"CHiPs" Annual 1982

[1981] Annual. Original price £2.25.
64 pages. Colour & B&W contents.
World International Publishing Ltd.

Based on the US television series starring Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada.

Photo cover (uncredited).

Contents:

 2 "CHiPs" illustration by Paul Crompton (uncredited).

 4 Contents; illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited)

 5 How Much Do You Know About CHiPs? quiz.

 6 Fruits of Evil text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

12 Life in the U.S.A. text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

14 Do You Speak CB? text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

16 Accidents Will Happen text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

24 Life in the U.S.A. text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

26 Watch the SKies text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

33 It's a Dog's Life text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

34 Life in the U.S.A. text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

36 Home Ground text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

41 To the Moon Again? text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

42 Escort text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

49 Super Simple Snacks recipes; illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

50 Larger Than Life! text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

54 Life in the U.S.A. text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

56 All Kinds of Bikes text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

57 The Drugs Run text story (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

62 A Crash-Course in Action! text feature (uncredited); illustrated by UNKNOWN (uncredited).

There's something inherently cool about motorcycles, and CHiPs makes a decent stab at capturing the feel of the television series. Aside from the amazing illustrations, clever stories, and non-fiction pieces, there are also recipes for savory stuffed potatoes and Baker's butterscotch sauce. This attempt to cover all the bases is only undermined by the lack of a traditional comic strip, but given that there is so much great content, this omission provokes only the smallest gripe.

Original non-fiction pieces - which World did so well - are truly exceptional in this book. The numerous Life in the USA pieces are wonderfully informative without being dry, and the final article in the annual on the creation of the television show manages to be more insightful than usual. Without elaborating too much on the artwork, this is one of the best annuals not reliant on strips as its main selling point. I was rather surprised at the revelation that the show began as a comedy, so even if you are a long-time fan of the series there's something keep you entertained.

1981

"CHiPs" Annual

1983