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The Beano and The Dandy - Side by Side for 60 Years #[nn]

Jan 1999 · D.C. Thomson · 7.99 GBP
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This special collection celebrates six decades of The Beano and The Dandy, the iconic British comic weeklies, by presenting classic strips from both titles side by side. Published by D.C. Thomson in 1999, the volume highlights the enduring rivalry and camaraderie between the two comics, featuring beloved characters like Dennis the Menace in a nostalgic look back at their shared history.

In this 1999 special celebrating 60 years of The Beano and The Dandy, "What Was the Big News of 1998?" sees Randall and Billy try their hand at fortune telling after spotting a caravan act—only for Cruncher to steal their earnings and laugh all the way to the bank. When he returns to the empty caravan, a sudden scare from a crystal ball and a well-placed rope trap expose his greed, with all the stolen money pouring out of his pockets. Ken H. Harrison’s expressive art brings the mischief to life, capturing the classic slapstick spirit of the duo’s antics.

Contains 83 stories
Untitled Humor story
4 pp · Humor, Children
DennisGnasherDennis's motherDennis's fatherDesperate Dan

Dennis wakes to a tremor that’s anything but ordinary—his parents are shaking, paralyzed by indecision, so he bravely leads the charge. Outside, a massive hole in the wall near the front door reveals a trail of footprints ending at a seaweed-wrapped figure. When Dennis pulls back the kelp, Desperate Dan lies sprawled, having sleepwalked all the way from America. Now famished and stranded, Dan’s unexpected arrival has Dennis’s parents scrambling—hopeful he’ll leave before he eats them out of house and home.

What Was the Big News of 1998?
3 pp · Humor, Children
DennisPiefaceIvy the TerribleSmiffyCalamity JamesDennis's dadDennis's mumGnasherdoctorBeatrice

Dennis and his friends are buzzing with curiosity about what made 1998 so memorable—was it a giant robot, a flying cow, or something even wilder? As the gang debates, the real surprise is revealed: the big news was the arrival of Dennis’s baby sister, Beatrice, whose name was chosen by readers.

Untitled Children story
2 pp · Children, Superhero
Billy the Cat [William Grange]KatieAunt Mabel

In a quiet neighborhood where mischief and heroism go hand in hand, Billy the Cat and his sister Katie take on a daring night patrol after their aunt, Mabel, warns them of recent robberies. With a quick change of costumes and a shared sense of purpose, the siblings set out to protect their town—Billy leaping from rooftops and Katie disguising herself as an old woman to outwit a crook.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Winker WatsonMr. Clarence CreepMiss Agatha CreepMiss Grenfellstudents of Greytowers Schoolstudents of Trinity Hall

When Miss Agnes Creep’s school burns down, her students move into Trinity Hall—right next to Greytowers School, where Winker Watson and his friends are already enrolled. With the new girls arriving early and no food in sight, Winker and his pals spring into action, raiding Mr. Clarence Creep’s private pantry to help out. But can they keep the chaos contained before the matron shows up?

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
MinnieCelia Pottsvarious boys
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
CuddlesDimplesGrannyhairdresser
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Billy WhizzGranny Whizz

Billy Whizz pays a visit to Granny Whizz, who shows him her family album filled with photos of him being impossibly fast—again and again. When Granny remarks she’d like to try one of those stunts herself, Billy doesn’t hesitate to help her take to the roller skates.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
DennisDennis's mumDennis's dadDenise (Dennis's cousin)WalterWinifred (Walter's cousin)

Dennis and his cousin Denise wreak havoc on a family holiday, turning a quiet day into a water pistol-fueled chaos with a toy crocodile in tow. As their antics escalate at a toy fair, Dennis’s dad chases them through the aisles—only to catch them mid-escape on a descending escalator. The final panel captures Dennis’s inevitable punishment, slipping into the slipper department with a look of dread.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
SmasherCousin PeteTommyirate men

Smasher’s quiet moment is shattered when Cousin Pete hands him a ball—just as an irate man charges in, blaming Smasher for broken windows. With a flurry of chaos, the ball passes between Smasher, Tommy, and Pete, each accidental toss sparking another angry response. As the chase unfolds, the ball becomes the unlikely catalyst in a chain of escalating mishaps, leaving Smasher and his cousin caught in the crossfire of two furious men.

Herby Hippo has been harassed by Cuttem-Quicki hair restorer
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Pencils Charlie GordonInks Charlie Gordon
Herby HippoCuttem-QuickMr. BongoGeorgie GiraffeMr. ReporterMr. Apeother animals

Herby Hippo is stuck with a ridiculous hair problem after being sprayed with Cuttem-Quicki hair restorer, and now the whole animal community is covered in unmanageable fur. With their own attempts at trimming failing, they’re forced to confront Cuttem-Quick—only to find Herby’s thick hair is too tough for any blade, even a new invention from Mr. Bongo that promises results, no matter the cost.

