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===Rebellion revival=== In September 2021 it was announced that [[Rebellion Developments|Rebellion]], publishers of ''[[2000 AD (comics)|2000 AD]]'', would be relaunching the comic in April 2022, "revived and reimagined for today's kids".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tantimedh |first1=Adi |title=Monster Fun: Rebellion Launches New British Kids' Comic in April 2022 |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/monster-fun-rebellion-launches-new-british-kids-comic-in-april-2022/ |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |access-date=21 September 2021 |language=en |date=20 September 2021}}</ref> Unlike the original IPC run, the Rebellion revival will be published every two months, rather than weekly. Characters who will appear within the comics include Frankie Stein, Kid Kong, Draculass, Sweeny Toddler, Gums, Teddy Scare, and The Leopard from Lime Street.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://monsterfun.co.uk/|title=Monster Fun Comics Shop|publisher=[[Rebellion Publishing]]|accessdate=12 February 2022}}</ref> The first issue in October 2021 was not part of the main sequence, as the publication's main subscription started from April 2022. In March 2023, Rebellion announced that from June 2023, due to popular demand, the issues will be published monthly rather than every two months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://downthetubes.net/monster-fun-goes-monthly-due-to-popular-demand/|title=Monster Fun goes monthly due to popular demand|author=John Freeman |author-link=John Freeman (editor)|publisher=Down the Tubes|date=7 March 2023|accessdate=22 March 2023}}</ref> Issues: *''Monster Fun'' Halloween Special issue ("Halloween Spooktacular") was published in October 2021. Included in this issue were ''Frankie Stein''; ''Kid Kong''; ''Draculass''; ''Teddy Scare!''; ''Gums''; ''[[Sweeny Toddler]]''; ''Harry & Gary''; ''[[Evil Eye (comics)|Evil Eye]]''; ''Tokoloshe''; ''Birdman, Chicken & Sparrow''; ''Martha's Monster Make-Up''; ''Hell's Angel''; ''Gah! The Gobblin' Goblin''; ''Wiz War''; ''[[The Leopard from Lime Street]]''; ''Hire a Horror''; ''Jump Junior, Monster Helper''; ''Creature Teacher''; ''Scare Salon'' and [[Grimly Feendish]].<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Halloween Spooktacular|issue=2021|date=6 October 2021|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=[[Oxford]], England}}</ref> # "Easter Special 2022", released in April 2022 (cover date 6 April - 31 May 2022). Included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''Steel Commando'', ''Frankie Stein'', ''Draculass'', a stand-alone story ''The Story of Easter'', ''Hire a Horror'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' and ''Hell's Angel'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Easter Special 2022|issue=|date=6 April 2022|publisher=[[Rebellion Publishing]]|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> A special, webstore-only edition, included an additional story (Sweeney Toddler).<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Easter Special 2022 Webshop Exclusive Edition|issue=Easter 2022|date=6 April 2022|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "School's Out Special 2022", released in June 2022 (cover date 1 June - 2 August 2022). Included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 1), ''Frankie Stein'', ''Draculass'', a stand-alone story ''The Sun'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Hire a Horror'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 1) and ''Hell's Angel'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun School's Out Special 2022|issue=School's Out 2022|date=1 June 2022|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "Summer Special 2022", released in August 2022 (cover date 3 August - 4 October 2022). Included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 2), ''Frankie Stein'', ''Draculass'', a stand-alone story ''Home Invaders'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Hire a Horror'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 2) and ''Hell's Angel'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Summer Special 2022|issue=Summer Special 2022|date=3 August 2022|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "Halloween Spooktacular 2022", released in October 2022 (cover date 05 Oct - 06 Dec 2022). Included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 3), ''Frankie Stein'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', a stand-alone story ''The Stain'', ''Hire a Horror'', ''Draculass'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 3), and ''Hell's Angel'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Halloween Spooktacular 2022|issue=Halloween Spooktacular 2022|date=5 October 2022|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "Christmas Special 2022", released in December 2022 (cover date 07 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2023). Included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''The Spider Who Loved Me!'' (a story submitted by a reader in a competition, and scripted and illustrated by some of "Monster Fun"'s regular contributors), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 4), ''Frankie Stein'', ''Draculass'', a stand-alone story ''Clear and Present Danger'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Hire a Horror'' and ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 4), as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Christmas Special 2022|issue=Christmas Special 2022|date=7 December 2022|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "Ghoulish Gaming Special", released in February 2023 (cover date 01 Feb - 04 Apr 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'' (part 1) (a new story for this publication), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 5), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'' (a new comic strip), ''Draculass'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 5) and ''Hire a Horror'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Ghoulish Gaming Special|issue=Ghoulish Gaming Special 2022|date=1 February 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # "Twisted Time Travel Special", released in April 2023 (cover date 05 Apr - 06 Jun 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'' (continuing the store from issue 6), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 6), ''Draculass'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 6) and ''Hire a Horror'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Twisted Time Travel Special|issue=Twisted Time Travel 2023|date=5 April 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> * "Spooky Subscriber Special", released in April 2023. This was an exclusive-to-subscribers, free, issue. The issue included 3 new stories (two ''Hell's Angel'' stories and one ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'' story), along with stories from previous issues (from the ''Halloween Spooktacular 2021'' to the ''Halloween Spooktacular 2022'', plus a ''Kid Kong'' story from the ''Cor!! Buster Humour Special'', originally published in April 2019). These republished stories included in this issue were ''Kid Kong'', ''Hire a Horror'', '' Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Draculass'', ''Frankie Stein'' and ''Sweeny Toddler''.