Thriller Comics Library.- #056 To Sweep the Spanish Main #057 In the Reign of Terror #058 The Scottish Chiefs (IPC 1953 Series)

   Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

  To Sweep the Spanish Main

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Admiral Lord Mountevans (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Stephen Chapman

A swift-moving yarn of buccaneers and hidden treasure.

There is danger and adventure in store for Blaise Merion

when he buckles on his grandfather's sword and sails to

the Spanish Main in search of the old sea-captain’s fabulous

treasure.

 In the Reign of Terror

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Admiral Lord Mountevans (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Stephen Chapman

G. A. Henty's tense, dramatic story of the French
Revolution.
With the overthrow of the oppressive rule of the nobles,
there was let loose in France a wave of terror and cruel
persecution. In the midst of this upheaval,” Harry Sandwith,
a young Englishman, plotted with cool daring to wrest
unhappy victims from the clutches of the Revolutionaries..

 The Scottish Chiefs

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Jane Porter (original author)

Pencils & Inks: Reg Bunn

The heart-stirring story of the great Scottish leaders,

William Wallace and Robert Bruce, who united their

people in a glorious endeavour to deliver Scotland from

tyrannical domination.

From the vivid pages of this grand picture-story comes

ringing the clash of mighty battles and valiant deeds.

Thriller Comics Library.- #059 The Talisman #060 The Prairie #061 The Black Swan (IPC 1953 Series)

    Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

The Talisman

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Sir Walter Scott’ (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Stephen Chapman

Sir Walter Scott’s superb story of the great Crusade led by

King Richard the Lionheart in his attempt to free the Holy Land

from the grip of the Saracen invaders.

An action-packed tale of courage and daring unfolded against

a rich background of Eastern splendour and knightly chivalry..

The Prairie

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  ? (painted)

Script:

James Fenimore Cooper (credited) (original); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: John McNamara

J. Fenimore Cooper's exciting sequel to 

The Last of the Mohicans.

Across the hot, parched prairie of the American South-West

come the thunder of galloping hooves and the whooping of war-

cries as Sioux battles with Pawnee. Into the midst of this fierce

Indian war stumbles a small band of travellers, fleeing from a gang

of desperate outlaws. But the famous scout, Hawkeye the Hunter,

steps in to take a hand in the game.

The Black Swan

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  ? (painted)

Script:

James Fenimore Cooper (credited) (original); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: John McNamara

A thrilling tale of the Spanish Main by the Prince of Story-

tellers, Rafael Sabatini. A young French sea-captain pits his

brains against Tom Leach, the Last of the Buccaneers, and

the result isa duel to the death. 

Thriller Comics Library.- #053 Pride of the Ring #054 The Red Badge of Courage #055 Hopalong Cassidy Rides in (IPC 1953 Series)

  Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

  Pride of the Ring

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Ben Bolt (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Sep E. Scott (painting)

The story of Tom Cribb, the greatest fighter of all time.

Here is a tale of Regency England—when young bloods

rode hard, gambled hard and fought hard—all for the fun

of it! Against a backcloth of high adventure and low

cunning, unfolds one of the most exciting stories ever

featured in Thriller Comics Library.

 The Red Badge of Courage

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Stephen Crane (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: John McNamara; Patrick Nicolle (page 1)

Stephen Crane's exciting story of the American Civil War.

Thrilled by stirring tales of valour, a youth sets out to

seek glory on the battlefield. But once amid the shot and

shell, his courage crumbles. What follows makes one of

the world’s finest books.

Hopalong Cassidy Rides in

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  James E. McConnell (painting)

Script:  ??

Pencils & Inks: Tom Peddie

The quick-trigger exploits of the fearless cowpuncher

whose lightning guns spell trouble for the badmen 

of the West..

 

Thriller Comics Library.- #050 Captain Blood #051 Kenilworth #052 Hereward the Wake (IPC 1953 Series)

     Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

 Captain Blood

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Rafael Sabatini (original story); Joan Whitford (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Edward Drury

Rafael Sabatini’s thrilling story of the gallant Irish

buccaneer who became the scourge of the King's

enemies on the Spanish Main. Told in pictures.

 Kenilworth

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Steven Chapman (painted)

Script:

Walter Scott (credited as Sir Walter Scott) (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks: Steven Chapman (signed)

A story of sword-flashing action, set against

the glamorous background of the court of

Queen Elizabeth.

The Earl of Leicester, the Queen’s favourite,

becomes involved in a strange conspiracy

which ultimately leads to tragedy.

Hereward the Wake

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:  ??

