Scream Inn was a popular strip that
originated in 1973 in Shiver and Shake and continued in Whoopee! after the two titles merged in 1974. Readers
were invited to send their ideas suggesting who might be tough enough to spend
a night in the haunted bedroom of Scream Inn and win a million pounds. The
strip was illustrated by Brian Walker and one of the reader ideas was that the
artist should have a go at the challenge. Hence Brian Walker’s
self-portrait in Shiver and Shake of 25th August, 1973:
Actually, he appeared throughout the
two-pager:
Slightly off-topic again, but some weeks
earlier Scream Inn script writer (Cliff Brown) had checked-in at Scream Inn. This
was in Shiver and Shake dated 7th July, 1973 (No. 18):
Last but not least for today, here is a
self-portrait of Tom Paterson from Whizzer and Chips (thanks for the
heads-up, George!). Tom drew himself twice in that issue and one of the drawings
was on the front cover!
could you show part 2 of the Sweeny Toddler page..;)
ReplyDeleteCliff Brown was also a comic artist in his own right..really enjoyed reading Scream Inn..
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Thanks again, Peter! I'll add the second Sweeny Toddler page next week.
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ReplyDeleteLeo Baxendale drew Swots and Blots in a simple style to show that its one of the characters drew it...
I understand artists need a break...
Giles did the same with George taking over the strip when Giles wasn't well..
I've found another artist in his strip..
ReplyDeleteNick Baker in Smiler
5th March 1977 Whoopee!!
ready for you if you do another post on this subject..
Thanks for the tip, Peter. I have that issue and will definitely look Nick Baker's self-portrait up when I do more posts in the series. I have found quite a few more myself and plan to do another post or two sometime soon.
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