Several contests have appeared in Frew Publications Phantom comics over the years, the first as early as 1952 in number 46.

Contests run by Frew Publications in the 1950’s generally entailed the comic reader completing a task, and posting in a reply/answer, which normally involved cutting a coupon out of the comic and posting it in to Frew Publications.

Unfortunately, by returning a coupon or a portion of the comic back to Frew Publications to enter such contests, it also meant damaging the comic and it’s contents.

The following are the first 4 contests run by Frew Publications, from 1952 until 1959.

Bicycle Contest

First appearing in Phantom comic number 46 (published in 1952), we see a contest whereby the reader has the opportunity to win a ‘Malvern Star Bike’, with 50 consolation prizes of a years subscription of Phantom comics.

Round-The-World-Trip Contest

First appearing in Frew Publications Phantom comic number 97 (published in 1956), we see a contest whereby the reader has the opportunity to win a ‘Round-The-World’ trip lasting 28 days.

TV Contest

First appearing in Frew Publications Phantom comic number 121 (published in 1957), we see a contest whereby the reader has the opportunity to win a ‘Admiral TV Set’, plus 10 second prize’s and 50 consolation ‘Additional Prizes’ available.

Pick-Your-Own-Prize Contest

First appearing in Frew Publications Phantom comic number 139 (published in 1958), we see a contest whereby the reader has the opportunity to win a prize of their choosing from a list of 12 items. 10 first place prizes are available (5 boys and 5 girls), plus 20 consolation prizes of ‘ONOTO Fountain Pens’ are available.

Further images and information on the above 4 contests can be found HERE