The character was the mascot of the magazine too. The series is a spin-off of Andy Capp, starring Andy's young son Buster, despite not being drawn by the original artist of that comic, Reg Smythe. The first artist was Bill Titcombe, but Hugh McNeill took over as artist after less than a year.
The character served as a symbol for the magazine as well. This series is an extension of Andy Capp, with Buster, Andy's son, in the starring role, despite not being drawn by Reg Smythe, the original comic artist. Bill Titcombe was initially responsible for illustrating, but Hugh McNeill took over after less than a year.