How much is a first edition of The Beano worth?

A rare copy of the first-ever Beano comic has sold for a record £17,300. The 28-page comic, which was printed in 1938, is one of only 25 copies still in existence. It cost two pence when it was first published almost 80 years ago and features characters including ostrich Big Eggo and Lord Snooty and His Pals.

When was the first edition of The Beano?

The first issue of The Beano is dated July 30 1938 – original issues are very rare and are highly collectable!

How many editions of The Beano are there?

80 editions
The Beano Annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the children’s comic The Beano. As of 2018 there have been 80 editions.

Are old Beano comics valuable?

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.

Are Beano magazines worth anything?

When it was first launched the Beano could be picked up for twopence – less than 1p today – but it’s now worth substantially more. In 2015, a 28-page edition of the first-ever Beano reached £17,300 at auction, and Malcolm reckons this value has gone up to at least £20,000.

Which is older Beano or Dandy?

The first issue, under the name The Dandy Comic, was published on 4 December 1937. It was published weekly until 6 September 1941, when wartime paper shortages forced it to change to fortnightly, alternating with The Beano.

Does Beano really work for gas?

Beano is helpful at relieving gas and bloating resulting from foods such as beans, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, grains, cereals, nuts, seeds, and whole-grain products.

Is Beano still printed?

As of late 2010, The Beano is printed by BGP and the comic is now in an A4 format. The Beano Club was closed down in 2010 and its pages changed to Beano VIP with more online presence. The paper is still glossy, but the paper stock gives it a matte feel.

Are Broons and Oor Wullie books worth anything?

The Broons were published in tandem with Oor Wullie books so they appear in alternate years. Very hard to find early copies of The Broons and they are very collectible up to the end of the Sixties.

Why is it called Beano?

The name ‘Beano’ is an English word that literally translates to ‘a grand old time’ or ‘a bean feast’ (an annual feast for workmen in the UK during the 19th century, courtesy of their bosses). Throughout the years, a number of editors have taken the wheel at The Beano, the first being George Moonie in 1938.

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