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    Launched by Polystyle in April 1978, Target was a weekly title intended as a companion comic to Polystyle’s established TV Comic, aimed at a slightly older demographic.

    The title was taken from the BBC1 police drama starring Patrick Mower as Detective Superintendent Steve Hackett (intended as the BBC’s counterpart to ITV’s successful The Sweeney), and all the strips were based on crime-fighting TV shows.

    With low production values (and uninspiring covers), Target lasted for just 19 issues and was cancelled in August and merged into TV Comic.

    Regular strips included:

    • Cannon
    • Charlie’s Angels
    • Hazell
    • Kojak
    • Target

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