British Comics and Their Characters

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Complete the full title of "Dan Dare", the hero of the "Eagle", and a member of the Interplanet Space Fleet. Pilot of the Future Wanderer of the Universe Star of the Skies Commander of the Cosmos

2. What was the customary way for "Beryl the Peril" to wear her hair in all the cartoon strips based around this character? In a bee-hive soaring up on top of her head. In two pigtails tied with ribbons. In a long pony-tail down to her waist. In an Eton crop.

3. What was the first name of Billy Bunter's younger sister who appeared in a cartoon strip of her own in "School Friend" in 1963? Briony Bunter Belinda Bunter Bessie Bunter Bertha Bunter

4. What was the name of "The Beano's Brainiest Bird" who was the front page star of the "Beano" for its first 326 issues? Big Eggo Ronny the Raven Olly Owl Gilly the Golden Eagle

5. What was the second name of Roy of "Roy of the Rovers", the star centre-forward of Melchester Rovers? Rich Race Robson Rivers

6. What was the name of the girls' school story which appeared in the very first edition of "Bunty" and then ran for another 28 years? The Three Anns The Five Helens The Terrible Twins The Four Marys

7. What was the name of the R.A.F. flying hero who had his story told by his navigator, George Bourne? Paddy Payne Ace Carew Battler Britton Matt Braddock

8. What is the short name given to Percival Proudfoot Plugsley, the all-ears-and-teeth member of The Bash Street Kids? The Prune Percy Plug Proudie

9. Which town in the Wild West was the home of Desperate Dan of the "Dandy"? Four Feather Falls Stodge City Cactusville Bunstone

10. What was the name of the famous member of the French Foreign Legion who appeared in the "Eagle" from May 1952 onwards? Legrand of the Legion Louis of the Legion Luck of the Legion Marcel of the Legion