Desperate Dan's been troubled by hair restorer
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Desperate DanAunt Aggiearmy

Desperate Dan’s cold gets worse when Aunt Aggie treats him with a jar of hair restorer—mistaking it for camphorated oil. Soon, his chest is covered in impossibly thick, wild hair, and the army is called in when he can’t cut it. In the end, the soldiers use cannons to blast it off, leaving Dan with a surprising new legacy.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier
Little PlumBuffalo Billcustomers

Little Plum’s new hairdressing shop isn’t exactly booming, and his two customers leave looking worse for wear. When Buffalo Bill stumbles in, tangled in cactus spines after a wild chase, Plum sees a chance to prove his skills—using his hairdressing tools to cut the thorns free, for a small fee.

Short Back and Sides
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Korky the Cattwo acrobats

Korky the Cat’s barber shop gets a surprise when two acrobats swing by—only to break the pole outside with a clumsy move. After they make a quick exit, Korky isn’t about to let the damage go unnoticed. He heads to a fireworks shop, buys the biggest rocket they’ve got, and rigs it right where the pole used to be. When the acrobats pass by again, they don’t hesitate to climb aboard. With a grin and a flick of his match, Korky sends them soaring—straight into the sky.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Teacherthe Bash Street Kids [DannyFattySidneyTootsTichother kids]

In a classic slice of chaotic school life, the Bash Street Kids trade their art class for a wild detour after spotting a hairdressing salon ad—turning a simple afternoon into a whirlwind of bad cuts, mismatched styles, and a very flustered owner. With Teacher’s hopes for a quiet vase drawing dashed, the kids’ misadventures take a dramatic turn from classroom to salon, leaving both customers and themselves looking… well, unforgettable.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
DickDick's dadbarber

Dick’s dad finally snaps at the length of Dick’s hair and drags him to the barber’s, only for Dick to accidentally blow the barber’s wig off with a hair dryer. After a chaotic chase and a quick wig swap—complete with a toffee wrapper disaster—Dick’s dad takes matters into his own hands, only to find out the wig has a mind of its own.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Military
Corporal ClottColonel Grumbly

Corporal Clott is on a motorbike mission to catch up with Colonel Grumbly, who’s fled on holiday without his suitcase. After a wild chase and a series of mishaps involving the train, the suitcase, and a very disgruntled inspector, Clott finds himself stranded on the train—just as the holiday begins.

Sideshow
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Biffo the Bearpeople in a burning building

Biffo the Bear’s helter skelter sits idle until shouts of “Fire!” echo from off-panel. With quick thinking, he wheels his ride next to a burning building, its height perfectly aligned so people can escape down the chute to safety.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Desperate Danchildren

Desperate Dan tries to entertain a group of bored children in a sleepy one-horse town, turning a tram engine into a cart motor, then repurposing a lighthouse for a helter-skelter, a turntable into a joy wheel, and finally laying down rail track for a roller coaster—until the rail porters show up to protest.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Wee DavieKing Willietownspeoplejailer

Wee Davie’s meticulously planned royal tour for King Willie takes a series of chaotic turns—from a wild ride on the roundabout to a hospital visit after a foot injury, followed by an ice-cream-fueled dash to the castor oil factory. When a kicked can shatters a window, the duo’s adventure ends where Davie never intended: in the town jail.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Charley BrandBrassneckMr. SnodgrassHeadmasterstudentsfun-fair staff

Charley Brand and Brassneck are dragged to a fun-fair by their class, with the Headmaster warning Mr. Snodgrass to keep the students out of trouble. When Brassneck accidentally knocks over an old vase and spins a wild tale about its value, chaos erupts—leading to a mad dash through the fair, a runaway Ghost Train, and a dizzying tumble into a helter skelter that ends with Snodgrass crashing into a prize stall.

Side Show
2 pp · Adventure, Children
Jumbo JohnsonThe Fearless Flashesfiremen

Jumbo Johnson’s latest attempt to recreate the daring pyramid act of the famed circus troupe The Fearless Flashes goes hilariously wrong when his model acrobats lead him into an abandoned building on the moors. After a tumble through a rotten floor, he’s left with a flaming soldier model and rising smoke—just in time to summon the firemen.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Rogerfairground staff

Roger, down to his last penny at the fair, pulls off a string of clever scams to ride the scenic railway and coconut shy for free. When he tries one last trick to hop on the big wheel, he’s left stranded at the top—only to find the fairground staff have quietly agreed he’s the one they’ve been waiting for.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
RandallBillyCruncher (villain)

Randall and Billy try their hand at fortune telling after spotting a caravan, only to be outdone by the ever-scheming Cruncher—until a prank involving a crystal ball and a rope trap turns the tables.

