Which is older 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!
Are Dandy books 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.
Why did the dandy stop?
The Dandy – key dates April 1950 The Dandy became the world’s biggest-selling comic with a circulation of 2 million. November 1997 Desperate Dan temporarily “retired” after he struck oil and sailed off with the Spice Girls.
Which is older Beano or Dandy?
Are old Dandy 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 is now the longest-running UK comic strip and you can rake in the cash if you have some of the earliest issues or annuals.
Which is oldest Beano or Dandy?
Are old Dandy comics 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. Don’t forget Dandy – the Beano’s sister comic – either, as these can also be worth a pretty penny.
What Rupert books are worth money?
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.
Are Dandy and Beano 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.