Dandy no longer to be printed

[davieG]

Dandy owner DC Thomson to end comic's printed edition

DC Thomson said the final print edition would not mark the end of characters like Desperate Dan

The publisher of one of the world's longest-running children's comics, The Dandy, has confirmed plans to stop printing the title.

DC Thomson said printing would end with a special edition released on the comic's 75th anniversary on 4 December.

However, the Dundee-based company insisted it would not be the end of The Dandy or its characters.

It said it had "exciting" online plans after sales slumped to 8,000 a week from a high of two million in the 50s.

The Dandy, which launched in 1937, has featured characters such as Bananaman, Korky the Cat, Cuddles and Dimples, and Beryl the Peril, along with Desperate Dan.

As well as issuing a special edition for the final print run, the comic will also include a reprint of the first edition of The Dandy.

DC Thomson's Ellis Watson said the company wanted to ensure the comic would be popular with future generations.

Mr Watson explained: "We're counting down 110 days until the big 75th anniversary bash and we're working on some tremendously exciting things.

"Dan has certainly not eaten his last cow pie. All of The Dandy's characters are just 110 days away from a new lease of life."

A book celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Dandy was launched at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this week and the comic will also feature in exhibitions at the National Library of Scotland and the Cartoon Museum.

A bronze statue of Desperate Dan stands in Dundee city centre, alongside Minnie the Minx, from The Dandy's sister title The Beano.

[Fox92]

Heard this on Vine's radio show last week. Quite sad really. Might have to get the final edition though.

[Webbo]

Heard this on Vine's radio show last week. Quite sad really. Might have to get the final edition though.

Might do the same. It's a shame but the worlds moved on.

[fleckneymike]

I got the Dandy and my brother got the Beano.

Always preferred the Beano but did look forward to the free Highland toffee bars you'd get.

[Zingari]

I reckon the Sun will go next .

[Daggers]

I reckon the Sun will go next .

Not for another 5 billion-odd years, rest safe.

[Zingari]

Not for another 5 billion-odd years, rest safe.

There you go , It could have been all so different for the Dandy if only Beryl the Peril had got her tits out .

[Daggers]

There you go , It could have been all so different for the Dandy if only Beryl the Peril had got her tits out .

Shit.

And I thought I had perversions.

[Zingari]

Shit.

And I thought I had perversions.

Did I say Beryl the peril ?

Sorry I meant Bella Pirelli , the famous Italian tyre company calendar girl

[Guest]

I read the Dandy when it was lying around but never really liked it much.

I was a scorcher and score and then Tiger when it amalgamted fan.

Hamish Hotshot, Billy's Boots, Roy of the Rovers etc...

They were great comics.

[Guest Bilo]

There you go , It could have been all so different for the Dandy if only Beryl the Peril had got her tits out .

Shit.

And I thought I had perversions.

I just Google Imaged Beryl the Peril and the sad thing is that this was the fourth picture.

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

Sad news for me. Korky the Cat has been my mate for some 50 years.

:please: Don't leave me Korky. :worship:

[Daggers]

Warlord ftw.

[Daggers]

...and MWOM & 2000AD

[sphericalfox]

...and MWOM & 2000AD

You named yourself after a comic book girl with a big arse?

[Daggers]

Mmmmmm...

[Corky]

Sad news for me. Korky the Cat has been my mate for some 50 years.

:please: Don't leave me Korky. :worship:

Ok, I won't.

[Rincewind]

When is the last one due out?

[Population-1]

4th December or thereabouts, to coincide with its 75th anniversary. The Jocks and the Geordies was a classic strip for me.

[Daggers]

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

Ok, I won't.