Nov 14, 2014 the beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. From 1943 to 1949, the magic comic would share its annual with the beano, under the title, the magicbeano book. The beano book 1940 annual and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. The dandy book 2002 annual desperate dan the beano banana man uk comics. The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magic beano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in christmas stockings for over 70 years. Whilst at this site you can view the history of british comics as well as individual histories of your favourite comics. If you own one without a year on the front, it must be from between 1940 and 1965. No inscriptions, no foxing or browning, no missing pages, covers bright, exposed spine to lower third. Check out tshirts, accessories, games, collectables and more for fans of all ages at the official home for beano merchandise. The spine design is different from the original as are the frontend papers. The cover star was koko the pup who would later team up with big eggo in the magicbeano books between 1943 and 1950 in the story named eggo and koko. From 1942 to 1949, the magic comic would share its annual with the beano, under the title, the magic beano book.
The beano book 1950 facsimile reprint comic annual nmint. The front cover is actionpacked with biffo the bear swinging on a tree, horace the monkey about to cut the branch off with dennis the menace underneath with a crab. The name reverted to the original title of the beano book in 1950 and continued, the year changing for each subsequent annual, until the release of the 2003 book in 2002 when it was renamed the beano annual. If its called the magic beano book, it must be from between 1943 and 1950 the regular comic was never called this. The frontcover shows biffo riding a mechanical horse. Create website designs with quality transparent png images, unique graphics with no background, create website banners, header, footer, advertising banner, logo, leaflets, business cards and more. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. For the years 19431950, the beano book annual was merged with the magic fun book, resulting in magicbeano books for those years. In part 2 of this series, you can see the last magicbeano book. The beano comic 1948 1949 1950 twenty six issues d. If you are bored from the beano book annual comic, you can try surprise me link at top of page or select another comic like the beano book annual 1950 from our huge comic list. The cover star was koko the pup who would later team up with big eggo in the magic beano books between 1943 and 1950 in the story named eggo and koko.
Seller of rare and collectible first editions, including ian fleming and james bond, detective fiction, tintin, vintage dc thomson, doctor who hardbacks, pg wodehouse, terry pratchett, jrr tolkien. From the annual 1943 to 1950 one the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the shortlived magic comic that had ceased publication in. Two annuals, named the magic fun book, were also published in 1941 and 1942. Job lot 36 magicbeano book annuals 1950,52,53,54,55,59,60.
In part 2 of this series, you can see the last magic beano book cover and the first time dennis the menace appeared. Mar 19, 2016 free png images the magic beano book transparent background image category books and literature. The annuals then merged with the beano books until 1950, hence the fact they were called the magic beano book. It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. Great childrens books written prior to the 1950s 377 books. The 1950 annual was the last edition to be known as the magicbeano book. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magic beano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages. The magic beano book for 1950 published in the autumn of 1949 priced at 6 the frontcover features biffo painting a portrait of big eggo and some other characters on a large canvas. From 1943 to 1949, the magic comic would share its annual with the beano, under the title, the magic beano book. Beano book the the comic book price guide for great britain. From the annual 1943 to 1950 one the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the shortlived magic comic that had ceased publication in 1941 due to the second world wars paper rationing. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
But many of the characters from the magic comic were adopted by the beano. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. A copy of the magicbeano book annual from 1943 was auctioned at comic. Its traditional for british comics to have their own book for parents to give their children as a christmas present. Rare beano annual without dennis the menace offered at. The beano book for 1951, published during the autumn of 1950.
Annual for 1950 printed christmas 1949 in pictorial stiff card papercovered covers depicting biffo the bear and big eggo as artists painting a group of the other popular characters. Each comic histories page has links for images of first issues, last issues and annuals galleries. They are traditionally published in august, in time for christmas, and since 1965 they have had the date of the following year on the cover. The magic beano book transparent image free png images. The beano book 1950 facsimile reprint comic annual no inscriptions, no foxing or browning, no missing pages, covers bright, exposed spine to lower third.
This section on magic is only two pages long, and on the second page there is a comic strip showing how magic was also against the nazis, when peter piper defeats a german spy loose with a machine gun by brining to life a picture on. Comics uk is dedicated to those great institutions, the british comic and story paper dating back from the the late victorian era through beano to 2000ad and beyond. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. From 1942 to 1949 the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the. The beano annual hey kids comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. From 1943 to 1950 the magic comic name continued to survive when it shared billing with the beano for the beano magic book titled annuals which today in. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950. The magic beano book 1949 the magic beano book 1950. After 7 years of magicbeano, readers would have recognised koko as eggos friend, rather than the mascot of the magic comic. A beano annual, made before the famous character dennis the menace was. See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction. 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.
The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magic beano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in chri. The beano book annual comic read the beano book annual. From 1942 to 1949 the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the shortlived magic comic that had ceased publication in 1941 due to the second world wars paper rationing. Dec 27, 2017 the comic book annual was often the biggest present youd find in your stocking, only just fitting inside, although providing a sturdy spine for the other christmas goodies. Collectors of comic books will know the magicbeano book was the name of the annual when it was published between 1942 to 1949.
From 1943 through to 1950, the beano merged with magic, a sister comic that ran from 1939 to 1941 in comic form and two annuals 1941 and 1942. The beano book 1950 facsimile reprint comic annual nmint rare magic. To celebrate beanos 80th birthday, we dug out every beano annual from our amazing archive. It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. This gives the annual a nice shine rather than the traditional matt finish but there are attendant problems. The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magicbeano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in christmas stockings for over 70 years. Great childrens books written prior to the 1950s harry potter is amazing and allbut were forgetting about some really great books that put people right off just because theyre old. We have two low grade examples fresh into stock for the years 1947 and 1950.
Due to paper rationing, the beano and dandy both appear on alternate weeks, rather than weekly. Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus. To celebrate beano s 80th birthday, we dug out every beano annual from our amazing archive. The 2011 beano annual is taller and wider than previous annuals. The beano book 1954 is a great book and i recommend it to you all. The beano annual for 1950 was the last in a series of the magicbeano books, as the two comics had joined together due to paper rationing for the wartime annuals. See more ideas about vintage books, childrens books and childhood memories.
The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. The beano book 1950 facsimile reprint comic annual. Language watch edit redirected from the magic lollipops. See todays beano dandy annuals for sale, best offer and auction. After paper rationing had ended, the magic comic was never revived.
Following the end of the war, magic comic was not reinstated and the name of the annual eventually reverted to the original title of the beano book in 1950. The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magic beano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in christmas. The beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. The 1950 annual was the last edition to be known as the magic beano book. The magic comic hey kids comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. Take a peek inside this 1950 s annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. As of 2009 there have been 71 editions, with a 72nd the beano annual 2011 expected to follow in 2010. Take a peek inside this 1950s annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. Beano books from 19511959, and dandy books from 19551958. All pages are scans from an actual file copy of the original item so a very exact reproduction ask for a facsimile of any year from 1950.
The beano annual hey kids comics wiki fandom powered. This copy of the annual is from 1943 and features big eggo, koko, peter piper, the tickler twins and sooty snowball. What better place to find british comics on the internet than. For the years 1943 1950, the beano book annual was merged with the magic fun book, resulting in magic beano books for those years. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth.
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