Unfair Funfair
1 pp · Humor, Children
visitors to the funfair
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Screwy DriverFredErnie (Fred's brother)Horaceother boys

Screwy Driver and Fred, broke after a funfair visit, decide to build their own roundabout using stolen toys—Ernie’s car and Horace’s rocking horse. When the contraption spins out of control, it flings everyone off, leaving Screwy stranded and tied to the spinning ride by the other boys.

Side by Sideboard
2 pp · Humor, Children
Teacherthe Bash Street Kids [DannyTootsSidneyPlugFattySmiffySpottyWilfred'Erbert]Smiffy's grannycaretaker

When Teacher offers the Bash Street Kids a few hours off school to fetch a sideboard, what starts as a simple errand quickly turns chaotic—especially when the kids use the furniture as a makeshift football pitch. With a collapsing sideboard, a surprise visit from Smiffy’s granny, and a pile of mistaken deliveries, the day spirals into classic, slapstick chaos.

Taking Sides
2 pp · Humor, Children
The Jocks [Big JockWee EckHectorAngusSandy]The Geordies [SidneyLankyArnoldCedricEgbert]Mr Slater

When the Jocks’ plan to play football falls apart after the goal posts vanish, they seize on the Geordies’ stretcher practice with a mischievous twist—turning hospital stretchers into makeshift goalposts. The prank escalates into a full-blown scuffle, but with the Geordies’ stretchers back in hand, both groups find themselves unexpectedly invited to the sold-out match, just in case extra help is needed.

Taking Sides
2 pp · Humor, Children
Winker WatsonTrottystudentsMatronthe Hoods (villains)

In "Taking Sides," Winker Watson and Trotty take a sweet-filled stroll through the woods—only to be ambushed by the Hoods, who steal their treats and cash. After Trotty gets his arm slung by Matron, Winker hatches a plan: during a football match, every boy pretends to be injured, each sporting a sling. When the Hoods strike again during a picnic, the boys unleash hidden catapults from their slings, sending the villains fleeing—only for the Hoods to return, now wrapped head-to-toe in bandages.

Taking Sides
2 pp · Humor, Children, Sports
Teacherthe Bash Street Kids [DannyTootsSidneyPlugFattySmiffySpottyWilfred'Erbert]Winston (school cat)

When Teacher assigns the Bash Street Kids to practice for the football season, chaos ensues—especially when the team can’t agree on strip colours. After a trip through outdated kits and a failed attempt with a blown-up football, he pulls out a surprising solution: striped pyjama jackets. What follows is a tangled mess of string, laughter, and a plan that may have been in motion all along.

Taking Sides
2 pp · Humor, Children
Danny LonglegsSleepy Valley Swifts football teamSleepy Valley Bouncers football team

Danny Longlegs, the lone goalkeeper for the Sleepy Valley Swifts, finds himself the only player listed when the team roster is posted—right after his teammates get thoroughly outmatched by the rival Sleepy Valley Bouncers. When the next game arrives, he’s left to face the entire Bouncers team alone, and somehow, he’s holding his own in a surprisingly one-man showdown.

Taking Sides
2 pp · Humor, Children
Billy Whizzfriendbilly goat

Billy Whizz and his friend go head-to-head in a boastful challenge, with Billy claiming he can do anything a mountain goat can. After a wild, uphill-and-downhill sprint across rugged terrain, Billy’s confidence is put to the test—literally—when a real billy goat has a different idea.

Broadside
2 pp · Humor, Children, Historical
Ali Ha-HaPolice chief (Ali's dad)police forceMustapha Phagg (forty thieves leader)forty thieves

Ali Ha-Ha’s dad, the police chief, is thrilled to get free circus tickets—until the show starts and the performers turn out to be the forty thieves led by the flamboyant Mustapha Phagg. With the police force out cold, the thieves make a break for the bank, but Ali has a surprise ready: a circus cannon loaded with rotten fruit and bad eggs. Just as the thieves flee the bank, Ali aims the cannon—only to discover it’s rigged to fire backward, sending the whole police force flying.

