Beano Annual 2022

The Beano is Britain's longest-running and best-loved comic. Since 1938 it has brought thrills and laughter to generation after generation of children, seeing the young and young-at-heart through World War 2, the social changes of the 1950s and 60s and on into a new millennium. How has the comic evolved since its early days? How many of the classic characters and their stories do you remember? What are the important changes that have happened through the years, why have they happened and why has The Beano survived when all the other comics have folded? Every child in the UK since the 1950s has known Dennis the Menace, the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx and Roger the Dodger, but how many know the writers and artists who created these iconic comic characters? How do they write the scripts week after week? Where did the inspiration come from? How did the artists come to work for this Great British institution? This is the story of the Beano Comic, told in the words of the people who made it, going back to the dark, harsh days of the 1930s and continuing through to the present day. A unique insight into the country’s most beloved comic.

In this year's Rupert Annual, Rupert goes on an adventure with the frogs, befriends the young Hamish, rescues a merboy and much more! Enjoy a brand-new story 'Rupert and the Christmas Ribbon', originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, plus a selection of much-loved activities to complete at home. The stories included are: Rupert and Hamish Rupert and the Angry Sea Rupert and the Housemouse Rupert and the Train Journey Rupert and the Raft Rupert and the Christmas Ribbon.

GOAAAAAAAAAAL!!! From the UK's number 1 football magazine, the very best footy annual is back! Crammed full with fun football trivia, quizzes, games, puzzles, top 10s, cartoons and more, this is the only annual fans of the beautiful game will need. Featuring Gary and all of the MOTD presenters, Paz, Ketch, and the planet's top teams and players, Match of the Day Annual 2022 is the best around - it will be on the top of your Christmas list!