There is no point in me trying to write a review of the Magnet when Roger Jenkins has already carried out this task to such a high standard. Roger wrote the articles listed below for inclusion in the CD annuals between 1953 and 1959. They were subsequently reprinted in the History of the Magnet and Gem published by the Museum press.

On the left is the cover of the first ever Magnet dated 15th February 1908, on the right the last ever issue dated 18th May 1940.

Red Magnet Magic by Roger Jenkins. The early days of the Magnet from 1908-1915

Those Blue and White Magnets by Roger Jenkins. A wartime shortage of the famous red dye meant from 1916-1921 the Magnet was white paper with a simple blue dye.

Magnets of the Roaring 'Twenties by Roger Jenkins. During the period 1922-1929 Hamilton started spending less time on the Gem and more on the Magnet - and it showed!

The Golden Age of the Magnet by Roger Jenkins. The title sums it up, 1930-1934 is generally believed to be the best period for the Magnet.

The Autumn Years of the Magnet by Roger Jenkins. From 1935-1937 the Magnet was still excellent but not generally regarded as quite to the standard of the Golden years.

The Decline and fall of the Magnet by Roger Jenkins. Roger expressed some regret in a later article about his choice of title of this article. However there is no doubt that the stories of 1938-1940 lacked some of the sparkle of previous years. 

Other CD Articles

Wingate in Love. An article from the 'lets be controversial' series by Eric Fayne discussing the 'Wingate in love' series from 1920.

SCANS

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  SCANS OF MAGNET ISSUES 1908-1940