Surprise Comic

Surprise Comic, launched in 1948 by Paget Publications, is a British anthology series that ran for five issues, offering a mix of lighthearted adventure and humor strips typical of the post-war era. While specific creators and characters are not widely documented, the series stands as a modest but representative example of the small-press comics landscape in mid-20th-century Britain. Its brief run captures a moment when Paget, a lesser-known publisher, contributed to the country's thriving comic market, making it a curiosity for collectors and historians of UK comics.