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:The Book of the Beezer by Ray Moore
Contents: __NOTOC__1950s: 19561957195819591960s: 1960196119621963196419651966196719691970s: 197019711972197419751976197819791980s: 1981198319841986198719881989 See alsoReferences
1956 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)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 BuddyMick on the MoonKen Hunter1957AdventureLone WolfeRon Smith1958AdventurePop, Dick and HarryTom Bannister, Peter Moonie, Brian Walker1990Cover star from 1961 to 1964. Continued in the Beezer and TopperCalamity JaneHugh Morren1960Nosey 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 Morren1956Charlie ChickBill Ritchie1956ShortyBrian White1956Smart AliceGeorge Martin1956The 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 Drysdale1956The 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 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Yellow Eye, The Jungle KittenMichael Darling1957AdventureBucko's Flying BedsteadRon Forbes1957AdventureHornet Wilson and his Educated InsectsKen Hunter1958Adventure
1958 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Cap'n HandLeo Baxendale, David Law, George Drysdale, Michael Barratt1960The Blood Brothers of the Spanish MainRon Smith1958AdventureBuffalo BoyVictor Peon1959AdventureCaesarWilliam Timym1959Appeared in the Sunday GraphicColonel BlinkTom Bannister, George Martin1990Spinoff strip Blinky appeared in the Beezer and TopperOliver's TravelsGeorge Martin1959
1959 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The SurvivorsKen Hunter1959AdventureThe Showboat CircusPaddy Brennan, David Sutherland1970AdventureThree separate series, in which the last series was a reprint.Merry Hood and his Robbin MenGeorge Martin1960Blind JumboJames Walker1960AdventureMiguel the MatadorBob McGrath1960Also appeared in ValiantWooly WestBill Ritchie1960The 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 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The Badd LadsMalcolm Judge, John Dallas, Mervyn Johnston, John Geering1990Appeared in the Beezer and TopperThe JellymenKen Hunter1984AdventureFive separate series, in which the fourth series was a reprint.My Pal WonderwingTerry Patrick1960AdventureHank the Yank1960Reprint from USA
1961 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The Log of the S.S. Mary AnneAlbert Holroyd/Michael Darling1962AdventureThe Mob Next DoorBill Hill1967
1962 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)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 Smith1963Mutt and JeffAl Smith1963Originally featured in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1907The GobblesLeo Baxendale1964A group of vultures always on the lookout for food, which is similar to The Three Bears.
1963 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The Iron EatersKen Hunter, Sandy Calder1974AdventureTwo separate series about sponges from space that ate iron, causing all kinds of problems
1964 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Tommy Taylor's ToyboxLeo Baxendale, Bill Hill, John Geering1984AdventureTwo separate series released in 1964 and 1981 respectively.Dreamy DickUnknown1964Taffy the Tearaway TerrierJames Walker1964AdventureCopy CatBob McGrath1964The Fighting FinlaysRon Smith1964AdventureThe Phantom FlyerTerry Patrick1964AdventureThe Space KidsRon Smith1977AdventureTwo separate series, in which the second one was a reprint.Little MoBob McGrath1990Appeared in the Beezer and TopperYoung Sid the Copper's KidGeorge Martin1989My Pal RopeyAlbert Holroyd1987AdventureTwo separate series released in 1964 and 1986 respectively
1965 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The Scarlet SpiderKen Hunter1966Adventure
1966 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)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 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)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 dirtyRoly PolyBill Hill1969Wrinkle and TwinkleBill Hill1986There are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1986.Dee for DangerRon Smith1967Adventure
1969 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)General JimKen Hunter1982AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1981.Black BunBill Hill1975Hocus PocusAlbert Holroyd1970AdventureDicky BurdBill Ritchie1978
1970 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Tommy's Tick-Tock TwinAlbert Holroyd1971AdventureMighty MikKen Hunter1985AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1985.
1971 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Barney's Barmy ArmyKen Hunter1985AdventureThere are two series, in which the second one was a reprint in 1985.Willie Wink the Missing LinkAlbert Holroyd1972The GobblersWatson Kennedy1972Adventure
1972 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The BarkersWatson Kennedy1974Hairy Dan - Football FanBill Ritchie1981
1974 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)March of the GiantsSandy Calder1975AdventureFiddlesticksKen Hunter1975Dan McGlueMalcolm Judge1974BlubbaWatson Kennedy1976Adventure
1975 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Krunch, the Monster from the DeepFrank McDiarmid1976AdventureJoey's ArkPaddy Brennan1976AdventurePedro, the Pesky ParrotBill Hill1976
1976 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Jest a MinuteBill Hill/Ken H. Harrison1979Originally in CrackerBilly the KidGordon Bell1979Originally in CrackerJoe SoapJohn Dallas1979Originally in Cracker, the series later appeared in a further two issues in 1987.Little OrrorDavid Easington1979Originally in CrackerYoung Foo, the Kung Fu KidBrian Platt1979Originally in CrackerScrapperTom Lavery/Bill Hill, Steve Bright/Gordon Bell1988Originally in CrackerIron HandPaddy Brennan1979AdventureOriginally in Cracker
1978 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Mr. Licko and his LollipopsKen Hunter1981Adventure
1979 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)PlugVic Neill/David Gudgeon1986Originally in PlugHugh's ZooGordon Bell1986Originally in PlugFirst AdaGordon Bell1981Originally in PlugEcBagoomAlbert Holroyd1981Originally in PlugAntchester UnitedJohn Geering1981Originally in Plug
1981 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Saucy SueDavid Gudgeon1987Hungry HossBill Ritchie1987The MunchersGordon Bell1986
1983 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Grotty Gables, the Funniest Hotel in TownAlbert Holroyd1984
1984 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)The Wallies of Winkle StreetDavid Gudgeon1987Beefy Dan, the Fast Food ManJohn Geering1986
1986 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Tuff and TinyGordon Bell1989Paw, Maw and PorkyJohn Geering1989Title was changed to Porky in 1988
1987 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)True BritRobert Nixon1988Was the comic's cover starTwitt HallJohn Geering1988Photo FunniesGordon Bell1988Clockwise CartoonsGordon Bell/George Martin1990
1988 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Count SpatulaGordon Bell1988Club 5Barrie Appleby1990Beezer's own version of The Dandy's Cuddles and DimplesThe BeezersBob Dewar1989PamBill Ritchie1989HeadHamsterGlynn Clark1989Night 'n' GaleHenry Davies1989The Beezer BabiesBob Dewar1990
1989 Strip TitleArtist(s)End DateGenreNote(s)Adrian the BarbarianSid Burgon1990Was the comic's cover star. Continued in the Beezer and Topper, and was reprinted as Olaff the Madlander in The BeanoGeezerRobert Nixon1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper, and similar to The Beano's Roger the DodgerPhoot and MouseTom Paterson1990Man SaturdayGordon Bell1989ScratcherBill 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 TopperAdrian's FablesRobert Nixon1990It featured Adrian in Adrian the BarbarianWabitsGordon Bell1990Continued in the Beezer and Topper.
See also The Beano List of Beano comic strips List of Beano comic strips by annual The Dandy List of Dandy comic strips The Beezer List of Beezer and Topper comic strips
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