Aug 22, 2018 rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction the copy of the comic s first year book, published at the outbreak of the second world war, predates dennis the menace. Beano comics for sale in uk 89 secondhand beano comics. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic, the. An ultra rare copy of the first ever edition of the beano is set to fetch thousands of pounds when it goes up for auction. Beano comic, the the comic book price guide for great. Rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction uk. Maurice heggie, beano historian at the comic s dundee publishers dc thomson, said. 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. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. Sainsburys supermarket issued a free facsimile with sales of the beano book. Rare copy of first beano annual from 1939 to be sold at. Comics arent automatically worth a mint, even if they are rare there are certain things collectors will look. The beano book was 4 pages long, retailing at 26 or two shillings and sixpence which is about.
Old beano annuals for sale rare old vintage beano annual book hardback 1976 good condition. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. A gnasher kennel at beanotown, a celebration of the childrens comic. Beano dandy comics for sale in uk view 78 bargains. The 1940 beano book was issued around the outbreak of the world war two in 1939. The beano annual the cover of the beano book 1972 publication information publisherd. Many early comic books from the golden age are now considered rare and valuable since very few complete copies exist. Seller of rare and collectible first editions, including ian fleming and james bond, detective fiction, tintin, vintage dc thomson, doctor who hardbacks, pg. To mark the 40th birthday of parody superhero bananaman, the sun is revealing some the. Sep 2006 saw a nice vg copy with half inch tear at top margin to all pages sell for. Ltd, nutty was an attempt to create a more lively and chaotic comic compared to many on sale at the time. Rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction sky news.
It was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the beano annual for 1940. For all advice on selling your comic collection, please dont hesitate to get in touch. Thomson 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 for the beanomagic book titled annuals which today in top. Weve added this gallery of really rare comic books because, for all the glamor of the bigname superheroes and villains, these are the really hard books to find. Jun 11, 2017 the first beano issue cartoon characters such as ostrich big eggo and lord snooty and his pals and sold for. The comic stars a boy named dennis the menace and his abyssinian wirehaired tripe hound gnasher. This is a rare opportunity to own a very early issue beanocomic it is issue number 46 dated june 10, 1939 it is complete and in very good condition for its age all the pages are present and it is structurally sound the colors are nice and bright. Values of beano comic library free comic book price guide. Rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay telegraph. Apr, 2010 maurice heggie, beano historian at the comic s dundee publishers dc thomson, said. Crisis on infinite earths box set by marv wolfman 2019, hardcover. Perhaps britains most iconic comic character, dennis the menace has appeared in the beano since 1951.
Dec 27, 2017 image comic book price guide image caption the first beano and dandy annuals, released during world war two, are very rare the comic book annual was often the biggest present youd find. After one, comes two, in terms of rare beano comics unsurprisingly, the second beano comic is next in the ranking of most valuable and actually, malcolm says this one is rarer than the first as. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in. Rare coins you could find in your change the most valuable. Comic books new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Our everchanging collection is truly nostalgic, so browse through our old and rare comics today. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth.
This list contains some of the rarest and most important comic books ever. Dennis and gnasher previously titled dennis the menace and gnasher, and originally titled dennis the menace is a longrunning comic strip in the british childrens comic the beano, published by dc thomson, of dundee, scotland. Starring iconic comic superstars dennis the menace, minnie the minx, roger the dodger, the bash street kids, bananaman, billy whizz and loads more, its simply an essential buy. As you can see on the website, the copy certainly isnt in the best shape. Vintage comic book, cor annual, english comic, kitsch comic, 1970s comic, retro wrap, wrapping paper, altered arts. So yes, if you have a beano from the 1940s, you might be looking at the price of a nice night out for two if its in nice nick, but if its, say, a batman comic from 1985, it wont get you a pint of beer. In the broader category of childrens books two annuals appear in the top 10 minecraft and match, with the beano at number 28. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Perhaps youre a huge marvel fan on the hunt for rare marvel comics, or perhaps youre more into old dc comics. The beano has entertained children of all ages since 30th july 1938, and over 75 years later, its still jumping with jokes, loaded with laughs and packed with pranks. In fact, only a handful still exist as far as we know, and only one of those still has its whoopee mask gift. Genuine first edition beano comics are extremely rare.
Nutty was a british comic magazine that ran for 292 issues from 16 february 1980 to 14 september 1985, when it merged with the dandy. Do you have one of these super valuable vintage beano comics. The beano has a place in every comic book collectors heart as it was the most popular comic book in the country. Find vintage batman and superman comics, old beano annuals or even rare rupert annuals from your childhood. If you need medium flow, please check out my other items. If you have some old annuals from the 1970s and want to complete the set, you might just find them here. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in april 1950 was 1,974,072. Joblot of old comic annuals x11 these are all vintage 3 beano bundle book dandy books comic annual childrens collectors old. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book.
