Kelpie the Boy Wizard

Released 1 month from now

Writer

Ken Mennell

Artist

John Burns

In days of old, when King Arthur reigned over Britain, there was at royal Camelot an apprentice sorcerer by the name of Kelpie.

Together with his venerable master, the great and powerful Merlin, Kelpie uses his magic to protect the kingdom from evil doers including The Raven and the Weird Sisters of Doon!

First published sixty years ago by Odhams press in Wham!, the complete saga of Kelpie the Boy Wizard channels Arthurian legend through a Harry Potter filter, presented through the gorgeous black and white artwork of John Burns.

Stories included: 

• Kelpie the Boy Wizard, originally printed in Wham!, 20th June 1964 - 29th June 1964 - 5th September 1964
• The Beast with Seven Heads, originally printed in Wham!, 12th September 1964 - 20th February 1965
• Kelpie strip, originally printed in Wham! Annual 1966