From 1943 to 1950 the beano annual briefly changed its name to the the magic. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. D c thomson also launched a third comic 22nd july 1939 called the magic comic but this was short lived due to increased market saturation during that period. Front cover shows biffo putting the last piece of a jigsaw in place. 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. Comic book postal auctions, who sold the rare comic, say it beats the previous record for a beano number one, which sold in 1999 complete with its whoopee mask. Antique childs common prayer book circa 1860 masque of the edwards of england c. The first edition of the comic annual is expected to sell for between.
Plus todays selected beano books for sale, best offers, auctions, appraisals, free sales advice, free sale prices, values, wish list and more. As well as the comics, beano has released an annual called the beano book every year since 1940. Total ratings 205, rhode island novelty bottles of magic disappearing ink 24 pack 10x flying butterfly surprise greeting card book magic toy fly wind up. The annuals are traditionally published in july or august, in time for christmas, and since 1965 they have had the date of the following year on the cover. At the time of the sale malcolm phillips, of londonbased comic book auctions, said. 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. After 7 years of magicbeano, readers would have recognised koko as eggos friend, rather than the mascot of the magic comic. No inscription, appears unread, boards still spring. The magic part of the title referred to the shortlived magic comic just 80 issues which ceased publication in 1941 due to paper rationing during the second world war 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. Dec 04, 2002 a first edition of the beano comic has been sold at auction for a record price of. Jul 20, 20 selection of pages from the magic beano book published in 1943. Koko the pup never appears in subsequent annuals or comics.
This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction. More information about this seller contact this seller 2. The frontcover shows big eggo and koko the pup in a two legged race with the other beano characters running behind. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable. Covers remarkably well preserved and without fault. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. New listing rare merlin the magic of the beano 1989 sticker album book empty unused. Beano books for sale in uk 80 secondhand beano books.
From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magicbeano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages. The magic part of the title referred to the shortlived magic comic just 80 issues which ceased publication in 1941 due to paper rationing during the second world war. It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. Who was the main artist for the beano in its early stages. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. I am a big fan of the beano and was a regular reader for about a decade, and ill write more about my favourite characters in a future piece. All pages are scans from an actual file copy of the original item so a very exact reproduction.
Buy the magicbeano book 1944 annual 1944 5th by d c thomson isbn. More information about this seller contact this seller 10. The magic and beano comics combined their characters for a third year in a row during the war, due to paper rationing. This book lays out the raw practices of ritual magic, stripped down and taken out of context. Take a peek inside the magicbeano book 1949, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. From the annual 1943 to 1950 one the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to. When was koko the pup introduced, and where did he originate. The magic and beano comics combined their characters for a third year in a.
Filled with topsecret information, games and activities, this is the perfect book for any boy or girl wanting to have fun. Although the beano and the dandy are still being published to this present day, radio fun and knockout ended their days in the early 1960s. The beano book of mischief, mayhem and fun competition. Big eggo and all the other thencurrent characters are playing leapfrog as they approach a pool full of water. The beano book from 1956, all pages intact and in good condition, there is some wear on the spine of the book but apart from that its pretty good. The beano book 1970 annual i bought this book to add to my grandsons collection. This a beautiful old 1st edition of the beano in good condition considering the age but definitely has some damage unfortunately. Beano annuals the beano book 1940 the beano book 1941 the beano book 1942 the magic beano book 1943 the magic beano book 1944 the magic beano book 1945 the magic. The beano book 1945 facsimile reprint comic annual nmint rare magic. Two annuals, named the magic fun book, were also published in 1941 and 1942. Covers still very much bright and remarkably well preserved. Sep 14, 2015 a rare copy of the firstever beano comic has sold for a record. A near fine copy, with traces of wear to the spine ends and lower cover, but nonetheless an uncommonly nice, very bright. Take a peek inside the first postwar annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories.
For your chance to win a copy of the beano book of mischief, mayhem and fun please email email protected telling us your favourite beano character and your postal address. More information about this seller contact this seller 11. Bean and irma are off for a day at the seaside, where his trunk gets accidentally swapped with that of a stage magician. Ltd, is a publishing company based in dundee, scotland, best known for producing the dundee courier, the evening telegraph, the sunday post, oor wullie, the broons, the beano, the dandy and commando comics. The magic beano book transparent image free png images. Following the success of the beano comic and the dandy comic, dc thomson launched a third comic called the magic comic. The beano annual celebrated 75 years of publication in 20. Comprehensive online search results for for comic books and graphic novels. It also owns friends reunited, parragon, and the aberdeen journals group. The beano book 1941 annual d c thomson 1940 brought to book.
Do you have an old beano comic that could be worth. Eric clapton joins john mayalls bluesbreakers and then quits to form cream, but first he records the beano album, a classic. The magic beano book for 1943, published in the autumn of 1942. If its called the magicbeano book, it must be from between 1943 and 1950 the regular comic was never called this. Copy of first ever beano comic fetches record price three. Barrie richardson theater of the mind, act 2, curtain call. This is the final annual adventure of tricky dicky ant, having made appearances since 1940. The beano book 1941 annual d c thomson 1940 no inscriptions binding still very much tight and. 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.
From 1943 to 1949, the magic comic would share its annual with the beano, under the title, the magic beano book. We are unique because we cater to indie authors who write childrens books, we help promote their books to the public. Like the comics, big eggo was the cover star until 1949, when he was superseded by biffo the bear. Koko the pup and big eggo leading in a threelegged race, drawn by james crighton. A fine copy, the boards very bright, with 1950 noted.
Jun 25, 2011 the beano reproduced a copy of its very first edition to celebrate the comics 65th anniversary in 2003. Free png images the magic beano book transparent background image category books and literature. Shortly after playing the fairfield halls in south london as part of. 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. Beano collector has every edition since it started as its. Crimescifi fiction, essays, poetry, plays and magic bean books readings from a stable of contemporary writers. 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 magic in the books name refers to the magic comic which is where koko the pup had originated back in 1939. Beano books price value guide bath antiques online. Splits to top and tail of spine have been repaired with magic tape. No inscriptions, appears unread, boards still spring. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950.
Kingfisher beano book of britain by rosie mccormick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Very rare vintage the magic beano book 1948 genuine original. From 1942 to 1949 the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the. Mar 19, 2016 free png images the magic beano book transparent background image category books and literature. Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus. Browse todays selected magic beano for sale, best offer and auction. Due to paper rationing, the beano and dandy both appear on alternate weeks, rather than weekly.
Which characters always shared the first page in the magic beano books. Beano annual 1945 the third magicbeano book take a peek inside the first postwar annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. Do you have one of these super valuable vintage beano comics. Koko the pup, full of tricks and full of fun koko is a pal for everyone the front cover star of first issue of magic was koko the pup, full of tricks and full of fun koko is a pal for everyone by eh banger. 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. Its had a few different names over its plentiful history and for a short period it was known as the magic beano which had something to do with another publication called magic comic and second world war paper rationing. The comic, dated 30 july 1938, is one of only nine first editions of the beano known to exist.
Small book magic beans graham, amanda, gynell, donna on. Neat christmas gift inscription to front pastedown. 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. Nov 14, 2014 the beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Nov 24, 2014 toodleooh herr hitler rare 1940s beano goes under the hammer original artwork for a comic strip poking fun at adolf hitler in a wartime edition of the beano is coming up for sale. The beano is one of the most famous comics in history, and its now the longestrunning comic in britain, first published 77 years ago. Big eggo and koko the pup are having a threelegged race with all the other characters running behind them. If you own one without a year on the front, it must be from between 1940 and 1965.
The beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. Last year a rare copy of the beanos first annual from 1939 was sold for more than. The beano book 1940 annual and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Beano comic with dennis the menace and minnie the minx. The magic comic sister paper to the beano and the dandy. Vintage beano annuals including magic beano book 1948. Good for picking up the very basics, but take carrolls reductionist editorializing with fifty times the salt one would reserve for aleister crowley. Buy the magicbeano book 1948 annual 1948 by d c thomson isbn. Jul 28, 2018 the beano is the worlds longestrunning weekly comic and had up to two millions readers in its 50s and 60s heyday. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since.
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