Beano Annual 2023

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Rocket Licensing, which manages the rights for the property in the UK, is preparing an exciting schedule of consumer products and events, as not only will Beano be celebrating, but Roger the Dodger, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids will also be celebrating their 70th anniversary milestones, while The Numskulls will be marking their 30th anniversary. The world’s longest running comic, The Beano, is marking its 85th anniversary this week with guest appearances from top stars including Stormzy and Harry Styles. 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. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, Stirling cheekily suggested that Sir Mick Jagger, who like the Beano also celebrates a big birthday this week - 80 - must be a reader of the publication as his band the Rolling Stones are still young at heart.

Please note - some interviews and feature items from older versions of the web site are still archived. Dennis’ 70th anniversary in 2021 was a huge success and the nation celebrated in style with a range of fabulous products and events.An eight-page pull-out, entitled Beanow, has also been created inside consisting of children's comments and pictures that best sum up the best things about being a child today - like dancing, rapping and catapults. Charlie Donaldson, joint MD at Rocket Licensing, commented: “Beano is part of the culture of Britain, and we’re thrilled to be able to honour the brand’s 85th birthday next year. Meanwhile, 2,023 issues will be given out to classrooms across the country through the Beano for Schools programme. Please note that if you do not provide your consent, you will still be able to access the resources.

As Beano proudly celebrates its 85th anniversary, it continues to champion the power and joy of childhood by doing what it's always done, showing kids being kids," said Mike Stirling, head of "mischief" at the publication. Now the world’s longest-running weekly comic, Beano has recently reported its fifth year of consecutive sales growth. Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.We’re planning even more excitement for 2023 and are looking forward to working with existing and new partners to ensure the anniversary is one to remember. The festivities follow in the footsteps of Dennis’s 70th anniversary which saw celebrations by fans young and old, and the brand and Dennis trending worldwide on Twitter across the year.

The cover, drawn by Beano artist Nigel Parkinson, also features comic regulars Dennis the Menace, Gnasher and Minnie the Minx. Other stars from the worlds of showbiz, sports and royalty include Adele, Ant and Dec and Wrexham FC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob ­McElhenney. To ensure as many kids as possible get the chance to enjoy the special comic, Beano is giving away 2023 issues of the comic to classrooms across the country via its Beano for Schools programme. Vanessa Andreis, Franchise Planning and Partnerships director, added: “2023 is going to be Beano’s biggest year yet.

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. Savings are calculated on the comparable purchase of single issues over an annualised subscription period and can vary from advertised amounts. Stacked full of mischief and memorable characters, the colourful and chaotic publication is home to some of the most iconic and beloved comic book personalities. With more than 28m Brits having read the comic as kids, ithe brand is now loved by all generations, with 84% brand recognition amongst kids, and 94% amongst adults. It has been created by ­children, who told in their own words and pictures why it is great to be a kid in 2023.

Beano Annual celebrates 85 years of the world's longest-running weekly comic with 112 pages of brand-new, hilarious stories full of excitement, danger and mischief. Delve into the wacky and wonderful world of Beano, by downloading the latest issue to your device today!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.