This Week’s Issue of Beano: Try Before You Buy!
Beano is the world’s longest running comic and is packed full of blamtastic stories, characters, pranks, jokes and more! Dennis Menace, Gnasher, Minnie the Minx, The Bash Street Kids and Harsha are all here! Get a taste of what’s inside this week’s awesome comic here or get delivered to your door every Saturday!
Beano 4273: Happy Birthday, Bananaman!
1. Meet Beanotown’s newest superhero!
Eric has lost his confidence thanks to a Bananaman-related mishap at a hot-air balloon shop opening, attended by Mike Tindall – rugby cup World Cup winner and actual sporting royalty! It seems that Bananaman has retired but his new pal restores Eric’s self-esteem and the duo help battle a troll who’s causing mayhem all over town! Now, that’s a birthday to remember!
2. Comic timing
Comi-ka! is a well-known comic convention – yeah, you know the one – and this week’s it’s Beanotown’s turn to bask in the world of comic book cosplay and amazing meet-and-greets with the comic book artists who bring their heroes to life! Dennis arrives as Bananaman – with Gnasher tagging along as a banana – and faces his arch nemesis Walter! Sorry, we meant Doctor Gloom!
3. School’s out
Harsha doesn’t fancy going into school today as there’s a maths test looming… She tries every trick in the book to convince her mum she’s not very well and, well, it sort of works! That’s until Stevie Star calls her to reveal some very exciting news…
4. Minnie’s rain of mischief
Minnie’s plan to have a fun day at the park is turned upside down by a surprise rain shower. Her wish to control the weather comes true as she finds herself in control of The Weatherman’s airship! Will she get some sunshine to finally enjoy the roundabout? Find out in this week’s issue!
5. Bash Street goes bananas!
Eric’s not having a good day as he’s forgotten his supply of bananas to take to school – just in case he’s called into action as Bananaman – and discovers Reg the Veg is completely out of stock! Who’s bought all the bananas on today of all days?
Beano 4272: Decide Dennis’s Destiny!
1. A pick your own nose, sorry, adventure!
Because Beano readers are the smartest people on the planet, you get to decide what happens in this week’s Dennis x Numskulls story! All you have to do is start reading as normal, then follow the instructions in the comic. There are six possible endings – which will yours be?
2. Sweet emotion!
There’s a new sweet shop open in Beanotown and the kids from Class 2B are very excited! It turns out the owner of Bash Sweets is very grumpy and doesn’t allow more than two children in the shop at a time. This calls for some quick thinking and some fancy dress costumes!
3. Beat the blues!
February’s here and that means one thing: dull and dreary weather. This has got Minnie in a bit of a mood and her dad realises it’s a case of the winter blues! How will he turn that frown upside down? Time for a milkshake…
4. Let’s rock!
The Prefect and his hefty accomplices have robbed Beanotown bank to fund their evil plans. During their getaway, they bump into Dangerous Dan and are challenged to a game of rock, paper, scissors. Who will emerge victorious from this battle of making different shapes with their hands?
5. Bright idea!
Yeti is playing in the back garden late at night and Betty suggests it’s time to get ready for bed. A strange bright light illuminates the garden and Yeti disappears into the sky. What on earth is going on?
