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 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 "Church of Anthrax", it is mostly instrumental. As the title suggests, the album was inspired by Cale's classical training. "Temper", an outtake from the recording sessions, was later released on the promotional compilation "Troublemakers". It was also released on the "Seducing Down The Door" compilation. The cover concept and art was designed by Andy Warhol. "The Academy in Peril" was released in July 1972. "Days of