Pencils & Inks: Tom Peddie

Charles Kingsley’s story of the last of the

Saxon English.

The young Hereward, exiled from his native

land, fights and overcomes many powerful

and ruthless enemies before he is finally

proclaimed Saviour of England.

Thriller Comics Library.- #047 Lorna Doone #048 Quentin Durward #049 Guy Fawkes (IPC 1953 Series)

    Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

 Lorna Doone

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

R. D. Blackmore (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks:

Patrick Nicolle; H. M. Brock

R. D. Blackmore’s romantic tale of the days of Charles Il.

They were anxious times for the honest folk of Exmoor

when the lawless Doones rode out on the warpath-killing,

burning and looting.

But their reign of terror was brought to an end when

the outlaws ran foul of fearless young John Ridd.

    

 Quentin Durward

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Walter Scott (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks:  Tom Peddie

Exiled from his native Scotland, Quentin

Durward, a dashing young soldier-of-fortune

fights his way to fame and glory in the service of

the King of France.

 Guy Fawkes

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:  Joan Whitford

Pencils & Inks:  Philip Mendoza

Here is the true story of Guy Fawkes, the man who

tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament—and

nearly succeeded!

In dramatic pictures, you will follow this strange

man through dark mystery and flashing action in a

story you will never forget!.

Thriller Comics Library.- #044 King of Sherwood #045 The Count of Monte Cristo #046 Paul Clifford (IPC 1953 Series)

       Thriller Comics Library

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1953 - 5 February 1957

Number of Issues Published: 122 (#41 - #162)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues from Thriller Comics (IPC, 1951 series) #40

Numbering continues with Thriller Picture Library (IPC, 1957 series) #163

King of Sherwood

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors : James E. McConnell (painting)

 King of Sherwood (Robin Hood)

Script: ??  -    Pencils & Inks:  John McNamara

The Outlaw Traitor (Robin Hood)

Script: ??  -    Pencils & Inks:  Selby Donnison

TRobin Hood's Prank(Robin Hood) 

Script: ??  -    Pencils & Inks:  Cecil Langley Doughty

Once again, Robin Hood and his Merry Men

of Sherwood ride forth to battle with keen wits

and flashing swords against the Norman

oppressors of the Saxon people.

The Count of Monte Cristo

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script:

Alexandre Dumas (original story); Peter O'Donnell (adaptation)

Pencils:

W. Heath Robinson

Inks:

W. Heath Robinson; Patrick Nicolle (faces)

Victor Hugo's exciting story of Edmond Dantes’

sensational escape from the dreaded Chateau D'If

prison and of his discovery of the fabulous Monte.

Paul Clifford

IPC, 1953 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :  D. C. Eyles (painting)

Paul Clifford: A Tale of the King's Highway

Script

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (credited) (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks :  Robert Forrest

Lord Lytton’s thrilling tale of the nameless boy who

grew up to be the leader of a desperate band of

highwaymen and who was re-united with his noble

father under dramatic circumstances.

Thriller Comics.- #038 The Children of the New Fores #039 The Gay Corinthian #040 Westward Ho! (IPC 1951 Series)

     Thriller Comics

Publisher: IPC

Publication Dates: November 1951 – 1953

Number of Issues Published: 40 (#1 – #40)

Color: Colour cover; black and white interior

Dimensions: Digest

Binding: Squarebound

Publishing Format: was ongoing

Publication Type: magazine 

68 pages   -   Indicia Frequency: The First Thursday in Each Month

Numbering continues with Thriller Comics Library (IPC, 1953 series) #41

The Children of the New Fores

IPC, 1951 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :   Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script: Captain Marryat (credited) (original story); Percy Clarke (adaptation) 

Pencils & Inks:  Eric Parker

Cavaliers and Roundheads meet with the clash

of ringing blades in Captain Marryat’s tale of the Civil War!. 

The Beverly children, orphaned

when their father dies fighting for the King, live

a life of peril and adventure in the depths of the New Forest, 

while Roundhead soldiers hunt high and low for them.

The Gay Corinthian

IPC, 1951 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :   Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script: Ben Bolt (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks:  Philip Mendoza

A stirring tale of the barefist fighters and duelling

dandies. of Regency England.

Westward Ho! 

IPC, 1951 Series

Cover/  Pencils & Colors :   Sep E. Scott (painting)

Script: Ben Bolt (original story); ? (adaptation)

Pencils & Inks:  

John McNamara

Charles Kingsley's immortal story of the sea-dogs

of England who put out in their tiny wooden

ships and swept the Spaniards from the seas.