Untitled Humor story
3 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier
Baby-Face FinlaysonHoudini FinlaysonSheriff "Marsh" MallowParrot-Face FinlaysonHercules FinlaysonOwl-Face FinlaysonRobin FinlaysonSunny-Face FinlaysonSmiley-Face FinlaysonCliff-Face FinlaysonBullet-Face FinlaysonBean-Pole Finlayson

Baby-Face Finlayson’s motorised pram becomes the getaway vehicle for his cousin Houdini after a jailbreak gone wrong, leading to a chaotic chase through the frontier town. With Sheriff "Marsh" Mallow hot on their heels and a stolen cake as the unlikely prize, the cousins enlist the help of more Finlayson relatives—each with their own exaggerated face—before setting off a chain reaction of escapes and misadventures.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier
Little PlumLittle Peach (Plum's cousin)Hubert (hedgehog)

When Hubert the hedgehog can’t stop yawning, Little Plum starts feeling drained — and Little Peach isn’t far behind. With a model plane and a cake on the line, Hubert’s endless yawns lead to chaos, leaving Peach fed up and ready to take action.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
KorkyKorky's nephews (Nip, Rip and Lip)Korky's cousinkangaroo

Korky’s Australian cousin arrives with his trusty boxing kangaroo, eager to teach the nephews—Nip, Rip, and Lip—how to throw a boomerang. The kangaroo’s perfect demo is ruined when the boys’ attempts send ornaments flying, sparking a furious tantrum from Korky. With chaos erupting, the whole crew makes a quick exit—only to find the nephews hiding safely inside the kangaroo’s pouch.

Untitled Humor story
0.33 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearBusterHoratius BiffoCaesarHannibal (war elephant)centurionsEtruscans

Biffo the Bear flips through his family tree and discovers his ancestor, Horatius Biffo, once stood on a battlefield with Hannibal the war elephant, defending a bridge against the Etruscans. With Caesar’s warning echoing—“If they cross, all is lost”—Biffo vows to stand firm, just as his ancestor did, alongside his unlikely ally.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Biffo the BearLord Snooty

Biffo the Bear and Lord Snooty cross paths in the street, where Snooty reveals he’s tracing his family tree using a scroll. Biffo, curious, shares his own family roots—literally, a tree planted by his grandad. Intrigued, Snooty later returns with more details, eager to help Biffo uncover his ancestry.

Untitled Humor story
0.16 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearOdin BiffosenVikingsvillagers

Biffo the Bear flips through his family tree and discovers his ancestor, Odin Biffosen, once led a Viking raid on Angleland—only to be chased off by a bull that mistook his horned helmet for a challenger. With the villagers fleeing and the boat waiting, Odin and his Vikings may have conquered the land, but they didn’t count on the local livestock.

Untitled Humor story
0.16 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearBiffeau the ConquerorknightsKing HaroldHereward the Buster

Biffo the Bear flips through his family tree and discovers his ancestor, Biffeau the Conqueror, made history in 1066—except this time, it was football that decided the fate of England. With Norman knights on one side and King Harold and his men on the other, the Battle of Hastings becomes a chaotic, goal-filled showdown, culminating in a dramatic score that sends the crown flying. Biffeau declares the moment must be immortalized—on the Biffeau Tapestry, naturally.

Untitled Humor story
0.17 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearBlack Prince BiffoBusterkingqueen

Biffo the Bear flips through his family tree and discovers his ancestor, Black Prince Biffo, once competed in a jousting contest for the silver lance. As the prince charges toward his opponent, his lance suddenly droops—sending him flying through the air and over a row of high jump poles.

Untitled Humor story
0.17 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearSir Biffo RaleighQueen Bessvillagers

Biffo the Bear flips through an old family tree and discovers his ancestor, Sir Biffo Raleigh, once helped the villagers navigate a treacherous stretch of muddy road. When Queen Bess arrives in her carriage, Sir Biffo Raleigh throws his cloak across a puddle to make a bridge—only for the Queen to step right into the muck.

Untitled Humor story
0.17 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearKing Biffo IIRoundheads

Biffo the Bear flips through his family tree and stumbles upon the tale of his ancestor, King Biffo II, caught in a wild chase through the woods. With Roundheads hot on his trail, the king’s horse dashes under a low branch, sending him tumbling into a tree—where his wig is mistaken for a crow’s nest, leaving him stranded and utterly bewildered.

Untitled Humor story
0.17 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
Biffo the BearCaptain BiffoThe King

Biffo the Bear flips through an old family tree and discovers his ancestor, Captain Biffo, once raced to deliver news of the Battle of Waterloo—on foot after his horse gave out. With the King watching, the heroic bear finally delivers the victory message, earning a pair of legendary Wellington boots.

