I’m feeling very nostalgic at the moment looking back on my innocent childhood in the 60s. I used to race to the local newsagent’s for my weekly issue of Judy. It was simply wonderful. I joined the Judy Club and remember that I got a badge with two scottish terriers – one black and one white. I was so proud to be a member of the Judy Club. Does anyone remember that badge?
Wow, Sean – I have the annual with Simple Simon in it! It’s great to put a name to an artist’s work -there’s quite a bit of your work in those late 80s comics. Also fascinating to hear of the Ken Houghton connections – I love his work too.
The Helpers was drawn by Ian Kennedy. He’s still working, drawing for Commando.
The Theatre was drawn by Russ Nicholson. He was my art teacher at school! He and I went to an evening class about drawing comics run by Ken Houghton in the late 70s.
It really depends if its a particularly sought out annual and how much someone is willing to pay for it. There are usually a lot more annuals available than weekly issues, probably due to the hardcover, so demand is less. I would say on average most go for some where between £3-£10. Misty annuals usually go for more (£15-£25). But again this can all be quite variable.
Ken Houghton drew “The Time Machine”.
I’m feeling very nostalgic at the moment looking back on my innocent childhood in the 60s. I used to race to the local newsagent’s for my weekly issue of Judy. It was simply wonderful. I joined the Judy Club and remember that I got a badge with two scottish terriers – one black and one white. I was so proud to be a member of the Judy Club. Does anyone remember that badge?
Valerie
@Valerie: Susan Brewer’s History of Girls’ Comics has a whole chapter on the freebies and clubs that ran in girls’ comics.
Simple Simon was my first published work, I was 15 when I drew that. The complete first page is on my website…
http://www.seanphillips.co.uk/oldstuff9.htm#Start
Wow, Sean – I have the annual with Simple Simon in it! It’s great to put a name to an artist’s work -there’s quite a bit of your work in those late 80s comics. Also fascinating to hear of the Ken Houghton connections – I love his work too.
The Helpers was drawn by Ian Kennedy. He’s still working, drawing for Commando.
The Theatre was drawn by Russ Nicholson. He was my art teacher at school! He and I went to an evening class about drawing comics run by Ken Houghton in the late 70s.
Interesting to know all these connections! The Theatre was one of my favourite stips in this annual.
does anyone know if these annuals hav any value ?
It really depends if its a particularly sought out annual and how much someone is willing to pay for it. There are usually a lot more annuals available than weekly issues, probably due to the hardcover, so demand is less. I would say on average most go for some where between £3-£10. Misty annuals usually go for more (£15-£25). But again this can all be quite variable.
The artist of “Photo Finish” is Claude Berridge.
Rodney Sutton drew “A Fast Learner”.
Bloodhound Butler is drawn by Georgi Letteri.