Beano and Dandy artworks set to go under the hammer
Desperate Dan
The Dandy comic recalled, as the new annual goes on sale
We check out the new Dandy annual, on sale now – and delve into the weekly comic’s demise
Robert Harrop Beano and Dandy figures offered en masse in upcoming auction
Some smashing Beano and Dandy figures offered at auction
Win a trip to Dundee, home town of the BEANO
The Beano is offering readers the chance to win a holiday in Dundee
In Review: Beano and Dandy Annuals 2022
Peter Duncan gives an annual treat for BEANO and The Dandy fans the once over.. er, twice over – oh, all right, he can’t put them down!
Comic Creator Spotlight: Beano and Dandy artist Ken H. Harrison
We salute Ken H. Harrison, a Beano and Dandy artist who has brought us much cheer for decades
Beano goes (partly) “Beanold” today with a dig at Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson and more
Topical buffoonery in this week’s Beano!
Beano & Dandy – A Celebration of Dudley D Watkins gets DC Thomson web shop release
A terrific-looking decade by decade look at the work of the acclaimed artist
Beano and Dandy Annuals 2021 available to pre-order now
Published next month – the new Beano and Dandy Annuals
Beano Summer Special Out Now, Dandy Special out next month!
This year’s Beano Summer Special is on sale now in all good newsagents – and a Dandy Summer Special is on the way. The Beano special, with a cover by Nigel Parkinson, offers 68 pages packed full of comics, jokes, puzzles… Read More ›
Wartime Beano Bonanza, rare Captain America reprint, Mickey Mouse Weekly #1 and more in latest Compal comics auction
There’s plenty for the dedicated British comics collector to savour in the latest ComPal comic book auction, with bidding via the-saleroom.com running until 27th November 2016. While there aren’t many art items on offer this time around, there are some… Read More ›
Comics Dundee: Beyond The Bucket Trail
Check out the BEANO and Oor Wullie statues, and other DC Thomson-related things to see in Dundee
Heckling Hitler: World War Two in Cartoons and Comics at the Cartoon Museum
It is difficult for those of us living in the 21st century to realise the impact of cartoon art 70 years ago. To a news-hungry public, anxious about world affairs facing possible invasion, the radio was a lifeline, but… Read More ›
Compalcomics auction offers first edition Beano, Roy of the Rovers and Star Trek art
There’s a host of British comic goodies in the Spring 2014 auction at Compalcomics , which is now open, including an excellent copy of the first issue of The Beano, some great looking early issues of Mickey Mouse Weekly, art work… Read More ›
Comic artist Dudley D. Watkins honoured with plaque
A much admired comic artist for The Beano, The Dandy, and more, is honoured
Digital Dandy Bites the Dust
We’re sorry to report that DC Thomson has pulled the plug on its Digital Dandy project, just 13 issues into its electronic run. DC Thomson has yet to officially confirm the title’s cancellation – as of this morning there had… Read More ›
Digital Dandy 12 – On Sale Now
The latest Digital Dandy (Issue 12) is available now – stuffed full of Daft, Dramatic and Different comic strips. This issue features Bananaman and Appleman in a spectacular duel of fruity fencing, as well as nostril-numbing terror in Hyde and… Read More ›
Rare Roy of the Rovers art, Dan Dare toys go under the hammer
Roy Of The Rovers original artwork (1993) drawn and signed by Barrie Mitchell. From the last issue of Roy Of The Rovers Comic Book Postal Auctions Summer 2013 auction has another wide range of British comics lots, from the first… Read More ›
The Dandy’s digital move: media reaction
The news of The Dandy‘s move to digital publication has prompted a huge flurry of news stories across various news media outlets. While most simply parrotted the official announcement made by DC Thomson about their plans (some playing up claims… Read More ›
In Review: The Art and History of The Dandy
This book by Morris Heggie is an absolute treat for Dandy fans