Beryl the Peril appeared in the first issue of "The Topper" in 1953. She was created to be a female equivalent to "The Beano"'s Dennis the Menace. Davey Law, her artist and creator, drew inspiration from his daughter, who would often pull faces during her tantrums. The strips were similar in concept to the Dennis the Menace ones in that she would cause chaos through menacing her neighbours, parents and school teachers. In 1958, Beryl was chosen as one of the few of D.C. Thomson's characters to earn an annual all to herself, consisting solely from reprints in past years. When Law retired
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