Poor Dick Makes a Pig's Breakfast of Feeding Some Hens!
1 pp · Humor, Children
DickboyDick's unclehenspig

Dick’s weekend visit to his uncle’s farm starts with a messy surprise—feeding the hens sends him tumbling into a bucket, and things only get worse when the pig decides to make a break for it, dragging Dick through mud and nettles. A chaotic mix of slapstick and farmyard mayhem unfolds in just a few pages.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
RogerRoger's dad

Roger’s dad assigns him a chore, but Roger can’t remember what it is—though he’s certain it’s time his pocket money went up. He tries a few clever (if silly) ways to get his dad’s attention, only for his dad to suddenly leap up, spot dogs in the garden through the window, and bolt outside to chase them off. The hole in the fence—Roger’s forgotten job—was the real reason his dad was so eager to act.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Screwy DriverAunt FannyDadGrandad

Screwy Driver’s latest scheme to help Aunt Fanny’s cat—stuck in a tree—unravels in classic slapstick fashion when each attempt to rescue it only adds another person to the treetop. With Dad and Grandad stuck high above, and the ladder collapsing into a fence, Screwy’s pile of boxes might just be the last hope… or another disaster in the making.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children
Lord Snooty and his Pals [Lord SnootyDoubting ThomasJoe (Big Fat Joe)SnitchySnatchyRosieLiz (Swanky, Lanky Liz)Polly (Polly Wolly Doodle)Scrapper Smith]Aunt Matildacastle guardcookAngus (pet stag)Angus' dad

When Lord Snooty’s mischievous pet stag, Angus, turns the village upside down, even his pals—Doubting Thomas, Big Fat Joe, and the rest—can’t keep him in line. With chaos escalating, they finally call in the ultimate authority: Angus’s dad, arriving with a no-nonsense attitude and a stern glare.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
PaMaTeddyUncle Bert

Teddy is baffled when he spots two Pa bears at home—until he learns one is Uncle Bert, Pa’s brother. With a toffee, a tea-time trick, and a clever mouse trap, Teddy sets out to tell them apart, but not before Pa Bear snatches the last biscuit and gives his nose a memorable squeeze.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
DinahDadteacherboss

Dinah and her dad swap lives for a day—she trades school for the office, he swaps the classroom for the cubicle—only to discover that neither job is as easy as it looks. From frantic spreadsheet battles to unexpected homework assignments, the chaos of switching roles brings both of them back to their usual routines with a newfound appreciation for their own daily grind.

Side by Side
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Biffo the BearBiffo's nephewoctopusother runners

Biffo the Bear and his nephew are training hard for the 3-legged race, but when a group of boys tweak the sign to a 4-legged race, Biffo takes the hint and heads straight to the zoo. With a surprising new partner in tow, he shows up at the race and proves that teamwork—no matter how many legs—are involved—can still win the day.

Untitled Humor story
1.5 pp · Humor, Children
Smudge [1980 Beano character]newspaper shop ownerangry customersgrocery shop owner

Smudge’s latest delivery job goes from bad to worse when mud from his route turns his newspaper run into a disaster, leaving angry customers and a fired delivery boy. With his luck still sinking, he tries a new gig delivering groceries—only to crash into a puddle and lose that job too. When he spots a "Help Wanted" sign on a pig farm, he hopes for a fresh start, but the pigs aren’t impressed by his muddy state.

Untitled Humor story
1.5 pp · Humor, Children
Smudge [1947 Dandy character]Fido (dog)Nibs (Smudge's brother)boy next door

Smudge sets out to paint Fido’s kennel, but chaos looms when her brother Nibs nearly knocks over the paint pot—only to be chased off. Trying to keep things safe, Smudge places the pot on a wall behind the kennel, just as Nibs strikes up a conversation with the boy next door, who’s showing off his new catapult.

Untitled Humor story
1.5 pp · Humor
JonahA.B. Moanercrew of the submarine Kippercrew of a cargo ship

When A.B. Moaner laments never seeing daylight beneath the waves, his crewmates remind him he’s lucky—Jonah can’t reach them down there. On the surface, Jonah is spotted hiding on a cargo ship, sparking a chaotic chase that ends with him accidentally triggering the anchor release. Thrown overboard, he’s pulled straight into the submarine Kipper, leaving the crew stunned that Jonah managed to breach their underwater fortress.

Untitled Humor story
1.5 pp · Humor
JonahCaptain Timmy Fogg

Jonah drifts on a wooden crate in the middle of the ocean when a swordfish launches him onto the deck of the *Ragworm's Revenge*. Captain Timmy Fogg, lamenting his lack of crew, is surprised to find Jonah at his feet—just in time for a mission to protect sea creatures from a nearby whaler. Jonah claims to know some of the whales, but when he meets the one he’s looking for, things go hilariously wrong.

