Andy Capp

Andy Capp is a British comic strip character created by Reg Smythe, seen in The Daily Mirror and The Sunday Mirror newspapers since August 5, 1957. The strip is syndicated internationally by Creators Syndicate. Originally a single-panel cartoon, Smythe later expanded it to four panels. The character is also licensed as the mascot for a line of snack foods, and a defunct chain of miniature golf courses in Brevard County, Florida. Smythe received t... more
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