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Re: What comics did you buy today?

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Into The Abyss wrote:
05 Oct 2023, 21:44
Hawkeye wrote:
05 Oct 2023, 20:19
Into The Abyss wrote:
02 Oct 2023, 18:14
Sourced myself a nice snowcapped Xmas Beano comic no.325 from December 27th 1947 in VG cond. Also, coincidentally this is the very comic that first mentioned Biffo the Bear in an advert before appearing on the cover of issue no. 327 1948. 🙂

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I was hoping you would get this one to add to your #327, good job!
Thanks Hawkeye. Yeah, I'll be honest. When I bought the comic recently totally forgot its significance. I only realised this when flicking through the pages to see the advert in question stating so. If you can recall, I wrongly stated issue #327 from 1948 was the first appearance of Biffo Bear when I was rightly corrected that Biffo appeared first in an advert before officially being revealed with fanfare to readers. Nice to own a bit of comic history, better still, a Christmas issue too.. 🙂🎉
It would be good to get #326 as well if you haven't already got it, with the Biffo masthead, sort of completes the set so to speak.

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Hawkeye wrote:
06 Oct 2023, 12:13
Into The Abyss wrote:
05 Oct 2023, 21:44
Hawkeye wrote:
05 Oct 2023, 20:19


I was hoping you would get this one to add to your #327, good job!
Thanks Hawkeye. Yeah, I'll be honest. When I bought the comic recently totally forgot its significance. I only realised this when flicking through the pages to see the advert in question stating so. If you can recall, I wrongly stated issue #327 from 1948 was the first appearance of Biffo Bear when I was rightly corrected that Biffo appeared first in an advert before officially being revealed with fanfare to readers. Nice to own a bit of comic history, better still, a Christmas issue too.. 🙂🎉
It would be good to get #326 as well if you haven't already got it, with the Biffo masthead, sort of completes the set so to speak.
Funny you should mention it. I have seen a Beano #326 recently for sale in FN condition, although it is a little top-heavy when it comes to price. Nice cover too. Obviously it's not a Christmas issue being from January 1948 but does feature Big Eggo sliding down a snowy hillside on a sled and has a festive feel about it.
Well, hello there! :wave:

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Re: What comics did you buy today?

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Into The Abyss wrote:
06 Oct 2023, 18:40
Hawkeye wrote:
06 Oct 2023, 12:13
Into The Abyss wrote:
05 Oct 2023, 21:44


Thanks Hawkeye. Yeah, I'll be honest. When I bought the comic recently totally forgot its significance. I only realised this when flicking through the pages to see the advert in question stating so. If you can recall, I wrongly stated issue #327 from 1948 was the first appearance of Biffo Bear when I was rightly corrected that Biffo appeared first in an advert before officially being revealed with fanfare to readers. Nice to own a bit of comic history, better still, a Christmas issue too.. 🙂🎉
It would be good to get #326 as well if you haven't already got it, with the Biffo masthead, sort of completes the set so to speak.
Funny you should mention it. I have seen a Beano #326 recently for sale in FN condition, although it is a little top-heavy when it comes to price. Nice cover too. Obviously it's not a Christmas issue being from January 1948 but does feature Big Eggo sliding down a snowy hillside on a sled and has a festive feel about it.
Beano #326 is accepting offers!

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Hawkeye wrote:
07 Oct 2023, 09:26
Into The Abyss wrote:
06 Oct 2023, 18:40
Hawkeye wrote:
06 Oct 2023, 12:13


It would be good to get #326 as well if you haven't already got it, with the Biffo masthead, sort of completes the set so to speak.
Funny you should mention it. I have seen a Beano #326 recently for sale in FN condition, although it is a little top-heavy when it comes to price. Nice cover too. Obviously it's not a Christmas issue being from January 1948 but does feature Big Eggo sliding down a snowy hillside on a sled and has a festive feel about it.
Beano #326 is accepting offers!
Indeed they are. Watch this space. 🙂
Well, hello there! :wave:

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Just obtained a lovely Beano comic no.326 from 1948 in FN condition. Will upload a pic asap! 🙂
Well, hello there! :wave:

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Into The Abyss wrote:
07 Oct 2023, 19:49
Just obtained a lovely Beano comic no.326 from 1948 in FN condition. Will upload a pic asap! 🙂
Well done, I love it when a plan comes together !

