Ally Sloper's Book of Beauty

Ally Sloper's Book of Beauty, a single issue published in 1877 by Judy magazine, stands as an early landmark in British comics history. This one-shot introduced readers to the iconic, often-inebriated antihero Ally Sloper, a character who would go on to become a recurring figure in the pages of Ally Sloper's Half Holiday. Its significance lies in its role as a pioneering comedic comic, helping to establish the character's popularity and the format of the British comic annual.