Cover artist: John Richardson

Bella (artist John Armstrong, writer Primrose Cumming)

Lucky By Name (artist Julian Vivas)

My “Brother” George (artist Mario Capaldi) – final episode

This is Your Life (artist John Richardson) – Strange Story from the Mists

My Shining Sister (artist Douglas Perry, writer Alison Christie) – final episode

Edie and Miss T (artist Joe Collins)

Donna Ducks Out (artist Diane Gabbot(t))

Bessie Bunter (artist Arthur Martin)

Peggy in the Middle (artist Tony Coleman)

The Sea Witches (artist Mario Capaldi)

One of the most impressive things about Bella is how unwavering her dedication to gymnastics is. However, there are times when something misdirects her from her mission in life. This week it’s a bit of luxury, which Bella is lapping up. But she is sharply reminded of where her path lies when she sees her favourite gymnast, Nelli Kim, on television. 

Two stories finish in this issue: “My ‘Brother’ George” and “My Shining Sister”. There is an open invitation from Tammy herself for readers to bring George back by popular demand, but George never returned to Tammy. Perhaps the demand just wasn’t high enough or ye Editor decided against a George sequel. Wee Sue, who has been absent from the merger since it started, will replace George next week, and a Georgio Giorgetti story, “Tina’s Telly Mum”, will replace the Douglas Perry story, “My Shining Sister”. So no return of Molly Mills just yet. However, Bessie, who was reduced to filler status with the merger, makes an appearance this week. 

“Lucky By Name” is now heading for its conclusion, for this week it hits its climax. Lucky, in tears at the thought that her father is about to sell her pony Fortune to make ends meet, desperately runs off with him. She and Fortune can’t possibly stay on the run for long of course, but this act is clearly going to lead to the resolution of the story.

“Donna Ducks Out” is also nearing its climax. Donna has to travel up north to retrieve the bathroom duck that somehow gives her the power to swim. She’s got a feeling it’s going to be her longest day ever, so now we really know the climax is about to start. 

“The Sea Witches” has not yet reached its climax, but this week it takes a step further towards it. The Sea Witches, who have the power to transform into geese and winter in the nesting grounds, are hitting back at thoughtless jet manoeuvres from an Airforce base, which are disturbing the nesting grounds. They’ve been using witchcraft to strike down the pilots, and this week they up the ante – witchcraft against the Base Commander’s daughter Amy. As Amy is an obnoxious spoiled brat, this might actually set her on a redemption path. 

Peggy, caught between her divorced parents who are fighting for custody of her, overhears something that she mustn’t be told. What bearing does this have on the upcoming custody battle?

This week’s Strange Story from the Mists looks like it was written for Misty (although it’s brought to us by the Storyteller). It’s one of the best, and it’s drawn by the ever-popular John Richardson. It appears below.