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In 1937, Albert Barnes was given the great task of ushering in a new era in British comics and even though he didn't know it then, he was about to become the first editor of the world's longest running comic 'The Dandy'. It has been over seventy years since the launch of 'The Dandy'. The first issue dated 4th December 1937 helped change the British comics landscape with its innovative design. Gone were the broadsheet style of comics that had proceeded it and in its place was the easier more manageable tabloid style that it borrowed from its comics' cousin, the story paper. It was not just the size and shape of the paper that changed but the style of the content including the the use of speech balloons in many of its stories. 'The Dandy' number one miaowed onto our shelves and an unsuspecting public in early December 1937 introducing 'Korky the Cat' (James Crichton) as its front page star and hero. The first issue also saw the appearance of 'Desperate Dan', 'Hungary Horace', 'Freddy The Fearless Fly' and many more. |
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'The Dandy' First Issue 1937 Read all 'The Dandy' original stories in a beautifully presented facsimile copy (A5 size) of 'The Dandy' number one in a special presentation folder. Item comes supplied with a gold coloured commemorative medal and a replica of the original free gift of the 'Express Whistler'.
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Beano First Issue 1938 Read all 'The Beano' original stories in a beautifully presented facsimile copy (A5 size) of 'The Beano' number one in a special presentation folder. Item is supplied with a replica of the original free gift of a 'Whoopee mask' (may be different to one pictured) and a £5 phonecard (not functional) featuring the cover of the first ever Beano.
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