More British Comic Characters Quiz

Answer: Foxy

The artist Charles Grigg created the character known as Foxy for 'The Topper' comic in 1953. Foxy was a cunning and mischievous fox who was obsessed with stealing chickens. His scheming ways saw him inventing elaborate plots to get past high fences created by farmers he was trying to outwit as he attempted to get hold of their chickens.

These usually backfired with hilarious consequences.

Answer: Keyhole Kate

The character Keyhole Kate was the work of artist Allan Morley. She first appeared in 'The Dandy' in 1937. The mischievous Kate is forever peeking through keyholes, trying to satisfy her insatiable curiosity and hoping to uncover secrets. These escapades are chaotic and, needless to say, make her a magnet for trouble. She continued to feature until 1955.

Answer: Baby Crockett

Primarily illustrated by the artist Bill Ritchie, Baby Crockett was a comic strip which made its first appearance in 'The Beezer' comic in 1956. He was a humorous toddler whose adventures often saw him getting the better of a bully character called Masher Molloy. Baby wore red shorts and shoes and spoke in a child-like way, using phrases such as 'Me thinks' and 'Me don't like this'.

He featured in the comic until 1990.

Answer: The Numbskulls

The Numbskulls comic strip, created primarily by Malcolm Judge, made its debut in 'The Beezer' comic in 1962. They are a set of little human-like characters who live inside a person's head. Each one fulfils a different role. Blinky, for example, takes care of the eyes, making sure his host sees properly; Radar is in charge of the ears, clearing out wax and listening, and Cruncher manages the mouth, while Snitch manages the nose.

They are under the control of their boss, Brainy, who coordinates the team and oversees the host's brain.

Answer: Walter Brown

Walter Brown, aka, Walter the Softy, is Dennis the Menace's rival. Both Dennis and Walter are the creations of artist David Law. Walter is the exact opposite of Dennis, being well-behaved and polite. He also enjoys playing with tea sets, knitting and picking flowers as a hobby. Accompanied by his pet poodle Foo Foo, Walter is often the target of Dennis's pranks.

Answer: Postman Prat

Postman Prat first appeared in 'The Dandy' comic in 2003. The character was created by the artist Lew Stringer. Pat is a bumbling character who keeps trying to find various ways to make his job easier, such as using a rocket-powered bicycle (which ends up in a tree) to speed up his deliveries.

He also tries to train a dog to deliver his mail, with disastrous results. His activities usually involve the people who live in the town, he delivers mail to. Despite his mishaps, Postman Prat is full of good intentions.

Answer: Biffo

The artist Dudley D. Watkins created 'The Beano' character Biffo the Bear who first appeared in the comic in 1948. Biffo, who sports a jacket and bow tie, is friendly, charming, and has a round face. He rarely speaks, relying on visual humour and engages in activities like busking, working at a cafe and running a zoo. Biffo appeared on the cover for over twnty years until Dennis the Menace took his place in 1974.

Answer: Big Eggo

The character Big Eggo, created by artist Reg Carter, appeared on the cover of 'The Beano' comic in 1938. He was an Ostrich who was always getting involved in humorous situations. On One occasion, he accidentally stole an egg from a zoo, which hatched into a penguin. On another, a monkey swapped his egg with a crocodile egg.

He also once ate an alarm clock and the fire station was alerted every time it rang. He was replaced by Biffo the Bear on the cover in 1948.

Answer: Danny's Tranny

Danny's Tranny made his debut appearance in 'The Topper' comic in 1973. The character, who was created by the artist Ken Hunter, was a schoolboy named Danny Brown. He owned a transistor radio which had magical properties. These depended on what button he pressed.

His radio could shrink or enlarge objects or cause them to float. It could also emit beams of light. Danny used his radio to get out of difficult situations or to play pranks. He was featured in the comic till 1986.

Answer: Ginger

Ginger is a character who appeared on the cover of 'The Beezer' comic and was featured in its first edition in 1956. Created by artist Dudley D. Watkins, Ginger was a red-haired, cheeky and resourceful schoolboy whose daily escapades included playing pranks on his friends, trying to outsmart adults and finding unique ways to solve his problems.

He would sometimes cause mayhem when trying to help someone. He remained in the comic until 1990 when it merged with 'The Topper'.