The Topper (comics) The Topper (comics) The Topper was a UK comic published by D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd that ran from 7 February 1953 to 15 September 1990, when it merged with "The Beezer". A strip named "Mickey the Monkey" originally appeared on the front cover. In the early 1970s, it was replaced by "Send for Kelly", by "Danny's Tranny" in 1975, and "Tricky Dicky" in 1979. "Beryl the Peril" took over on 24 May 1986, and remained there until the merger with "The Beezer". Unlike most other comics at the time, which were half tabloid size, the Topper was for
The Academy in Peril Steam" b/w "Legs Larry at Television Centre" was released as a single in New Zealand and was also issued as a promo in the US. In its retrospective review, AllMusic wrote "The predominantly instrumental release [...] steers away from the more grotesque classical/rock fusions at the time to find an unexpectedly happy and often compelling balance between the two sides." All tracks written by John Cale. The Academy in Peril The Academy in Peril is the second solo album by Welsh musician John Cale, released in July 1972 by record label Reprise. Like his previous release, the Terry Riley collaboration