Untitled Humor story
1.5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
KorkyKorky's friend

Korky’s determined to catch his own pike, but his friend’s too skeptical of the rickety dinghy to join him—preferring to just buy fish from the chip shop instead. When the boat springs a leak, Korky improvises with his tail, only to have a curious pike take a bite, sending him splashing into the water. Later, he spots his friend walking out of the chip shop, holding the very last fish.

Untitled Children story
1.5 pp · Children, Superhero
Billy the Cat [William Grange]Captain Samsonarmy battalioncrooks (villains)

In a forest during army manoeuvres, Billy the Cat leaps into action when he spots a flash of light and narrowly dodges a bullet. Racing through the trees, he confronts two crooks with rifles, swinging into a showdown that earns him a surprise challenge from Captain Samson: take on the obstacle course. With the battalion watching, Billy proves his mettle in a high-speed test of skill and speed.

Untitled Adventure story
3 pp · Adventure, Animal, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children
DennisGnasherAndrew GlennBlack Bob

When Dennis and Gnasher spend a holiday with Andrew Glenn and his loyal sheep dog Black Bob, chaos and camaraderie unfold in equal measure—especially when Gnasher and Black Bob join forces to outwit a gang of sheep rustlers.

Bedside Minnie
1 pp · Humor, Children
MinnieMinnie's dad

Minnie’s old bed’s got her all tangled up—literally, in her imagination—when she tries to convince her dad it’s time for a new one. From flying hammocks to trapdoor brass beds and wall-mounted nightmares, every upgrade sounds like a disaster in the making. But when the chaos of fancy beds hits the ceiling, she’s quick to realize her old one might just be perfect after all.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Desperate Danchildrenarabs

Desperate Dan, ever the unlikely hero, sets off on a wild cross-continental journey to bring some children to the seaside—no ordinary trip, of course. With a sailboat blown across the Atlantic, a detour to Africa’s pyramids, and a daring escape from attackers wearing the Sphinx’s head, he’s got sandstorms, U-boats, and sheer chaos on his side.

Minnie the Seaside Minx
2 pp · Humor, Children
MinnieMinnie's dadMinnie's mumDennis the Menace (one panel)Desperate Dan (one panel)

Minnie and her family spend a chaotic day at the seaside, dodging jellyfish, getting drenched by a reckless speedboat driven by Dennis the Menace, and enduring a frustrating fishing attempt that ends with seaweed stuck in her hair. Back at the boarding house, she declares she’s too fed up with the sea to stay awake, leaving her dad wondering what’s next.

Seaside Whacko!
2 pp · Humor, Children, Historical
Teacherstudentssea captainship's crew

In this classic Beano and Dandy crossover gem, a school trip to a man-o'-war takes a wild turn when the teacher’s armor becomes the center of chaos. With students trying to pull it off, the ship’s captain chopping ropes, and a wayward fish landing inside the suit, the day spirals into seaside mayhem—ending with the teacher back on deck and the students rowing hard.

Seaside Menace
2 pp · Humor, Children
DennisDennis's Dadbeachgoers

Dennis and his Dad are at the seaside, where Dennis digs a hole behind the deck chair—only to fall in. With his Dad urging him to find something else to do, Dennis inflates a rubber horse and starts bouncing it through the beachgoers. The chaos builds as he rides the horse toward his Dad, who’s holding a piece of wood with nails in it.

Seaside Clott
2 pp · Humor, Military
Corporal ClottColonel GrumblyBritish armyAdmiralBritish navy

Corporal Clott is handed the keys to a naval vessel—much to Colonel Grumbly’s relief—only to find himself in a whirlwind of mishaps when the sailors egg him on to drive faster. As he careens toward the end of the pier, his attempts to regain control lead to a cascade of chaos: clothes are hung between guns, cannons fire by accident, and a single match sparks an explosion that sends the entire ship into disarray. Now on the run from both the navy and the army, Clott must outrun the fury of two branches of service eager to assign blame.

Sidelined!
0.29 pp · Humor, Children
Pencils Jan SitekInks Jan Sitek
BelleProfessor CrackpotMrs SmithCecil SmithSteamhammer Stevenson
Sidelined!
0.29 pp · Humor, Children
JinxMaude MuddWest Street school football teamWest Street school marching bandClobber Street school football team

Jinx, a proud member of the West Street school football team, finds herself inspired after seeing a photo of a drum majorette leading an American football team. When Maude Mudd boasts about her team’s superior support, Jinx declares the showdown will be decided on match day—and takes charge by organizing a draw to pick a marching band leader. Winning the role, she leads the West Street school marching band with flair, impressing even the rival Clobber Street fans. But when her baton slips during the performance, sending it flying through a window and triggering a chain reaction in the dressing room, Jinx is suddenly blamed for incapacitating her own team.

