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Publisher: H. John Edwards
Years in Operation: 1944 - 1957
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Country: Flag Australia Web Site: Brands: 3 Indicia Publishers: 4 Series: 80 Printings: 2041 (2092 Issues) Disclose Notes: Henry John Edwards was born in Victoria in 1913. He worked as business manager for K. G. Murray before forming his own company, initially in partnership as Peter Huston Publishing (1944-1947) and subsequently as H John Edwards Co. Pty. Ltd (1947-195-?). The line included original Australian material and reprints of US Archie, Fiction House and Standard comics. Indicia publishers listed in the comics include Action Comics Pty. Ltd. and Popular Publications Pty. Ltd. Furthermore, Leisure Productions is an early name for H. John Edward's publishing company.   Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Series Name Years in Print Issues (Printings)
Action Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: This is the second of three series of Action Comic/Action Comics. Pricing for this series are 8d (#10 to #43?) and 9d (#44? to #51). However, UK pricing variants (6d) exist for some issues and pricing alone cannot be used to determine the correct series for a particular issue.
1950 - ? 38 (39)
Action Comics Special {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 1
The Adventures of Biggles {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Issues 36-50 of this series were probably not published. The indicia publisher of most (if not all issues) is Action Comics Pty. Ltd.
1953 - 1958 78
All-Famous Police Cases {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 6
Archie {Comic Books} 1960 - ? 30
Archie Annual {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 4
Archie Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: There are two series of 'Archie Comics' in Australia. Issues in this first series have lower pricing, starting at 6d (#1), rising to 8d in 1951 and then to 9d around 1955. Low numbered issues priced at 9d (#1-#16) and all issues priced at 1/- belong in the second series. The title of the second series changes to 'Archie' at issue #31 (1/- pricing).
1950 - 1955 62
Archie Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: There are two series of 'Archie Comics' in Australia. Issues in the first series have lower pricing, starting at 6d (#1), rising to 8d in 1951 and then to 9d around 1955. Low numbered issues priced at 9d (#1-#16) and all issues priced at 1/- belong in this second series. The title of the second series changes to 'Archie' at issue #31 (1/- pricing).
1956 - 1959 29
The Archie Gang {Comic Books} 1950 - 1954 54
The Archie Gang {Comic Books} 1953 - ? 58
Archie's Funbook {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 21
Archie's Pal Jughead {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 126
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 59
Archie's Rival Reggie {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 43
Blazing West {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 24
Commander Battle and the Atomic Sub {Comic Books} 1960 - 5
Convicted {Comic Books} 1957 - 1958 29
Coo Coo Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: The cover title of issues #1 to #3 is Coo Coo the Bird-Brain. However, the indicia states Coo Coo Comics in at least issue #3. The cover title is Coo Coo Comics from issue #4.
1955 - 1955 5
Cookie {Comic Books} 1960 - ? 14
Cowgirl {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 16
Cowgirl Romances {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 7
The Crimson Comet Comic {Comic Books} 1949 - ? 73 (74)
The Crimson Comet Special {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 1
Darling Love {Comic Books} 1956 - 1957 57
Darling Romance {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Subtitled "Real Stories of True Love". Darling Romance Comic printed by "Truth" and "Sportsman" Ltd., Cnr. Kippax and Holt Streets, Sydney, for the publishers. "Published in Australasia by H. John Edwards Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., 14 Bond St., Sydney. Copyright by Archie Comics Inc., New Fork. All rights reserved. Printed by Bridge Printery Pty. Ltd., 117 Reservoir St., Sydney."
1950 - 1955 28
Dizzy Duck {Comic Books} 1955 - ? 6
Fight Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 35
Firehair {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 14
G.I. Jane {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Indicia publisher for at least some issues is reported to be Action Comics Pty. Ltd.
1953 - ? 10
Gimlet {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 20
Great Lover Romances {Comic Books} 1950 - 1955 41
Ha Ha Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 22
Happy Comics {Comic Books} 1954 - 1956 23
Hi-Jinx {Comic Books} 1957 - 1959 11
Hooded Horseman {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Series is undated, date a guess based on original dates of reprinted stories.
