Save the Children and Beano have joined forces to launch a blamtastic Lockdown Birthday power-up kit featuring some of the comic’s most famous faces
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Dundee Comics Masters students work on live project with the Beano
Students studying at the University of Dundee have been working with the comic team on the Beano
British Mainstream Comic Publishers – Coronavirus Pandemic Update
Here’s a quick update on the status of major British comic publishers and their publishing plans as the Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown in the UK continues
Beano and Dandy Summer Specials available to pre-order now
Buy the new Specials as a bundle from the DC Thomson web shop
WebFind: Easter Beano?
Yes, it’s a spoof
“Eric Clapton Beano” offered in latest Phil-Comics auction
A much sought-after copy of The Beano – No. 1242, cover dated 7th May 1966, which featured on the cover of an album by the legendary Eric Clapton – is up for sale from eBay auctioneer Phil Comics
Comics part of the fixture and fittings of BBC’s Back In Time For The Corner Shop
BBC2’s Back In Time for the Corner Shop includes some tantalising glimpses of classic comics…
Get ready to celebrate Beano’s Dennis’ 70th birthday in 2021!
Expect to see more Beano products on sale this year
Latest Phil-Comics eBay auction offers some real treats
There’s another fantastic selection of comics, annuals, books, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week
Coronavirus Pandemic – Creator Resources and Free Comics!
Last Updated 7th April 2020: A list of resources for creators, comic buyers and fun for kids and parents affected by the CoronaVirus Pandemic Lockdown in the UK – and hopefully beyond
Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Tony O’Donnell
downthetubes highlights the work of many comic creators, but after Orkney-based comic artist and illustrator Tony O’Donnell kindly sent us his report on the recent Jim Baikie exhibition at the Kirkwall Museum, he also sent us his current biography, which… Read More ›
Meet The77 Creators: Artist and Writer Lew Stringer
Morgan Spiceman has a quick chat with artist and writer Lew Stringer, who’s bringing an all-new character to The77 anthology…
Beano book “Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie” by Nigel Auchterlounie, out now
Studio Press latest Beano book – Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie, by the brilliant Nigel Auchterlounie – is out now
“Ellis the Escaping Elephant” gets a regular strip in the Beano!
This week’s Beano features a new half page strip, “Ellis’ Great Escapes” by Lew Stringer
Beano Power Award for climate activist Greta Thunberg
The Beano has gifted climate activist Greta Thunberg with a bespoke illustration to express thanks for all she has done for a cause that is so important to the Beano community
“The Three Bears” cameo as Beano partners with World Book Day to Share a Million Stories
Beano has partnered with World Book Day, offering a Book Token with this week’s issue
British Comic Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2019) – Good News, at least, for Beano, again
The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures, which include news stand sales of British comics and young people’s magazines, probably don’t make for great reading for many publishers…
Happy Birthday, Bananaman! Co-Creator Steve Bright Celebrates 40 Years of the hapless superhero
Writer and artist Steve Bright recalls the origins of Bananaman, a splendiferous and silly superhero created for Nutty with David Donaldson and artist John Geering
Compal Comics offers more Bob Monkhouse British comic art gems, Amazing Spider-Man #1
The latest Compal Comics auction has gone live, and their February – March 2020 offering not only includes some great classic comics, but plenty of great art too
Happy Birthday, Bananaman! Top 10 Bananaman Facts
Bananaman’s 40th commemorative Beano comic is available in all good newsagents, supermarkets and through digital delivery now, fronted by a great cover from Nigel Parkinson