From 1976 to 1979, the magazine was titled Manga-kun (マンガくん) before being renamed Shōnen Big Comics in 1979.

In 1987, the magazine changed format and was renamed Weekly Young Sunday.

Several of the series appearing in Shōnen Big Comic have been adapted into anime, including Esper Mami, Area 88, and Miyuki.

The magazine also featured a non-manga column titled Moving Toys Craft (ムービング・トイズ・クラフト, Mūbingu Toizu Kurafuto), which discussed construction of motorized toys such as radio controlled cars.

The column was sponsored by Mabuchi Motor and Tamiya Corporation.