1955 - 16
The Hooded Rider {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Comics in this series are undated. Dating is based on BONZER AUSTRALIAN COMICS 1900s-1990s (Ed. Annette Shiell).
1952 - 1955 46 (47)
The Hooded Rider Special {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 1
Indians {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 30
Jeremy Blade {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 1
Jet Aces {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 1
Jumbo Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 48 (51)
Jumbo Comics J.M.1 {Comic Books} 1954 - 1954 1 (0)
Jumbo Comics Special {Comic Books} 1955 - 1955 1
Jungle Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - 1952 45
Jungle Comics [J.N.] {Comic Books} 1951 - 1951 2
Jungle Comics Special {Comic Books} 1954 - 1954 1 (0)
Kaänga Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: The title of this issue appears to vary between "Kaänga" and "Kaänga Comics".
1950 - 1952 32 (34)
Kaänga Comics K.1 {Comic Books} 1954 - 1954 1 (0)
Kaanga Special {Comic Books} 1953 - 1
Katy Keene Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 36
Little Archie {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 10
The Lone Avenger {Comic Books} 1951 - 1954 20
The Lone Avenger Special {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 3
Muggy-Doo Boy Cat {Comic Books} 1955 - ? 2
New Romances {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 13
Pat the Brat {Comic Books} 1958 - 1959 16
Pep Comics {Comic Books} 1951 - 1956 62
Pioneer West Romances Starring Firehair {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 2
Planet Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 24
Police Patrol {Comic Books} 1955 - 1958 31
Popular Romance {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: It is possible that this series did not start with issue 1. Early numbered issues are uncertain. The cover logo for this series is based on Popular Romance (Standard, 1949 series).
1950 - 1960 131
Rangers {Comic Books} 1953 - 1953 1
Rangers Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 73 (76)
Real Life Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 4
Rusty Boy Detective {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 6
Sheena {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 21
Sniffy the Pup {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 3
Super Brat {Comic Books} 1955 - 5
Super Cat {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 4
Super Duck the Cockeyed Wonder {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 43
Supermouse {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Issue #1 includes the series name as "Supermouse" in the indicia.
1955 - 1958 27
Teen Comics {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 38
Tim Valour {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: This is the first series of Tim Valour comics. H. John Edwards published three series: - Series 1: #1 (1948) to #38 (1951). Issues are priced 6d and 8d. - Series 2: #10 (1951) - #50 (1954). Initial issues are marked 'New Series'. #10 to #36 have 8d pricing and can be mixed up with issues of the first series. Pricing then rises to 9d. - Series 3: #11 (1956) to #29 (1957). Issues are priced 9d and 1/-. There are also two one-shots, 'Special' and 'T.1' (approximately 1955).
1948 - 1951 50
Tim Valour {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: This is the third series of Tim Valour comics. H. John Edwards published three series: - Series 1: #1 (1948) to #38 (1951). Issues are priced 6d and 8d. - Series 2: #10 (1951) - #50 (1954). Initial issues are marked 'New Series'. #10 to #36 have 8d pricing and can be mixed up with issues of the first series. Pricing then rises to 9d. - Series 3: #11 (1956) to #29 (1957). Issues are priced 9d and 1/-. There are also two one-shots, 'Special' and 'T.1' (approximately 1955).
1956 - 1957 19
Tim Valour Comic {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: This is the second series of Tim Valour comics. H. John Edwards published three series: - Series 1: #1 (1948) to #38 (1951). Issues are priced 6d and 8d. - Series 2: #10 (1951) - #50 (1954). initial issues are marked 'New Series'. #10 to #36 have 8d pricing and can be mixed up with issues of the first series. Pricing then rises to 9d. - Series 3: #11 (1956) to #29 (1957). Issues are priced 9d and 1/-. There are also two one-shots, 'Special' and 'T.1' (approximately 1955).
1951 - 1954 41 (42)
Treasure Trove {Comic Books} 1958 - 1960 15
True Hearts {Comic Books} 1960 - 1961 13
Wambi Jungle Boy {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 23
Wings {Comic Books} 1950 - ? 11
Youthful Romances {Comic Books} 1953 - 1953 8

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