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!

Oh! Nice to see this pop up on iPlayer, I've been a fan for a while. It's the Australian version of a comedy quiz show from New Zealand where comedians partake in spelling challenges - think Taskmaster with dictionaries, sort of. Check it out for a spell! share.google/nFsxjW4Txrho...

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.

It's Beano Day, troublemakers! This week, Minnie the Minx wins a bear, the Bash Street Kids try to retrieve a confiscated frisbee, and Roger the Dodger has a muddy mishap! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!

This week's Beano is GOLDEN, as Minnie the Minx forms the T-Pot Demon Hunters! Plus there's the finale of the Bash Street Kids' Tray-tors story, and things look foggy for Roger the Dodger! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell (including cover), Shannon Gallant & Barrie Appleby! Catch it in shops NOW!

Oh no! It's Blue Monday! (From Beano #4272, written by me with art by Laura Howell)

Iiiiiit's BEANO DAY! This week, the Bash Street Kids' hunt for a traitor turns up some familiar faces, Minnie the Minx takes to the sky and Roger the Dodger enlists Calamity James' help! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Out NOW!

It's no secret that it's BEANO DAY! This week, the Bash Street Kids are looking for traitors,while Minnie the Minx is looking out for a parcel! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant and Laura Howell. Cover by Nigel Parkinson! Out now!

Lost track of what day it is? Let me help you - it's BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie the Minx goes to the footy, the Bash Street Kids take the bus and Roger the Dodger dodges chores! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Out now!

Merry Christmas, chums! I hope you're all simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

The bumper Christmas Beano is out now! Minnie the Minx tries to un-Scrooge her dad, the Bash Street Kids have a stocking situation and Roger the Dodger tries last-minute shopping. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! Cover by Nigel Parkinson! 🎄🎅

As well as having stuff in this year's Beano and Dandy annuals, there's also a whole bunch of my George Vs Dragon strips in the Beano and Dandy Gift Book, including one of my faves, this Bayeux Tapestry-inspired tale! Out now!

It's Beano Day, gang! This week, Minnie the Minx makes her own advent calendar, while Roger the Dodger is on thin ice! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby! In shops... NOW!

Happy 1st of December! Hope you all remembered your advent calendars! 👀 (Image from this week's Beano, script by me, art by Laura Howell!)

Happy Pranksgiving, Beano fans! This week Sgt Slipper is out to stop Minnie's japes, the Bash Street Kids have a prank war and Roger dodges baking. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Emily McGorman-Bruce. Out now!

It's Beano Day, rascals! This week, the Postie flees from Minnie the Minx, the Bash Street Kids have a peg problem and Roger the Dodger has a plan for dealing with papers... Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!

A little preview from this year's Dandy Annual - it's the Dandy stalwart Korky the Cat! I love bringing out Korky's more feline attributes in these strips. Script by me, art by the totally paw-some Laura Howell. In shops MEOW (now)

PSST! A little reminder in case any of you are at Thought Bubble today - the hamsters will still be in attendance! #thoughtbubble

NEWS! My first graphic novel for kids, HAMSTERS WITH HAMMERS, is now hitting shelves next year, courtesy of Scunnered Ink. If you're at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend, track down Gordon Tait to nab a spiffy new flyer to find out more!

Will I ever stop writing in references to Sonic the Hedgehog into Beano strips? No. From this year's Beano Annual, script by me, art by Laura Howell. Out NOW! Gotta go fast!

What starts with B and ends with EANO DAY? That's right, BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie has a Christmas lights conundrum, the Bash Street Kids play a muddy match of football and Roger the Dodger tackles a puddle problem. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.

Zangief was really shocked by events in last night's Celebrity Traitors

Happy Bonfire Night (unless Christmas is on your mind instead!) From this week's Beano, words by me, art by Laura Howell 🎆

Minnie the Minx is counting down 50 days til Christmas in this week's Beano! Meanwhile, the Bash Street Kids discover Winston's mathematical genius, while Roger the Dodger builds a cracking contraption! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.

The big old corporation didn't have to invest in as many human beings, a true Christmas miracle 🌟

Happy Halloween! Here's a spooooky Boo! comic I did for The Dandy back in 2011. Read it... If you DARE! 👻

It's Beano Day, gang! This week, the Bash Street Kids are seeing double, Minnie the Minx invents Hallo-Christmas, and Roger the Dodger plays hide and seek. Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. In shops now!

Big week in the Beano for fans of 1994's Beano Videostars youtu.be/BEJz4-Yxa7Q?...

WooOoOO! There's a spooky Beano out now! The Bash Street Kids battle some brainwashing, Minnie the Minx is on the hunt for pumpkins and Roger the Dodger gets crafty with his costume! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Nigel Parkinson!

Hey hey hey, it's BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie the Minx finds a toy craze sweeping Beanotown, the Bash Street Kids try buddying up to Cuthbert, while Roger the Dodger plots a walkie-talkie dodge! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby!

Did I, a 47 year old man, see this Sonic 2 Mega Drive cartridge that opens up into a little diorama of Emerald Hill Zone and immediately buy it? Yes, yes I did.

Massive thanks to Minnie the Minx artist extraordinaire Laura Howell for organising this lovely message from Alex Horne about our recent Taskmaster-based Beano story! Thank you both! (Plus my freeloading son even got a mention! 😆) #taskmaster

Hey, chums! It's BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie the Minx has a drying dilemma, the Bash Street Kids take issue with their textbooks and Roger the Dodger touches grass. Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!

One of the joys of working on the Beano is playing with the comic's vast history. Here's a peek at next week's Minnie the Minx story, wherein Minnie dons her original outfit from her debut back in 1953. Art by Laura Howell (and Leo Baxendale, of course!)

It's October, so you know what that means? Yes - the Beano Christmas Special is in shops now! It features a big Christmas Carol parody starring all the Beano faves. I've written Minnie the Minx, the Bash Street Kids and Roger the Dodger for it. Merry Christmas!

It's Beano Day! This week, Minnie the Minx rustles up some mayhem, the Bash Street Kids try some stunt work, and Roger the Dodger counts on another dodge! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! Out now!

Saw this year's Beano and Dandy annuals out in the wild, in WH Smith...er, I mean TG Jones. Celebrated by buying a Marathon bar. Er, I mean a Snickers.

It's Beano Day, gang! This week, the Bash Street Kids get ready for a game of football, while Roger the Dodger has some brolly bother! Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!

Hopefully that's five points to us!

Hopefully that's five points to us!

I wrote a Minnie the Minx story inspired by @taskmaster.tv for this week's Beano, including a cameo for Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne! Art by the amazing @VictorianClam. It's in shops today, so go pick up a copy. Your time starts... NOW.

OMG! It's BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie the Minx tries to teach her dad some text speak, while the Bash Street Kids learn about money. Ker-ching! Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell and Shannon Gallant. In shops now! LOL!

It's back to school in Beanotown! Minnie the Minx tries a new look, the residents of the town enjoy some peace from the Bash Street Kids and Roger the Dodger sees a dodge bear fruit! Scripts by me, art (and cover art) by Laura Howell, and Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby!

From this week’s Beano.

It's the grand finale of the Beano's big summer story this week! Who is the Creepy Crawler? Meanwhile, Minnie the Minx is still trying for a scout badge, while Roger the Dodger goes camping in style. Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby!