List of Beezer comic strips explained

The Beezer was a long-running weekly British comic book, which was the home to 120 different comic strips over the years. First printed in 1956, it merged with the Cracker and Plug comic strips in 1976 and 1979 respectively. It was, then, renamed into The Beezer and Topper on merging with The Topper in 1990. However, publication ceased in 1993 eventually. After its closure, some of its characters appeared in The Beano and The Dandy.

The following is a list of Beezer comic strips, organized by year of release date and in chronological order:[1]

Contents: 1950s: 1956195719581959
1960s: 196019611962196319641965196619671969
1970s: 19701971197219741975197619781979
1980s: 1981198319841986198719881989
See alsoReferences

1956

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GingerDudley Watkins, Bob McGrath1990The original cover star of the comic. It was on the cover until 1961 before being replaced by Pop, Dick and Harry, it regained the cover spot in 1964 and remained there until 1987.
BushwhackerBill Holroyd, Terry Patrick1964AdventureFour separate series, last of which was named Spacewhacker. The strip also appeared in Buddy
Mick on the MoonKen Hunter1957Adventure
Lone WolfeRon Smith1958Adventure
Pop, Dick and HarryTom Bannister, Peter Moonie, Brian Walker1990Cover star from 1961 to 1964. Continued in the Beezer and Topper
Calamity JaneHugh Morren1960
Nosey ParkerAllan Morley1956The character was originally featured in The Rover in 1925. It also featured in The Sunday Post and Sparky.
Nero and ZeroAllan Morley1956The character was originally featured in The Wizard in 1930. It also featured in The Sunday Post and Buzz.
The Hillys and the BilliesGeorge Martin, Henry Davies1990Three separate series which were reprinted as Ruffies and Tuffies in The Victor. This strip was surprisingly violent.
Big EdHugh Morren1956
Charlie ChickBill Ritchie1956
ShortyBrian White1956
Smart AliceGeorge Martin1956
The Banana BunchLeo Baxendale, Bill Hill, Robert Nixon, Barrie Appleby1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper and was reprinted in Dandy Xtreme in 2004 and 2010.
Mumbo and JumboUnknown/George Drysdale1956
The Kings of Castaway IslandJames Walker1969AdventureFour separate series, in which the final series was a reprint.
Baby CrockettBill Ritchie1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper. It also appeared in Bimbo and Little Star.

1957

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Yellow Eye, The Jungle KittenMichael Darling1957Adventure
Bucko's Flying BedsteadRon Forbes1957Adventure
Hornet Wilson and his Educated InsectsKen Hunter1958Adventure

1958

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Cap'n HandLeo Baxendale, David Law, George Drysdale, Michael Barratt1960
The Blood Brothers of the Spanish MainRon Smith1958Adventure
Buffalo BoyVictor Peon1959Adventure
CaesarWilliam Timym1959Appeared in the Sunday Graphic
Colonel BlinkTom Bannister, George Martin1990Spinoff strip Blinky appeared in the Beezer and Topper
Oliver's TravelsGeorge Martin1959

1959

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The SurvivorsKen Hunter1959Adventure
The Showboat CircusPaddy Brennan, David Sutherland1970AdventureThree separate series, in which the last series was a reprint.
Merry Hood and his Robbin MenGeorge Martin1960
Blind JumboJames Walker1960Adventure
Miguel the MatadorBob McGrath1960Also appeared in Valiant
Wooly WestBill Ritchie1960
The Black SapperJack Glass1961AdventureOriginally appeared in The Rover in 1929 as a prose story about a thief who stole the Crown Jewels with his tunnelling machine called the Earthworm

1960

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The Badd LadsMalcolm Judge, John Dallas, Mervyn Johnston, John Geering1990Appeared in the Beezer and Topper
The JellymenKen Hunter1984AdventureFive separate series, in which the fourth series was a reprint.
My Pal WonderwingTerry Patrick1960Adventure
Hank the Yank1960Reprint from USA

1961

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The Log of the S.S. Mary AnneAlbert Holroyd/Michael Darling1962Adventure
The Mob Next DoorBill Hill1967

1962

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The NumskullsMalcolm Judge, Tom Lavery, Jimmy Glen, Steve Bright1990Appeared in the Beezer and Topper. Appeared in The Beano after the Beezer and Topper closed.
Cicero's CatAl Smith1963
Mutt and JeffAl Smith1963Originally featured in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1907
The GobblesLeo Baxendale1964A group of vultures always on the lookout for food, which is similar to The Three Bears.

