From Misty to Halo Jones: How UK Girls’ Comics Paved the Way for 2000AD

Name: From Misty to Halo Jones: How UK Girls’ Comics Paved the Way for 2000AD
Uploaded: 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Description: Hey guys, it’s Colin with Ghost Train Comics and the London Calling Playlist. When most people talk about the Golden Age of British comics in the 1970s and 80s, the conversation d

Hey guys, it’s Colin with Ghost Train Comics and the London Calling Playlist. When most people talk about the Golden Age of British comics in the 1970s and 80s, the conversation defaults to heavy hitters like Action, Battle, or 2000AD. But there is a massive, multi-million-selling secret in British comics history that often gets sidelined: Girls' Comics. During the 1960s and 70s, the highest-selling, most innovative, and narrative-pushing comic books in the UK weren't just for the boys. They were titles like Tammy, Jinty, and Misty. These weren't just popular; they were absolute juggernauts, regularly pulling weekly sales numbers that modern publishers could only dream of. In this episode, we're riding the rails through the fascinating, brilliant, and sometimes pitch black history of British girls' comics, tracing their evolution from the 1960s to today. We’ll explore: How legendary editor Pat Mills revolutionized the market with Tammy’s "cruelty stories." How Jinty embraced science fiction, cloning, and post-apocalyptic worlds from a female perspective. Why Misty (the counterpart to 2000AD) became a redefined horror masterpiece. The DNA of those books didn't vanish—it evolved directly paving the way for some of the most iconic female characters in British comics history, including Halo Jones (by Alan Moore and Ian Gibson), Judge Anderson, and Eve from Crisis. Join us for this essential chapter in UK comic book history. We want to know what you think! Have you read any of the classic Misty or Jinty collections? Who is your favorite British comic heroine? Let us know your favorite stories in the comments below! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: The Golden Age’s Best Kept Secret 1:01 - The Tammy Revolution: Emotional Realism & Pat Mills 2:15 - Jinty: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Dystopian Futures for Girls 3:00 - Misty: The Revolutionary Horror Anthology for Girls 4:20 - The Art and Legacy of Misty 5:10 - The Decline in the 80s and the Migration to 2000AD 6:00 - Alan Moore’s The Ballad of Halo Jones 7:15 - The Rise of Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson 8:10 - Crisis, Eve, and Third World War: The Radical Late 80s 9:30 - Media Adaptations: Halo Jones, Judge Anderson, & Dredd (2012) 10:15 - Conclusion: The Renaissance of Treasury of British Comics Support the Channel: 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the content! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help keep the Ghost Train rolling! Join the Conversation on Social: [Insert link to Twitter/Instagram/Discord] #BritishComics #GirlsComics #MistyComic #JintyComic #TammyComic #2000AD #HaloJones #JudgeAnderson #PatMills #AlanMoore #ComicBookHistory #GhostTrainComics #TreasuryOfBritishComics 🗓 New Reviews Every Monday ⚡️ New Energon Universe Videos every second Friday 🇬🇧 New UK Comics Videos Every Second Wednesday 🪐 New Absolute Universe Videos Every Other Wednesday 🇯🇵 New Manga Videos Every First Thursday of Every Month ✍🏻 Reccs by Author on the Fourth Thursday of every month ✨ Foundational Videos Every other Thursday 🧟‍♀️ New Horror Every Second Tuesday 👥 Join the Community: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACHK7... Follow on TikTok: @wogglr #ComicBookReview #GraphicNovels #ComicBooks #NewComicBookDay

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