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Andy Capp is a British comic strip created by cartoonist Reg Smythe, seen in the Daily Mirror and the Sunday Mirror newspapers since 5 August 1957. Originally a single-panel cartoon , it was later expanded to four panels.
Originally commissioned for the Mirror's northern edition, Andy Capp was soon appearing in all editions nationwide. The first collection of Andy Capp cartoons was published in 1958. [1] The strip became internationally popular, appearing in at least 700 newspapers in 34 countries, [1] including the Chicago Sun-Times in the USA. [3]
Strip Publication(s) Dates Notes The 12½p Buytonic Boy: Krazy, Whizzer and Chips: 1976 - 1986 Ace Trucking Co. 2000 AD: 1981 - 1986 Addie and Hermy: The Dandy: 1940s Alex: London Daily News, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph: 1987 - Andy Capp [1] Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror: 1957 - AXA: The Sun: 1978 - 1986 Beat Your Neighbour: Knockout, [2 ...
Linford Anderson aka Andy Capp (July 8, 1941 – March 16, 2020) was a Jamaican studio engineer, producer, and vocalist, best known for his 1968 hit "Pop a Top". [1]
Chalky is the son of another well-known Chalky, Chalky (or Chalkie) White. Chalky senior is a friend of Andy Capp, the eponymous layabout character from the cartoon strip featured in the Daily Mirror. [4]
The title character, whose strip usually appeared on the front cover, was Buster himself. He was originally billed as Buster: Son of Andy Capp; Andy Capp is the lead character of the eponymous Daily Mirror newspaper strip, and Buster wore a similar flat cap to reinforce the connection. In early issues, Buster often referred to his father, and ...
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He subsequently became deputy editor of the Daily Mirror, in which role he introduced the Mandy Capp cartoon, derived from its existing Andy Capp strip. [3] In December 1997, Parsons was due to move posts again, being re-appointed as editor of The People. [4]