The beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in. This annual is in fairly good condition especially when you consider that its nearly 50 years old, the front and back covers are nice clean and bright, but does have some wear, mainly on the edges. From 1943 to 1950 the magic comic name continued to survive when it shared billing with the beano for the beanomagic book titled annuals which today in. The beano celebrated its 75th birthday in july 20 and there were guest appearances from david beckham and sir alex ferguson. The beano is the longest running british childrens comic magazine, published by dc thomson in dundee, scotland. You are bidding on 6 early beano comics consecutive issues no 12251230 jan 8th feb 12th 1966 i have most issues from 19601968 and will be listing in 56 issues lots from 1960. On the release of the 2003 book published 2002 see below the annual was renamed the beano annual. The beano comic no 1240 apr excellent hardly used condition for the value price of 4. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950.
It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. Chipmonk collectables based in wolverhampton, england buy and sell used books and comics at affordable prices. Personalised beano annual from your year the official beano. The value of old beano comics is soaring as nostalgic investors snap. The beano book 1966 by d c thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in april 1950 was 1,974,072. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. Beano book 1966 hardcover january 1, 1966 by n a author 4. Academy of comic book fans and collectors alle awards poll, a look at which comic titles, authors and artists were nominated for comicdoms most prestigious academy awards back in 1966. Beano book annuals collection hardback pair 2016 and 2017. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I am looking for somewhere to value them all, though im not sure yet if i want to sell them, im just valuing at the moment. The name reverted to the beano book from the following year. The comic first appeared on 30 july 1938, and was published weekly. Blue peter annuals refers to a long running series of merchandise in the form of annualbooks which were published each year detailing the presenters adventures of the year.
Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beano s and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. Beano book 1966 near mint tbbt mt unclipped no writing. Do you have one of these super valuable vintage beano comics. Beano annuals 1981 this has quite bad spine damage as i think i bought it in a jumble sale as well as 1984 to 1989. Personalise the beano annual from the year of your choice. Brand new innovation from the team at beano, weve been digging deep into the archives to create this super awesome offering, for you. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the childrens comic the beano. From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magicbeano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages. Stop it now a bad lip reading of the empire strikes back duration.
See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction. The messiest boy in beanotown makes his beano book debut in the 1982 annual. He was wowed to see that many of the popular characters are still going today and, apart from the funny stories, was most interested in the way that technology has advanced in the last 40 years. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. Beano for the beanomagic book titled annuals which today in top. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. It looks like biffo got hungry for a real ice lolly, and bit off the corner. On the album, clapton burns and bedazzles like a futuristic amalgam of his many influences, including freddie king, otis rush, hubert sumlin and buddy guy. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Prices displayed on this site do not include postage and packing which will be calculated based on weight and added to your final. The book is near perfect, undamaged, unmarked, no writing, all puzzles including faces, untouched, slight hint of a lean otherwise, pristine condition.
It is in no small part due to the sterling research, promotion and sales work by mr. It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950. Published by d c thompson in late 1957, this fantastic beano book includes stories, strip stories, funnies and games featuring many of your favorite beano characters including dennis the menace, minnie the minx, the bash street kids, roger the dodger, little plum, biffo and many many more. The guitar has come to be known as the beano les paul because of the beano comic book clapton is reading on the cover of blues breakers with eric clapton. In september 2009, the beano s 3,500th issue was published. A very large collection of beano, dandy and dennis the menace annuals and books. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. For many british readers whether comics fans or not fans, the holiday season can only mean the beano book, so ive once more highlighted another of the venerable, beloved tomes as particularly representative of the time of year way back when, many annuals were produced in a wonderful halfcolour. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. However, if more are discovered, this could impact on their value as they. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. The 1940 beano book was issued around the outbreak of the world war two in 1939. The beano and the dandy the comics that won the war.
Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus. In september 2009, the beanos 3,500th issue was published. The viking prince, an illustrated tribute by ron foss to the great joe kubert originated character. Biffo is spinning a giant drum which has the books title on it with his feet. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Beano books for sale in uk 79 secondhand beano books. The beano book 1966 and 1967, beano christmas jigsaw puzzle, the monster rupert story and pixture book with 120 cutouts in colour, south africa souvenir playing cards mr bishop february sale 2020 sale dates. Visitors will be able to download the beano s iprank app free, play table dennis at the beano social club, eat at the beano breville bar, and create a comic masterpiece at the beano studios. The beano comic 1949 complete year issues 352 389 d.
If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. A fantastic nostalgic gift for those wanting to relive the fun and hijinx of the crazy world of beano. The first beano annual was the 1940 edition, and just like this years beano annual 2019, they all. Comic annuals wanted b click on a title below to go to that series. See more ideas about comics, dennis the menace, childrens comics. Actually, the notch on the front cover is from an old archive storing method at dc thomson, beano s publisher. Buy beano annual collection and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. See all 26 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. For many british readers whether comics fans or not fans, the holiday season can only mean the beano book, so ive once more highlighted another of the venerable, beloved tomes as particularly representative of the time of year. It also owns friends reunited, parragon, and the aberdeen journals group. See todays beano album for sale, best offer and auction. A good example of the fantastic vintage the beano book annual from 1966.
A good example of the fantastic vintage the beano book annual from 1965. Visitors will be able to download the beanos iprank app free, play table dennis at the beano social club, eat at the beano breville bar, and create a comic masterpiece at the beano studios. This is one of biffos only late appearances to not feature dennis on the cover, who would soon inherit the throne of beano cover star. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable.
The beano comic celebrated its 80th birthday on 30th july 2018. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. Actually, the notch on the front cover is from an old archive storing. Has eric claptons legendary beano les paul burst been. Personalised beano annual from your year the official. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Annuals are published in the autumn, in time for christmas, and since 1965 with the release of the beano book 1966 have had the date of the year following the publication year. Although an annual in all but name, the books are rarely referred to as such. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. Ltd, is a publishing company based in dundee, scotland, best known for producing the dundee courier, the evening telegraph, the sunday post, oor wullie, the broons, the beano, the dandy and commando comics. The beano book 1970 annual i bought this book to add to my grandsons collection.
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