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Rupert in Print

Rupert story strips have appeared regularly in the Daily Express since 8th November 1920. Many Rupert books and magazines have also appeared since 1920. The first were four books published by Nelson and these were reprinted as facsimilies in 2002.

Other books published in the 1920's and 1930's featured reprints of the early Mary Tourtel newspaper stories in black and white. These include Rupert Little Bear Series, four Monster Rupert books and a series of 46 books called Little Bear Library. The original series of these had black images on the covers and a later set of 18 published in the 1970's featured coloured covers. The Rupert annuals started in 1936 and continue to this day, and a set of 50 Adventure Series was published between 1948 and 1963.

There have been many other Rupert books published since as well as a number of different Rupert comic series in the 1980's. Rupert has also been published in the Netherlands since the 1930's both in newspaper and book form. He is known there as Bruintje Beer. Full details of all Rupert publications are listed in the New Rupert Index, a new edition of which was published in 2020 - for more details click here.

Rupert has been very fortunate in the artists who have drawn him and his stories over the years, so it is appropriate to include some information on his creators as well.

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  • Rupert in the Express December 2024

    Rupert in the Express December 2024

    Rupert Christmas story
  • Rupert in the Express November 2024

    Rupert in the Express November 2024

    Rupert in the Express November 2024
  • Rupert in the Express September 2024

    Rupert in the Express September 2024

    Bestall's second story
  • Matthew Heaton

    Matthew Heaton

    It is with sadness that we have to record the passing of our second ever chairman, Matthew Heaton. He was very involved in how we now run the society's affairs …
  • Rupert in the Express August 2024

    Rupert in the Express August 2024

    Rupert and the Secret Path, a new story, started in the Daily Express on Wednesday 31st July.  The story commences with Rupert meeting Sara, one of the few human characters …
  • Rupert Storybook

    Rupert Storybook

    The Rupert Storybook
  • Rupert at the Lillie Art Gallery

    Rupert at the Lillie Art Gallery

    For anyone who visits Scotland this summer; A new exhibition featuring Oor Wullie, Judge Dredd, and Rupert Bear is coming to Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire (Scotland).  It includes a free display …
  • Rupert in the Express June 2024

    Rupert in the Express June 2024

    Rupert and the Rolling Ball adventure commenced in the Daily Express on Monday 17th June. It first appeared in the Daily express in February/March 1957 and was later reprinted in …
  • Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood

    Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood

    4/6/2024 The latest Never Iron Anything podcast sees presenters Tony Esmond and Alan Henderson talk and discuss the forgotten stylings of Rupert Bear and his land of Nutwood. They also …
  • Rupert in The Express May 2024

    Rupert in The Express May 2024

    With Rupert at Rocky Bay starting on Saturday 18th May it appears that the Bears are going from one seaside holiday at Rocky Bay to another as Rupert’s seaside adventures …
  • Rupert in the Express, March 2024

    Rupert in the Express, March 2024

    Rupert and the Capricorn story commenced in the Express on Wednesday 27th March. This was originally an autumn adventure appearing in the newspaper in 1966 and makes an interesting break …
  • AGM & Fun Day 2024

    AGM & Fun Day 2024

    AGM & Fun Day 2024 Hello Followers, This is the first notice that The Followers’ 2024 AGM will take place on: Saturday 31st August at 12 noon at the Radcliffe …

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