Jerry Siegel and Geoff Campion. Karl the Viking (29 October 1960 – 29 September 1964; reprinted 1 October 1966 – 7 October 1967; later reprinted in Smash!), by Ken Bulmer and Don Lawrence. Maroc the Mighty — a returning English crusader whose magic armlet The Hand of Zar gave superhuman strength. Mowser — occupying the back cover, he was a cat who would always outwit his enemy, James the Butler. Oddball Oates — about a botanist named Albert Oates who gains incredible athletism when he inhales the burnt fumes of a certain herb. He is opposed by the sinister foreigner Dr. Vulpex. Paddy Payne — fighter ace. Phantom Viking — donning a magic helmet, a professor transforms into a Viking with great strength and the ability to fly but can lose his powers when the wind blows from the wrong direction. Robot Archie (1952; 1957–1974) — a powerful robot under the control of two men. Secrets of the Demon Dwarf Sergeants Four Spot the Clue The Sludge Turville’s Touchstone / The Spellbinder (3 May 1969 – 18 May 1974) — about Sylvester Turville, an ancient sorcerer in modern times (called Turville's Touchstone for the first nine months). It was illustrated by Geoff Campion. The Spider (1965–1969) — Part villain, part hero, he would fight master criminals using his skills and weapons. Created by writer Ted Cowan and artist Reg Bunn, Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel took over the writing of the character with his third adventure and would write the bulk of his stories. Texas Jack — Wild West hero based on John Baker Omohundro, real-life partner of Buffalo Bill Cody. Zip Nolan—Highway Patrol — also known as Spot the Clue with Zip Nolan, a one-page strip about an American motorcycle police officer in which he would spot a clue and so catch a criminal. Albion In 2005–2006 many of IPC's characters, including several from Lion (such as Robot Archie, The Spider, and Zip Nolan), were featured in a six-issue limited series, plotted by Alan Moore, called Albion, published by the WildStorm imprint of DC Comics. Staff Editor: Bernard Smith Script Editor: Ken Mennell Assistant Editor: David Gregory Editorial: Peter Smith, Geoff Kemp, Roger Protz, Terence Magee, Pat Brookman, Chris Lowder Letters: Reg "Skipper" Clarke Art: Royman Brown, Geoff Berwick, John Michael Burns, Ian Stead Further reading Holland, Steve. Lion: King of the Story Papers (Bear Alley Books, 2013) Jewell, Stephen.