hk blues Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Victor for me then on to Shoot. Oor Wullie and Broons at Christmas of course. Always got another couple of annuals too - loved the smell of the Christmas annuals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 “Roy of the Rovers” wasn’t a comic, it was part of “Tiger” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Does anyone else remember the “big” summer issues of the Beano or Dandy or other comics, or is that just me? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I was a Beano loyal getting it's annual and the Broons and Oor Wullie was a guaranteed Christmas present.Same for me, was a member of the Dennis and Gnasher fan club back in the day.Started work in 1987, and my tradesman had a wooden chest full of Commando comics, ideal for a 15 minute tea break. Schnell! Schnell! Gott im himmel! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Does anyone else remember the “big” summer issues of the Beano or Dandy or other comics, or is that just me?Not just you, if we were going on holiday and it was a long bus or train ride then my treat for the journey would be the Beano Summer Special. Usually came with some sort of free gift. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academically Deficient Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 In chronological order: Tiger & Scorcher Roy of the Rovers Action Shoot Sounds/NME when I became a punk rocker instead of a nice wee boy who loved football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Beano. Never resigned so guess I’m still a member of the Dennis the Menace and Gnasher fan club. The furry Gnasher badge is long gone sadly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 7 hours ago, tamthebam said: I also got some old 1950s Eagle Annuals in a jumble sale- they were quite good in a wholesome way. I got it for a bit when it was relaunched in the 80s. Mainly to read about Dan Dare and the Mekon, but disappointingly it was filled with photo strips like... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Shandön Par said: Beano. Never resigned so guess I’m still a member of the Dennis the Menace and Gnasher fan club. The furry Gnasher badge is long gone sadly. It’s all about a different furry gnasher for you these days I suppose. Spoiler The cat/dog obvs. Spoiler Or Mrs Par. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Beano fan, but my dad always bought the Dandy for me too.Beano had better characters and better free gifts.Beezer annual at Christmas was always the best though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: It’s all about a different furry gnasher for you these days I suppose. Reveal hidden contents The cat/dog obvs. Reveal hidden contents Or Mrs Par. No idea tbh. Not in the good books at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, Shandön Par said: No idea tbh. Not in the good books at the moment. I see. What you done/not done now! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I see. What you done/not done now! Seems to be a combination of things. Moving to the sticks in Fife. Selling our business and the spectacular drop in income that comes with it. My general behaviour from ages 25-40. Though mainly for making too much noise when I get up in the morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Par Jr rocking a Dennis the Menace jumper yesterday. The head is meant to be Gnasher btw. Edited November 22, 2020 by Shandön Par 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, Shandön Par said: Par Jr rocking a Dennis the Menace jumper yesterday. The head is meant to be Gnasher btw. Definitely looks like you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Raidernation said: “Roy of the Rovers” wasn’t a comic, it was part of “Tiger” Yes it was, I got it delivered weekly. Some of the other stories were great. The golkeeper Rick Stewart, Billy's Boots, Hot Shot Hamish etc. 6 hours ago, peasy23 said: Same for me, was a member of the Dennis and Gnasher fan club back in the day. Started work in 1987, and my tradesman had a wooden chest full of Commando comics, ideal for a 15 minute tea break. Schnell! Schnell! Gott im himmel! I very much regret chucking my commando comics. 3 hours ago, Shandön Par said: Beano. Never resigned so guess I’m still a member of the Dennis the Menace and Gnasher fan club. The furry Gnasher badge is long gone sadly. Me too, I wonder how many members they actually had. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said: Definitely looks like you Too tall for Bairnardo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spalding Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tynierose said: Yes it was, I got it delivered weekly. Some of the other stories were great. The golkeeper Rick Stewart, Billy's Boots, Hot Shot Hamish etc. I very much regret chucking my commando comics. Me too, I wonder how many members they actually had. 3.2 million 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said: Definitely looks like you I know. Must have a shave tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 28 minutes ago, Tynierose said: Yes it was, I got it delivered weekly. Some of the other stories were great. The golkeeper Rick Stewart, Billy's Boots, Hot Shot Hamish etc. I very much regret chucking my commando comics. Me too, I wonder how many members they actually had. Me twice. I lost the badges and joined again. Get it up ye DC Thomson The Beezer had the short lived Plug club. The badge was a very punky fluorescent yellow and red. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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