Beano Annual 2023

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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek 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”. The Beanopedia: The ultimate guide to Beanotown and its inhabitants was first published in 2020, still available here. More than 4,100 issues of The Beano have been printed since its launch in 1938 with over 70,000 comic strips and 700 characters, including Dennis and Gnasher, the Bash Street Kids and Billy Whizz.

Advance covers of DC Thomson Media’s 2023 annuals, including BEANO and The Dandy, have been revealed. Their winning joke claimed over 51% of the total votes. But the runner up, from Whitehill Junior School in Hitchin, was also pretty jokes…excuse the pun. Roger Dodg’ems – readers’ questions answered; ask Roger how to dodge a pesky problem and he’ll do his best to help you dodge it Meanwhile, 2,023 issues will be given out to classrooms across the country through the Beano for Schools programme. If you would like to receive updates on new Bank of England education initiatives, you can sign up to the Bank of England education newsletter here.MORE : MasterChef semifinalists share where to get the best meal in London – and whether they prefer John or Greg Michelle Bates, headteacher at Greasley Beauvale Primary School, added: ‘The kids had an absolute blast crafting their joke, and having it showcased on the cover of the Beano comic is an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind moment. Inside, the celebs help Beanotown kids stop Mayor Brown from carving his own face into Mount Beano. Other stars from the worlds of showbiz, sports and royalty include Adele, Ant and Dec and Wrexham FC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob ­McElhenney. The cover, drawn by Beano artist Nigel Parkinson, also features comic regulars Dennis the Menace, Gnasher and Minnie the Minx. The special commemorative issue, on sale from Wednesday, also features the King and Queen alongside other notable celebrities such as F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, former England footballer Jill Scott, singer Adele and broadcaster David Attenborough.

Here’s to the next 85 years, and we dedicate this birthday issue to every child out there, because being a kid never gets old.” 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. This mischievous guide contains everything you ever wanted to know about Beanotown – character profiles for all your favourite residents, including Dennis, Gnasher, Minnie and Bananaman, and much more. The special year will be commemorated across 2023 with a special comic issue, a national press and media campaign, schools’ activity and special appearances from the comic’s celebrity fans. More details of the celebrations will be announced soon.

BRITAIN’S FUNNIEST CLASS OF 2023 REVEALED!

Charles wonders if he is in charge of the place, until Camilla points out that the ­children are. Each of the stars featured will become the owner of a Golden Dennis & Gnasher Fan Club badge. Each child from the winning class has been drawn by legendary Beano artist Nigel Parkinson. Their win will be immortalised forever. Not bad, right? The King can be seen wondering if he is the monarch in Beanotown, and the Queen informs him that children rule in the fictional town.