Sidelined!
0.29 pp · Humor, Science Fiction
Super SamBorisboyswatchmanfarmer

Super Sam and Boris are tempted by the smell of baked potatoes, leading them to sneak into a farmer’s orchard—only to be chased by a watchman and some boys. After a tasty digression, Boris tracks down a boy in a tree who points to the source: a nearby farm. But when the farmer spots the duo, he sends his dog after them—only for Sam’s helmet to deliver a surprisingly effective scare.

Sidelined!
0.29 pp · Humor, Children
PruneDumplingMiss Clumpother students

Prune and her classmates face Miss Clump’s strict posture drill, where the girls must balance books on their heads—Prune’s perfect, until she realizes hers are glued on. With Miss Clump distracted, the students stage a clever prank, stacking books on the doorframe just as she walks in, leaving her wobbling and off-balance.

Sidelined!
0.28 pp · Humor
PingscientistBritish soldiersGerman soldiers

Ping finds himself launched from a broken retort into the middle of the Western Front, where he stumbles into a group of bewildered British soldiers. As the scientist behind the experiment gears up for a new kind of warfare, rubber shells begin raining down on the German soldiers—leaving everyone, including Ping, wondering just how far a misplaced experiment can go.

Sidelined!
0.28 pp · Humor, Science Fiction
Dad DomeMum Domesnooty neighbours

When the snooty neighbours report the Domes to Town Hall for non-payment of rates, Mum Dome blames Dad Dome for everything—until he tries to fix the house and accidentally blasts her air-filled chair through the ceiling. Now sent out to buy milk, Dad Dome’s day takes a turn for the absurd in this chaotic, slapstick slice of suburban sci-fi from The Beano and The Dandy.

Sidelined!
0.28 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children
Daddy Neptunekidsoctopus policeman

When Daddy Neptune and some kids decide to play rugger in the street, their fun is cut short by the arrival of the octopus policeman—only to be followed by a clever prank that leaves him tangled in crabs and laughing all the way.

Sidekicks
1 pp · Humor, Children
Bully BeefChipsChips's mum

In this classic Beano and Dandy crossover tale, Chips is roped into helping his mum hang curtains—only for Bully Beef to turn the job into a chaotic prank. With a well-timed shove and a mud-smeared curtain, the situation spirals into a slapstick showdown that sends Beefy tumbling down the hill, wrapped in fabric and straight into his mum’s wrath.

Sidekicks
1 pp · Humor, Children
Bully BeefChipsMrs. Beefcustomers

In a classic bit of slapstick mischief, Chips finds himself caught in a series of escalating pranks after being chided by Mrs. Beef for being too polite. When Beefy takes offense at Chips' good manners, he sets out to teach him a lesson—only to find himself on the receiving end of a perfectly timed door-slamming showdown. With a shop full of customers watching, one well-placed door and a trap door later, the joke’s on Beefy.

Sidekicks
2 pp · Adventure, Children, Jungle
Jimmy WatsonStrang the Terrible

When Jimmy Watson’s magic patch whiskers him into a jungle where dinosaurs roam, he’s barely escaped a brontosaurus and a triceratops when a massive gorilla snatches him up. Just as things look dire, Strang the Terrible arrives and knocks the beast out with a single punch, then hoists Jimmy onto his shoulder. As Jimmy starts to speak, the patch flashes again—back to his table, comic in hand, the adventure already fading like a dream.

Sidekicks
1 pp · Humor, Children
DennisCurlyDennis's dad

In this classic slice of Beano chaos, Dennis and Curly wreak havoc in the living room during a chaotic game of football, only to be sent to a boxing match that’s already booked. With their plans thwarted, they’re handed a chess set—much to Dennis’s dismay—leading to accusations of cheating, a sudden war with catapults, and a tense standoff as Dennis tries to hide a book in his pants. Their dad’s calm but firm presence looms as the boys brace for the inevitable fallout.

Dennis & Walter
1 pp · Humor, Children
DennisWalterDennis's dadWalter's dadgerms

Dennis and Walter’s playful antics take a germ-filled turn when a visit to check on Walter’s mumps leads to an unexpected swap of symptoms—courtesy of a few mischievous germs. As Dennis’s dad worries about his son’s swelling, the real culprit might just be a mouthful of fruit… and a whole lot of sticky, sneaky germs.

