Jackie Chan Adventures Magazine

Jackie Chan Adventures Magazine
General information
Languages	English French
No. of issues	82 (list of issues)
Pages	24 28 (specials)
Format	Stapled
Production
Publisher	Eaglemoss International Ltd
Distributor	Comag Magazine Marketing
Release
Original release	September 3, 2003 - September 13, 2006

Jackie Chan Adventures Magazine was a fortnightly magazine that ran for 80 issues and 2 specials from 2003 to 2006. It was published by Eaglemoss International Ltd and priced at £0.99 for the first issue and £1.99 for subsequent issues.

Overview

Each issue of the magazine corresponds to an episode of the show by adapting its story in the style of a "mission report". It also features its very own series of original stories through the inclusion of two comic strips per issue. Additionally, each issue contains a range of fact, puzzle and quiz sections inspired by the show. The magazine offered a free gift with every issue, alternating between a pack of ten Collectible Cards and an exclusive Amulet.

Issues

Main article: List of magazine issues

Features

The J-Files

Covering a total of 80 episodes, this section of the magazine follows Jackie's adventures from the show in the theme of a "mission report" for Section 13. The narrative for each installment is typically provided by Jackie, while episodes with a larger focus on Jade are instead presented by her. The J-Files offers an insightful retrospective into all but 15 of the show's 95 episodes (see trivia).

The J-Team

Main article: The J-Team (comic strip)

The J-Team is a 4-page comic strip featured in every issue (including both specials) of the magazine. Each installment follows Jackie and the J-Team in an all-new and original adventure.

Martial Arts

Main article: Martial Arts

In this section of the magazine, Jackie Chan reveals the secret history behind various styles of Martial Arts from across the world.

Demon Zone

Main article: Demon Zone

Presented by Shendu, Demon Zone showcases a plethora of malevolent creatures from folklore across the world, with each installment focusing on monsters of a particular culture.

Weird World

Main article: Weird World

Weird World explores some of the world's most extraordinary facts and bizarre myths from a wide range of subjects.

Puzzle Quest

Presented by Jade, Puzzle Quest challenges the reader with a series of puzzles to test their skills. The puzzles typically range from word searches to spot the difference.

Jade's Adventures

Main article: Jade's Adventures (comic strip)

Jade's Adventures is a bonus comic strip found at the end of each issue on the twenty-third page of the magazine. Starring Jade in her very own all-new and original adventure, the strip chronicles her various exploits and escapades in the space of six or less panels per installment.

Gifts

Card Collection

Main article: Card Collection

The Card Collection is a collection of playable trading cards that were offered regularly with the magazine in randomly assorted packs of ten. The collection is divided into several categories, covering prominent characters from across the series, with each card holding its own score rating to be competed against others in a wide range of card games. Initially launched in September 2003, there were originally 242 cards available until an additional 111 cards were created when the magazine was extended from 60 to 80 issues, resulting in a total of 35 cards in the collection.

Amulets

Main article: Amulets

Amulets are set of collectibles that were offered with every third issue of the magazine. They typically feature a character or relic from the series, ranging from Talismans, Demon Sorcerers, Oni Masks, the J-Team and more. The amulets themselves are metallic and include a bail hoop with a chain, allowing them to be worn as pendants. There are a total of 59 amulets in the collection, although only 32 were ever offered through the English language version of the magazine, with the remaining 27 being exclusive to the French language version.

Other Gifts

Large Poster with Card Collection checklist included with Issue #1

Collectors Tin included with Issue #2

Code-Breaker Card included with Issue #2

Subscription Offers

Exclusive Bag

Dragon Bandanna

Talisman Belt

Card Album

Dragon Ring

Magazine Tidy Box

Padlock for Collection Tin

Websites

The magazine had two websites:

• www.jackie-chan-magazine.co.uk (archive)
• www.jackie-chan-magazine.com (archive)

Signing up on either allowed users to enter "The Zone", a members-only section for readers of the magazine to interact with each other over message board and chat sections. Additionally, members of The Zone were given exclusive access to the website's Card Collection gallery. Both websites were shut down in 2008, two years after the magazine's conclusion.

The IFC code for website access - JC4JH4X1 - was printed at the bottom of the contents page of each issue.

Design

The magazine and trading cards used several fonts, including:

• "OPTI Peking" for titles, most headings, and sub-headings.
• "Futura" for the main text.
• "Jack Armstrong" for the comic strip and speech bubbles.
• "Crillee Italic" for some headings.
• "Zombie Guts" for some headings, including Castle of Doom trading cards.

Trivia

• Out of the show's 95 episodes, only 80 were adapted into a mission report with the remaining 15 being omitted:
  • "Danger in the Deep Freeze"
  • "Into the Mouth of Evil"
  • "The Lotus Temple"
  • "The Return of the Pussycat"
  • "The King and Jade"
  • "Pleasure Cruise"
  • "Glove Story"
  • "Tough Luck"
  • "Shrink Rap"
  • "Chi of the Vampire"
  • "The Good, the Bad, the Blind, the Deaf and the Mute"
  • "The Warrior Incarnate"
  • "Snake Hunt"
  • "A Jolly J-Team X-Mas"
  • "Deja Vu"