The sun is shining, summer’s a-coming – although, meteorologically speaking, not just yet, we’ll admit. But regardless, in preparation, DC Thomson have revealed the covers for this year’s Dandy and Beano Summer Specials, featuring covers by Steve Bright.
What could be better than no school for ages? Your summer holidays filled with fun from the Beano Summer Special 2021, that’s what! Packed full of comics, jokes and puzzles, it’s perfect for Beano fans of all ages!
The Dandy Summer Special is back, too! Rain or shine, indoors or outdoors, the Dandy’s favourite characters will keep you entertained all summer long! With loads of awesome activities, it’s the only holiday souvenir you need!
Over on his blog, artist Lew Stringer tells us that alongside classic reprint, there will be some new art too though, as he was commissioned to draw an introductory half page illustration for one of the sections. “Other artists have drawn new pieces for other chapters,” he notes, “Apparently there’s one new story too, but I’ve no idea who features in that.”
• You can pre-order both new Summer Specials, separately or as a pair from the DC Thomson webshop
• Order the Beano Summer Special direct from DC Thomson Web Shop here
The Beano Summer Special will be on sale in newsagents in June 2021, going off sale on 8th September 2021
Last year’s Beano Summer Special is available here from AmazonUK (Affiliate Link)
• Order the Dandy Summer Special direct from DC Thomson Web Shop here
The Beano Summer Special will be on sale in newsagents in June 2021, going off sale on 8th September 2021
Last year’s Dandy Summer Special is available here from AmazonUK (Affiliate Link)
With thanks to Lew Stringer
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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