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Spooky Subscriber Special|issue=2023|date=21 April 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="8">"Dino-Scare Special", released in June 2023 (cover date 07 Jun - 04 Jul 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'' (continuing the story from issue 7), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 7), ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 7), a ''Global Ghoulies'' picture (in the style of Ken Reid) and ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Dino-Scare Special|issue=Dino-Scare Special 2023|date=7 June 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="9">"Horror Holiday Special", released in July 2023 (cover date 05 Jul - 01 Aug 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded'' (continuing the story from issue 8), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 8), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 8), ''Global Ghoulies'' and ''Hire a Horror'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Horror Holiday Special|issue=Horror Holiday Special 2023|date=5 July 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="10">"Petrifying Pets Special", released August 2023 (cover date 02 Aug - 05 Sep 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded'' (continuing the story from issue 9), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 9), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 9), ''Global Ghoulies'' and ''Frankencritter'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Petrifying Pets Special|issue=Petrifying Pets Special 2023|date=2 August 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="11">"Freaky Fairy Tales Special", released September 2023 (cover date 06 Sep - 03 Oct 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'' (continuing the story from issue 10), ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 10), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''The Leopard from Lime Street'' (continuing the story from issue 10 and concluding the story arc), ''Lost in the Woods'' (game), ''Global Ghoulies'' and ''Hire a Horror'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Freaky Fairy Tales Special|issue=Freaky Fairy Tales Special 2023|date=6 September 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="12">"Halloween Spooktacular 2023", released October 2023 (cover date 04 Oct - 31 Oct 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded'', ''Steel Commando'' (continuing the story from issue 11 and concluding the story arc), ''Draculass'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Crabbe's Crusaders'' (a new serial), ''Global Ghoulies'', ''Franken Critter'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Hire a Horror'' and ''All Hallows Scream'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Halloween Spooktacular 2023|issue=12|date=4 October 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> (Note: from this issue, the issue number was shown along with the cover dates) # <li value="13">"Spooky Space!", released November 2023 (cover date 01 Nov - 05 Dec 2023). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Draculass'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Crabbe's Crusaders'' (continuing the story from issue 112 and concluding the story arc), ''Global Ghoulies'' and''Welcome to Garzag's Galactic Guzzle-Pit!'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Spooky Space!|issue=13|date=1 November 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="14">"Christmas Special 2023", released December 2023 (cover date 06 Dec 2023 - 02 Jan 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (a new strip), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Rex Power'' (a new strip)), ''Global Ghoulies'' and''Frankencritter'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Christmas Special|issue=14|date=6 December 2023|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="15">"Monstrous Motors!", released January 2024 (cover date 03 Jan - 06 Feb 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (part 2, continuing from the last issue), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Rex Power'' (Episode Two, continuing from the last issue), ''Global Ghoulies'' and''Hire a Horror'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Monstrous Motors! 2024|issue=15|date=3 January 2024|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="16">"Manic Movies!", released February 2024 (cover date 07 Feb - 05 Mar 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (part 3, continuing from the last issue), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Rex Power'' (Episode Three, continuing from the last issue), ''Global Ghoulies'' and ''Frankencritter'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Manic Movies! 2024|issue=16|date=7 February 2024|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="17">"Beastly Books!", released March 2024 (cover date 06 Mar - 02 Apr 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (part 4, continuing from the last issue), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Rex Power'' (Episode Four, continuing from the last issue), ''Global Ghoulies'' and new strip ''Molly's Mummy'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Beastly Books! 2024|issue=17|date=6 February 2024|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="18">"Nasty Nature!", released April 2024 (cover date 02 Apr - 30 Apr 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (part 5, continuing from the last issue), ''Martha's Monster Make-Up''/''Draculass'' (the title for Martha is scribbled out with a piece of paper with the Draculass logo pasted over it), new strip ''Zorthrax the Unforgivable'' (a character from issue 13's ''Welcome to Garzag's Galactic Guzzle-Pit!''), ''Rex Power'' (Episode Five, continuing from the last issue), ''Global Ghoulies'' and ''Frankencritter'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Nasty Nature! 2024|issue=18|date=3 April 2024|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> # <li value="19">"Sinister Science!", released May 2024 (cover date 1 May - 04 June 2024). Included in this issue were ''Gums'', ''Kid Kong'', ''Hell's Angel'', a stand=alone story ''Forest of Fear'', ''Space Invaded!'', ''Peaches Creatures'' (part 6, continuing from the last issue, concluding the current story arc. A note on the final panel says "Peaches' Creatures will return!"), ''Witch Vs Warlock'', ''Rex Power'' (Episode Six, continuing from last issue), ''Global Ghoulies'', ''Martha's Monster Make-Up'', as well as puzzles and reader-submitted art.<ref>{{cite comic|title=Monster Fun Sinister Science! 2024|issue=19|date=1 May 2024|publisher=Rebellion Publishing|location=Oxford, England}}</ref> The comic continued on a monthly basis, with new strips added occasionally (for example, #20 was advertised in issue 19 as containing 3 new strips: Sir Render, The Fright-Shift ('Hire a Horror Presents') and Sally Astro).
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