Why do comics have annuals?

Many annuals bring in one or several new artists to do the special, giving the main series artist time to focus on the next regular issue. While they don’t have to be one-shot stories, generally annuals are used as ways to tell stories that don’t fit within a single issue or can’t be included in a full arc.

Which Rupert annuals are valuable?

Kennith Fuller, from antiquarian book shop March Pain in London, says a 1942 Rupert annual is the rarest. Only 4,500 were published and they are worth £500 today. In good condition it could be worth as much as £800. “The individual condition makes the difference in value,” says Mr Fuller.

When did Beano annuals start?

The first Beano comic was published in July 1938, and it was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the Beano Annual for 1940.

Do you have to read annuals in comics?

Read it whenever if it doesn’t tie into anything else. Read it by release date. Usually a comic has an indicia which is a small-print paragraph usually near the front or back of the book. There’s a should be a month and a year which is when the book was released.

Which Rupert books are valuable?

TWO incredibly rare Rupert Bear books sold yesterday for a record £45,000. The 1973 “brown-faced” Rupert annuals became extremely sought-after because of a row involving the illustrator, Alfred Bestall. He became incensed when the colour of Rupert’s face was changed without his knowledge.

How many Rupert annuals are there?

This Rupert Annual Collection consists of 24 books , the originals of which dated from 1936 to 1970.

How many Beano annuals are there?

84 editions
The Beano Annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the children’s comic The Beano. As of 2022 there have been 84 editions….

The Beano Annual
Editor(s)	D.C. Thomson

How much was the Beano in 1970?

1970 Beano Annual The 1970 Beano Book cost 8/6. It looks like Biffo got hungry for a real ice lolly, and bit off the corner! Actually, the notch on the front cover is from an old archive storing method at DC Thomson, Beano’s publisher.

How much is a 1938 Beano worth?

A rare copy of the first-ever Beano comic has sold for a record £17,300. The 28-page comic, which was printed in 1938, is one of only 25 copies still in existence. It cost two pence when it was first published almost 80 years ago and features characters including ostrich Big Eggo and Lord Snooty and His Pals.

How much is a first copy Beano worth?

A fine copy of the very first issue of the Beano has sold at auction for £8700. Beano Comic No 1 from July 1938 debuted characters such as Big Eggo, Morgyn the Mighty, Contrary Mary and the long-running favourite Lord Snooty and his Pals. A fine copy of the very first issue of the Beano has sold at auction for £8700.

How much is a 1938 Beano comic worth?

Beano number 1 (1938) – £20,000 When it was first launched the Beano could be picked up for twopence – less than 1p today – but it’s now worth substantially more. In 2015, a 28-page edition of the first-ever Beano reached £17,300 at auction, and Malcolm reckons this value has gone up to at least £20,000.

Are all comic books free on Free Comic Book Day?

“Each one is unique in its community, with a style and personality all its own, and each one carries a full line of comics, graphic novels, toys and related products.” Not all stores are participating, and not all comics are available for free through the event.

When did Rupert Bear annuals start?

1936
Rupert Annuals The first Rupert Annual was launched in 1936. The stories famously comprise three main elements: the artwork, the prose and the rhyming couplet. For many a child, the joy of Christmas was made complete by the gift of the new Rupert Annual.

What is a Beezer comic?

The Beezer (called The Beezer and Topper for the last three years of publication) was a British comic that ran from (issues dates) 21 January 1956 to 21 August 1993. Like its sister comic, The Topper, The Beezer was an A3 ( tabloid) publication, twice as big as most other comics. It shrank to A4 paper size in 1981.

When did The Beezer and Topper comic strip start?

First printed in 1956, it merged with the Cracker and Plug comic strips in 1976 and 1979 respectively. It was, then, renamed into The Beezer and Topper on merging with The Topper in 1990.

What happened to the Beezer and Topper?

First printed in 1956, it merged with the Cracker and Plug comic strips in 1976 and 1979 respectively. It was, then, renamed into The Beezer and Topper on merging with The Topper in 1990. However, publication ceased in 1993 eventually. After its closure, some of its characters appeared in The Beano and The Dandy.