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The Beano facts for kids

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The Beano is a super popular weekly comic book from the United Kingdom. It has been making kids laugh for a very long time! The first ever Beano comic came out on July 30, 1938. Each year, special annual books are also released, full of more adventures.

Meet The Beano's Fun Characters

The Beano is famous for its many funny and mischievous characters. These characters have entertained generations of readers with their silly antics and exciting stories. Here are some of the most well-known Beano stars:

  • Dennis the Menace
  • Gnasher
  • Minnie the Minx
  • The Bash Street Kids
  • Little Plum
  • Roger the Dodger
  • Billy Whizz
  • The Numskulls
  • Ivy the Terrible
  • Ball Boy
  • Norman
  • Ratz
  • Robbie Rebel
  • Gnipper
  • Lord Snooty
  • Les Pretend
  • Stanley the Rottweiler
  • Billy the Cat
  • Fred (from Fred's bed)
  • Jonny Bean
  • Charlie the Fox
  • Lewis Blair

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: The Beano para niños

Images for kids

  • Beanoland at Chessington - geograph.org.uk - 681527

    The now-defunct Beanoland at Chessington World of Adventures in the UK.

  • Beano Comic Stamp

    Beano stamp issued by Royal Mail

  • Beano comic characters' cameo in 80th anniversary

    The 80th-anniversary comic memorably features characters from the first issue. Left to right: Wee Peem, Tin-Can Tommy, Pansy Potter, Lord Snooty, and Big Fat Joe.

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