 1979) – #997 (17 February 1979)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy: #1146 (2 January 1982) – #1152 (6 February 1982)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy: #1198 (25 December 1982)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy: #1253 (14 January 1984) – #1255 (28 January 1984)
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy: #1304 (5 January 1985) – #1305 (12 January 1985)

Other Appearances: 

  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1978
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1979
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1980
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1981
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1982
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1983
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1984
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1985
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1986
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1988
  • Schoolgirl Vet – Judy Annual 1989

The Cat of Crosby Road

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Plot:

Ali, a cat with extraordinary  powers, had made his home with Jean Bell, after she had saved his life. Jean attended Crosby Road Secondary Modern School and Ali took a keen interest in all that went on there.

cat of crosby

Notes:

Appeared:

  • The Cat of Crosby Road  – Judy:  #733 (26 January 1974) – #754 (22 June 1974)
  • The Cat of Crosby Road  – Judy: #782 (4 January 1975) – #788 (15 February 1975)

Other Appearances:

  • The Cat of Crosby Road  – Judy Annual 1976