Boo’s party begins like a familiar celebration: bright decorations, noisy guests and just enough chaos for a small ghost to disappear into the background. Then…
Insights
Bad Grandad has never trusted an ordinary game. Cricket takes too long, golf involves trousers with far too many pockets, and lawn bowls requires a level of…
A knight in shining armour has an impressive entrance, but the effect changes when he stops to check his phone. A dragon may guard a castle, yet still complain…
Slot mechanics can turn a familiar reel game into something much more dynamic. Shifting wilds are a good example: they change position, expand across reels, or…
A knight can look grand before a single joke appears: polished breastplate, raised visor, broad shield and a lance angled towards adventure. Yet the most…
Carrotty Kid has never looked like the sort of character who would settle for an ordinary vegetable patch. Give him a packet of seeds, a bit of garden soil and…
The premise behind George vs Dragon teach a knight to dance has the cheerful absurdity of a classic comic-strip setup. A brave medieval hero expects a…
Boo hosts a spooky sleepover, and the guest list is already causing trouble. The plan sounds simple: dim the lights, tell frightening stories and keep everyone…
Bad Grandad has decided that his medieval castle needs a fresh look. The battlements are crumbling, the drawbridge sticks halfway up, and every draft seems to…
Carrotty Kid is perfectly designed for the kind of comic disaster that begins with a simple mistake and ends with a trophy. He does not set out to become a…
Comic Series & Characters
George vs Dragon
Boo!
Carrotty Kid
Bad Grandad
Stupid Barrio Brothers
Iykan Si-Yu
Harry and his Hippo
Unseen Dave
Explore the Site
Drawings
A gallery of cartoon and illustration work featuring characters from Andy's various comic series.
Writings
Blog posts, reviews, and prose covering comedy, books, and comics — including a review of Eric Morecambe's novel Mr. Lonely.
TV & Fant-O-Films
Television-related projects and the Fant-O-Films section, showcasing Andy's screen work.
Mini-Strips
Short comic strips including Stupid Barrio Brothers and Iykan Si-Yu, as seen in The Dandy.
Workshops
Information about cartooning, writing, and comedy workshops offered by Andy Fanton.
Blog
Thoughts on comics, comedy, books, and life as a cartoonist — written in a humorous, conversational style.
Why Andy Fanton?
Published in The Dandy
Multiple comic strips published in the iconic British comic, with up to three strips appearing in a single issue.
Free Comics for Kids
Several comic series available to read online, including George vs Dragon and Boo!.
Trusted Clients
Clients have included The Dandy and HarperCollins (The Friday Project).
Workshops Available
Offering workshops in cartooning, writing, and comedy for aspiring creators.
Featured Comics
George vs Dragon
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Publication | The Dandy |
| First series | Published in The Dandy, including a two-page festive special in the December 2010 Christmas issue (76 pages, £3.99) |
| Second series | Returned in The Dandy issue 3530, April 2011 |
| Format | Medieval mischief comic strip |
Other Comic Series
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| Boo! | Another comic series by Andy Fanton, available to read online |
| Carrotty Kid | A comic series featured on the site |
| Bad Grandad | Appeared in The Dandy; featured in the 7 March 2012 issue alongside two other strips |
| Stupid Barrio Brothers | Mini-strip series — Barry Barrio becomes invincible |
| Iykan Si-Yu | Mini-strip series — the world's worst ninja, debuted 7 March 2012 in The Dandy |
| Harry and his Hippo | A comic series featured on the site |
| Unseen Dave | A comic series featured on the site |