1939 Dandy Reprint Draws Complaint Because of Multiple Racist References

The BBC reports on a reader complaint reaching DC Thomson over their reprint of a 1939 annual. According to the complaint, from a Winston Walker, the comic contains the word "nigger" and minstreals in black face. Mr. Walker was joined by the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance in calling for the annual to be removed from stores.

DC Thomson's response seems to be an extremely measured entreaty that says original work shouldn't be altered and that the work was of its time; further, people know this doesn't reflect current values. They are buttressed by "Dundee-based comic expert Douglas Hill," which, if I can be allowed to interject, may be the greatest description of anyone, ever.
 
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