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Hawkeye wrote:
09 Oct 2023, 13:31
Into The Abyss wrote:
07 Oct 2023, 19:49
Just obtained a lovely Beano comic no.326 from 1948 in FN condition. Will upload a pic asap! 🙂
Well done, I love it when a plan comes together !
Thanks Hawkeye for pointing me the right direction. 👍. 🍻
Well, hello there! :wave:

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Into The Abyss wrote:
09 Oct 2023, 16:33
Hawkeye wrote:
09 Oct 2023, 13:31
Into The Abyss wrote:
07 Oct 2023, 19:49
Just obtained a lovely Beano comic no.326 from 1948 in FN condition. Will upload a pic asap! 🙂
Well done, I love it when a plan comes together !
Thanks Hawkeye for pointing me the right direction. 👍. 🍻
You're very welcome.

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Recently have acquired 3 2024 annuals (Viz,Dandy,Dr Who);have started collecting a US mag based on a cartoon I watched as a kid,"Super Friends" 47 issues from late 70s to early 80s,have 34 so far.
Other than the above,more issues of "Bullet";"Star Wars-UK version";"Look -In";"Tv Comic".
Oh and some Alan Class.

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Just had delivery of my Beano comic no.326 from January 10th 1948 in FN condition. It's the issue that features the last appearance of Big Eggo. Nice! :)

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Bought myself two Scream Holiday Specials from 1987 & 1988 needed. And two Dandy comics issue no's 409 & 412 from 1949. Pics to follow asap. 🙂
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Into The Abyss wrote:
14 Oct 2023, 14:13
Bought myself two Scream Holiday Specials from 1987 & 1988 needed. And two Dandy comics issue no's 409 & 412 from 1949. Pics to follow asap. 🙂
Excellent purchases as usual !!
I got a couple more "The Super Friends" DC late 70s

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jim244 wrote:
15 Oct 2023, 07:55
Into The Abyss wrote:
14 Oct 2023, 14:13
Bought myself two Scream Holiday Specials from 1987 & 1988 needed. And two Dandy comics issue no's 409 & 412 from 1949. Pics to follow asap. 🙂
Excellent purchases as usual !!
I got a couple more "The Super Friends" DC late 70s
Thanks jim224. Yeah, I was determined to get those Scream Holiday Specials. I only need the 1989 Spinechillers Holiday Special to complete the set. Not an easy task as you know.

And the Beano #326 1948 recently uploaded is a lovely comic too for its age. Nice to have those consecutive issues. 😎
Well, hello there! :wave:

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Re: What comics did you buy today?

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Into The Abyss wrote:
15 Oct 2023, 12:31
jim244 wrote:
15 Oct 2023, 07:55
Into The Abyss wrote:
14 Oct 2023, 14:13
Bought myself two Scream Holiday Specials from 1987 & 1988 needed. And two Dandy comics issue no's 409 & 412 from 1949. Pics to follow asap. 🙂
Excellent purchases as usual !!
I got a couple more "The Super Friends" DC late 70s
Thanks jim224. Yeah, I was determined to get those Scream Holiday Specials. I only need the 1989 Spinechillers Holiday Special to complete the set. Not an easy task as you know.

And the Beano #326 1948 recently uploaded is a lovely comic too for its age. Nice to have those consecutive issues. 😎
Hi Into The Abyss,yes I enjoyed your upload,excellent acquisition.
Will keep my eyes peeled for the 89 mag.
BTW:In some ways Scream was a bit like the 80s' Action comic in that it rather upset parents !!
It didn't have quite the same fury against it,nor media attention but was found to be offensive and therefore remains highly collectable !!

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Excellent purchases as usual !!
I got a couple more "The Super Friends" DC late 70s
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Thanks jim224. Yeah, I was determined to get those Scream Holiday Specials. I only need the 1989 Spinechillers Holiday Special to complete the set. Not an easy task as you know.

And the Beano #326 1948 recently uploaded is a lovely comic too for its age. Nice to have those consecutive issues. 😎
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Hi Into The Abyss,yes I enjoyed your upload,excellent acquisition.
Will keep my eyes peeled for the 89 mag.
BTW:In some ways Scream was a bit like the 80s' Action comic in that it rather upset parents !!
It didn't have quite the same fury against it,nor media attention but was found to be offensive and therefore remains highly collectable !!
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Funny how certain comics cause controversay where others that have similar images of gore don't. The only comic that gave me nightmares was the 1982 Hammer Halls of Horror Winter Special #24 that had a strip featuring someone having their brain scooped out with a spoon. :mrgreen:
Well, hello there! :wave:

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