Andy Fanton
@yourpalfanton
Writer and cartoonist, worked with the Beano, Dandy, Viz, Private Eye and BBC Radio. See fanton.co.uk
The fake MOONSTREAM MEDIA won't tell you this, but since yesterday the Moon's ratings have CRATERED (geddit?) Time to CANCEL this has-been SAD-ellite and put an end to this LUNAR-CY! #cancelthemoon
It's Beano Time! This week, the Bash Street Kids and Minnie the Minx visit Belfast, while Roger the Dodger comes up with a n-ice dodge! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Nigel Parkinson. In shops now!
In this week's Beano, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids set sail for Dublin, while Roger the Dodger detects some dodging on the beach. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Laura too. Out now!
Big week for fans of the Beano's first cover star, Big Eggo, as he pops up in the latest issue! Script by me, art by Shannon Gallant. In shops now!
At the moment there's an online subscription offer to get 5 Beanos for £1, and another to get 6 issues of The Phoenix for £1, meaning that for only £2 you can get 11 brilliant comics by brilliant humans, which is a proper BARGAIN shop.beano.com/beano-comic-... thephoenixcomic.co.uk/signup-offer/
It's Beano Day! This week, the Beanotown summer tour reaches Cardiff, where the Bash Street Kids and Minnie the Minx cause chaos. Meanwhile, Roger the Dodger has a scuffle with sand. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Nigel Parkinson. In shops now!
Very sad to hear of the passing of Bill Oddie. I loved The Goodies, going so far as to write in a brief Goodies cameo into a Beano script a few years back, drawn brilliantly by Laura Howell. Rest in peace, Bill. Thanks for the laughs and the funky music.
It's New Beano Day! The summer hols are here, so the Beano kids are off touring the UK, starting in London. Meanwhile, Roger the Dodger is trying to dodge the sun. Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby! Cover by Nigel Parkinson. In shops now!
Today we get a new Prime Minister, and somewhat EERILY and UNCANNILY, here's a peek at this week's Bash Street Kids in the Beano, out Wednesday. Script by me, art by Shannon Gallant.
With the Bayeux Tapestry arriving in the UK, here's a snippet of my take on it from the Dandy Annual 2012 (also reprinted in last year's Beano and Dandy Gift Book).
Minnie the Minx takes on Mayor Brown's new ballroom in this week's Beano. Any similarities to any ballrooms, living or dead, are purely coincidental. Script by me, art by Laura Howell.
It's Beano Day, everyone! This week, Minnie the Minx tries out some sound effects, the Bash Street Kids get detention, Roger the Dodger boxes clever and Mahira of the Match trades cards. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant, Barrie Appleby and Mel Prats. Out now!
There's a new Beano in shops now! This week, Minnie the Minx plays the waiting game, Roger the Dodger phones in a dodge, and Mahira of the Match wins the cup! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Barrie Appleby and Mel Prats.
There's a new Beano out today! This week, Minnie the Minx faces the headteacher, the Bash Street Kids have a case of the giggles and Roger the Dodger battles with barcodes! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
There's a new Beano out! This week, Minnie the Minx goes into business, the Bash Street Kids search for a scoop, Roger the Dodger milks a dodge PLUS Mahira of the Match returns! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant, Barrie Appleby and Mel Prats! In shops NOW!
It's Beano Day, gang! This week, Minnie the Minx gets reacquainted with an old blanket, the Bash Street Kids turn doctors, and Roger the Dodger visits the park. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
I'll be at Portsmouth Comic Con this weekend! Find me in Artist's Alley on both days for sketches, comics and/or a bit of a chat.
The ending of The War Between the Land and the Sea still lives rent-free in my head. From this week's Beano, script by me, art by Laura Howell. #doctorwho
There's a new Beano out today! This week, Minnie the Minx goes on a fun run, the Bash Street Kids make the news and is it Game Over for Roger the Dodger? Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
There's a new Beano out now! This week, Minnie the Minx socks it to everyone, the Bash Street Kids have timetable trouble and Roger the Dodger doesn't dig chores! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
There's a new Beano in the shops and... wait, is Teacher RETIRING from Bash Street school? Gasp! Meanwhile, Roger the Dodger tries a lost property dodge! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
Happy birthday to Dennis the Menace!... Wait, whaddya mean that's the wrong one?? From this week's special anniversary edition of Beano, out today! Script by me, art by Shannon Gallant. #dennis75
Really sad to report that my son lost his dear mother Naomi recently. We'd been separated for a while, but still were close in raising the boy (and his brother). She was a really talented person, a doting mother, with the kindest soul that shone out of her face like sunbeams. We will miss her 💔
Guess what? It's Beano Day! I've only written the Bash Street Kids for this issue, but it does include a steamed hams reference for all you Simpsons fans out there! Script by me, art by Shannon Gallant! Out now!
In this week's Beano, there's a special Bash Street Kids strip for Children's Mental Health Week, all about finding your place. Plus more mischief from Minnie the Minx and Roger the Dodger Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Out now!
The new Beano is out today! This week, Minnie the Minx aims to bring colour to February, the Bash Street Kids build a clubhouse and Roger the Dodger tries a cheese cheat! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
Very much liking the covers of this year's Beano and Dandy annuals! They're out later in the year, and I'm pleased to say that I've done some bits and bobs inside both books. Covers by Nigel Parkinson and The Sharp Brothers respectively.