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From the Archive: Desperate Dan’s Pie Eater’s Club

From the Art and History of the Dandy, learn all about Desperate Dan’s Pie-Eater’s Club!

Desperate Dan’s Pie Eater’s Club – were you a member?

Desperate Dan started his Pie-Eater’s Club in June 1978. For just 40p, you were enrolled in the club and received a sheet of stickers and two colourful badges, like you see below.

Check out the original page, from “The Art and History of the Dandy”

By 1980 there were nearly half a million members! Those who joined also received Dan’s secret password and tips for his muscle-building exercises. Were you part of the Pie-Eater’s Club?

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