Andy Capp

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Andy Capp

Una galga y la estatua de Andy Capp, en Liverpool.
Publicación
Formato Tira de prensa
Primera edición 5/08/1957 - presente
Editorial Daily Mirror
Dirección artística
Creador(es) Reg Smythe

Andy Capp es una tira de prensa británica creada por el historietista Reg Smythe[1]​ para los periódicos The Daily Mirror y The Sunday Mirror en 1957. Su formato original era de una sola viñeta, pero posteriormente se expandió hasta cuatro. La tira es ahora dibujada por Roger Mahoney, quien reemplazó a Smythe tras su fallecimiento en 1998.

Creators Syndicate la distribuye internacionalmente. Su protagonista ha sido comercializado como mascota de una línea de aperitivos (Andy Capp's fries) y una difunta cadena de cursos de minigolf en Brevard County, Florida.

Argumento y personajes[editar]

La tira se desarrolla en un pueblo indeterminado del norte de Inglaterra, siendo un retrato afectuoso de las costumbres de aquella región británica donde nació su creador Reg Smythe.

  • Andy Capp
  • Florrie "Flo" Capp
  • Chalkie White
  • Ruby "Rube" White
  • Percy the rent collector
  • Jackie the barman
  • The Vicar
  • Flo's Mum

Recopilatorios[editar]

Reino Unido[editar]

(Todos por Reg Smyth. Publicados por Daily Mirror Books/Mirror Group Publishers a menos que se indique otra cosa)

  • The Andy Capp Book (No. 1) (1958)
  • Andy Capp Spring Tonic (No. 2) (1959)
  • Life with Andy Capp (No. 3) (1959)
  • The Andy Capp Spring Collection (No. 4) (1960)
  • The Best of Andy Capp (No. 5) (1960)
  • Laugh with Andy Capp (No. 6) (1961)
  • The World of Andy Capp (No. 7) (1961)
  • More Andy Capp (No. 8) (1962)
  • Andy Capp (No. 9)
  • Andy Capp Picks His Favourites (No. 10) (1963)
  • Happy Days with Andy Capp (No. 11) (1963)
  • Laugh at Life with Andy Capp (No. 12) (1964)
  • Andy Capp and Florrie (No. 13) (1964)
  • All the Best from Andy Capp (No. 14) (1965)
  • Andy Capp (Nos. 15–20) (1965–1968)
  • The Cream of Andy Capp (1965) First hardcover collection
  • Andy Capp: His 21st Book (1968)
  • Andy Capp (Nos. 22–46) (1969–1982)
  • Laugh Again with Andy Capp – 23 volumes (1968–1980)
  • The World of Andy Capp – 16 volumes (1981–1995)
  • The World of Andy Capp (1990) Titan
  • Andy Capp in Colour: After a Few (1992) Ravette
  • Andy Capp in Colour: Don’t Wait Up (1992) Ravette
  • Andy Capp in Colour: On Cue (1993) Ravette
  • Andy Capp in Colour: A Barrel of Laughs (1993) Ravette
  • Andy Capp Through the Ages: 1957–2000 (2000) Syndication International
  • The New Andy Capp Collection Number 1 (2004) David and Charles Books
  • The New Andy Capp Collection Number 2 (2005) David and Charles Books
  • Andy Capp at 50 (2006) David and Charles Books
  • Andy Capp Annual 2011 (2010) Titan

Australia[editar]

  • Andy Capp, Man of the Moment! (1977) Mirror Books
  • Down the Hatch, Andy Capp! (1977) Mirror Books
  • Who’s Buying, Andy Capp? (1977) Mirror Books
  • You’re a Winner, Andy Capp! (1977) Mirror Books
  • Lots More Andy Capp (1980) Castle Books
  • Amazing Andy Capp (1981) Castle
  • Everlovin’ Andy Capp (1981) Castle
  • This Is Your Life, Andy Capp! (1981) Castle
  • Leave ‘Em Laughing, Andy Capp (1982) Castle
  • Flo & Andy at It Again (1982) Castle
  • You Little Beauty, Andy Capp (1982) Castle
  • The Incredible Andy Capp (1982) Castle
  • We Still Luv You, Andy Capp (1982) Castle
  • Howzat! Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Laugh at Life with Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Big Mouth Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Summer Fun with Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Amorous Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Good Sport Andy Capp (1983) Castle
  • Raging Andy Capp (1984) Castle
  • I Can’t Stand Andy Capp! (1984) Castle
  • It’s a Hard Life, Andy Capp (1984) Castle
  • Romantic Andy Capp (1984) Horwitz Grahame Books
  • Strike Again, Andy Capp! (1984) HGB
  • The New Image Andy Capp (1984) HGB
  • Nobody’s Perfect, Andy Capp (1985) HGB
  • Down Another, Andy Capp (1986) HGB
  • The Laid Back Andy Capp (1986) HGB
  • The Andy and Flo Show (1987) HGB
  • Educating Andy Capp (1987) HGB
  • The Liberated Andy Capp (1985) HGB
  • You’re Fine ‘n Dandy, Andy Capp (1987) Budget Books
  • Sporting Life of Andy Capp (1987) Budget Books
  • Up the Pub with Andy Capp (1987) Budget Books
  • Andy Capp: After Hours (1987) Budget Books
  • Andy Capp: Home Sweet Home (1987) Budget Books
  • Andy Capp: A Look Inside (1987) Budget Books
  • Outrageous Andy Capp (1987) HGB
  • The Return of Andy Capp (1988) HGB
  • The Trivial Pursuit of Andy Capp (1988) HGB
  • Good Morning, Andy Capp (1988) HGB
  • Trouble in Paradise with Andy Capp (1988) HGB
  • On the Run with Andy Capp (1989) HGB
  • Taking It Easy with Andy Capp (1989) HGB
  • Late Again, Andy Capp (1989) HGB
  • Bounce Back with Andy Capp (1990) HGB
  • Help Yourself, Andy Capp (1990) HGB

Notas[editar]

  1. Reg Smythe (Reginald Smyth, 1917 – 1998): humorista gráfico británico.
    Reg Smythe.

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