lovatts cryptic 120

stuck on a couple not very good at cryptics 12a wild apes and owls use them to launch spitballs ?17a cliff feigned confidence?22a send in letters to the comic strip menace?26a godlessness evident in what he was muttering?35a extreme dislike of a particular adaption? 40a irrate gent managed to blend in?9d sea creature with top billing in the aquarium?10d regular articles written by pillars of socity?18d buoyancy aids decorated parade vehicles?24d knievil vetoed insertion of plush fabric? 30d broker in with fancier organisation? 36d watches for friendly greetings? 49d beat troops pacing the border? 55d campaigns vigorously to tag a site correctly? and 56d oo7s superior is with 99s boss to expose troublemaking?thanks for any help