1963

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The Iron EatersKen Hunter, Sandy Calder1974AdventureTwo separate series about sponges from space that ate iron, causing all kinds of problems

1964

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Tommy Taylor's ToyboxLeo Baxendale, Bill Hill, John Geering1984AdventureTwo separate series released in 1964 and 1981 respectively.
Dreamy DickUnknown1964
Taffy the Tearaway TerrierJames Walker1964Adventure
Copy CatBob McGrath1964
The Fighting FinlaysRon Smith1964Adventure
The Phantom FlyerTerry Patrick1964Adventure
The Space KidsRon Smith1977AdventureTwo separate series, in which the second one was a reprint.
Little MoBob McGrath1990Appeared in the Beezer and Topper
Young Sid the Copper's KidGeorge Martin1989
My Pal RopeyAlbert Holroyd1987AdventureTwo separate series released in 1964 and 1986 respectively

1965

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The Scarlet SpiderKen Hunter1966Adventure

1966

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Uncle Dan the Medicine ManBill Holroyd/Albert Holroyd1987AdventureTwo separate series, in which the second one was a reprint. It was also reprinted in Buzz.
Space PatrolTerry Patrick1967AdventureBased on the 1962 television series of the same name

1967

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Mr FlippyKen Hunter1969Adventure There are two separate series, in which the second one was a reprint.
SmiffyBill Ritchie1988Unrelated to the character from The Bash Street Kids. This Smiffy was a boy who liked getting dirty
Roly PolyBill Hill1969
Wrinkle and TwinkleBill Hill1986There are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1986.
Dee for DangerRon Smith1967Adventure

1969

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General JimKen Hunter1982AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1981.
Black BunBill Hill1975
Hocus PocusAlbert Holroyd1970Adventure
Dicky BurdBill Ritchie1978

1970

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Tommy's Tick-Tock TwinAlbert Holroyd1971Adventure
Mighty MikKen Hunter1985AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1985.

1971

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Barney's Barmy ArmyKen Hunter1985AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1985.
Willie Wink the Missing LinkAlbert Holroyd1972
The GobblersWatson Kennedy1972Adventure

1972

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The BarkersWatson Kennedy1974
Hairy Dan - Football FanBill Ritchie1981

1974

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March of the GiantsSandy Calder1975Adventure
FiddlesticksKen Hunter1975
Dan McGlueMalcolm Judge1974
BlubbaWatson Kennedy1976Adventure

1975

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Krunch, the Monster from the DeepFrank McDiarmid1976Adventure
Joey's ArkPaddy Brennan1976Adventure
Pedro, the Pesky ParrotBill Hill1976

1976

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Jest a MinuteBill Hill/Ken H. Harrison1979Originally in Cracker
Billy the KidGordon Bell1979Originally in Cracker
Joe SoapJohn Dallas1979Originally in Cracker, the series later appeared in a further two issues in 1987.
Little OrrorDavid Easington1979Originally in Cracker
Young Foo, the Kung Fu KidBrian Platt1979Originally in Cracker
ScrapperTom Lavery/Bill Hill, Steve Bright/Gordon Bell1988Originally in Cracker
Iron HandPaddy Brennan1979AdventureOriginally in Cracker

1978

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Mr. Licko and his LollipopsKen Hunter1981Adventure

1979

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PlugVic Neill/David Gudgeon1986Originally in Plug
Hugh's ZooGordon Bell1986Originally in Plug
First AdaGordon Bell1981Originally in Plug
EcBagoomAlbert Holroyd1981Originally in Plug
Antchester UnitedJohn Geering1981Originally in Plug

1981

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Saucy SueJohn Dallas1987
Hungry HossBill Ritchie1987
The MunchersGordon Bell1986

1983

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Grotty Gables, the Funniest Hotel in TownAlbert Holroyd1984

1984

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The Wallies of Winkle StreetDavid Gudgeon1987
Beefy Dan, the Fast Food ManJohn Geering1986

1986

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Tuff and TinyGordon Bell1989
Paw, Maw and PorkyJohn Geering1989Title was changed to Porky in 1988

1987

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True BritRobert Nixon1988Was the comic's cover star
Twitt HallJohn Geering1988
Photo FunniesGordon Bell1988
Clockwise CartoonsGordon Bell/George Martin1990

1988

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Count SpatulaGordon Bell1988
Club 5Barrie Appleby1990Beezer's own version of The Dandy's Cuddles and Dimples
The BeezersBob Dewar1989
PamBill Ritchie1989
HeadHamsterGlynn Clark1989
Night 'n' GaleHenry Davies1989
The Beezer BabiesBob Dewar1990

1989

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Adrian the BarbarianSid Burgon1990Was the comic's cover star. Continued in the Beezer and Topper, and was reprinted as Olaff the Madlander in The Beano
GeezerRobert Nixon1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper, and similar to The Beano's Roger the Dodger
Phoot and MouseTom Paterson1990
Man SaturdayGordon Bell1989
ScratcherBill Ritchie1990Spin-off featuring cat from the Pam strip. It appeared in the Beezer and Topper.
StingBob Dewar1990Continuation of the Beezers, and later continued in the Beezer and Topper
Adrian's FablesRobert Nixon1990It featured Adrian in Adrian the Barbarian
WabitsGordon Bell1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper.

See also

Notes and References

  1. The Book of the Beezer by Ray Moore

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