Rare beano comic books

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 beano book 1994 comic annual hardback vintage collectible. 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. 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. Apr, 2010 maurice heggie, beano historian at the comic s dundee publishers dc thomson, said. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic.

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 are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let. Comic books new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Beano hardback annual book collection pair 2010 2011. The firstever issue of the iconic comic book the beano is to go under the hammer, for a staggering. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of. Phil shrimpton, a collector and dealer from seaford, is running the ebay. 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 comic library the comic book price guide for great. The beano has a place in every comic book collectors heart as it was.

Seller of rare and collectible first editions, including ian fleming and james bond, detective fiction, tintin, vintage dc thomson, doctor who hardbacks, pg. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in. The beano annual the cover of the beano book 1972 publication information publisherd. Ever wondered if you might have a copy of the very first beano ever. Ltd, nutty was an attempt to create a more lively and chaotic comic compared to many on sale at the time. The highest known graded copy is fine plus which sold at auction in september 1995 for. Many early comic books from the golden age are now considered rare and valuable since very few complete copies exist. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value.

Joblot of old comic annuals x11 these are all vintage 3 beano bundle book dandy books comic annual childrens collectors old. A gnasher kennel at beanotown, a celebration of the childrens comic. 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. Mostly 1980s, large selection of beano and dandy comics,also small library comic books and dandy card game. 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. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. This list contains some of the rarest and most important comic books ever. 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.

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. Beano comic, the the comic book price guide for great. 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. Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beanos and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. 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. 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. 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. Maurice heggie, beano historian at the comic s dundee publishers dc thomson, said. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic, the. Rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay telegraph. 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.

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. Rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction uk. Rare coins you could find in your change the most valuable. 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. Rare copy of first beano annual from 1939 to be sold at. Grow your collection of rare comic books or discover vintage annuals that take you to decades past. Beano comics for sale in uk 89 secondhand beano comics. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable. There are some small areas of discoloration to the paper where it has turned slightly brown auto due to age.

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. Our everchanging collection is truly nostalgic, so browse through our old and rare comics today. If you have one of these stashed away, handed down from parents or grandparents, it could quite easily sell for over. Comic book auctions is known as the biggest online auction site in the uk that specialises only in magazines. 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. 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. 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. The beano celebrated its 75th birthday in july 20 and there were guest appearances from david beckham and sir alex ferguson.

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. It is in no small part due to the sterling research, promotion and sales work by mr. The beano has a place in every comic book collectors heart as it was the most popular comic book in the country. Venom comic book marvel limited edition amc exclusive rare promo in hand new. Find the value of the dc thomson comic beano comic library volume 1. The 1940 beano book was issued around the outbreak of the world war two in 1939. Used, beano and the dandy classic comic covers 193.

To mark the 40th birthday of parody superhero bananaman, the sun is revealing some the. How cool is that subscribe to beano and youll save money, and receive it before its even made it to the shops. We currently have 24 books in this category in stock. See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction. A vintage comic dealer is putting a collectors dream up for auction with an exceedingly rare first issue of the beano. Jun 11, 2017 the first beano issue cartoon characters such as ostrich big eggo and lord snooty and his pals and sold for. The first edition of the comic annual is expected to sell for between. Bound copies of the beano comic from may 30th 1981 to december 19th 1981. As you can see on the website, the copy certainly isnt in the best shape. It was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the beano annual for 1940. Comic dealer sells rare beano first issue the argus. Beano comic, the the comic book price guide for great britain. The first issue of the beano is dated july 30 1938 original issues are very rare and are.

Values of beano comic library free comic book price guide. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Since then, the comic book industry has not slowed down and comic book collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. You are viewing all stock in the beano annual category.

Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beano s and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. The comic stars a boy named dennis the menace and his abyssinian wirehaired tripe hound gnasher. In fact, only a handful still exist as far as we know, and only one of those still has its whoopee mask gift. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Crisis on infinite earths box set by marv wolfman 2019, hardcover. Beano dandy comics for sale in uk view 78 bargains. The beano is the longest running british childrens comic magazine, published by dc thomson in dundee, scotland. Collectable extremely rare beano book annual 1957 inc the iron fish. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. Old beano annuals for sale rare old vintage beano annual book hardback 1976 good condition. 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. The value of old beano comics is soaring as nostalgic investors snap up. 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.

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. 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. 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. Do you have one of these super valuable vintage beano comics. Rare beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction sky news. The beano for the beanomagic book titled annuals which today in top. They are organized pretty randomly, with no attempt to keep them truly in order of value by record sale. For all advice on selling your comic collection, please dont hesitate to get in touch. Our curious selection is perfect for vintage comic collectors. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Grades are given by the comic book certification service, also known as the cbcs. Find vintage batman and superman comics, old beano annuals or even rare rupert annuals from your childhood.

Perhaps youre a huge marvel fan on the hunt for rare marvel comics, or perhaps youre more into old dc comics. In the broader category of childrens books two annuals appear in the top 10 minecraft and match, with the beano at number 28. Vintage comic book, cor annual, english comic, kitsch comic, 1970s comic, retro wrap, wrapping paper, altered arts. In september 2009, the beano s 3,500th issue was published. Genuine first edition beano comics are extremely rare. Firsts featuring 8 of our comics bound in hard back, including beano no 1. Perhaps britains most iconic comic character, dennis the menace has appeared in the beano since 1951. 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.

Like the comics, big eggo was the cover star until 1949, when he was superseded by biffo the bear. The comic first appeared on 30 july 1938, and was published weekly. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. These comics show up for sale pretty regularly on ebay uk though early issues less often. Feb 14, 2020 comic fans could be sitting on a fortune with the rarest beano worth up to. Sainsburys supermarket issued a free facsimile with sales of the beano book. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. As well as the comics, beano has released an annual called the beano book every year since 1940. 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. Comics arent automatically worth a mint, even if they are rare there are certain things collectors will look. If you need medium flow, please check out my other items. It is in very good condition, which is a very rare thing because it was for the kids market and would have been.