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The personal website of cartoonist, writer, and comedian Andy Fanton

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George Vs Dragon Try To Build A Fence

A fence sounds like a sensible solution to a medieval problem. Keep the dragon on one side, keep George on the other, and perhaps everyone can enjoy a quiet…

Building a sharp three-panel comic gag

A three-panel gag looks simple because it has very little space. Each drawing must carry part of the setup, guide the reader toward an expectation, and then…

The Medieval Joke Book Nobody Read

Somewhere between a battered castle ledger and a failed comedy night sits the medieval joke book nobody read. Its pages are packed with cowardly knights, smug…

My Favorite Ink Pens For Strip Cartoons

A strip cartoon needs an ink pen that can keep up with quick decisions. Every line has to describe a character, sell a joke, and survive scanning,…

When Bad Grandad Rewrites The Past

Bad Grandad has a simple lesson plan: take a perfectly respectable piece of history, mix it with confident nonsense, and deliver the result as if he personally…

Blackjack Strategy for Dutch Casino Players

Blackjack rewards disciplined decisions more than dramatic wagers. For Dutch players exploring online casinos, understanding the rules, table limits, and house…

Boo Sneaks Into A Renaissance Fair

A Renaissance fair is already full of noise, costumes, handmade props, theatrical announcements, and people pretending not to be impressed by a juggling act.…

Comic Series & Characters

George vs Dragon Boo! Carrotty Kid Bad Grandad Stupid Barrio Brothers Iykan Si-Yu Harry and his Hippo Unseen Dave

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Drawings

A gallery of cartoon and illustration work featuring characters from Andy's various comic series.

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Writings

Blog posts, reviews, and prose covering comedy, books, and comics — including a review of Eric Morecambe's novel Mr. Lonely.

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TV & Fant-O-Films

Television-related projects and the Fant-O-Films section, showcasing Andy's screen work.

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Mini-Strips

Short comic strips including Stupid Barrio Brothers and Iykan Si-Yu, as seen in The Dandy.

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Workshops

Information about cartooning, writing, and comedy workshops offered by Andy Fanton.

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Blog

Thoughts on comics, comedy, books, and life as a cartoonist — written in a humorous, conversational style.

Why Andy Fanton?

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Published in The Dandy

Multiple comic strips published in the iconic British comic, with up to three strips appearing in a single issue.

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Free Comics for Kids

Several comic series available to read online, including George vs Dragon and Boo!.

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Trusted Clients

Clients have included The Dandy and HarperCollins (The Friday Project).

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Workshops Available

Offering workshops in cartooning, writing, and comedy for aspiring creators.

Featured Comics

George vs Dragon

DetailInformation
PublicationThe Dandy
First seriesPublished in The Dandy, including a two-page festive special in the December 2010 Christmas issue (76 pages, £3.99)
Second seriesReturned in The Dandy issue 3530, April 2011
FormatMedieval mischief comic strip

Other Comic Series

SeriesDescription
Boo!Another comic series by Andy Fanton, available to read online
Carrotty KidA comic series featured on the site
Bad GrandadAppeared in The Dandy; featured in the 7 March 2012 issue alongside two other strips
Stupid Barrio BrothersMini-strip series — Barry Barrio becomes invincible
Iykan Si-YuMini-strip series — the world's worst ninja, debuted 7 March 2012 in The Dandy
Harry and his HippoA comic series featured on the site
Unseen DaveA comic series featured on the site

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