Eagle (1982 comic)
Eagle, sometimes referred to as The New Eagle and known at various points in its life as Eagle and Scream!, Eagle and Tiger, Eagle and Battle, Eagle and M.A.S.K. and Eagle and Wildcat, was a British boys' adventure comic published by IPC Magazines from 27 March 1982 to January 1994. A revival of the famous Eagle, the title was initially a weekly publication until turning into a monthly in May 1991. The title was finally cancelled in January 1994, after 505 issues.
| Eagle | |
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The cover of the 27 March 1982 edition of Eagle, the first of the relaunched series. Art by Gerry Embleton. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | IPC Magazines 1982 to 1987 Fleetway Publications 1987 to 1994 |
| Schedule | Weekly 27 March 1982 to 6 April 1991 Monthly May 1991 to January 1994 |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | 27 March 1982 – January 1994 |
| No. of issues | 505 |
| Main character(s) | Dan Dare Doomlord Max |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Alan Grant Pat Mills Tom Tully John Wagner |
| Artist(s) | Eric Bradbury Mike Dorey Gerry Embleton Ian Kennedy José Ortiz Vanyo |
| Editor(s) | Dave Hunt Terry Magee Barrie Tomlinson |
Like the original Eagle, the comic's lead feature was Dan Dare; other long-running stories included "Doomlord" and "Computer Warrior". While the comic was successful on its own terms as the British comic market contracted heavily in the 1980s and 1990s, it never matched the commercial or critical success of its illustrious predecessor.