Grow your collection of rare comic books or discover vintage annuals that take you to decades past. You are viewing all stock in the beano annual category. We currently have 24 books in this category in stock. Find the value of the dc thomson comic beano comic library volume 1. In september 2009, the beano s 3,500th issue was published. The beano has a place in every comic book collectors heart as it was. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. These comics show up for sale pretty regularly on ebay uk though early issues less often. Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beano s and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. Used, beano and the dandy classic comic covers 193. Oct 03, 2016 the first edition of the classic comic, which launched back in 1938 and came complete with a free gift, is expected to be the most valuable beano in existence and can fetch in thousands but. Ever wondered if you might have a copy of the very first beano ever.
The beano book 1994 comic annual hardback vintage collectible. See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction. Since then, the comic book industry has not slowed down and comic book collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Feb 14, 2020 comic fans could be sitting on a fortune with the rarest beano worth up to. The value of old beano comics is soaring as nostalgic investors snap up. Firsts featuring 8 of our comics bound in hard back, including beano no 1. They are organized pretty randomly, with no attempt to keep them truly in order of value by record sale. A vintage comic dealer is putting a collectors dream up for auction with an exceedingly rare first issue of the beano. 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 first edition of the comic annual is expected to sell for between. If you have one of these stashed away, handed down from parents or grandparents, it could quite easily sell for over. Mostly 1980s, large selection of beano and dandy comics,also small library comic books and dandy card game. The beano is the longest running british childrens comic magazine, published by dc thomson in dundee, scotland. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let.
From building stories to death note, volume 3, from tsubasa to fantastic four, we can help you find the comic books books you are looking for. Beano comic, the the comic book price guide for great britain. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic. 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. Dec 23, 2018 the grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. The comic first appeared on 30 july 1938, and was published weekly. Grades are given by the comic book certification service, also known as the cbcs. Beanotown in the southbank centre in london, beanotown is the home of dennis the menace and gnasher, the bash street kids, minnie the minx, roger the dodger, plus all the other comic strip superstars from the beano. Phil shrimpton, a collector and dealer from seaford, is running the ebay. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beanos and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned.
At the time of writing, the beano is the number one bestseller in comics and graphic novels for young adults, on amazon, followed by the broons, oor wullie and the dandy. Rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction the copy of the comic s first year book, published at the outbreak of the second world war, predates dennis the menace. The firstever issue of the iconic comic book the beano is to go under the hammer, for a staggering. Packed full of mischief, mayhem and fun, beano is the worlds longest running comic.
Beano comic library the comic book price guide for great. To mark the 40th birthday of parody superhero bananaman, the sun is revealing some the most valuable comics that may be gathering dust in your home. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of. Image comic book price guide image caption the first beano and dandy annuals, released during world war two, are very rare the comic book annual was often the biggest present youd find.
There are some small areas of discoloration to the paper where it has turned slightly brown auto due to age. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. As well as owning every comic, every christmas annual and every summer special, including a rare 1963 edition where the beano and dandy joined forces in the dandy beano summer special. Comic book characters can be interesting, and the real people behind them can. Venom comic book marvel limited edition amc exclusive rare promo in hand new. As well as the comics, beano has released an annual called the beano book every year since 1940. It is in no small part due to the sterling research, promotion and sales work by mr. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. The beano celebrated its 75th birthday in july 20 and there were guest appearances from david beckham and sir alex ferguson. How cool is that subscribe to beano and youll save money, and receive it before its even made it to the shops. Our curious selection is perfect for vintage comic collectors. Comic book auctions is known as the biggest online auction site in the uk that specialises only in magazines. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable.
Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. The highest known graded copy is fine plus which sold at auction in september 1995 for. It is in very good condition, which is a very rare thing because it was for the kids market and would have been. Comic dealer sells rare beano first issue the argus. Beano annual 1940 the very first beano book take a peek inside this rare wartime annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. Apr 16, 2014 rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay one of only 25 surviving copies of the 1938 original comic of the beano is available on ebay, and the bidding starts at. Collectable extremely rare beano book annual 1957 inc the iron fish. Bound copies of the beano comic from may 30th 1981 to december 19th 1981. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Beano hardback annual book collection pair 2010 2011. There are no specifically rare issues to my knowledge though early ones in very high grade are hard to come by and the last few issues will be less common owing to reduced print runs.
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