Boo has always seemed like the sort of character who could turn an ordinary day into a supernatural mishap. Give him a creaky hallway, a suspicious-looking…
Insights
A cave should be the perfect refuge for a dragon: dark, quiet, defensible, and comfortably warm. For George, however, it becomes a deeply inconvenient place to…
Carrotty Kid has never been one to turn down a challenge, especially when the prize involves bragging rights, a suspiciously shiny trophy, and enough cake to…
Pen and ink comics depend on a quiet partnership between tool and surface. The pen must deliver a clean, confident mark, while the paper needs to hold that…
A medieval king or queen arrives with an entire visual vocabulary: crowns, robes, heraldic animals, heavy jewellery, ceremonial weapons, and an army of…
Bad Grandad has never needed much technology to cause trouble. Give him a walking stick, a newspaper, and an opinion about modern life, and he can turn an…
Boo gets lost in a maze, and the result is exactly the kind of comic chaos that suits Andy Fanton’s mischievous creation. A simple walk through twisting hedges…
Medieval humor has survived because the period offers an instantly recognizable comic world: muddy roads, suspicious nobles, overworked servants, eccentric…
Treasure sounds like the perfect reward for a medieval adventure. Gold, jewels, ancient relics and a dragon’s carefully guarded hoard all promise a triumphant…
A daily strip begins long before the pencil touches paper. I am usually collecting odd observations, overheard rhythms, visual details, and small annoyances…
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 |