Are The Beano and Dandy still published?

One of the best selling comics in the UK, along with The Beano, The Dandy reached sales of two million a week in the 1950s. The final printed edition was issued on 4 December 2012, the comic’s 75th anniversary, after sales slumped to 8,000 a week.

How many Beanos have there been?

The Beano comic takes its name from the English word “beano” which can be loosely interpreted as a good time. The first edition of The Beano was dated 30 July 1938, and the 3000th issue was published in January 2000. It continues as of 2008, and so far (September 2008) there have been 3449 issues published.

Are old Beano annuals worth anything?

IF you’ve got old Dandy and Beano comics hiding in your attic, they could be worth a small fortune – even if they’re not in mint condition. Beano favourite Dennis the Menace reached his 70th birthday last week, and collectors are spending up to £7,000 to get their hands on rare editions.

How many copies of The Beano are sold each week?

The Beano comic is still profitable, she points out, although the 35,000 copies it sells each week are a far cry from the 2 million copies it sold during its heyday in the 1950s.

Who is the oldest Beano character?

The first ever issue of The Beano goes into print with Big Eggo as the cover star. The Beano Annual is first published. Issue 452, Dennis the Menace makes his first appearance.

Why is Beano called Beano?

The name ‘Beano’ is an English word that literally translates to ‘a grand old time’ or ‘a bean feast’ (an annual feast for workmen in the UK during the 19th century, courtesy of their bosses). Throughout the years, a number of editors have taken the wheel at The Beano, the first being George Moonie in 1938.

Which came first Beano or Dandy?

The Dandy came before the Beano. The Dandy was first published in December 1937 and The Beano was first published on 30 July 1938 – that’s a looooooong time!

What age is The Beano aimed at?

6 to 12
Beano is made with kids aged 6 to 12 in mind, but we know of lots of people – younger and older – who love Beano too.

How much is the first 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.

Was Desperate Dan in The Beano?

Desperate Dan is a wild west character in the now-defunct British comic magazine The Dandy, and became its mascot. He made his appearance in the first issue which was dated 4 December 1937.
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What is Desperate Dan dog called?

The first Desperate Dan comic strips were drawn by the artist Dudley D Watkins an early cartoonist for Oor Wullie in the Sunday Post. In recent years DesperateDan and Dawg appear in the revamped and renamed Dandy Xtreme with comic strips drawn by Ken Harrison.

Who owns The Beano?

DC Thomson and Company Ltd
The publishers of the world-famous comic strip Dennis the Menace have taken control of a “Beano” website from a Norfolk businessman. Dundee-based DC Thomson and Company Ltd, which first published The Beano nearly 80 years ago, took action against Stephen Fisher from Ellingham.

How did Desperate Dan shave?

The Desperate Dan Book 1979 featured Dan shaving his stubble with a blowtorch and meat cleaver.

Where does Desperate Dan live?

Desperate Dan resides in Cactusville, Texas and his favourite meal is cow pie, a huge meat pie with real cow horns sticking out of the crust. It is made by his Aunt Aggie who first appeared in the Dandy in 1939.

What is a Desperate Dan pie?

Desperate Dan Steak Pie. Winner of Silver Award in the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2019. 6+ servings per pie. Our wholesome steak pies are generously full with tender chunks of stewed grass fed beef then filled to the brim with rich flavoursome gravy. A real flagship product which has received some fantastic reviews.

Is there a Dennis the Menace statue in Dundee?

For those that live and come from Dundee, it is an immense source of pride. There are statues of the inimitable Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx in the city center, and there is even the iconic ‘Bash Street’ in Dundee itself.

How Strong Is Desperate Dan?

Desperate Dan is the world’s strongest man. He is so strong he can lift a cow up with one hand. He gets his super human strength from his favourite meal – cow pie, a massive pie with horns sticking out of the crust.

Is Oor Wullie from Dundee?

Oor Wullie is the iconic wee Scottish laddie from the fictional town of Auchenshoogle. The image of Wullie sitting on his upturned bucket, wearing his famous black dungarees is as familiar to Scots as Edinburgh Castle.

Are DC Comics Scottish?

DC Thomson is a media company based in Dundee, Scotland.

Is there a Dundee in Perthshire?

Perthshire Highlands and its surrounding towns offer wonderful landscapes and dramatic contrasts. From the soft-fruit farms of Angus to bustling Dundee, overlooking the silvery Tay. To the north, the lochs and Glens of Highland Perthshire offer some of the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland.

Did Oor Wullie have a dog?

Wullie is a wee lad, around 8-years-old with a shock of blonde spiky hair. He’s rarely seen without his trademark black dungarees and tackety boots. He has a wee pet moose (mouse) called Jeemy and a wee white dug called Harry.

Are Oor Wullie books valuable?

The very first book fetched £2,800, with the second and third selling for £1,500 and £900 respectively. An original piece of artwork by Beano artist Dudley D Watkins sold for £950. The third edition of the Broons annual fetched £1,400 at the auction.