Out of Context Biffo the Bear

Biffo defeats his fencing instructor by means of a Biffo-shaped protective shield strapped in front of his body, preventing him from being stabbed while the instructor hasn't the faintest clue of what is going on. This is how one becomes invincible in fencing.

Beano #1165, November 14, 1964

Biffo tries on a pair of green trousers at the clothing shop but does not think they are big enough. In fact he prefers his trousers to be HUGE. He feels best when wearing ENORMOUS trousers. SALESMAN: A perfect fit, sir. BIFFO: I prefer something considerably larger.

Beano #1659, May 4, 1974

Biffo cries for help as his feet are trapped in cement. BIFFO: Help!

Beano #915, January 30, 1960

The "sickos" guy by Stan Kelly with Biffo's leering head crudely photoshopped on top of it and his shirt says “BIFFOS”

Biffo's loathsome nephews Cuddly and Dudley (or occasionally Bertie and Bruin), now with long mop-top hair (as is fashionable among the youth these days) cower in fear as their cane-wielding teacher is practically salivating with anticipation at beating them, inflicting physical and emotional pain upon them as punishment for their tardiness. Biffo sickos at them through the window. TEACHER: Late for school, eh? LOATHSOME NEPHEW: Y-yes, sir! Gulp!

Beano #1189, May 1, 1965

Buster pops a squat as he watches Biffo repeatedly bend over and lean forward until he falls painfully to the ground, puzzled at Biffo's persistence in doing whatever it is he is trying to do. A stilt-walker passes by behind a fence in the background. BUSTER (thinking): That's the fiftieth time he's fallen flat on his face but he still keeps trying!

Beano #770, April 20, 1957

Biffo is attacked by feral spaghetti. BIFFO: Oh, no! It's sliding all over the place!

Beano #1144, June 20, 1964

Three more panels drawn in black and white by me, in classic Biffo style. Panel 1: Buster helps Biffo out of the man-eating crocodile pit. BIFFO: Oof! Yowp! BUSTER: I'll save you, Biffo! Panel 2: Biffo talks to Buster as they stroll through the zoo, not looking where he's going. Unbenownst to our hero, he is about to step on a trundling skateboard marked "REMEMBER THIS?" BIFFO: Thanks, Buster! That was a close— Panel 3: But humorously— Biffo trips on the skateboard and falls into the bear-eating crocodile pit as some geriatric children (marked "GERIATRIC CHILDREN" (marked "UNNECESSARY EXPLANATORY TEXT")) look on and laugh. BUSTER: Chortle! BIFFO: Howl! Yaroop! Sloo! GERIATRIC CHILDREN: Haw-haw! READER'S VOICE: I hope it eats you feet first, you disgusting ursid!

Biffo trips over a rock and falls into a nearby Man-Eating Crocodile Pit.

Beano #2502, June 30, 1990

Biffo trips over a rug while attempting to hang a "Home Sweet Home" sign but ends up smashing his face through the wall and kicking a chair into the light fixture.

Beano #1248, June 18, 1966

Biffo admires his physique in the bathroom mirror.

Beano #437, December 2, 1950

Biffo, wearing a white barber's coat, shaves some kind of large hairy flesh-mass with an electric shaver. BIFFO: Steady, boy! Time for a trim.

Beano #2021, April 11, 1981

Biffo sets up a large harp on the ground outside his house and bounces on its strings, which he would rather do than play it as an instrument. Buster is DELIGHTED by this, his mouth hanging agape in blissful glee. BIFFO: I've decided to take up trampolining instead!

Beano #1582, November 11, 1972

A black and white photograph of a Biffo the Bear balloon featuring his name written in bold lettering with a picture of his wrinkled, leering face underneath. Beneath the image is a caption reading "This Biffo the Bear balloon was given free in the Beano in the 60s".

Crikey! The Great British Comics Magazine! #6

cartoon: A Disneyesque drawing of Biffo the Bear

Cartoon: Some Biffo the Bear fan art with a Disney slant. @oocbiffo.bsky.social

Biffo angrily chases a dog with a hose, grimly determined to hose him down. BIFFO: I'll just have to hose him down!

Beano #908, December 12, 1959

Biffo's loathsome nephews Cuddly and Dudley gasp in horror at some unseen menace that has appeared after what the caption ominously calls a "pit-stop" in scare quotes. CUDDLY AND DUDLEY: Gasp! Oh, no!

Beano #1911, March 3, 1979

Biffo The Bear, as discussed in episode 33 of The Funny Comics Fan Club - available in all good newsagents and wherever you get your podcasts!
(copyright DC Thomson)
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Biffo waves as he opens a Biffo-shaped door cut into his existing door. Heh-heh! Who's a clever Biffo then?

Beano #378, October 15, 1949

You, the reader, chuckle at Biffo's rascally antics as he floats over a river holding a balloon with "Who Hasn't?" written on it. READER'S VOICE: Heh-heh! Who's a clever Biffo, then?

Beano #2061, January 16, 1982

Biffo flees from an angry mob as a parcel labeled "Buster" bounces ahead of him. ANGRY MOBGOER: It's all Biffo's fault! After him!

Beano #1191, May 15, 1965

Biffo lifts up one end of Buster's bed, sending him sliding out into a tub full of water or some other sort of liquid, thus wakening him from his peaceful slumber. BIFFO: This usually wakens him. Hup! BUSTER: Splutter! Yaroop!

Beano #1748, January 17, 1976

Buster opens Biffo's door to see what is on the TV, causing Biffo to fall over upside-down and glassy-eyed. BUSTER: What's on the TV, Biffo?

Beano #757, January 19, 1957

Onlookers simultaneously panic and cheer wildly as Biffo balances on a tightrope with his tongue while gripping a parasol between his feet. One must be careful not to think too deeply upon where the rest of the parasol's handle has gone. ONLOOKER: I can't look! ANOTHER ONLOOKER: Stop him, somebody!

Beano #526, August 16, 1952

Draw yourself, or whatever you like, in the style of Onfim (no AI)

cc @oocbiffo.bsky.social

Biffo defeats famous wrestler The Python by secretly sticking him to the mat with toffee, earning him a 5 pound note as the announcer raises his hand in victory. Buster is HORRIFIED. ANNOUNCER: The Python can't get up. You win, Biffo! BIFFO (thinking): Ho! Ho! It's the toffee that's sticking him down!

Beano #848, October 18, 1958

Biffo finds joy in Buster getting buried under a pile of snow. BIFFO: Ha! Ha! Ha!

Beano #1277, January 7, 1967

A greasy, stringy-haired clown cannot resist smashing his plate of mashed potatoes in Biffo's face. He claims to be sorry for his actions but the sincerity of his apology is questionable. GREASY, STRINGY-HAIRED CLOWN: Oops! Sorry! I couldn't resist it!

Beano #1812, April 9, 1977

Biffo, wearing a tuxedo and silk hat (but no shoes) stands on stage and performs his famous Bird Impersonations routine for a crowd of enthralled geriatrics. STAGE MANAGER: Brilliant bird impersonations, Biffo! GERIATRIC WOMAN: Super!

Beano #1597, February 24, 1973