Bob Monkhouse

Robert Alan Monkhouse (1st June 1928-29th December 2003) was born in Beckenham, Kent, the son of a custard powder manufacturer. While still attending Dulwich College, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy, and later drew for Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure, all published by DC Thomson of Dundee, and also created The Tornado for Oh Boy! Comics from 1948-1951. After completing his National Service though, Monkhouse entered the entertainment business as an actor, presenter and stand-up comedian, and drifted away from the world of comics, a sad loss for the industry.