Sidekicks
2 pp · Humor, Superhero
Bananaman [Eric Wimp]CrowGeneral Blight (villain)

When Crow steals a bite of banana to join Bananaman on a mission, the sudden growth spurt turns him into a towering, muscle-bound avian ally. Together with Eric, now transformed into Bananaman, the duo takes to the skies—only to be hit by a stink bomb from a rogue, pilotless plane. Following the airborne chaos, they uncover a remote-controlled heist orchestrated by General Blight, who’s robbing a bank from afar. With Crow taking down the plane and capturing the villain, the pair proves that even the smallest sidekick can make a big difference.

Sidekicks
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Little PlumChiefySmellyfeet tribePuttyfeet tribe

In a dusty western showdown of pride and puffery, Little Plum must save the Smellyfeet tribe’s honor when the rival Puttyfeet tribe parade a new totem pole past their camp. With Chiefy demanding a response by morning, Plum’s wild plan involves a trip to Cactusville and a whole lot of novelty balloons—turning the desert into a surreal forest of giant, bouncy totems. The Puttyfeet’s reaction? Well, let’s just say they’re not prepared for the spectacle.

Sidekicks
1 pp · Humor, Animal
HarryHippoHarry's dad

Harry cheers on Hippo as his best friend puts on a show of rolls, handstands, hops, and juggling—only to grumble when he realizes he’s been paid just 50p. When a reader’s voice wonders if Harry’s joining a talent contest, he laughs and points to his dad’s suit under a mat, needing a press. Irritated, Hippo chases after Harry, still in full performance mode.

Flip-Side
2 pp · Humor, Children
Cedric de GeordieCeltsAngus McHatedragon

In "Flip-Side," the ever-valorous Cedric de Geordie—known to his friends as El Ced—finds himself in a fiery showdown when the mischievous Celts stir up trouble in the forest, prompting a full-scale chase. With his trusty horse and a fire extinguisher at the ready, Cedric takes on the Celts’ borrowed dragon, only to be outmatched by a towering new foe: Angus McHate, the massive Celt with a deep-seated grudge against all things English.

Flip-Side
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Little PlumChiefy

In this classic Beano and Dandy crossover gem, Little Plum and Chiefy team up for a laugh-out-loud frontier mishap when Chiefy’s wigwam smoke gets the better of him. With a little help from Plum’s wild ideas, what starts as a simple chimney fix turns into a towering, aluminum-totem-powered comedy of errors.

Flip-Side
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
BiffoBusterBugsy McTurk

Biffo’s big ears help him stay warm, but Buster thinks they’re a burden—until Biffo shows off their surprising uses, from batting table tennis to swatting flies. When Bugsy McTurk throws mud at Buster, Biffo turns the tide with a clever ear-powered catapult, proving that big ears have their perks.

Flip-Side
2 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Jack SilverCurly PerkinsshopkeeperZilaz (Jack's Uncle)Captain Zapp (villain)

In a bustling city where mice and mayhem collide, Jack Silver and Curly Perkins stumble into a bakery chaos when a frantic shopkeeper begs for help with a rodent invasion. With a borrowed tootlehorn from Uncle Zilaz, Jack lures the mice out—only for the mischievous Captain Zapp to steal the horn and unleash a zoo full of animals into the streets. As pandemonium erupts and a jewellery shop falls victim to a daring heist, Curly’s quick thinking and a recorded tune might just be the key to restoring order.

Flip-Side
2 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Willie Willikinsthe PobbleThe WUMThe Bong birdchicksvillagers

When sweets start raining from the sky, chaos erupts in the village—everyone rushes toward a newly landed spaceship. Amid the scramble, the Bong bird and her chicks, along with the WUM, board the craft just as it lifts off, leaving the Pobble stranded behind. Willie Willikins, now the only one left with the last Pobble on Earth, finds himself in the middle of an unexpected mystery.

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artist, inker Ken H. Harrison

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Dandy Comic #1 (1937), The Beano Comic #1 (1938), Dennis the Menace #1962 (1962), The Dandy Book #1965 (1964), The Beano #1239 (1966), Beano Comic Library #33, The Beano #1396, The Beano #1397, The Beano #1398, The Beano #1399, The Beano #1400, The Beano #1401, The Beano #1402, The Beano #1403, The Beano #1636, The Beano #2452, The Beano #2465, The Beano #2483, The Beano #433, The Beano #618, The Beano #622, The Beano #714, The Beano #733, The Beano Comic #246, The Beano Comic #71, The Dandy #1128, The Dandy #1797, The Dandy #2500, The Dandy #2654, The Dandy #519, The Dandy #572, The Dandy Comic #232, The Dandy Comic #98

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