Referring to an event which happens yearly. More pacifically it can refer to a book (usually coming out as a
magazine,
comic or
comic strip) which comes out yearly. If its not a book or a comic, it may be brought out to praise some celebrity or celebrities, or even a holiday camp (such as the
Butlins[?] annual).
List of collectable annuals:
Beano
Dandy
Rupert[?]