What is the history of the Beano?
The Beano is a long-running British children’s comic, published by D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd of Dundee, Tayside, Scotland. The comic first appeared on 26 July 1938 and was published weekly, during the Second World War, The Beano and The Dandy were published on alternating weeks due to paper and ink rationing.
When was the first Beano comic published?
The comic first appeared on 26 July 1938 and was published weekly, during the Second World War, The Beano and The Dandy were published on alternating weeks due to paper and ink rationing. D.C. Thomson’s other publications also suffered with the Oor Wullie and The Broons annuals falling victim to paper and ink shortages.
Are there any crossovers between Dennis and Gnasher and the Beano?
There are frequent fictional crossovers between The Beano and Dennis and Gnasher, with most of the characters living in the fictional Beanotown. Many of the comic strips in The Dandy are drawn by the same artists, and crossovers between the two comics and The Beano also occur occasionally.
Who is the Beano editor now?
The Beano is currently edited by John Anderson, who replaced Craig Graham in 2016. (This bit is DATED) Euan Kerr now edits the BeanoMAX (now EPIC), a version of the Beano for older readers. Its iconic characters such as Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, and The Bash Street Kids have become known to generations of British children.
The Beano (formerly The Beano Comic, also known as Beano) is a British anthology comic magazine created by Scottish publishing company DC Thomson. Its first issue was published on 30 July 1938, and became the world’s longest-running comic issued weekly in 2018, publishing its 4000th issue in August 2019.
How much did The Beano Book cost in 1940?
It was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the Beano Annual for 1940. The Beano Book was 134 pages long, retailing at 2/6 (or two shillings and sixpence) which is about £15 in today’s money! The book featured classic characters like Lord Snooty, Big Eggo, Pansy Potter, and Lord Snooty and his Pals.